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Tag: Nanaimo

Ink Slinger Sampler:  Local Writers at the Night Market

Ink Slinger Sampler: Local Writers at the N...

August 11, 2023

Wordstorm members will be showcasing their poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction at a free family-friendly public event open to all ages on August 24th from 5 pm to 7 pm. The event happens in the atrium of the Harbourfront Library during Go to full post …read more

Poetic Licence: Tina Biello influenced by contemporary poets

Poetic Licence: Tina Biello influenced by co...

April 2, 2018

Poetic Licence is a special feature highlighting poets during National Poetry Month. Tina Biello is the current Poet Laureate for Nanaimo.Go to full post …read more

Author Jan Peterson to receive inaugural Nanaimo heritage award

Author Jan Peterson to receive inaugural Nan...

March 20, 2018

Jan Peterson is one of four Nanaimo citizens to be honoured in the City of Nanaimo’s annual Culture & Heritage Awards.Go to full post …read more

Events this Week | November 13-19, 2017

Events this Week | November 13-19, 2017

November 13, 2017

We’re excited to be hosting another Read Local BC event this week in Nanaimo, alongside lots of other great events around the province.Go to full post …read more

Events this Week | September 11-17, 2017

Events this Week | September 11-17, 2017

September 11, 2017

We’ve got an action-packed week where you’ll wish you had a time machine to attend all these fantastic literary events.Go to full post …read more

Events this Week | June 26-July 2, 2017

Events this Week | June 26-July 2, 2017

June 26, 2017

Looking for a good book to lounge with over the Canada Day long weekend? There is no better place to pick one up at, than at these events.Go to full post …read more

Events this Week | May 29-June 4, 2017

Events this Week | May 29-June 4, 2017

May 29, 2017

With events in Victoria, Nanaimo, Prince George, and Vancouver, there’s lots going on around the province this week. Here’s a quick snapshot! Go to full post …read more

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