Books & Publications
Events
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An Evening with JoDee Samuelson
Free eventConfederation Centre Art Gallery 145 Richmond St, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1J1, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaBookmark, Charlottetown’s independent bookstore, is partnering with the Confederation Centre Art Gallery to host An Evening with JoDee Samuelson on September 11 at 7 pm. The launch of JoDee’s graphic memoir Birth of a Hippie: A Graphic Memoir will include a moderated conversation with Deirdre Kessler, and a song or two. The event, which is…
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Haiku Poetry Workshop
Free eventBeaconsfield Historic/Carriage House 2 Kent St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaA haiku poetry workshop will be held on September 13 at Beaconsfield Carriage House in Charlottetown from 10 am–4 pm. Admission is free and snacks will be provided. Bring a brown bag lunch. Poets and readers at all levels are welcome (ages 16+). There will be writing prompts for those who wish to try composing…
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Beach Day on the Island by Suzanne Scott
Family FriendlyFree eventCharlottetown Library Learning Centre 97 Queen St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaFamilies can join local author Suzanne Scott at the Charlottetown Library to celebrate her new book Beach Day on the Island on September 13 at 3 pm.
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Summerside Library Afternoon Book Club
Free eventSummerside Rotary Library 57 Central St, Summerside, PE, CanadaThe Club will meet at the Summerside Library on September 15 at 1 pm. Drop by the circulation desk to pick up a copy of this month’s book selection.
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Paws to Read
Family FriendlyFree eventCharlottetown Library Learning Centre 97 Queen St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaKids 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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An Evening with Greg Mercer
UPEI McDougall Hall 550 University Ave, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaBookmark is welcoming Globe and Mail reporter Greg Mercer to Charlottetown for the launch of his new book The Lobster Trap: The Global Fight for a Seafood on the Brink. The event will be held September 16 at 7 pm in the Schurman Market Square, inside Don & Marion MacDougall Hall at UPEI. In this…
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Charity Becker Book Launch
The Gallery Coffee House & Bistro 82 Great George St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaCharity Becker will launch her first poetry book, What I Will Remember: Poems, at The Gallery Coffee House and Bistro in Charlottetown on September 18 from 7–8:30 pm. Copies of the book will be available with $1 from the sale of each book going to the PEI Humane Society.
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Sirens Book Club
Free eventCharlottetown Library Learning Centre 97 Queen St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaIn partnership with the PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre, the Charlottetown Library is hosting a book club as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Week. Read The Sirens by Emilia Harte and drop in to the library on September 22 from 6–7:30 pm for a discussion, coffee, tea and snacks. Some book copies will be available at…
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Paws to Read
Family FriendlyFree eventCharlottetown Library Learning Centre 97 Queen St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaKids 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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Truth & Reconciliation Storytime
Family FriendlyFree eventSummerside Rotary Library 57 Central St, Summerside, PE, CanadaA family storytime about Truth and Reconciliation will be held on September 25 at 1 pm at the Summerside Library.
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Paws to Read
Family FriendlyFree eventCharlottetown Library Learning Centre 97 Queen St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaKids 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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Silent Book Club
Dali Cafe 155 Kent St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaThe 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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2025 Symons Medal Presentation & Lecture
Free eventSobey Family Theatre 130 Queen St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaNovelist 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…
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Paws to Read
Family FriendlyFree eventCharlottetown Library Learning Centre 97 Queen St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaKids 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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Shaw & Williamson Book Launch
Family FriendlyFree eventUPEI 550 University Ave, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaBookmark, 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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Kate Graham Book Launch
Family FriendlyFree eventCharlottetown Library Learning Centre 97 Queen St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaAuthor 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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Paws to Read
Family FriendlyFree eventCharlottetown Library Learning Centre 97 Queen St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaKids 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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An Evening with Lesley Crewe
Family FriendlyFree eventSt Paul's Church 101 Prince St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaBookmark, 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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Bookmark Soirée & Readerity Talk
Confederation Centre of the Arts 145 Richmond St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaThe 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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Summerside Library Book Club
Family FriendlyFree eventSummerside Rotary Library 57 Central St, Summerside, PE, CanadaJoin 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.