Local Author Showcase
Local Author Book Market
Looking for that perfect gift? Visit our Book Market to support local and buy a local author's book for that special someone.
When: Saturday, December 3 from 2-4pm at the Downtown Library
More Details: Scroll down and choose the 2022 Local Author Book Market drop down menu to find out more about the event and the 25 participating local authors.
We're celebrating local authors! Explore our resources below to check out our collection and discover reading lists featuring local authors, or take part in our author- and writing-themed Programs & Events. We've also compiled Resources for Readers & Writers you can use to improve your writing skills and work on getting published yourself!
Programs & Events
We host writing and local author programs and events throughout the year, including Poetry Month, Novel Writing Month and the Local Author Showcase. Find when these events are happening in the Events Calendar - sort by ‘Event Type’ and narrow your search to ‘Authors’ and ‘Books & Beyond’ using the check boxes.
Connect with local authors during our book Expo Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 2:00-4:00pm and buy their latest titles in time for your holiday gift giving and reading. Join us to meet and hear book readings by local authors on our main stage. Get excited by exploring our Local Author Showcase.
Picture Book Reading
Location: Second floor kids area, Downtown Branch of BPL
| Time | Picture Book Author |
| 2:00pm | Kylie Victoria |
| 2:15pm | Catherine Nevin-Pike |
| 2:30pm | Anaiah Ofori-Poku |
| 2:45pm | |
| 3:00pm | Harry Binnendyk |
| 3:30pm | Megan Galati |
Local Author Lightning Book Talks
Learn about your next great read and then go buy or borrow it!
Location: Gathering Space, Main Stage, Downtown Branch of BPL
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Schedule:
2:05 – 2:09 Welcome
2:10pm – 2:46 First 12 Talks
| Time | Author |
| 2:10pm | Luna Alva |
| 2:13pm | Sylvia Barnard |
| 2:16pm | Harry Binnendyk |
| 2:19pm | Julie B. Campbell and Amanda Giasson |
| 2:22pm | Edward Danko |
| 2:25pm | Sean Patrick Dolan |
| 2:28pm | Katrina Doucet |
| 2:31pm | Maryna Gaidar |
| 2:34pm | Megan Galati |
| 2:37pm | Dean Gessie |
| 2:40pm | Jessica Hamilton |
| 2:43pm | Mala Thapar |
Break in the Talks until 3pm
3pm – 3:33 Second 12 Talks
| Time | Author |
| 3:00pm | Bruce Hanson |
| 3:03pm | Naiobi James |
| 3:06pm | Marilyn Lamb |
| 3:09pm | Kristin Larsen |
| 3:12pm | Beverley Neilson |
| 3:15pm | Anaiah Ofori-Poku |
| 3:18pm | Dorothy Sjoholm |
| 3:21pm | Raimo Strangis |
| 3:24pm | Tyneisha Ternent |
| 3:27pm | Garry Willard |
| 3:30pm | Colleen Winter |
| 3:33pm | Kylie Victoria |
Find out more by visiting the Library's Event Calendar.