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  • February 2026

  • Thu 12
    February 12 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    Getting Juicy with Awfully Hilarious: Pillow Talk Book Launch

    Whistler Public Library 4329 Main Street, Whistler, BC, Canada

    Join us at Whistler Public Library as we celebrate the launch of the latest and greatest from the Awfully Hilarious Project. First, we cringed and laughed at tales of first dates. Then, we nodded in agreement and horror as we read Period Pieces. Now, join us for the launch of the third book in the […]

    Free
  • Tue 17
    February 17 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Book Launch: Pillow Talk

    Squamish Public Library 37907 2 Ave, Squamish, BC, Canada

    Join us at the Squamish Public Library as we welcome back Heather Hendrie, the Imagination Agent behind the Awfully Hilarious trilogy. We cringed and laughed at tales of first dates. We nodded in agreement and horror as we read Period Pieces. Now join us for the launch of the third book in the series, Pillow […]

    Free
  • Fri 27
    February 27 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Off the Shelf Poetry Reading Series: Jeff Derksen & Saba Pakdel

    SFU Harbour Centre 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Please join Simon Fraser University’s Department of English and Poetry in Canada for a poetry reading featuring Jeff Derksen and Saba Pakdel. Details: Date/Time: Friday, February 27th (Doors 6:30 PM; Event: 7-9 PM) Location: SFU Belzberg Library at Harbour Centre campus (515 West Hastings St. Vancouver, BC V6B 5K3) This is a free event, no […]

    Free
  • Sat 28
    February 28 | 3:30 am - 5:30 pm

    “The Librarians” Film Screening at the Rio Theatre

    Celebrate Freedom to Read by joining local libraries for a screening of the 2025 documentary The Librarians, a documentary film about how Librarians unite to combat book banning, defending intellectual freedom on democracy's frontlines amid unprecedented censorship in Texas, Florida, and beyond. The screening will be accompanied by a short discussion with local librarians and […]

    $16
  • March 2026

  • Sun 8
    March 8 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Poetry Reading: Steven Seidenberg & Danielle LaFrance

    People's Co-op Bookstore 1391 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Poets Steven Seidenberg and Danielle LaFrance will be reading at People's Co-op Bookstore on Sunday, March 8th (7-9 PM). This is a free event and all are welcome - no need to RSVP. *This event is hosted by Simon Fraser University's Department of English. Bios: Writer and artist Steven Seidenberg’s literary works include "Coda" (Omnidawn, […]

    Free
  • Tue 10
    March 10 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    FREE Celebration of Outdoor Learning Books!

    https://outdoorlearning.com/event/spring-celebration-2026/ Virtual Event

    Free 1 Hour Virtual Event on Tues, March 10 at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern Time. Sign-up: https://outdoorlearning.com/event/spring-celebration-2026/ This is a chance to connect virtually with the incredible authors of some of the outdoor and Indigenous learning resources that we’ve published. Get the inside scoop, hear about their process, and ask any burning questions. Offered […]

    Free
  • Sat 14
    March 14 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Nowruz Celebration: The Seven Trials of Esfandiyar

    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 mythical bird to get to the fortress where his sisters are held captive. But not all tasks require raw strength and battle skills – heroism […]

    Free
  • Tue 17
    March 17 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    Giant Silent Reading Party

    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 for Spring. Our "silent reading party" at the library is a social space where patrons can sit together and read in silence. Do you have […]

    Free
  • April 2026

  • Thu 2
    April 2 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    A Reading of the Play El Terremoto by Christine Quintana

    Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch 350 West Georgia St., Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Touchstone Theatre and Neworld Theatre present a reading of Christine Quintana's play El Terremoto (directed by Daniela Atiencia). Twenty years have passed since the three Jurado sisters lost their parents, and life just seems to continue on in their East Vancouver home. A birthday party, a failed proposal, and a missed connection fill the days […]

    Free
  • Tue 21
    April 21

    BC Book Day

    WHEN: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 WHAT: BC Book Day invites British Columbians to celebrate the province’s book & magazine publishers, authors, illustrators, bookstores, libraries, festivals, and literary prizes that connect us with local stories. GOAL: To raise awareness among government and the public of BC’s publishing ecosystem and its cultural and economic contributions. WHO: BC Book Day […]

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