Readers & Writers
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1 event,![Photo by Andrew Ebrahim [Unplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2024/01/kids-books-andrew-ebrahim-zRwXf6PizEo-unsplash-scaled.jpg "kids books andrew-ebrahim-zRwXf6PizEo-unsplash") Kids aged 6–12 can read stories with therapy dogs, Evie and Arya, in the Children’s Room at the Charlottetown Library, on Mondays from 6–6:30 pm or 6:45-7:15 pm. Register for the six-week session by calling the library at 902-368-4642. |
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1 event,![Photo by Tom Hermans [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2023/07/books-tom-hermans-9BoqXzEeQqM-unsplash-scaled.jpg "books tom-hermans-9BoqXzEeQqM-unsplash") The Silent Book Club meets October 1 and 29 at the Salvador Dali Cafe in Charlottetown. Gather at 6 pm for 30 minutes of socializing, followed by an hour of silent reading at 6:30 pm. Afterward, readers can chat about their books or keep reading. Everyone is welcome. Info: sites.google.com/view/sbc-charlottetown/home |
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1 event, Novelist Miriam Toews is this year's recipient for the prestigious Symons Medal, and will give a lecture at the Confederation Centre of the Arts on October 3 at 1 pm. Author of eight bestselling novels, Miriam's writing has received numerous honours–including the Governor General's Award for Fiction, and the Canadian Booksellers Association Libris Award for… |
1 event,![Photo by Aaron Burden [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2023/06/writing-aaron-burden-y02jEX_B0O0-unsplash-scaled.jpg "writing aaron-burden-y02jEX_B0O0-unsplash") The Queer Poetry Club meets on the first Saturday of each month from 2–4 pm in Room 505, BDC Building, at the PEI Transgender Network office. The next meeting is October 4. The club offers members of the queer community an opportunity to write, read, and listen to poetry in a supportive environment. Snacks and… |
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1 event,Kids aged 6–12 can read stories with therapy dogs, Evie and Arya, in the Children’s Room at the Charlottetown Library, on Mondays from 6–6:30 pm or 6:45-7:15 pm. Register for the six-week session by calling the library at 902-368-4642. |
2 events,![Photo by Jan Kahanek [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2025/08/writing-jan-kahanek-g3O5ZtRk2E4-unsplash-scaled-1.jpg "writing-jan-kahanek-g3O5ZtRk2E4-unsplash-scaled-1") A weekly writing group for kids aged 6–12 takes place in the Children’s Room at the Charlottetown Library on Tuesdays at 3:30 pm. The group will have story prompts, challenges, and space to work on their own projects.  Bookmark, Charlottetown’s independent bookstore, is launching Darcy Shaw and Penny Williamson’s new book Writing Together: a Year of Meaning Making and Friendship on October 7 at 7 pm in the Faculty Lounge, Main Building, UPEI. The event is free and all are welcome to attend. |
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1 event,![Photo by Anastasia Zhenina [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2024/03/books-anastasia-zhenina-XOW1WqrWNKg-unsplash-scaled.jpg "books anastasia-zhenina-XOW1WqrWNKg-unsplash") Author Kate Graham’s book launch for her new children’s book, Run the World Like a Girl, will be held at the Charlottetown Library on October 11 at 2 pm. Kids aged 6–12 are invited to learn all about Kate’s writing process and some facts about girls who have changed the world. |
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1 event,Kids aged 6–12 can read stories with therapy dogs, Evie and Arya, in the Children’s Room at the Charlottetown Library, on Mondays from 6–6:30 pm or 6:45-7:15 pm. Register for the six-week session by calling the library at 902-368-4642. |
1 event,A weekly writing group for kids aged 6–12 takes place in the Children’s Room at the Charlottetown Library on Tuesdays at 3:30 pm. The group will have story prompts, challenges, and space to work on their own projects. |
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1 event, Bookmark, Charlottetown’s independent bookstore, will welcome Lesley Crewe to Charlottetown on October 16 at 7 pm for the launch of her new book The Spirit of Scatarie. The event, which is free and open to all, will be held at St Paul’s in Charlottetown. |
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1 event,A weekly writing group for kids aged 6–12 takes place in the Children’s Room at the Charlottetown Library on Tuesdays at 3:30 pm. The group will have story prompts, challenges, and space to work on their own projects. |
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1 event,![Photo by Mikolaj [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2024/02/book-mikolaj-DCzpr09cTXY-unsplash-scaled.jpg "book-mikolaj-DCzpr09cTXY-unsplash") The annual Bookmark Soirée takes place October 23 at 7 pm in Studio One, Confederation Centre of the Arts. The event offers an evening of conversation with fellow book enthusiasts. The highlight is the 2025 Bookmark Readerity Talk: Conversations with Books featuring Charlottetown author Bren Simmers in conversation with Deirdre Kessler and John Flood. Refreshments… |
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1 event, Join the Summerside Rotary Library Book Club for a lively discussion about some of today’s most thought-provoking books. Pick up a copy of the latest book club selection at the main circulation desk. The next meeting is October 25 at 2 pm. |
1 event, Vicki Reddin-Gauthier will launch her book, The Luckiest Ones: A Memoir of Fishing, Family, and Facing Cancer, on October 26 from 1–2:30 pm at Trailside Music Hall in Charlottetown. |
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1 event, Author Rod MacDonald will launch his new book Spells Against the Darkness at The Gallery Coffee House & Bistro in Charlottetown on October 28 at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Rod will be sharing some poems from his new collection, and will be available to sign books afterwards. This event is in partnership… |
1 event,The Silent Book Club meets at the Salvador Dali Cafe in Charlottetown. Gather at 6 pm for 30 minutes of socializing, followed by an hour of silent reading at 6:30 pm. Afterward, readers can chat about their books or keep reading. On October 29, bring a spooky read and come in costume—there will be tricks… |
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1 event,The Queer Poetry Club meets on the first Saturday of each month from 2–4 pm at the PEI Transgender Network office. The next meeting is November 1. The club offers members of the queer community an opportunity to write, read, and listen to poetry in a supportive environment. Snacks and materials are provided, and no… |