Powell River, BC PR – PR Library: Author Reading of newly released War Resisters, Standing Against the Vietnam War Free

Author Joline Martin will read excerpts from her book, War Resisters, Standing Against the Vietnam War. War Resisters offers a contemporary perspective on the struggles and triumphs of American Vietnam war resisters who resettled in Canada on Vancouver Island. This important collection of stories sheds light on an invisible minority, illustrating the courage it took […]

Powell River Public Library, 100-6975 Alberni Street, Powell River, BC.
Sechelt Trail Bay Mall: Annual SC Paramedics Food Bank Drive

We'd love to see you as we again try to fill an ambulance with food. Simply donate either non-perishable food item(s) or good ol' cash to assist those in need around the community. Trail Bay Mall at the Lighthouse Liquor Store entrance.

Trail Bay Mall, 5755 Cowrie St, Sechelt.
Gibsons Gibsons Library: Group Reading: Snippets from a Small Coastal Town Free

Please join us for the launch of Snippets from a Small Coastal Town: Understanding Life On the Sunshine Coast, an anthology of prose, poetry, photography and art from creatives of the Sunshine Coast. They are brought together by the Quiet Writing sessions held monthly at the library. Thanks to a Neighbourhood Small Grant secured by […]

Gibsons & District Public Library, 470 Fletcher Rd S, Gibsons.
Gibsons Gibsons Public Art Gallery: Artist Talk & Reading with Andrea Fritz Free

Come learn about Coast Salish art, culture and storytelling on Saturday Dec. 20th, 2pm - 4pm. Andrea Fritz will read from her newest book Woolly Dog Warms His Family and talk about its relation to her serigraph Sqwiqwi, on display now in her Eve Smart exhibition Lyackson Place Names. This event is free and open […]

Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 431 Marine Dr, Gibsons.
Sechelt Sechelt Library: Poetry Circle Free

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. Online registration required here or 604-885-3260  

Sechelt Library, 5797 Cowrie St, Sechelt.
Gibsons Gibsons Library: Open Mic Night Free

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 […]

Gibsons & District Public Library, 470 Fletcher Rd S, Gibsons.
Powell River PR – Powell River Library: Young Writers’ Group

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. Ages 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.

Powell River Library, 100-6975 Alberni St, Powell River.
Sechelt Sechelt Library: Rough Draft Writing Group Free

Local author Jocelyne Gregory leads this writing group. Online Registration required: Phone – 604-885-3260 / Email – info@sechelt.bclibrary.ca

Sechelt Public Library, 5797 Cowrie St, Sechelt.
Sechelt Sechelt Library: Write-A-Round: Quiet Writing Time Free

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 […]

Sechelt Library Community Room, 5797 Cowrie St, Sechelt.
Sechelt Friends of the Sechelt Library Book Faire Free

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 […]

Sechelt Public Library, 5797 Cowrie St, Sechelt.
Powell River PR – Powell River Library: Young Writers’ Group

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. Ages 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.

Powell River Library, 100-6975 Alberni St, Powell River.
Sechelt Friends of the Sechelt Library Book Faire Free

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 […]

Sechelt Public Library, 5797 Cowrie St, Sechelt.
Sechelt Friends of the Sechelt Library Book Faire Free

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 […]

Sechelt Public Library, 5797 Cowrie St, Sechelt.
Powell River PR – Powell River Library: Young Writers’ Group

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. Ages 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.

Powell River Library, 100-6975 Alberni St, Powell River.
Sechelt BC Caitlin Hicks Interview of Ben Nutall-Smith & Art & Words Kick off Meeting Free

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." Also, if you're interested in participating in the 5th Art & Words Festival, Aug. 21-23, at […]

Davis Bay Community Hall, 5123 Davis Bay Rd, Sechelt BC.
Literacy Week

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!

Literacy Week

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!

Literacy Week

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!

Sechelt Sechelt Library: Write-A-Round: Quiet Writing Time Free

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 […]

Sechelt Library Community Room, 5797 Cowrie St, Sechelt.
Literacy Week

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!

Powell River PR – Powell River Library: Young Writers’ Group

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. Ages 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.

Powell River Library, 100-6975 Alberni St, Powell River.
Sechelt Sechelt Library: Poetry Circle Free

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 This event happens on the first Tuesday of the month, 10:30-11:30am in the Community Room

Sechelt Library, 5797 Cowrie St, Sechelt.
Gibsons Gibsons Library: Open Mic Night Free

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 […]

Gibsons & District Public Library, 470 Fletcher Rd S, Gibsons.
Powell River PR – Powell River Library: Young Writers’ Group

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. Ages 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.

Powell River Library, 100-6975 Alberni St, Powell River.