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  • May 2023

  • Fri 26

    Author Talk: Ellen Schwartz – Galena Bay Odyssey | Nakusp, BC

    May 26, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Notably, a Book Lover’s Emporium 454 Ward St, Nelson, BC, Canada

    Meet award-winning author Ellen Schwartz at Notably, a Book Lover’s Emporium and get a signed copy of her new book, "Galena Bay Odyssey: Reflections of a Hippie Homesteader" (Heritage House, […]

    Free
  • Sat 27

    Double Book Launch: Haley Healey; Trailblazing Canadians Series

    May 27, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    NANAIMO BAKERY & CAFE 2025 BOWEN RD., NANAIMO, BC, Canada

    Join bestselling author Haley Healey for an afternoon of adventurous stories and brave women to celebrate the launch of her two new picture books—the first in the Trailblazing Canadians series […]

  • Sat 27

    Book Signing: Ellen Schwartz – Galena Bay Odyssey | Nelson, BC

    May 27, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Otter Books 398 Baker St, Nelson, BC, Canada

    Meet award-winning author Ellen Schwartz and get a signed copy of her new book, "Galena Bay Odyssey: Reflections of a Hippie Homesteader" (Heritage House, 2023). In her memoir, Ellen reflects […]

    Free
  • Sat 27

    On Local Nature: Author Talk & Panel Discussion | Parksville, BC

    May 27, 2023 | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
    Parksville Civic And Technology Centre 100 Jensen Ave E, Parksville, BC, Canada

    Join the VIRL in welcoming local author CAROLYN REDL with her new book, "Four Seasons by the Salish Sea: Discovering the Natural Wonders of Coastal Living" (Heritage House, 2023). • […]

  • Sun 28

    Family Storytime with Arts and Crafts

    May 28, 2023 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am
    Kinder Books 810 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, BC, Canada

    Debut author E.G. Alaraj will join Kinder Books for a book launch/story time, followed by an arts and crafts session led by Saskatchewan artist (and sister to E.G. Alaraj) Olivia […]

    Free
  • Mon 29

    Author Talk: Ellen Schwartz – Galena Bay Odyssey | Kaslo, BC

    May 29, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Kaslo & District Public Library 413 4th St, Kaslo, BC, Canada

    Laugh and reminisce about the 70s in the Kootenay region with award-winning author Ellen Schwartz. Ellen will share funny and touching stories from her new book, "Galena Bay Odyssey: Reflections […]

  • June 2023

  • Tue 13

    Nature, Nurture, and Rewild

    June 13, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Bolen Books #111-1644 Hillside Ave., Victoria, BC, Canada

    Join us for a triple book launch! Hear from Chef Robin Kort, Amanda Lewis, and Carolyn Redl, in conversation with moderator Yvonne Blomer as they discuss all things wild and […]

  • July 2023

  • Thu 13

    Jenn Ashton & Heige Boehm: An Exploration of Reconciliation through Story

    July 13, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Massy Arts 23 East Pender, Vancouver, B.C., Canada

    On Thursday, July 13 at 6pm, join Massy Arts, Tidewater Press and Ronsdale Press in welcoming Jenn Ashton & Heige Boehm for "An Exploration of Reconciliation through Story." Local Historian […]

    Free
  • Mon 17

    An Evening with Finalists of the 2023 BC and Yukon Book Prizes

    July 17, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Massy Arts 23 East Pender, Vancouver, B.C., Canada

    On Monday, July 17th at 6pm, join Massy Arts, Massy Books, and BC and Yukon Book Prizes for a literary evening with three finalists of the 2023 BC and Yukon […]

    Free
  • Tue 18

    Double Launch: PRISM International: Issues 61.2 (SPRING) & 61.3 (IBPOC)

    July 18, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Massy Arts 23 East Pender, Vancouver, B.C., Canada

    On Tues. July 18th at 6pm, join Massy Arts and PRISM international for the launch of two issues: 61.2 (SPRING) and 61.3 (IBPOC). 61.2 (SPRING) is haunted by fleeting moments […]

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