WFNS Events

Following is a list of upcoming events: readings, writing workshops and seminars, and so on. Unless specified otherwise, events happen in Nova Scotia, Canada. We strongly encourage you to check dates and times with hosting organizations as typos and sudden changes happen. Be sure to refresh this page to ensure up-to-date announcements.

We hold workshops from time to time as part of our Workshop Series.

The Nova Scotia Children's Literature Roundtable is a growing collection of people who love children's literature. The Roundtable holds a yearly "New Books Bash" and supports a number of children's literature events throughout the year, including the Hackmatack Award, Canadian Children's Book Week and book discussion evenings. To join send a message to nsclrt [at] yahoo.ca

The Canada Council has a host of deadlines for various writing and publishing programs. Some are listed below - for more details visit their website or call The Writing and Publishing section at 1-800-263-5588 ext.5537 or (613) 566-4414 ext.5537.

The Shoestring Reading Series is 15 minutes of original reading presented by the Economy Shoe Shop in association with Sinc Ink. Readings happen most Tuesdays, at 8 pm, at The Seahorse Tavern on Argyle Street (just next to the Shoe Shop), Halifax. Need more info? Call David Rimmington at (902) 488-9643.

Tall Tales at the Chatterbox Caféin celebration of the upcoming Pugwash Harbourfest Tall Ships visit. Throughout July, Durham St., Pugwash, 2pm Saturday afternoons. For more information and a schedule of storytellers, contact Norene Smiley at (902) 243-4059 or e-mail nsmiley [at] pelicaneng.com.

The Biscuit Eater books & Café is a new fabulous reading venue located at: 16 Orchard Street, Mahone Bay. For information, visit: www.biscuiteater.ca or contact Dawn Higgins at (902) 624 2665 or e-mail: biscuiteater [at] ns.sympatico.ca.

Local Jo Café is a great place for a reading and can also be rented for larger functions such as book launches. Information about the café and it's rental options can be found at: www.localjo.ca

The Write Club meets every Wednesday at 7:30 pm at the community room in the Atlantic Superstore, Port Hawkesbury. No fees.

The Poetry Show on CKDU (88.1 FM in Halifax) airs 8:30-9pm on Wednesdays; The Fine Print airs Tuesdays at 6 pm. Call (902) 494-6479 for details.

The Canadian Poetry Association will host poetry readings in Moncton, NB on the 1st Sunday of every month (weather permitting). The readings will take place from 7:30-9:30pm at the Chateau Moncton pub/deck. A book sales table will be available. For more information, please visit their temporary website: www.canadianpoetryassoc.com.

The PEI Chapter of the CPA holds a poetry reading every other Wednesday night at Sobeys in Charlottetown. 7pm. Contact Pierre Beaumier at grrovymotion [at] hotmail.com for more information.

Nova Scotia's libraries and universities often host events. For info:

• Acadia University: Wanda Campell, (902) 585-1111.
• Annapolis Royal Community Arts Council: Gene Lane, (902) 532-7069.
• CLCP Public Reading Series: Karen Smith or Tina Usmiani, (902) 494-3615.
• Eastern Counties Regional Library: Mary Landry, (902) 747-2597 or email mlandry [at] nsme.library.ns.ca
• Halifax Regional Library: Cheryl Black, (902) 490-5718.
• Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library: Steve MacLean, (902) 755-6031 or email stmaclea [at] nsngp.library.ns.ca
• Saint Mary's University: Brian Bartlett,(902) 420-5715.
• Cape Breton University: Richard Marchand, (902) 563-1251.
• NS Agricultural College, Truro: Alexandra MacDonald, (902) 893-6227.
• Windsor Children's Literature Roundtable: Jane Wamboldt, (902) 757-1638.

We do our best to keep this information current, accurate and comprehensive, but sometimes we make mistakes. Check with hosting organizations to be sure of dates and times.

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