Reading & Discussion with Kim Spencer
First Credit Union Community RoomJoin award-winning author Kim Spencer for a reading and discussion of her award-winning debut novel, Weird Rules to Follow, followed by a Q&A. About Kim Spencer Kim Spencer graduated from the Writers Studio at Simon Fraser University, where she focused on creative nonfiction. Her critically acclaimed first novel, won the IODE Violet Downey Award, the […]
Truth and Reconciliation Film Screening
Meeting Room BPRPL is proud to partner with The NFB in Libraries to present six short films that explore Indigenous realities and aim to bring a deeper understanding of the tragic and continuing legacy of the residential school system. For two weeks leading up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, from September 16 to 29th, […]
Write On
VirtualWrite On is a fun, creative, and informal online space for writers. Participating writers will receive creativity-sparking prompts each week, and we will write for 20-25 minutes followed by discussion and time to share and celebrate writing. Write On meets virtually on Fridays from 2-3 pm. Registrants will receive a link by email each week for […]
Write On
VirtualWrite On is a fun, creative, and informal online space for writers. Participating writers will receive creativity-sparking prompts each week, and we will write for 20-25 minutes followed by discussion and time to share and celebrate writing. Write On meets virtually on Fridays from 2-3 pm. Registrants will receive a link by email each week for […]
WIR 2024 – Writers’ Café
Meeting Room AWant to meet other writers? Need some inspiration to get words down on the page? Hoping to protect some precious time each week to focus on your writing? Come to the library for a weekly drop-in Writer's cafe session with Robin Stevenson. Start a new piece of writing with the weekly writing prompts Robin provides, or focus on your own work-in-progress--it's […]
Young Writers’ Group
Meeting Room BInteract, create and engage in this fun and informal writing group! Talk writing, genre, learn new techniques, and develop your craft. Ages 10+ welcome. Young Writers Group meets every Friday when school is in session. Drop-in.
WIR 2024 Consultations – Writing Support & Manuscript Review
Rotary MakerSpaceMeet on-on-one with award winning author Robin Stevenson. To find out more about submission criteria and to book your consultation, click the button below. Pre-booked consultations will take priority over drop-ins. Drop-ins and Consultations will run September 21 to October 24: Thursdays : 1:00pm-3:00pm* Saturdays: 11:00am-1:00pm* (*except OCT. 3 & 12) Robin Stevenson is the […]
Truth and Reconciliation Film Screening
Meeting Room BPRPL is proud to partner with The NFB in Libraries to present six short films that explore Indigenous realities and aim to bring a deeper understanding of the tragic and continuing legacy of the residential school system. For two weeks leading up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, from September 16 to 29th, […]
WIR 2024 — Story Seeds
First Credit Union Community RoomWant to write but feel unsure where to start? This workshop focuses on generating ideas — characters, premises, scenes, conflicts and more — giving participants lots of possible entry points for new stories. PRPL’s Writer in Residence for 2024 is Robin Stevenson Residency Dates: September 12th, 2024 – October 26th, 2024 Robin Stevenson is the award […]
Truth and Reconciliation Film Screening
Meeting Room BPRPL is proud to partner with The NFB in Libraries to present six short films that explore Indigenous realities and aim to bring a deeper understanding of the tragic and continuing legacy of the residential school system. For two weeks leading up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, from September 16 to 29th, […]