Lynn Valley Library
North Shore Writers Festival Opening: Traditional Welcome with Tsitsáyx̱emaat
Lynn Valley Library 1277 Lynn Valley Rd, North Vancouver, BC, CanadaTsitsáyxemaat opens the 2025 North Shore Writers Festival with a Traditional Welcome to the Territory. FREE! Learn more and register. The North Shore Writers Festival is presented by all three North Shore public libraries – North Vancouver City Library, North Vancouver District Public Library, and West Vancouver Memorial Library – and is funded by the […]
Hockey Talk at the North Shore Writers Festival
Lynn Valley Library 1277 Lynn Valley Rd, North Vancouver, BC, CanadaJoin us for an engaging talk led by hockey writers Daniel Wagner, Ed Willes, and Andy Prest, who will take you behind the scenes of the Canucks with some of their favourite stories and memorable moments. In this discussion, the writers will share their experiences covering the game, offering unique perspectives on team dynamics and […]
Reporting on the Environment: Steph Kwetásel’wet Wood and Anne Shibata Casselman in conversation with Laura Lynch
Lynn Valley Library 1277 Lynn Valley Rd, North Vancouver, BC, CanadaAt a pivotal moment for both the environmental and media landscape, journalists play a crucial role in keeping the public informed about climate change. In this timely event, award-winning journalists Steph Kwetásel’wet Wood (The Narwhal) and Anne Shibata Casselman (Maclean’s, The Walrus, National Geographic) will sit down with the Laura Lynch (CBC) and discuss their […]
Literary Trivia hosted by Charles Demers
Lynn Valley Library 1277 Lynn Valley Rd, North Vancouver, BC, CanadaChallenge your literary knowledge and vie for prizes and acclaim at the North Shore Writers Festival's Literary Trivia Night, hosted by author and comedian Charles Demers. Team Captains, gather your team of 3 to 6 to compete in this roundhouse event. Only Team Captains should register for this event on behalf of your entire team. […]
Writing Picture Books with Laura Farina (NSWA Workshop)
Lynn Valley Library 1277 Lynn Valley Rd, North Vancouver, BC, CanadaThe sonnet, the haiku...the picture book? In this hands-on workshop, poet and picture book writer, Laura Farina, will walk you through the conventions of the picture book, helping you find unexpected and delightful possibilities for your own work within the constraints of this form. FREE! Learn more and register. Registration is required to secure your […]
From Publishing to Publicity: How to Get Your Work Out There (NSWA Panel)
Lynn Valley Library 1277 Lynn Valley Rd, North Vancouver, BC, CanadaLooking for help with getting your book published and into the hands of readers? Hear Lynn Duncan, Megan Williams, and Margaret MacKinnon-Cash – three industry experts in different areas – discuss what it takes to get a manuscript traditionally or self-published, and follow through to book and author publicity. FREE! Learn more and register. Registration […]