Readers & Writers
Events
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Emily Ledwell Book Launch
Free eventBeaconsfield Historic/Carriage House 2 Kent St, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaGender-based violence happens behind closed doors—but doors can also open to home and healing. First-time author Emily Ledwell launches her poetry chapbook, 3 Doors, on August 22 at Beaconsfield Carriage House in Charlottetown, alongside a visual art installation. The installation will be open from 1–5 pm, with a reading at 2 pm. All are welcome.…
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Summerside Library Summer Reading Closing Party
Family FriendlyFree eventSummerside Rotary Library 57 Central St, Summerside, PE, CanadaCelebrate the end of summer reading with a party at the Summerside Library on August 25 at 10:30 am.
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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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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, and listen to poetry in a supportive environment. The next meeting is September 6. Snacks and materials are provided, and no poetry experience is needed.…
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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 Prince Edward Island. Published by Island Studies Press. The event is free, and all are welcome. Thanks to Bookmark, books will be available for purchase.
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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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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 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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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 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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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 7:30 pm on September 16 at the Beaconsfield Carriage House in Charlottetown. This is a free event, with zines and snacks for sale to raise…
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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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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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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.