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SUMMARY:Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts
DESCRIPTION:The 44th annual Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts will take place August 13-16\, 2026\, featuring established literary stars and exciting new voices\, with opportunities for writers and readers to mingle amidst Rockwood’s heritage gardens. \nWith 19 events and 3 workshops to choose from\, there is an event for everyone! The festival will feature renowned Canadian authors such as Terry Fallis (The Marionette and The Best Laid Plans)\, Donna Morrissey (Tell It to the Water and Rage the Night)\, and Michelle Good (Eliza Sunshine and Five Little Indians). \nSome of your favourite personalities on stage have now taken to the page; also here to present their new books are Mary Walsh (This Hour Has 22 Minutes)\, Charles Demers (comedian)\, and Christopher Gaze (actor and founder of Bard on the Beach). \nDon’t miss your chance to see Sam Wiebe (Guns Across the River and Invisible Dead)\, Dr. Alika Lafontaine (The Outrage Cure)\, Monique Gray Smith (Sharing the Light and Tilly and the Crazy Eights)\, and so many more! BTU – otherwise known as Barney Bentall\, Tom Taylor and Shari Ulrich – will conclude our festival with a concert that’s sure to be memorable. \nThe Festival is held in Sechelt\, BC at the Rockwood Centre. The open-air pavilion and surrounding garden offers a uniquely beautiful and intimate venue for the events. \nThe Festival venue also includes drink concession options including a pop-up from Strait Coffee and alcoholic/non-alcoholic soft drinks at our beverage booth\, pre-order lunch options from Gourmet Girl\, and a book tent hosted by Talewind Books. Following each event\, patrons may head up to the Book Tent and have their books signed by the author. Take part in the free festival contests or purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win some amazing prizes! \nVisit www.writersfestival.ca for more information\, but don’t wait too long – tickets are selling fast! \nTickets can be purchased for $18-$20 (including tax). Workshops (special events) are $25-$40. Passes range from $100 for a day pass to $295 for the full festival. Purchase tickets online at https://writersfestival.tickit.ca or by phoning the Festival Office at 604-885-9631.
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LOCATION:Rockwood Pavilion\, 5511 Shorncliffe Ave\, Sechelt\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Author Discussion,Award,Book Signing,Festival,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Word Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Word Vancouver\, Western Canada’s largest FREE literary Festival\, returns to UBC Robson Square on Saturday September 19th from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. \nEvents with authors of all genres\, editors\, publishers\, and people from all aspects of the literary world will take place throughout the day. Outside in the covered rink area\, we’ll host a robust exhibitor space with over 60 representatives from publishers\, artisans\, authors\, magazines\, and so much more! We have a poetry tent and a children’s tent\, both of which will feature authors all day long. \nLearn how to pitch your book to a publisher\, hear readings from local authors\, participate in a family-friendly comic jam\, shop for books with our bookseller Cross and Crows\, and meet and talk with all literary types! \nWord Vancouver is free to attend and everyone is welcome.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/word-vancouver-3/
LOCATION:UBC Robson Square\, 800 Robson St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6E 1A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:The Canine Library
DESCRIPTION:We’re back for the 2026 Canine Library at John Hendry Trout Lake Park. Borrow a St. John Ambulance certified therapy pup and read them poetry. Sign-ups start at 12:30 pm—spots go fast\, so don’t be late! The event takes place in the park at Victoria Drive on East 19th Ave. behind the community centre on the east side along the path. \nEnjoy books\, barks\, and fun at this rain or shine party in the park. Stop by and get a library card\, check out a book\, explore VPL’s digital library\, and ask about library related services. \n*Please note\, you can only register for The Canine Library in person at the park. Kids 14 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Once you’ve registered to receive your bark-code\, you can check out a pup for a 10 minute session. The pup lineup will be announced as soon as they calm down from all of the excitement. \n— \nThis program has been graciously funded by the Vancouver Public Library Foundation. The Vancouver Public Library Foundation was established in 1997 as a registered charity to raise funds to enhance the collections\, programs\, services and community spaces of the Vancouver Public Library beyond what is supported by municipal funding. Working cooperatively with the Library\, the Foundation helps the Library achieve a level of service that would not otherwise be possible.\n— \nPresented in partnership by Vancouver Public Library Foundation\, St. John Ambulance BC/Yukon and Trout Lake Community Centre.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/the-canine-library-2/
LOCATION:John Hendry Park / Trout Lake\, 3300 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5N 4M4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festival
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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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