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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 \nThis event happens on the first Tuesday of the month\, 10:30-11:30am in the Community Room
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/sechelt-library-poetry-circle-2/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:Sechelt Library\, 5797 Cowrie St\, Sechelt\, BC\, V0N 3A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,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/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Gibsons & District Public Library\, 470 Fletcher Rd S\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary
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SUMMARY:Sechelt Library: Rough Draft Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Local author Jocelyne Gregory leads this writing group. \nSaturday May 9\, 10:15-11:30am \nOnline Registration required.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/sechelt-library-rough-draft-writing-group-3/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Sechelt Library\, 5797 Cowrie St\, Sechelt\, BC\, V0N 3A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Literary
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SUMMARY:Sechelt Library: The Writer's Studio Consults
DESCRIPTION:Free 45 min consultation with Jocelyne Gregory MFA\, on seven pages of your poetry or prose. You will be asked to provide a sample of your work 1-2 weeks prior to your appointment. \nOne hour slots available at 12:00pm; 1:00pm; 2:00pm. Registration required. To register\, call the library at 604-885-3260 or info@sechelt.bclibrary.ca
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/sechelt-library-the-writers-studio-consults/
LOCATION:Sechelt Public Library\, 5797 Cowrie St\, Sechelt\, BC\, V0N 3A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary,Workshop/Classes/Retreat
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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/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Sechelt Public Library\, 5797 Cowrie St\, Sechelt\, BC\, V0N 3A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Literary
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SUMMARY:PR - Powell River Library: Book Binding Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Stuart Isto will lead a two day book binding workshop. Registration Required.\nTo register contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/pr-powell-river-library-book-binding-workshop/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Powell River Library\, 100-6975 Alberni St\, Powell River\, BC\, V8A 2B8\, 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/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Sechelt Public Library\, 5797 Cowrie St\, Sechelt\, BC\, V0N 3A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260516T120000
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SUMMARY:PR - Powell River Library: Book Binding Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Stuart Isto will lead a two day book binding workshop. Registration Required.\nTo register contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/pr-powell-river-library-book-binding-workshop/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Powell River Library\, 100-6975 Alberni St\, Powell River\, BC\, V8A 2B8\, 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/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Sechelt Public Library\, 5797 Cowrie St\, Sechelt\, BC\, V0N 3A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260520T173000
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SUMMARY:Persephone: Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Third Wednesdays\, from 5:30-6:30pm in the tasting room.\n10% off food and drinks for all who gather. New books announced every month-try it\, you just might like it and it’s a great way to meet new people in an analogue fashion….in real life!\n\n\nMore info sharleneandsean@gmail.com.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/persephone-book-club-3/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Persephone Brewing\, 1053 Stewart Rd\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T163000
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CREATED:20250105T191011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T192111Z
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SUMMARY:PR - Powell River Library: Poetry Circle
DESCRIPTION:Last Thursday. A shared creative space for poetry with Amira Abouelalla. A place for listening\, connecting\, and being inspired…and of course\, POETRY! Whether you are someone who writes poetry\, reads poetry or even thinks in poetry\, this is an open place for you to share. Drop in.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/pr-powell-river-library-poetry-circle/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Powell River Library\, 100-6975 Alberni St\, Powell River\, BC\, V8A 2B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260531T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260531T163000
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SUMMARY:Davis Bay Hall: Spring Author Readings
DESCRIPTION:The dedicated authors from the Mini One-Day Writer’s Retreat will be reading from their manuscripts at the SCWES May Meeting\, Sunday\, May 31st\, 2-4:30 pm\, featuring Joan Fletcher’s launch of her scifi novel\, “The Data Raiders.”
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/davis-bay-hall-spring-author-readings/
LOCATION:Davis Bay Community Hall\, 5123 Davis Bay Rd\, Sechelt BC
CATEGORIES:Literary
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