Billboard of July 15

Shopping consultant Sandra Philips will talk about "Smart Shopping" on July 17. Info: 514 342-1234 #7256.

The St-Laurent library welcomes all children, ages 5 to 12 years, to take part to the Summer Reading Club, until Aug. 17. Participants can read books on theme of “Lost World” and run the chance of winning prizes. Info: 514 855-6130.

The Musée des maîtres et artisans du Québec (615 Ste-Croix) presents "Connective Tissue" until Sept. 2. Connective Tissue brings the contemporary fibre art of 11 Montreal artists together with works chosen from the historical textile collection of the museum. On July 21 and 22, children are invited to make a summer 3D jigsaw. Info: 514 747-7367.

Gam-Anon is an organisation dedicated to help friends and relatives of compulsive gamblers. Its meetings are held on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at 875 Marcel-Laurin. Info: 514 484-6666.