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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Save the date! April 25, 2026 is this years celebration of Canadian Independent Booksellers. Indie booksellers work hard to serve their customers and communities. CIBD is our opportunity to say thank you. Here are some ways you can participate in Canadian Independent Bookstore Day: Buy books! Purchase books and other items in-person, online, or by phone […]
At this upcoming Alcuin event, legendary publisher Scott McIntyre will offer a deeply personal retrospective on his nearly 50-year career at the forefront of the Canadian literary landscape. As the force behind Douglas & McIntyre, McIntyre will trace the evolution of one of the country's premier independent houses, sharing behind-the-scenes anecdotes involving industry icons and […]