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  • September 2025

  • Tue 23
    September 23, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    Booksmack! An evening of book reviews and laughter

    Okanagan Regional Library, Vernon branch 2800 30th Avenue, Vernon, BC, Canada

    Do you love to read? Our highly specialized team of wild and nerdy bibliophiles go head to head as they race against the clock to speed review their favourite books, podcasts and more! Booklists and laughter are included. Drop-in and free of charge.

  • February 2026

  • Tue 3
    February 3 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Follow Request: Speed Friending at the Library

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

    We know it is tough to make friends in Vancouver so we're here to help. Bring your favourite book, e-book, graphic novel, DVD, podcast, blog or zine to discuss at this fun, casual, in-person event at Central Library. You'll have six minutes with each person to chat about the item you brought and see if […]

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  • 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 […]

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