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SUMMARY:Sechelt Library: Poetry Circle
DESCRIPTION:An informal space to share and discuss poems you love\, poems that you are currently reading\, or poems you have written! Poems can be from any publication or book\, as well as from online resources. For teens and adults. \nOnline registration required here \nor 604-885-3260 \n 
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/sechelt-library-poetry-circle/
LOCATION:Sechelt Library\, 5797 Cowrie St\, Sechelt\, BC\, V0N 3A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary
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SUMMARY:Gibsons Library: Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Calling all readers\, performers\, and writers! Join us on the first Wednesday of each month to share your own original material\, or your favourite work by someone else: novels\, stories\, poems\, songs\, plays\, memoirs\, creative nonfiction\, etc. Come enjoy reading\, performing\, or just listening. Five minutes maximum per person\, please. Teens\, adults\, and performers at all levels of English are all welcome. Registration required for readers only. \nTime slots for those wishing to read is limited\, readers must register below\, if you’re coming to listen don’t worry about signing up for a spot!
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/open-mic-night/2026-01-07/
LOCATION:Gibsons & District Public Library\, 470 Fletcher Rd S\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary
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SUMMARY:PR - Powell River Library: Young Writers' Group
DESCRIPTION:A free group for young writers. Interact\, create and engage in this fun and informal writing group! Talk about books\, do fun activities\, make new friends.\nAges 10+ welcome. Young Writers Group meets Friday from 3:30-4:30 pm\, when school is in session in t̓oxʷʊm/ Huckleberry Room (Room B). No registration required. Drop-in.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/pr-powell-river-library-young-writers-group/2026-01-09/
LOCATION:Powell River Library\, 100-6975 Alberni St\, Powell River\, BC\, V8A 2B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary
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SUMMARY:Sechelt Library: Rough Draft Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Local author Jocelyne Gregory leads this writing group.\nOnline Registration required:\nPhone – 604-885-3260 / Email – info@sechelt.bclibrary.ca
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/sechelt-library-rough-draft-writing-group/
LOCATION:Sechelt Public Library\, 5797 Cowrie St\, Sechelt\, BC\, V0N 3A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary,Workshop/Classes/Retreat
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SUMMARY:Sechelt Library: Write-A-Round: Quiet Writing Time
DESCRIPTION:A space for writers to work together on their own writing or play with some prompts. There will be a check in to review writing challenges or plans for the session\, followed by quiet writing time and then a check out with a chance to share experiences or a piece of writing. Facilitated by Tracy Hall. Registration required on our website. \nhttps://sechelt.bc.libraries.coop/calendar/
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/sechelt-library-write-a-round-quiet-writing-time/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:Sechelt Library Community Room\, 5797 Cowrie St\, Sechelt\, BC\, V0N 3A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Sechelt Library Book Faire
DESCRIPTION:Fri. noon-5pm; Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. noon-3pm. Huge selection of quality used books for sale. Fiction\, non-fiction\, kids’ books\, CDs\, DVDs. Donations of gently read books accepted on Friday and Saturday – one box per family per day. No donations Sunday\, please. Books in good condition only\, no textbooks\, library books\, encyclopedias\, magazines. All proceeds in support of the Sechelt Library.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/friends-of-the-sechelt-library-book-faire/2026-01-16/
LOCATION:Sechelt Public Library\, 5797 Cowrie St\, Sechelt\, BC\, V0N 3A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Literary
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SUMMARY:PR - Powell River Library: Young Writers' Group
DESCRIPTION:A free group for young writers. Interact\, create and engage in this fun and informal writing group! Talk about books\, do fun activities\, make new friends.\nAges 10+ welcome. Young Writers Group meets Friday from 3:30-4:30 pm\, when school is in session in t̓oxʷʊm/ Huckleberry Room (Room B). No registration required. Drop-in.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/pr-powell-river-library-young-writers-group/2026-01-16/
LOCATION:Powell River Library\, 100-6975 Alberni St\, Powell River\, BC\, V8A 2B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260117T100000
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Sechelt Library Book Faire
DESCRIPTION:Fri. noon-5pm; Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. noon-3pm. Huge selection of quality used books for sale. Fiction\, non-fiction\, kids’ books\, CDs\, DVDs. Donations of gently read books accepted on Friday and Saturday – one box per family per day. No donations Sunday\, please. Books in good condition only\, no textbooks\, library books\, encyclopedias\, magazines. All proceeds in support of the Sechelt Library.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/friends-of-the-sechelt-library-book-faire/2026-01-17/
LOCATION:Sechelt Public Library\, 5797 Cowrie St\, Sechelt\, BC\, V0N 3A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260118T150000
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CREATED:20260111T191942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T183916Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Sechelt Library Book Faire
DESCRIPTION:Fri. noon-5pm; Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. noon-3pm. Huge selection of quality used books for sale. Fiction\, non-fiction\, kids’ books\, CDs\, DVDs. Donations of gently read books accepted on Friday and Saturday – one box per family per day. No donations Sunday\, please. Books in good condition only\, no textbooks\, library books\, encyclopedias\, magazines. All proceeds in support of the Sechelt Library.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/friends-of-the-sechelt-library-book-faire/2026-01-18/
LOCATION:Sechelt Public Library\, 5797 Cowrie St\, Sechelt\, BC\, V0N 3A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260123T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260123T163000
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CREATED:20251129T175903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T171919Z
UID:10105129-1769182200-1769185800@coastculture.com
SUMMARY:PR - Powell River Library: Young Writers' Group
DESCRIPTION:A free group for young writers. Interact\, create and engage in this fun and informal writing group! Talk about books\, do fun activities\, make new friends.\nAges 10+ welcome. Young Writers Group meets Friday from 3:30-4:30 pm\, when school is in session in t̓oxʷʊm/ Huckleberry Room (Room B). No registration required. Drop-in.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/pr-powell-river-library-young-writers-group/2026-01-23/
LOCATION:Powell River Library\, 100-6975 Alberni St\, Powell River\, BC\, V8A 2B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260125T163000
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CREATED:20260102T011351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T060555Z
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SUMMARY:Caitlin Hicks Interview of  Ben Nutall-Smith & Art & Words Kick off Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Ben Nuttall-Smith\, a former resident of Sechelt will be interviewed by local author Caitlin Hicks. Ben will read from his memoir\, “The Birdie at Willets Cottage” (RutherfordPress.ca) and “Margot\, Love In the Golden Years”\, and “Puzzles\, Plays and Whimsy.”  \nAlso\, if you’re interested in participating in the 5th Art & Words Festival\, Aug. 21-23\, at GPAG\, please attend this informational session to sign up. Artists\, writers\, photographers\, and songwriters welcome.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/davis-bay-hall-scwes-january-meeting-featuring-ben-nutall-smith/
LOCATION:Davis Bay Community Hall\, 5123 Davis Bay Rd\, Sechelt BC
CATEGORIES:Literary
ORGANIZER;CN="SCWES":MAILTO:sunshinecoast@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260126T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T164524
CREATED:20260127T024549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T024549Z
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SUMMARY:Literacy Week
DESCRIPTION:Jan 26-29. The Festival of the Written Arts is thrilled to partner with School District 46 – Sunshine Coast to celebrate and nuture literacy and bring Canadian authors into the classroom!
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/literacy-week/2026-01-26/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Literary
ORGANIZER;CN="Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts":MAILTO:marissa@writersfestival.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T164524
CREATED:20260127T024549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T024549Z
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SUMMARY:Literacy Week
DESCRIPTION:Jan 26-29. The Festival of the Written Arts is thrilled to partner with School District 46 – Sunshine Coast to celebrate and nuture literacy and bring Canadian authors into the classroom!
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/literacy-week/2026-01-27/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Literary
ORGANIZER;CN="Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts":MAILTO:marissa@writersfestival.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T164524
CREATED:20260127T024549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T024549Z
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SUMMARY:Literacy Week
DESCRIPTION:Jan 26-29. The Festival of the Written Arts is thrilled to partner with School District 46 – Sunshine Coast to celebrate and nuture literacy and bring Canadian authors into the classroom!
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/literacy-week/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Literary
ORGANIZER;CN="Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts":MAILTO:marissa@writersfestival.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T164524
CREATED:20251231T182945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T235535Z
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SUMMARY:Sechelt Library: Write-A-Round: Quiet Writing Time
DESCRIPTION:A space for writers to work together on their own writing or play with some prompts. There will be a check in to review writing challenges or plans for the session\, followed by quiet writing time and then a check out with a chance to share experiences or a piece of writing. Facilitated by Tracy Hall. Registration required on our website. \nhttps://sechelt.bc.libraries.coop/calendar/
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/sechelt-library-write-a-round-quiet-writing-time/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:Sechelt Library Community Room\, 5797 Cowrie St\, Sechelt\, BC\, V0N 3A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T164524
CREATED:20260127T024549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T024549Z
UID:10106524-1769677200-1769702400@coastculture.com
SUMMARY:Literacy Week
DESCRIPTION:Jan 26-29. The Festival of the Written Arts is thrilled to partner with School District 46 – Sunshine Coast to celebrate and nuture literacy and bring Canadian authors into the classroom!
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/literacy-week/2026-01-29/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Literary
ORGANIZER;CN="Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts":MAILTO:marissa@writersfestival.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260130T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260130T163000
DTSTAMP:20260528T164524
CREATED:20251129T175903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T171919Z
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SUMMARY:PR - Powell River Library: Young Writers' Group
DESCRIPTION:A free group for young writers. Interact\, create and engage in this fun and informal writing group! Talk about books\, do fun activities\, make new friends.\nAges 10+ welcome. Young Writers Group meets Friday from 3:30-4:30 pm\, when school is in session in t̓oxʷʊm/ Huckleberry Room (Room B). No registration required. Drop-in.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/pr-powell-river-library-young-writers-group/2026-01-30/
LOCATION:Powell River Library\, 100-6975 Alberni St\, Powell River\, BC\, V8A 2B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary
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