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SUMMARY:Word Vancouver Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2026 Word Vancouver Festival! \nThe main festival day on Robson square\, will take place on Saturday\, September 19th. \nOnline and offsite events will take place between September 10-28 \nOur Mission: To foster the joy of the written word and inspire creativity by bringing together readers and writers from all backgrounds in an annual\, inclusive\, and free literary arts festival\, connecting local communities and celebrating literary arts through the collective experience. We aspire to embrace innovation\, encourage discourse\, and provide a safe and accessible experience for all members of our richly diverse communities.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/word-vancouver-festival/
LOCATION:UBC Robson Square\, 800 Robson St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6E 1A7\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Word Vancouver":MAILTO:blnish_pandoras@yahoo.ca
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SUMMARY:Speed Friending at the Library for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to Vancouver and finding it tough to make friends? Maybe English is your second language or one of the many languages you speak and you want a comfortable space to chat with new people. We’re here to help! Bring your favourite book\, e-book\, graphic novel\, DVD\, podcast\, blog or zine to discuss at this fun\, casual\, in-person event at Central Library. \nYou’ll have six minutes with each person to chat about the item you brought and see if there is a friendship connection. At the very least you’ll have a bunch of interesting conversations with people who share similar interests. \nThis event is open to all with limited space available and takes place in the Alice MacKay room in the Lower Level of the Central Library.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/speed-friending-at-the-library-for-newcomers/
LOCATION:VANCOUVER PUBLIC LIBRARY – CENTRAL LIBRARY
CATEGORIES:Festival,Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Public Library":MAILTO:candie.tanaka@vpl.ca
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