Poetry Book Launch: Brent Talbot
Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaBrent Talbot releases Rainbow Soul Food - Heart Opening Poetry at the Salt Spring Public Library. 7:30 p.m.
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Evening of Sacred Poetry
Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice 2600 Fulford-Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, B.C., CanadaFacilitated by author and poet, Lorraine Gane, the evening sees participants share a favourite poem with the group and take time to listen, reflect and consider their impact and meaning […]
Library Book Club
Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaAll welcome to attend. This month's pick is Larry's Party by Carol Shields. Salt Spring Public Library. 1 to 3 p.m.
Poetry Open Mic
Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaGuest poet is Beth Everest, who publishes work in literary journals across Canada. Her most recent book Silent Sister: the mastectomy poems (Frontenac House) was short-listed for numerous awards.Salt Spring Public […]
Listening at the Heart’s Gate, A Writing Retreat with Lorraine Gane
Zoom eventStar of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice hosts a free Zoom online writing retreat called Listening at the Heart’s Gate, presented by Lorraine Gane. 10:30 a.m. to […]
Pride Poetry Open Mic — Via Zoom.
Via ZoomFeatured poets set to read are Shamana Ali, Brian Day, Natalie Meisner, Taryn Muldoon, Julian Paquette and Rowan Percy. Co-sponsored by DAISSI and the SS Public Library. Sign up for […]
Literary Reading: Kamal Parmar — via Zoom
Via ZoomKamal Parmar will read from her most recent book, Letters to a Son and a Daughter. Join the Zoom meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86714775521 , Meeting ID: 867 1477 5521 or dial […]
Pandemic Limerick Reading – via Zoom
Via ZoomIn collaboration with ArtSpring and the Salt Spring Island Foundation, local authors will read a short limerick via Zoom. Join the zoom meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82462508390 , Meeting ID: 824 6250 8390, or dial […]
Island Resilience Poetry Readings
Poetry readings by seven Salt Spring island poets, a celebration of National Poetry Month. Christine Smart, Brian Day, Diana Hayes, Karl Meade, Rowan Percy, Murray Reiss, Sandi Johnson. 7 p.m. To […]
Poetry Open Mic
Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaWendy Donawa is the guest poet. A Salt Spring Public Library event via Zoom. 7 p.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89018775974?pwd=dEZ4R3pzdm9UMmUxdGV0d0tBZlBnUT09#success
Hall of a Place: In Performance
Mahon Hall 114 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, CanadaAn evening of spoken word, song and dance reflecting Mahon Hall as an island landmark of both heart and place. Chris Humphreys, Sue Newman and Chris Arnett share glimpses of […]
Don’t Wear Black! Readings and Songs on Death, MAID and Eternal Love
All Saints By-the-Sea 110 Park Drive, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaWith Christopher Levan, author; Ellen Versterdal, mezzo soprano; and David Smith, piano. All Saints By-the-Sea. 4 p.m. Entrance by donation. Refreshments and book signing afterwards.
Family Literacy Festival
Mouat Park Meadow End of Seaview Avenue, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, B.C.All ages are welcome to join Reed Osler, environmental educator, at the Mouat Park entrance field. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. A free Salt Spring Literacy, School District 64 and Salt […]
Family Literacy Festival
Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaFor week three of a four-week festival, children aged nine to 12 are welcome to join children’s book author Margriet Ruurs in the Salt Spring Public Library Program Room. 1 […]
Family Literacy Festival
Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaChildren aged five to 10 are welcome to join children's author and photographer Isabelle Groc in the Salt Spring Public Library Program Rom. 1 to 2 p.m. A free Salt […]
Storywalk through Mouat Park
Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaStart at Salt Spring Island Public Library. Presented as part of the On The Rise Climate Arts Festival. 12 to 5 p.m.
Poetry Club Reading Live on Zoom
Via ZoomStar of the Sea hosts a Zoom poetry event to share and discuss climate and weather-related poetry. Presented as part of the On The Rise Climate Arts Festival. 7 to […]
Live Poetry Reading
Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaAs part of the Arts Festival Navigating Climate Grief and Action, the Library presents an evening of poetry exploring aspects of climate change and the responses it elicits in our […]
Worth More Standing Literary Event
Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaKathy Page, Joanna Streetly, Christine Lowther and Murray Reiss will read at an event to celebrate the anthology Worth More Standing: Poets and Activists Pay Homage to Trees, edited by […]
Book Launch – Lolla Devindisch
Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia"A Dancer's Pilgrimage" a memoir by Lolla Devindisch, Community Program Room, Salt Spring Public Library. "From Belize to England and beyond, an artist finds her true home on Canada's West […]
Dual Book Signing
Mahon Hall 114 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, CanadaLocal authors Lolla Devindisch and Jackie Truscott discuss and sign their new books A Dancer's Pilgrimage and Choose Love! on the Artcraft stage. Mahon Hall. 4 p.m.
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