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SUMMARY:Read Local BC eBookshelf Launch
DESCRIPTION:Books BC and the BC Libraries Cooperative will host a reading event to mark the launch of Read Local BC eBookshelf. The event with feature readings BC authors Candie Tanaka and Wayde Compton at Burnaby Public Library\, McGill Branch on Thursday\, June 19\, from 11 am to noon (door open 10:30 am). \nThe event is open to the public and members of the media are invited to attend. You can register here.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/read-local-bc-ebookshelf-launch/
LOCATION:Burnaby Public Library\, McGill Branch\, 4595 Albert Street\, Burnaby\, BC\, V5C 2G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Launch,Reading
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SUMMARY:Fathers Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/fathers-day/
CATEGORIES:Day of Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250614T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072953
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SUMMARY:Word Vancouver & Timothy Taylor: Literary Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Become a member of Word Vancouver to get access to exclusive events! \nOn June 14th\, Timothy Taylor will host a Literary Walking Tour.\nJoin Timothy and Word Vancouver on a walk through the streets of downtown while Timothy Taylor talks about the spots which influenced his latest book The Rise and Fall of Magic Wolf (Dundurn Press.) To be followed by lunch with Timothy. Restaurant tba. \nTimothy Taylor is a Vancouver novelist\, journalist\, and creative writing professor. He’s the author of the best selling award winning novel Stanley Park\, as well as numerous other works of fiction and nonfiction. His most recent nonfiction work is the six part documentary Walrus Labs podcast The Hidden Holocaust Papers. His most recent novel is The Rise and Fall of Magic Wolf. \nEmail wordvancouverinfo@gmail.com to register.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/word-vancouver-timothy-taylor-literary-walking-tour/
CATEGORIES:Interview,Meet & Greet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250608T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250608T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072953
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SUMMARY:Launch Party: Celebrate 100 Issues of subTerrain
DESCRIPTION:Join subTerrain\, one of Vancouver’s longest standing literary magazines\, in celebrating 100 issues of literary publishing from the margins. \n \nSunday\, June 8th\nHero’s Welcome\n3917 Main St. (at 23rd Ave.)\nDoor open at 5:00 pm — Readings at 6:00
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/launch-party-celebrate-100-issues-of-subterrain/
CATEGORIES:Launch,Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250608T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072953
CREATED:20250512T052040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T052242Z
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SUMMARY:Book Talk with Karen Harmon
DESCRIPTION:NVDPL is excited to host author Karen Harmon for a book talk at the Capilano Library! \nKaren will be reading from her new book\, Class of ’56 \nSet against the nostalgic backdrop of diners\, hot rods\, and sock hops\, Class of ’56 is a prequel to Karen Harmon’s award-winning Class of ’78\, where the secrets behind MeadowBrook’s white picket fences begin to crack\, revealing a town where no one is truly innocent. \nKaren will then read three short excerpts from her latest book\, Class of ’56\, followed by a Q&A session and three fun prize draws.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/book-talk-with-karen-harmon/
LOCATION:North Vancouver Public Library – Capilano branch\, 3045 Highland Blvd.\, North Vancouver\, BC\, V7R 2X4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meet & Greet
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Vancouver District Public Library":MAILTO:info@nvdpl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250604T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250604T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072953
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SUMMARY:The Teachings of Mutton: A Coast Salish Woolly Dog
DESCRIPTION:Mutton was a Coast Salish Woolly Dog whose pelt lay forgotten in a Smithsonian drawer for 150 years until it was uncovered by an amateur archivist. According to Indigenous Oral Histories of the Pacific Northwest\, this small dog was bred for thousands of years for its woolly fibres\, which were woven into traditional blankets\, robes and regalia. \nAuthors Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa\, Debra Sparrow and Dr. Kerrie Charnley will read excerpts from THE TEACHINGS OF MUTTON and take part in a discussion. \nThe book brings together narratives of science\, post-contact history\, and the profound effects of colonization\, all grounded in Mutton’s journey—a tale of research\, reawakening\, and resurgence that will interest Pacific Northwest history buffs\, textile and fiber enthusiasts\, and dog lovers. \nClick here for more information!
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/the-teachings-of-mutton-a-coast-salish-woolly-dog/
LOCATION:Vancouver Public Library\, Central Branch\, 350 West Georgia St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 6B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250603T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250603T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072953
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SUMMARY:Books & Ideas: Scott Turow – Presumed Guilty
DESCRIPTION:#1 New York Times bestselling author Scott Turow’s Presumed Innocent redefined the legal thriller genre\, and was turned into a box office smash hit starring Harrison Ford\, and more recently an Apple Original series starring Jake Gyllenhaal that became Apple TV+’s most-watched drama series ever. Now\, Turow joins us with his highly anticipated new court drama\, Presumed Guilty—a suspenseful\, emotionally charged thriller that follows retired judge Rusty as he’s called back to court by a case too close to home. \nTurow speaks with award-winning author and screenwriter Susin Nielsen\, the creator of Global TV’s “Family Law”\, on June 3 at the Granville Island Stage. Books will be for sale at the event from Book Warehouse / Black Bond Books\, with a book signing after the talk. \nClick here to buy your tickets!
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/books-ideas-scott-turow-presumed-guilty/
CATEGORIES:Author Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250602T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250602T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072953
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SUMMARY:Bones of a Giant with Brian Thomas Isaac
DESCRIPTION:Join Massy Books\, Penguin Random House\, and Brian Thomas Isaac for the launch of “Bones of a Giant” at 7 pm on Monday\, June 2nd! \nBooks will be for sale at the event\, including “All the Quiet Places.” \nVenue: \nThe event will be hosted at the Massy Books\, at 229 East Georgia Street in Chinatown\, Vancouver. \nRegistration is free or by donation and required for entry. \nThe bookstore is wheelchair accessible and a gender-neutral washroom is on-site. \nPlease refrain from wearing scents or heavy perfumes. \nCovid Protocols: Masks keep our community safe and are recommended and will be provided at the venue. We ask if you are showing symptoms\, that you stay home. Thank you kindly. \nAbout the Book: \nSummer\, 1968. For the first time since his big brother\, Eddie\, disappeared two years earlier—either a runaway or dead by his own hand—sixteen-year-old Lewis Toma has shaken off some of his grief. His mother\, Grace\, and her friend Isabel have gone south to the United States to pack fruit to earn the cash Grace needs to put a bathroom and running water into the three-room shack they share on the reserve\, leaving Lewis to spend the summer with his cousins\, his Uncle Ned and his Aunt Jean in the new house they’ve built on their farm along the Salmon River. Their warm family life is almost enough to counter the pressures he feels as a boy trying to become a man in a place where responsible adult men like his uncle are largely absent\, broken by residential school and racism. Everywhere he looks\, women are left to carry the load\, sometimes with kindness\, but often with the bitterness\, anger and ferocity of his own mother\, who kicked Lewis’s lowlife father\, Jimmy\, to the curb long ago. \nLewis has vowed never to be like his father—but an encounter with a predatory older woman tests him and he suffers the consequences. Worse\, his dad is back in town and scheming on how to use the Indian Act to steal the land Lewis and his mom have been living on. And then\, at summer’s end\, more shocking revelations shake the family\, unleashing a deadly force of anger and frustration. \nWith so many traps laid around him\, how will Lewis find a path to a different future? \nAbout the Author: \nBrian Thomas Isaac was born in 1950 on the Okanagan Indian Reserve\, near Vernon\, British Columbia. After completing grade eight\, he found work in the Alberta oil fields and in construction\, eventually retiring as a bricklayer. He came to writing late in life. In 2022\, his bestselling debut\, All the Quiet Places\, won an Indigenous Voices Award\, was a finalist for the Governor General’s Literary Award for Fiction and the Amazon Canada First Novel Award\, and was longlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize and CBC’s Canada Reads. He lives with his wife in West Kelowna\, BC.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/bones-of-a-giant-with-brian-thomas-isaac/
LOCATION:Native Education College\, 285 East 5th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5T 1H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Interview,Launch,Meet & Greet,Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250524T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250524T170000
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SUMMARY:Bill Arnott: Engaging the Senses
DESCRIPTION:Kelowna\, Bill Arnott is headed your way. He’s offering a free workshop at Kelowna Downtown Library Okanagan Regional Library. This workshop titled “Engaging the Senses” is perfect for writers of all genres and experiences. Bring whatever you need to write and get ready to be inspired! \nSee more and register here!
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/bill-arnott-engaging-the-senses/
LOCATION:Okanagan Regional Library\, Kelowna branch\, 1380 Ellis St.\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 2A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072953
CREATED:20250506T152942Z
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UID:30884-1748026800-1748034000@www.readlocalbc.ca
SUMMARY:Talonbooks Spring 2025 Launch
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the new spring releases from Talonbooks! Please join us at the Martha Lou Henley Rehearsal Hall on Friday\, May 23\, to welcome the following books to the world: \nallostatic load by Junie Désil\nCrowd Source by Cecily Nicholson\nFuture Works by Jeff Derksen\nRevolutions by Hajer Mirwali\nUiesh / Somewhere by Joséphine Bacon\, translated by Jessica Moore! \nThe launch will be hosted by andrea bennett\, author of the berry takes the shape of the bloom. \n \nMartha Lou Henley Rehearsal Hall\n1955 McLean Drive\nVancouver\, BC\nMay 23\, 2025\nDoors open at 7:00 p.m.; readings begin at 7:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/talonbooks-spring-2025-launch/
CATEGORIES:Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250522T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250522T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072953
CREATED:20250422T183816Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating the Finalists of the 2025 BC and Yukon Book Prizes
DESCRIPTION:Join BC and Yukon Book Prizes on May 22nd at Book Warehouse on Broadway to celebrate the finalists of the 2025 BC and Yukon Book Prizes. This is a great opportunity to come and buy copies of the shortlisted books\, have them signed by authors and illustrators in attendance\, and enjoy some snacks and beverages. This event is free and open to the public. \nBook Warehouse\, 632 West Broadway\, Vancouver
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/celebrating-the-finalists-of-the-2025-bc-and-yukon-book-prizes/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Book Signing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072953
CREATED:20250419T034746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T034746Z
UID:30444-1747854000-1747861200@www.readlocalbc.ca
SUMMARY:Enabling Arts Poetry Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a poetry night at 343 Railway St (#104). Whether you’re a seasoned poet or a first-timer\, this event is the perfect opportunity to share your work in a supportive and welcoming environment. It’s a chance to connect with fellow poetry enthusiasts and be inspired by the power of spoken word\, whether or not you get behind the mic. \nAll ages\, all stages of your poetry journey! \nDoors open at 6:30 pm\, with the event starting at 7 pm. \nThe open mic is first come- first serve\, each poet will have 5 minutes MAX to share 1 poem. \nHate speech will not be tolerated. \n$13.13 general admission \nEmail: info@enablingarts.com with any questions. \n*No one turned away for lack of funds; let us know if you need an accessible spot*
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/enabling-arts-poetry-open-mic/
LOCATION:Enabling Arts\, 104-343 Railway Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1A4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
ORGANIZER;CN="Enabling Arts":MAILTO:info@enablingarts.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250513
DTSTAMP:20260430T072953
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UID:30565-1746928800-1747015199@www.readlocalbc.ca
SUMMARY:Mother's Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/mothers-day/
CATEGORIES:Day of Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250510T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250510T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072953
CREATED:20250415T235918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T161208Z
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SUMMARY:Six Little Sticks Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Book launch for Tiffany Stone’s new book Six Little Sticks! \nBook signings\, snacks\, and crafts with author Tiffany Stone to celebrate the release of her new kids picture book! \nThis event will be held at the Christianne’s Lyceum of Literature and Art on May 10th from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. \nwww.christianneslyceum.com \n4433 West 10th Avenue\, Vancouver\, V6R 2H8
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/six-little-sticks-book-launch/
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250508T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250508T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072953
CREATED:20250505T173445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T173445Z
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SUMMARY:Iona Winshaw and Gregor Craigie
DESCRIPTION:Join Munro’s Books as Iona Whishaw discusses the latest installment of her popular Lane Winslow mystery series with CBC host and author Gregor Craigie. \nPublishers Weekly calls The Cost of a Hostage “highly entertaining\,” as Lane ventures through Mexico while the team back in Nelson works on a kidnapping case that’s as open-and-shut as it is complicated.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/iona-winshaw-and-gregor-craigie/
LOCATION:Munro’s Books\, 1108 Government Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1Y2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250506T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072953
CREATED:20250423T220553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T220553Z
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SUMMARY:Indie Kids Book Buzz
DESCRIPTION:Join on May 6 for an indie kids bonanza as five publishers chat through their fall 2025 titles with host Kellyanne Healey\, children’s librarian at Lake Hiawatha Branch Library / 2024 ALA Emerging Leader.Register for the event here!
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/indie-kids-book-buzz/
CATEGORIES:Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250505T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072953
CREATED:20250422T161008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T161008Z
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SUMMARY:Anna Veprinska and Joseph Kidney: Dual Poetry Launch
DESCRIPTION:A dual launch of poetry books Devotional Forensics and Bonememory at\nCross and Crow Books. Featuring the wonderful Dominique Bernier-Cormier. \n2836 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver B.C.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/anna-veprinska-and-joseph-kidney-dual-poetry-launch/
CATEGORIES:Launch,Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250430T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250430T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072953
CREATED:20250429T170447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T170447Z
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SUMMARY:Orca Book Publishers Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join Orca Book Publishers on April 30th at Munro’s Books for a group book launch. Meet the authors\, enjoy refreshments and get a book signed. All ages welcome!
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/orca-book-publishers-book-launch/
LOCATION:Munro’s Books\, 1108 Government Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1Y2\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250426T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072953
CREATED:20250421T214842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T214842Z
UID:30536-1745694000-1745699400@www.readlocalbc.ca
SUMMARY:Tawahum Bige: Book Launch & Conversation at Enabling Arts
DESCRIPTION:Tawahum Bige will launch a new poetry collection\, Stages of Tanning Words and Remembering Spells\, at Enabling Arts on Granville Island on April 26\, 7pm. \nIn their second poetry collection\, Tawahum Bige explores belonging and voice of a Two-Spirit Dene youth. These poems are a stark plunge—an answer to how voice emerges for a young Two Spirit growing up in so-called “Surrey\, BC\,” far from his Łutselk’e Dene territories.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/tawahum-bige-book-launch-conversation-at-enabling-arts/
LOCATION:Enabling Arts\, 104-343 Railway Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1A4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Launch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nightwood Editions":MAILTO:fernanda@shaw.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTSTAMP:20260430T072953
CREATED:20250422T162113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T162113Z
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SUMMARY:Canadian Independent Bookstore Day
DESCRIPTION:Canadian Independent Bookstore Day (CIBD) is the annual day when readers\, writers\, illustrators\, publishers\, and others come together to celebrate indie bookstores across Canada. By joining the celebration\, you are advocating for independent businesses\, supporting a flourishing bookselling community\, and investing in Canadian culture. \n  \nHere are some ways you can participate in Canadian Independent Bookstore Day: \nBuy books! Purchase books and other items in-person\, online\, or by phone to show your support and to enter our annual Contest for Book Lovers. \nCheck out bookstore activities. Local shops across Canada are planning celebratory activities for the big day including customer giveaways\, discounts\, exclusive products\, author events\, and more. Visit their websites and social channels for details. \n  \nWant to find your local indie bookstore? See this list for indie bookstores in BC!
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/canadian-independent-bookstore-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072953
CREATED:20250422T183158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T183158Z
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SUMMARY:Crime Writers of Canada: A Night of Suspense and Intrigue!
DESCRIPTION:The Crime Writers of Canada invite you to an electrifying evening where the shadows deepen and the truth is unveiled. \nWitness the unveiling of the 2025 Awards of Excellence shortlist\, a moment where literary titans clash and the best in crime fiction are crowned. \nAnd brace yourselves for the grand reveal of The Derrick Murdoch Award\, honouring a legendary figure whose contributions have shaped the very landscape of our beloved genre. A whisper on the wind suggests a celebrated western author (a long-standing CWC luminary) holds this coveted prize. But the identity remains shrouded in mystery… Only those who dare to attend will unlock the truth. Are you ready to play detective? \nBook Warehouse\, 4118 Main St.\, Vancouver
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/crime-writers-of-canada-a-night-of-suspense-and-intrigue/
LOCATION:Book Warehouse – Main Street\, 4118 Main Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5V 3P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Announcement,Awards
ORGANIZER;CN="Crime Writers of Canada":MAILTO:vice-chair@crimewriterscanada.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072953
CREATED:20250401T032454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T032454Z
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SUMMARY:Rodney DeCroo Book Launch + Concert
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the launch of Night Moves\, Rodney’s first collection of street photography. Happening at VIFF Centre on Wednesday April 23\, count on a lively evening of poetry\, music\, film\, and thought-provoking discussion. \n7:00 pm — Reception\n7:30 pm — Introduction and slide show featuring work from Night Moves\n7:45 pm — Conversation with The Georgia Straight’s Mike Usinger on the art and ethics of street photography\, followed by Q&A and intermission\n8:30 pm — Poetry\, Music and Short Films with Rodney and his band\, The Wise Blood
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/rodney-decroo-book-launch-concert/
LOCATION:VIFF Centre\, 1164 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 3N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250423T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072953
CREATED:20250422T161447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T161447Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Elise
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Elise Partridge\nWednesday Apr 23rd\, 2025\n6:30 PM\n–\n9:00 PM\nMain St.\nMain St. Book Warehouse\nCelebrating Elise \nA National Poetry Month reading to celebrate the work and life of Elise Partridge (1958-2015) on the tenth anniversary of her passing. A number of Elise’s friends will read poems by or about her\, or poems she loved. \nStephanie Bolster\, John Donlan\, Mary Gomez Fonseca\, Elee Kraljii Gardiner\, Christopher Levenson\, George McWhirter\, Barbara Nickel\, Bonnie Nish\, Rachel Rose\, Rob Taylor\, and Fiona Tinwei-Lam will be reading. Elise’s and participating readers’ books available for purchase. \nThanks to the League of Canadian Poets and the Canada Council for the Arts for their support. \nDoors at 6:30 pm\, event starts at 7:00 pm; free to attend and all are welcome.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/celebrating-elise/
LOCATION:Book Warehouse – Main Street\, 4118 Main Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5V 3P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Reading
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250424
DTSTAMP:20260430T072953
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T161118Z
UID:30438-1745287200-1745373599@www.readlocalbc.ca
SUMMARY:Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:April 22nd is Earth Day\, a day dedicated to celebrate environmental protection movements.  This year’s theme is “Our Power\, Our Planet” highlighting the impact of collective climate action. \nEarth Day Canada encourages action around biodiversity\, citing a strong desire among Canadians for access to information on this topic and its crucial role in supporting food security and climate resilience. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/earth-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250417T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072953
CREATED:20250407T003153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T003153Z
UID:30151-1744912800-1744921800@www.readlocalbc.ca
SUMMARY:An Evening with Holly Howe\, author of Mouthwatering Sauerkraut
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Vinca’s Kitchen for a special evening with Chef Holly Howe to celebrate the release of her new cookbook Mouthwatering Sauerkraut: Fermentation Made Easy! \nTickets are $40.00 plus tax and come with a copy of the new cookbook. There are only 35 tickets available. \nDoors open at 6:00 pm and the event will start at 6:30 pm. Chef Holly will be demonstrating a couple of recipes\, providing samples\, and answering all your questions! \nPLEASE NOTE – to purchase a ticket for this event online you MUST have your shopping location set as the Ladner store. \nYour receipt is your ticket. Your book will be available for pick up at the event. Thank you!
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/an-evening-with-holly-howe-author-of-mouthwatering-sauerkraut/
LOCATION:Vinca’s Kitchen Shop\, 5042 48 Ave\, Delta\, British Columbia\, V4K1V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Launch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Black Bond Books Ladner Village":MAILTO:ladnerblackbondbooks@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072953
CREATED:20250419T034841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T034841Z
UID:30426-1744830000-1744837200@www.readlocalbc.ca
SUMMARY:Enabling Arts Poetry Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:We’re back & we can’t wait to hear your words! \nJoin us for a poetry night at 343 Railway St (#104). Whether you’re a seasoned poet or a first-timer\, this event is the perfect opportunity to share your work in a supportive and welcoming environment. It’s a chance to connect with fellow poetry enthusiasts and be inspired by the power of spoken word\, whether or not you get behind the mic. \nAll ages\, all stages of your poetry journey! \nDoors open at 6:30 pm\, with the event starting at 7 pm. \nThe open mic is first come- first serve\, each poet will have 5 minutes MAX to share 1 poem. \nHate speech will not be tolerated. \n$13.13 general admission \nEmail: info@enablingarts.com with any questions. \n*No one turned away for lack of funds; let us know if you need an accessible spot*
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/enabling-arts-poetry-open-mic-2/
LOCATION:Enabling Arts\, 104-343 Railway Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1A4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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ORGANIZER;CN="Enabling Arts":MAILTO:info@enablingarts.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250417
DTSTAMP:20260430T072953
CREATED:20250415T153120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T153120Z
UID:30410-1744682400-1744768799@www.readlocalbc.ca
SUMMARY:BC Book Day
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nThe goal of BC Book Day is to raise awareness among government and the public of BC’s publishing ecosystem and its cultural and economic contributions. \nBC Book Day is coordinated by the Association of Book Publishers of BC\, which works to support the long-term health and success of the Canadian-owned book industry in British Columbia. \nwww.readlocalbc.ca/bcbookday/
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/bc-book-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Day of Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250407T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072953
CREATED:20250408T202146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T202146Z
UID:30195-1744012800-1744045200@www.readlocalbc.ca
SUMMARY:TriCities Writers Fest
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the Tri-Cities Writers Festival 2025! \nWe’re welcoming more than a dozen celebrated authors to our community for four days of talks\, panels\, and workshops this May. Sessions will be in-person and online\, and include a kick-off cocktail reception\, where you can enjoy great food and drink alongside your fellow book lovers\, and our panel of guest authors. \nThe Writers Festival is a collaboration between local libraries and the Tri-City Wordsmiths\, with support from OverDrive\, Evergreen Cultural Centre\, and the Writers’ Union of Canada. With funding from Canada Council for the Arts/Conseil des arts du Canada. \nFor the schedule and author lineup\, visit: https://www.coqlibrary.ca/seasonal-pages/tri-cities-writers-festival
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/tricities-writers-fest/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Meet & Greet,Panel,Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coquitlam Public Library":MAILTO:ask@coqlibrary.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250405T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250405T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072953
CREATED:20250321T031940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T031940Z
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SUMMARY:Phyllis Webb Memorial Reading featuring Erín Moure and Chantal Neveu
DESCRIPTION:Please join Simon Fraser University’s Department of English and Poetry in Canada for the third annual Phyllis Webb Memorial Reading\, featuring award recipients Erín Moure and Chantal Neveu in conversation with special guests Oana Avasilichioaei and Annie Lafleur. This free event takes place on Saturday\, April 5th (Doors: 6:15 PM; Event: 7-9 PM) at the SFU Segal Building (SG 1300). Enjoy readings\, discussion\, and light refreshments. \nThe Phyllis Webb Memorial Reading honours a Canadian poet(s) with a cash award and a celebration of their work. This event will occur each April and will be organized and administered by the Poetry in Canada Society\, https://www.poetrycanada.org/.\nA Governor General’s Award–winning poet and a member of the Order of Canada\, Phyllis Webb was a major Canadian cultural figure from the 1950s through the 1980s\, publishing ten celebrated collections of poetry and prose and co-founding the CBC Radio program Ideas (in 1965). When “words abandoned” her in the early 1990s and she was no longer able to write\, she took up photography\, photocollage\, and eventually painting. \nAs Stephen Scobie once wrote\, the work of Phyllis Webb “has always been distinguished by the profundity of her insights\, the depth of her emotional feeling\, the delicacy and accuracy of her rhythms\, the beauty and mysterious resonance of her images – and by her luminous intelligence.” It is this legacy that the Phyllis Webb Memorial Reading seeks to honour\, by selecting a poet who is distinguished by similar qualities. \nIn 2025\, the third annual Phyllis Webb Memorial Reading honours two poets: Erín Moure and Chantal Neveu.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/phyllis-webb-memorial-reading-featuring-erin-moure-and-chantal-neveu/
LOCATION:SFU Segal Building\, 500 Granville Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6C 1W6
CATEGORIES:Awards
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ORGANIZER;CN="SFU English":MAILTO:englcmns@sfu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250317T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250317T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T072953
CREATED:20250310T163752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T163752Z
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SUMMARY:A Short Story Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Alex Leslie and Shashi Bhat on March 17th at a Short Story Celebration in the University of Fraser Valley library\, Abbotsford Campus— They’ll be reading in two fiction classes and doing a public reading.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/a-short-story-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Reading
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