The FabricARThèque is open any time during the library's opening hours, except during scheduled activities. The space is only for ages 14 and up.

The FabricARThèque is an ever-evolving space that is transformed to suit the needs of its participants through their meetings and artistic exchanges. It is a truly warm and dynamic place where residents can come together.

Materials and equipment on site

The FabricARThèque offers users the following crafting materials that they can use freely: 

• Various types of pencils and paints
• Paper and cardboard 
• Beads and jewelry making tools
• Yarn and thread for knitting, crocheting and embroidery 
• Fabric and notions for sewing and embroidery

Equipment that is freely available by request

Mechanical sewing machine. An instruction session is compulsory before you can use the machine on your own. 

Equipment that is used under supervision or during special activities

• Digital embroidery and sewing machines
• Hot press
• Digital cutting machine

Services and activities

The FabricARThèque is located on the main floor of the Bibliothèque du Vieux-Saint-Laurent. It is accessible to persons with reduced mobility via a lift in the back of a building.

The FabricARThèque offers various activities: knitting and embroidery club, meditative art, creation workshops...

The use of digital sewing machines and embroidery machines is permitted only during the Zone couture et broderie activity and requires a reservation.