Readers & Writers
Events
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Queer Poetry Club
Free eventPEI Transgender Network (PEITN) 85 Fitzroy St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaThe Queer Poetry Club meets on the first Saturday of each month from 2–4 pm at the PEI Transgender Network (PEITN) for members of the queer community to write, read,…
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Edward MacDonald book launch
Free eventUPEI 550 University Ave, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaThe Geography of Home: Poems for a Lost Time, by Edward MacDonald will launch on September 7 at 2 pm in the Faculty Lounge, Main Building, Room 201, University of…
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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…
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Story Makers
Family FriendlyFree eventCharlottetown Library Learning Centre 97 Queen St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaA 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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Story Makers
Family FriendlyFree eventCharlottetown Library Learning Centre 97 Queen St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaA 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,…
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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.…
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Charlottetown Darkroom Film Screening and Zine Launch
Beaconsfield Historic/Carriage House 2 Kent St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaThe Charlottetown Darkroom (CDR) is a group of photographers establishing a dedicated community space to practice film photography on PEI. CDR is hosting a film screening and zine launch at…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Story Makers
Family FriendlyFree eventCharlottetown Library Learning Centre 97 Queen St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaA 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,…
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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…
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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…
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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.…

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