Celebrating the depth and diversity of BC publishing

Literary Festival

July 2025
July 8, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

International Zine Month and Comics Fair

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

Participate in lightning talks and workshops around the inspiration and production of creative works in both text and image.

Free
September 2025
September 13, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Canine Library

John Hendry Park / Trout Lake 3300 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC, Canada

We’re back for the 2025 Canine Library at John Hendry Trout Lake Park. Borrow a St. John Ambulance certified therapy pup, read them poetry, or join a poetry workshop. Sign-ups start at 12:30 pm—spots go fast, so don’t be late! Enjoy books, barks, and fun with VPL's Children's tent and VPL’s Writer in Residence, Selina […]

Free