Central Makerspace Vinyl Printer Out of Order
The Vinyl printer/cutter at the Central Makerspace is currently out of order for repairs. The printer is expected to be out of order for 1-2 weeks. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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HPL Author Series
Freedom to Read and Write: Books and Authors Behind Bars
Thursday May 9, 6:30 pm
Central Library
Prisoner publications creator Sara Falconer and former prison librarian Michelle De Agostini discuss prisoners' struggles to access and write books behind bars. Register now.
Zain Bandali
Friday May 24, 4:00 pm
Turner Park
Join author Zain Bandali as he reads excerpts from his book Mehndi Boy. Learn more . . .
Math in Drag with Kyne Santos
Thursday May 30, 6:30 pm
Central Library
Attend a reading and conversation with author Kyne Santos, who discusses their book Math in Drag. Register Now.
Amplifying Indigenous Voices with David A. Roberston
Wednesday June 5, 6:30pm
Central Library
Attend a reading and conversation with author David A. Robertson, whose book When We Were Alone and On the Trapline won the Governor General's literary Award in 2017 and 2021, respectively. Register Now.
Breaking Into Kidlit with Joyce Grant
Friday June 7, 4:30 pm at Westdale - Register now
Tuesday June 11, 4:30pm at Stoney Creek - Register now
Wednesday June 12, 4:30pm at Valley Park - Register now
Thursday June 13, 4:30pm at Locke - Register now
Award-winning local author Joyce Grant explains how children's books go from manuscript to bookstore shelf.
In Conversation with Jeffrey Luscombe
Thursday June 27, 6:30pm
Central Library
Attend a live reading and conversation with author Jeffrey Luscombe, who discusses his new book, To Refrain From Embracing. Register now.
Previous Author Events
Relive a memorable talk or catch up on past author events with HPL’s In Conversation playlist on YouTube.