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  • October 2025

  • Wed 15

    Victoria Festival of Authors

    October 15, 2025 - October 19, 2025
    Victoria, BC

    Welcome to Victoria Festival of Authors, Vancouver Island’s largest, and liveliest, celebration of books and book lovers.

  • Mon 20

    Vancouver Writers Fest

    October 20, 2025 - October 26, 2025
    various around Vancouver Vancouver, BC, Canada

    We connect people to exceptional books, ideas and dialogue through year-round programming that ignites a passion for words and the world around us.

  • Sat 25

    Alcuin Wayzgoose: Letterpress Print & Book Arts Fair

    October 25, 2025 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch 350 West Georgia St., Vancouver, BC, Canada

    The Alcuin Society and Vancouver Public Library are pleased to present the biennial Alcuin Wayzgoose, the largest letterpress print and book arts fair in Vancouver! Come and meet more than […]

    Free
  • Thu 30

    Whistler Writers Festival

    October 30, 2025 - November 2, 2025
    various in Whistler, BC

    In 2025, the Whistler Writers Festival is pleased to gather in-person to welcome readers and writers to our mountain town.

  • November 2025

  • Fri 7

    Fraser Valley Writers Festival

    November 7, 2025 - November 8, 2025

    The Fraser Valley Writers Festival is an annual two-day literary festival featuring keynote addresses, readings, panel discussions, writing workshops, live podcast recordings, and more, hosted at the Abbotsford campus of the […]

  • December 2025

  • Tue 16

    Giant Silent Reading Party

    December 16, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch 350 West Georgia St., Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Are you stressed about the holidays or feeling a little lonely? The Vancouver Public Library is hosting a giant silent reading party to combat the holiday blues. Our "silent reading […]

    Free
  • February 2026

  • Tue 3

    Follow Request: Speed Friending at the Library

    February 3 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch 350 West Georgia St., Vancouver, BC, Canada

    We know it is tough to make friends in Vancouver so we're here to help. Bring your favourite book, e-book, graphic novel, DVD, podcast, blog or zine to discuss at […]

    Free
  • March 2026

  • Sat 14

    Nowruz Celebration: The Seven Trials of Esfandiyar

    March 14 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    VANCOUVER PUBLIC LIBRARY – CENTRAL LIBRARY

    Hear the story of the Seven Trials of the hero Esfandiyar from the famous The Persian Book of Kings! In true heroic fashion, Esfandiyar fights beasts, a dragon, and a […]

    Free
  • Tue 17

    Giant Silent Reading Party

    March 17 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch 350 West Georgia St., Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Are you feeling a little lonely and finding it hard to connect with community in Vancouver? The Vancouver Public Library is hosting a giant silent reading party to get ready […]

    Free
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