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Support cancer research and experience a captivating author panel featuring three influential voices in their respective fields: Jen Sookfong Lee, renowned as the "Superfan" of all things pop culture; Bob McDonald, an acclaimed science writer and host of CBC’s Quirks & Quarks; and The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, an esteemed lawyer,
Tying in with our newest exhibition, 'Becoming Vance' Eve Lazarus will be discussing her book 'Blood Sweat and Fear', and all things John Vance. Inspector John F.C.B. Vance was known as Canada’s Sherlock Holmes to the international media due to his many successful years working with the Vancouver Police Department.
Renowned Canadian poet and our 2024 Writer in Residence, Evelyn Lau, will be giving a public talk on March 6 in the T Building Gallery from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Evelyn is a lifelong Vancouverite who has authored 14 books – two bestselling memoirs, a novel, two short story collections and
Welcome geeks & nerds, collectors & hoarders, and bargain hunters of all kinds to the FANDOM BAZAAR! Whether you have a few too many things around the house, or not quite enough, this event is for you! At the Fandom Bazaar you can find or sell all manner of hidden
The Vancouver Writers Fest is an opportunity for inquisitive, book-loving people to come together for a week of literary celebration. We believe that when we connect people to exceptional books and authors, new ideas and world-expanding dialogue will follow—and, through that—a more empathetic, inspired, and just society. We’re thrilled to
Vancouver Art Book Fair (VABF) returns to the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre from July 4–6, 2025. This year’s program engages directly with recent political shifts and issues like borders, safety, and free speech. Visitors will have the rare opportunity to explore a wide range of publications — from
Join celebrated author, sailor, and artist R. Bruce Macdonald for an engaging evening exploring the colourful world of nautical language. In his latest book, Sound Like A Sailor – The Book of Nautical Expressions, Macdonald dives into the fascinating history behind the expressions we use every day—many of which have
In this book talk, Donna will reflect on why she wrote the book, her personal connections with Vancouver’s Chinatown, and the stories that inspired her work. Chinatown Vancouver: An Illustrated History (House of Anansi, 2025) is Donna Seto’s tribute to the neighbourhood and to the perseverance of Chinese Canadians whose
Are you stressed about the holidays or feeling a little lonely? The Vancouver Public Library is hosting a giant silent reading party to combat the holiday blues. Our "silent reading party" at the library is a social space where patrons can sit together and read in silence. Do you have
Love and nurturing exist across all species, from humans to plants and animals alike! Join us to explore the many ways species care for one another along the Fraser River, from humans helping salmon to trees supporting surrounding plants and wildlife. Through hands-on and self-guided activities, discover how birds travel
Love and nurturing exist across all species, from humans to plants and animals alike! Join us to explore the many ways species care for one another along the Fraser River, from humans helping salmon to trees supporting surrounding plants and wildlife. Through hands-on and self-guided activities, discover how birds travel
Israeli-born British chef, bestselling author, and culinary innovator known for vibrant, vegetable-focused, Middle Eastern-inspired cuisine that has transformed modern cooking with bold flavours and creative recipes.