Charlotte Morganti, mystery writer, is coming to SCWES on Sunday, May 26th, 5 pm at Mission House, Davis Bay. Also, a celebration of our poetry and writing marathon participants with readings from Maggie Guzzi, Monica Davis, KB Nelson, and others.
Tag: literary
The Way Forward – Presentation by author Donald Lee
In this eye-opening sequel to his highly acclaimed expose, “What the Hell Is Going On? – The Web of Fraud That Is Enslaving Everyone and How We Can Escape to Freedom”, author & speaker Donald Lee forges a path toward hope and transformation.
ABOUT THE BOOK
• See how our adversaries operate through the monolithic Policy Hierarchy.
• Learn about the three types of warfare we face: spiritual, mind, fifth-generation.
• Learn how to discern their tactics and flip the script on our adversaries.
• Unravel the mysteries of Mind War and reclaim sovereignty over your thoughts.
• Decode the strategies of fifth-generation warfare and empower yourself to create the future you want.
• Embrace the profound nature of spiritual warfare and discover the path to love, peace, joy, and ultimate freedom.
Gibsons Public Library: Book Club: Doppelganger
Come join our discussion of Doppelganger: A Trip Into The Mirror World, Naomi Klein’s thought-provoking new book about the digital hall of mirrors and political silos of our modern world.
Free but space is limited. Register online or call the Library.
SCWES March Meeting – Heather Conn & Frances Peck
Enjoy an afternoon of literary readings from local author Heather Conn, reading from “No Letter in Your Pocket”, sponsored by The Writers’ Union of Canada and the Canada Council for the Arts and North Shore’s Frances Peck, reading from her new book, “Uncontrolled Flight.”
Poetry Aloud Allowed: Poems and word play performed by Richard Austin
Richard Austin
Would often get lost in
Some Poet’s musing
On loving and losing.
Local actor and poet Richard Austin will treat us to selections of his favourite poems, from the ridiculous to the sublime. Free but in-person space is limited; register online or contact the Library.
Poetry/Jazz Performance: The Jacquie Allan Jazz Trio
“Jazzing the Language”
With joy and esteem, celebrate the connected families of jazz and poetry for Poetry Month.
Jacquie Allan: vocals
Budge Schachte: jazz guitar
James Meger: bass
Free but space is limited; register online or contact the Library.
Author Reading: Jan DeGrass
Local author Jan DeGrass reads from her new historical novel, Winter of Siege, the story of a young woman braving the siege of Leningrad in WWII. Free but in-person space is limited; register online or contact the Library.
Also accessible live via the Zoom link on the library’s website. (Rescheduled from Apr 27.)
Author Reading: Marion Crook
Local author Marion McKinnon Crook reads from her new memoir, Always On Call: Adventures in Nursing, Ranching and Rural Living, a sequel to her first memoir Always Pack A Candle: A Nurse in the Cariboo-Chilcotin.
Free but in-person space is limited; register online or contact the Library.
Also accessible live via the Zoom link on the Library’s website. (Rescheduled from April 27).
Lit Brunch with Writer’s Radio
The Child I was: WOULD SHE KNOW ME NOW? Lit Brunch with Writer’s Radio is a live literary conversation exploring a theme in the company of writers, creatives & readers. The May 4th event discusses the above theme around a light brunch at the Writers Radio Studios in Halfmoon Bay. Readings and animated discussion with audience participation will be recorded for live broadcast. The event features two writers with 3 different books: Liz Long, author of NAVIGATING SHITSTORMS: How to find your true path when life gets rough (memoir/self help) and Caitlin Hicks author of 2 coming-of-age historical fiction titles: A THEORY OF EXPANDED LOVE and KENNEDY GIRL. Readings & discussion moderated by Gord Halloran; piano by Gary Sill. Brunch hosted by Carole Harmon & Ingrid Rose
OPPORTUNITY: Seeking poets for group reading Apr 17
April is National Poetry Month, and this year’s theme is Weather. Wed Apr 17, 6:30-8:00 pm, Gibsons Library will hold a group reading of selected poets, each reading their own weather-related poems for up to five minutes. We invite any Sunshine Coast poet to send us one or two of their weather-related poems, by March 7th. We will let everyone know our selections on Mar 8th. Please email poems to Lise: LKreps@gibsonslibrary.ca. Thank you!
St Hilda’s Church: Poetry Marathon
Calling all poets. All levels welcome. Write 12 poems in 12 hours is the goal in the lovely Gathering Room at St. Hilda’s Anglican church. Inspirations provided, like a group poems, found poems, brown bag poems. We will read/workshop poems (optional), and have a chapbook workshop. Come and go as you please. Lunch breaak 12:45-2:15 pm. Finisher tee-shirts. Finished poems have the opportunity to be published in the summer edition of the quarterly Not An Island.
Reserve your spot at sunshinecoastwritersandeditors@gmail.com or 604-724-3534
Mission Point House: Frances Peck & Heather Conn Literary Readings
Frances Peck, from the North Shore, will be reading from her new novel, “Uncontrolled Flight”, about. fire-fighting pilot who crashes and burns leaving behind not only sorrow to his widow, but also secrets to unravel. Also, from Roberts Creek, Heather Conn will read from her nonfiction book, No Letter In Your Pocket, which is sponsored by The Writers Union of Canada and the Canada Council for the Arts. No charge.
Coffee, tea, and goodies will be served at the social break.
Digital Resources Workshop
Did you know you can get thousands of downloadable or streaming books, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, movies, language lessons, and more — all for FREE, with your Gibsons & District Public Library card?
Get more out of your devices, new or old. Bring your device to this hands-on workshop, and come learn how!
Free but space is limited; registration is required. Please register below or contact the library.
Speed Date a Book
Romance! Fantasy! Mystery! Adventure! Fascinating lives! Amazing discoveries! And all between the covers.
Real life may not always live up to our hopes, but new reads can open up whole new worlds. Bring one favourite book that you often recommend to your friends—fiction or nonfiction, new or old. Come have fun sharing answers to questions about books you’ve read, and discover some great new reads. We’re speed-dating the books, not the humans, but you might even make some fast friends, whether paper or people.
Free but space is limited; advance registration is required. Register below.
For more information, email Lise: LKreps@gibsonslibrary.ca
Book Club – Prophet Song
On a dark night in Dublin, Eilish Stack answers her door to find the secret police, who want to speak with her trade unionist husband. Caught in the nightmare logic of a collapsing society, and assailed by unpredictable forces beyond her control, she must do whatever it takes to keep her family together. Winner of the 2023 Booker Prize, Prophet Song is a breathtakingly original parable of the present, future, and past. Come join our discussion. Ask at the Library Checkout Desk for a special Book Club copy. Free but space is limited; register online or call the Library at 604-886-2130.
Family Literacy Day Event with Penny Pom Pom
Celebrate Family Literacy Day with children’s entertainer Penny Pom Pom and her friend Fae the Garden Fairy at a free musical multimedia stage show geared to those nine and under. Pre-registration is required at bit.ly/LiteracyDayRegistration.
In this magical show, Penny and Fae take children on a journey through the seasons as they learn all about the natural rhythms of planet earth. Kids are encouraged to sing along with fan favourites like “Dandelion,” “Take off your socks, it’s the Spring Equinox” and “The Pom Pom Song,” and find their own artistic inspiration in the world around them.
Hosted by the Sunshine Coast Literacy Coalition and supported by the Raise-a-Reader campaign and the Sunshine Coast Credit Union.
Opportunity: Call for Artists, Photographers & Authors- 3rd Annual Art & Words Festival
Be a part of the Art & Words Festival 2024, August 22-25, at Gibsons Public Market, where you’ll be paired at random with an artist to create magic works of literature and art.
New this year, on the first day of the festival we will have a book & art fair in the market, where participants can sell their art and books. We’re also accepting proposals for workshops.
Last year about 4,000 people came through the doors and saw the show, which included the awards ceremony of our SCWES Book Awards for BC Authors!
3rd Annual Art & Words Festival
August 22-25, at Gibsons Public Market, where artists are paired at random with an artist to create magic works of literature and art.
New this year, on the first day of the festival we will have a book & art fair in the market, where participants can sell their art and books. We’re also accepting proposals for workshops.
Last year about 4,000 people came through the doors and saw the show, which included the awards ceremony of our SCWES Book Awards for BC Authors!
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