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Queer Poetry Club
PEERS Aliance Inc 250B Queens St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaThe Queer Poetry Club meets on the first Saturday of each month from 2–4 pm at the PEI Transgender Network office (Rm 505, 119 Kent St, Charlottetown). The next meeting is February 7. The club offers members of the queer community an opportunity to write, read, and listen to poetry in a supportive environment. Snacks…
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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, and space to work on their own projects.
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Black History Month Storytime
Summerside Rotary Library 57 Central St, Summerside, PE, CanadaKids can join a special story time celebrating Black History Month at the Summerside Library on February 12 at 1 pm.
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Writers’ Social
Free eventBar 1911 113 Longworth Avenue, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaThe PEI Writers’ Guild (PEIWG) believes that one of the best things for a writer is to be around other writers. This free, drop-in gathering is for writers of all genres and backgrounds to connect with one another, share and build ideas, and help PEIWG further develop its writing community over a sip of tea…
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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, and space to work on their own projects.
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Creative Writing Group
Free eventBar 1911 113 Longworth Avenue, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaA creative writing group meets at bar1911 in Charlottetown on the third Saturday of every month at 10 am. The next meet-up is February 21. The group is for folks who are looking for a consistent community of writers to share their work and receive constructive feedback on their writing. Hosted by the PEI Writers’…
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Anne Bishop Book Launch
Charlottetown Library Learning Centre 97 Queen St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaOn February 21, Cooper Institute will host the launch the fourth edition of Anne Bishop’s book, Becoming an Ally, at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre from 10 am–12 noon. Anne Bishop has been a social justice activist for five decades, as an adult educator, facilitator, researcher, writer and editor with a particular passion for teaching…
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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, and space to work on their own projects.
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Ask an Author with Theresa Redmond
Family FriendlyFree eventCharlottetown Library Learning Centre 97 Queen St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaTheresa Redmond will be at the Charlottetown Library for Ask an Author on February 24 from 4–7 pm to answer questions about the writing process, sign books, talk about the PEI Book Awards, or simply chat with the public. Redmond is an author of historical fiction novels, Bound and The Governor’s Granddaughter. All are welcome.
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Donna M. (Walsh) Gallant Book Launch
Family FriendlySt Joachim's Parish Hall 5364 Georgetown Rd Route 3, Vernon Bridge, PE, CanadaA book launch will be held on March 1 at 2–4 pm at St Joachim’s Church Hall in Vernon River for the latest community history written by Donna M. (Walsh) Gallant. Picking potatoes, a one-room school, blinding blizzards, flue fires are some of the adventures Gallant portrays from her growing up days on the small…
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Turning the Tide: Climate Change, Social Change and Islandness Book Launch & Panel Discussion
UPEI 550 University Ave, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaA new collection of essays published by Island Studies Press called Turning the Tide: Climate Change, Social Change and Islandness will be launched on March 2 at 7 pm in the Faculty Lounge, Main Building Room 201, at UPEI in Charlottetown. The launch will include a panel discussion with co-editors Jean Mitchell and Laurie Brinklow…
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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, and space to work on their own projects.
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Art Night at The Guild: Free Book Fair
The Arts Guild 111 Queen St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaThe next CreativePEI Art Night at The Guild will be a free book fair on March 6 from 5–7 pm. There will be tables full of free books to take home, refreshments, and creative activities facilitated by writer Todd MacLean. Participants are welcome to come anytime during the two hours. Each participant will receive four…
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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, and space to work on their own projects.
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An Evening with Kate Quinn and Janie Chang
St Paul's Church 101 Prince St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaBookmark and Cavendish Literary Festival will welcome bestselling authors Kate Quinn and Janie Chang on March 10 at 7 pm for the launch of their new books at St Paul’s in Charlottetown. Kate and Janie will discuss their novels, The Astral Library and The Fourth Princess: A Gothic Novel of Old Shanghai, with Halifax author…
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PEI Writers’ Guild Fundraiser
The Arts Guild 111 Queen St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaThe PEI Writers’ Guild is hosting a one-of-a-kind fundraising event on March 10 at 7 pm at The Arts Guild in Charlottetown. The evening will feature a pop-up cocktail bar sponsored by Red Island Cider, plus a first look at a silent auction designed especially for writers. Prizes include a felting workshop and lunch for…
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Amnesty International Write for Rights
Free eventCharlottetown Library Learning Centre 97 Queen St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaDrop in to the Charlottetown Library and take part in Amnesty International’s annual Write for Rights campaign on March 14 from 1–5 pm. With the power of their words, participants can send support to people who’ve experienced injustice, pressure governments and decision-makers, and advocate for activists and journalists. For over 20 years, Amnesty International’s Write…
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Book Reading with GWBI Buddhist nuns
Free eventMontague Rotary Library 21 Sullivan Ln, Montague, PE, CanadaBook-lovers are invited to an hour-long reading at the Montague Library on March 14 at 2 pm with Buddhist nuns from the Great Wisdom Buddhist Institute (GWBI), the translators of Kindling Hope: Daily Passages from Darkness into Light. All are welcome. Info: @gwbi.pei on FB
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Polar Pride Storytime
Free eventCharlottetown Library Learning Centre 97 Queen St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaFamilies can celebrate Polar Pride with Pride storytime at the Charlottetown Library on March 15 at 3 pm.
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Poetry Reading with Lorna Crozier
Free eventUPEI McDougall Hall 550 University Ave, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaSince the 1980s, Lorna Crozier has been one of Canada’s most popular and influential poets. She will give a free public performance of her poetry on March 19 at 7 pm in Schurman Market Square, McDougall Hall, UPEI. She will also give two poetry writing workshops at UPEI on March 21. These events are presented…