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Maureen Brownlee Author Reading
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCMaureen Brownlee Author Readings & Writing Q&A In conversation with local author, Deryn Collier May 4th at 7 pm at Nelson Library Maureen Brownlee reads from her new novel Cambium Blue and chats with Deryn Collier about the writing process. Set in the British Columbia Interior, the novel Cambium Blue is an homage to resource […]
Podcast Club: May theme: Time
Online! See event detailsMay 12 at 6:30 pm on Zoom Like a book club, but for podcasts! Every month we listen to a curated list of podcast episodes (see list below) on a particular topic or theme and then we meet to discuss them. It’s the perfect discussion for time-starved folks. No long books to read! Listen to […]
From the Heart Learning Circle: Book discussion of Love After the End: An Anthology of Two-spirit & Indigiqueer Speculative Fiction
TBA (possibly outside or by Zoom)Love after the End is a bold and breathtaking speculative fiction anthology showcasing a number of new and emerging Two-Spirit and queer Indigenous writers from across Turtle Island. These visionary authors show how queer Indigenous communities can bloom and thrive through utopian narratives that detail the vivacity and enduring strength of 2SQness through its plight […]
Anecdotal Evidence: A Personal History of Candid Photography With Photographer Fred Rosenberg
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCWith nearly four decades of photography on the streets of Nelson, Fred Rosenberg is something of a local legend. In this presentation he’ll talk about the nature and the craft of candid photography—journalistic, naturalistic, and street—and his own exploratory journey. He’ll illustrate his points with his own photographs, and with examples of work by photographers […]
Exploring Public Space
May 30 at 7 pm at the Civic Theatre *virtual option also available Join your community for an evening of learning and conversation about Public Space. Short video segments from experts and thought leaders showing creative and inspiring perspectives on public space will be shared. There will also be time for some conversation on what […]
From the Heart Learning Circle: Book discussion of Love After the End: An Anthology of Two-spirit & Indigiqueer Speculative Fiction
TBA (possibly outside or by Zoom)Love after the End is a bold and breathtaking speculative fiction anthology showcasing a number of new and emerging Two-Spirit and queer Indigenous writers from across Turtle Island. These visionary authors show how queer Indigenous communities can bloom and thrive through utopian narratives that detail the vivacity and enduring strength of 2SQness through its plight […]
From the Heart Learning Circle: Book discussion of Love After the End: An Anthology of Two-spirit & Indigiqueer Speculative Fiction
TBA (possibly outside or by Zoom)Love after the End is a bold and breathtaking speculative fiction anthology showcasing a number of new and emerging Two-Spirit and queer Indigenous writers from across Turtle Island. These visionary authors show how queer Indigenous communities can bloom and thrive through utopian narratives that detail the vivacity and enduring strength of 2SQness through its plight […]
BC and Yukon Book Prize Finalists Author Reading
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCJoin Tanya Christenson (A Soft Place to Fall) and Matt Rader (Ghosthawk) as they read from their shortlisted books. Tanya Christenson is currently a Vice Principal but spent most of her career as a teacher and elementary school counsellor. Writing is a passion, which she squeezes into her busy days whenever possible. Returning to her […]
Bringing Characters to Life
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCWith EMLF writer-in-residence Shaena Lambert 2022 Elephant Mountain Literary Festival and the Nelson Public Library present a talk on the writing craft. People are at the heart of fiction and memoir: confusing, edgy, graceful; full of needs, urges and inner complexity. Shaena will discuss the ways that characters can be brought to life on the […]
Iona Whishaw Virtual Author Event
Online! See event detailsAugust 4 at 7 pm on Zoom Cozy up around the computer as we listen to this modern mystery master share about her popular Lane Winslow series, including the recently published 9th book, Framed in Fire. This is a Zoom program, with our Kootenay and Boundary neighbour libraries. Register in advance for this free event: […]