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  • October 2025

  • Thu 23
    October 23, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

    On Edge Reading Series Fall 2025 presents: Hajer Mirwali

    Emily Carr University of Art + Design 520 E 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    The On Edge Reading Series showcases the work of writers who are doing the freshest, most interesting, and relevant work, writers who are also artists, volunteers, literary award winners, social justice organizers, prison abolitionists, literary organizers, dancers, managing editors, filmmakers, creative writing instructors, and scholars. FEATURING: Hajer Mirwali Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 5:30PM PT […]

  • Sat 25
    October 25, 2025 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Alcuin Wayzgoose: Letterpress Print & Book Arts Fair

    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 27 many skilled book artists, printmakers, letterpress printers, papermakers and paper marblers and watch various book arts demonstrations throughout the day. The exhibitors this year […]

    Free
  • Thu 30
    October 30, 2025 - November 2, 2025

    Whistler Writers Festival

    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.

  • Thu 30
    October 30, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    Poetry in Translation

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

    Join us for an evening lost in translation with three talented poets as they discuss the often overlooked art of translation. How do you carry a book from one language to another, line by line, with precision? UBC Associate Professor Bronwen Tate will moderate the discussion with poets Rhea Tregebov, Rahat Kurd and Deborah Woodard. […]

    Free
  • November 2025

  • Fri 7
    November 7, 2025 - November 8, 2025

    Fraser Valley Writers Festival

    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 University of the Fraser Valley.  ​November 7-8, 2025 UFV Abbotsford, Room B101

  • Thu 13
    November 13, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

    Neveah North (ON EDGE READING SERIES: FALL 2025)

    Emily Carr University of Art + Design 520 E 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    The On Edge Reading Series showcases the work of writers who are doing the freshest, most interesting, and relevant work, writers who are also artists, volunteers, literary award winners, social justice organizers, prison abolitionists, literary organizers, dancers, managing editors, filmmakers, creative writing instructors, and scholars. FEATURING: Neveah North Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:30PM PT […]

    Free
  • Fri 21
    November 21, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Rahat Kurd at Planet Earth Poetry

    Russell Books Victoria, BC, Canada

    On November 21, head to Russell Books to see Rahat Kurd feature at Planet Earth Poetry! Kurd will be sharing poetry from her brand new collection The Book of Z. Now in their 30th season, Planet Earth Poetry is Victoria’s longest-running poetry-only open mic and reading series. All of the information can be found here. Rahat Kurd at Planet […]

  • Wed 26
    November 26, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Author Talk: Robert J. Muckle

    North Vancouver Public Library - Lynn Valley branch 1277 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Join us for an evening with Robert Muckle as he discusses his book Once upon This Land: Archaeology in British Columbia and the Stories It Tells. Once upon This Land introduces readers to some of the most notable archaeological investigations, including footprints left in mud on Calvert Island 13,000 years ago, the remains of a […]

    Free
  • Fri 28
    November 28, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    Four BC Poets Laureate

    Russell Books Victoria, BC, Canada

    ON Friday, November 28, Planet Earth Poetry is presenting a special evening of readings by four British Columbia Poets Laureate (presented as a sister event with Twisted Poets Reading Series in Vancouver on January 21, 2026).

  • December 2025

  • Sat 6
    December 6, 2025 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    North Shore Authors Collection Book Sale

    North Vancouver Public Library - Lynn Valley branch 1277 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Join us for an exciting Book Sale featuring the authors from the 2025/2026 North Shore Authors Collection! The North Shore Authors Collection celebrates the literary talent of North Shore authors by highlighting locally created content in all three North Shore libraries. This is your opportunity to purchase some of the titles featured in this year’s […]

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