Founded more than 45 years ago, the Yvonne L. Bombardier Cultural Centre was named in honour of the wife of renowned inventor, Joseph-Armand Bombardier. Its goal is to teach the general public about the role it plays in the region’s social and cultural life. The combination Library/Cultural Centre provides a rich resource for learning about literature and the visual arts. The Cultural Centre is a unique showcase for the creative residents of the region and down the years, it has played host to many renowned artists. An exclusive venue for local citizens, the Cultural Centre offers a program of cultural and educational activities, designed for young and old alike.

Examples include :

• Art show previews
• « Meet the artist » events
• Conferences
• Home library service
• Biblio-aidants (publications themed around medical issues)
• Loans of digital materials
• Activities themed around the seasons
• Fun activities for youngsters
• Educational activities for school groups scolaires