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September 2019
John MacLachlan Gray Reading
Celebrated author and composer, John MacLachlan Gray, is at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre Saturday, September 28th at 7:30 p.m. to read from his latest book, The White Angel. The novel, John’s fifth mystery-thriller, is a riveting fictional account of the 1924 murder of Scottish Nanny Janet Stewart, who was found dead of a gunshot wound in the home of her employer. The botched investigation of the still unsolved murder reveals the racism and corruption that ran amuck in the…
Find out more »October 2019
Book Faire
Oct 4-6. Fri 12-5pm; Sat 10-5 & Sun 10-3. Up to two boxes of gently used donated books are appreciated.
Find out more »Elevenses: An LGBTQ2 + Allies Book Club
Elevenses is the best time of day—even better with coffee, scones and a queer book to discuss with fellow LGBTQ2 & allies readers. To join, read Little Fish, by Casey Plett. (You can borrow a copy through the library!) Come to Elevenses to discuss, and that's it!
Find out more »Book Launch
Local artist and writer Ruth Rodgers launches her first novel, a historical fiction set in Halfmoon Bay. Those Who Wander speculates on the circumstances that prompted the area's first white female settler to help her husband escape when he is suspected of a murder. Seats are limited; please email the author at rodgers.ruth@gmail.com to register.
Find out more »GDPL Book Club
The GDPL Book Club discusses Becoming, by Michelle Obama, this year's most requested title. Pick up a copy of the book at the library (book club copies available from September 12), read the book, then talk about it at book club! New members are always welcome.
Find out more »Written Arts Joins the Crawl
Talented local authors entertain at a special Friday night Art Crawl event at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre. Readings, baskets of books raffle, refreshments. Writers include: Heige Boeham, Jan DeGrass, Jo Hammond, Rosella Leslie, Andreas Schroeder, Andrew Scott, Howard White, MC Betty Keller. A fundraiser for the Forge Writing Bursary Fund. Suggested admission: $10 at the door.
Find out more »PR – BC Writers Series: Deborah Hodge
Award Winning Children’s book author, with her recent title West Coast Wild: A Nature Alphabet celebrates the beauty of the land and sea. Deborah will take you through her writing and research process. She can also talk about picture books. Bring your questions about writing for children and she will do her best to answer them.
Find out more »Slide Show and Talk ‘Captured by Fire’
with wilderness author Chris Czajkowski anddebut author Fred Reid
Find out more »Slide Show and Talk ‘Captured By Fire
with wilderness author Chris Czajkowski anddebut author Fred Reid
Find out more »Gibsons Writers Meet up
Fridays - Meet up with other writers, bring your laptop or your notepad & pen & spend 2 hours writing with us. All levels welcome. This is NOT a workshopping or critiquing group.
Find out more »MUSE: Open Mic at the Library
Take your turn at the mic! Share 5 minutes of prose, poetry or song at the Gibsons Public Library's monthly open mic, MUSE. Takes place the last Wednesday of each month. This month's prompt: "The Unknown." (Readings unrelated to the prompt also welcome!) Sign up in advance by calling the library or sign up at the event.
Find out more »November 2019
Magical Books: A History of Grimoires
from Ancient Egypt to Harry Potter presented by Fiacre O’Dinn on All Saints Day
Find out more »Elevenses: An LGBTQ2 Book Club
Elevenses is the best time of day, with coffee, tea and scones--and even better with a queer book to discuss with fellow LGBTQ2 & Allies readers! Join us for the next LGBTQ2 Book Club a the Gibsons Public Library. Step 1: Read THE TIGER FLU by Larissa Lai. (You can borrow a copy through the library!) Step 2: Come to Elevenses to discuss!
Find out more »An evening in poetry and ideas with Robert Bringhurst and Jan Zwicky
Literary reading Nov. 2, 7:30 PM at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre (Medusa & Trail, Sechelt). Canadian writers Jan Zwicky and Robert Bringhurst will be in attendance to read and discuss their work in poetry and philosophy. Admission is by donation. For more information on both authors: https://coastreadings.wordpress.com.
Find out more »Human Library
Drop by and "borrow" a human book for 20 minutes. Samples: John Verge, alterntive building systems; Tudi Diening, How the Seaside Centre came to be; Virginia Perez, Getting to Know Spain; Boyd Norman, accounting practices for small businesses; Sue Lamb, The power of connection.
Find out more »PR – Turning Memories into a Book
Local musician Pat Buckna, author of Only children a Family Memoir, will present a practical guide for how to successfully publish your own memoir.
Find out more »GDPL Book Club
The GDPL Book Club discusses CHOP SUEY NATION, by Ann Hui. Part memoir, part history, lots of chow mein! Pick up a copy of the book at the library (book club copies available from October 10), read the book, then talk about it at book club! New members are always welcome.
Find out more »PR – Around the World in a Dugout Canoe – a true story
Curator emeritus of the Maritime Museum John MacFarlane presents his new book about the remarkable voyage of the Tilikum, a dugout cedar canoe from Vancouver Island that became the smallest vessel to circumnavigate the globe in 1901.
Find out more »Around the World in a Dugout Canoe
John MacFarlane reads from the untold story of Capt. John Voss and the Tilikum in 1901 seeking to claim the world record for smallest vessel to circumnavigate the globe.
Find out more »Come Write In!: Writing Space at the Library
Fridays to Nov 29th. November is National Novel Writing Month! (NaNoWriMo) 2-4 pm: Quiet Writing Space 4-5 pm: TGIF NaNoWriMo Social Get a “shot of caffeine for your creative life” by joining over 400,000 participants as they strive to draft a novel in one month! To help you in your quest, the library hosts four “Come Write In!” sessions. Come to the library for some dedicated novel-writing space, and join your fellow adventurers as they type away. Laptops available upon…
Find out more »PR – Poetry Slam featuring MC Jillian Christmas
To compete: Bring 3 poems. All regular SLAM rules apply. 3-minute limit per poem.
Find out more »PR – Podcasting 101
This one-day intensive, hands-on workshop will introduce storytelling for podcasting, interview skills, editing and introduce basic equipment and software, and more! To register contact Megan Cole at 604-485-4796
Find out more »Seashore Life in the Pacific Northwest with J. Duane Sept
Have you ever visited your local beach and wondered about some of the curious creatures and stunning shells you encountered there? Some of your questions might be answered by local author and biologist J. Duane Sept when he gives his presentation on "Seashore Life in the Pacific Northwest." Sept’s illustrated talk is based on his recently published book "The New Beachcomber’s Guide to the Pacific Northwest," which features hundreds of species of intertidal life, from seaweeds and sponges to jellies,…
Find out more »Book Launch with Howard White and John Pass
Join us for a book launch with Howard White and John Pass. Book sales by Talewind Books. Free and open to the public. Howard White will be reading from his newest collection of poetry by Anvil Press: A Mysterious Humming Noise. Notably unpretentious and concerned with everyday west coast realities, it’s hard to read a White poem without cracking a smile. This Was the River confirms John Pass’s reputation as a poet of lyrical eloquence, masterful technique and both intellectual…
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