Connect with local authors during our book Expo and buy their latest titles in time for your holiday gift giving and reading. Join us to meet and hear book talks by local authors on our main stage.
Join our local authors for lightning book talks to discover a new author to read or whose book you can gift! Families can drop-in to picture book readings between 11:00 am - 2:00 pm with local authors. See what our local used bookstore has by local authors and for writers and local historians.
Featured Local Authors
We thank all interested authors, this year's applications are now closed.
Complete Alphabetical List of Local Authors - * indicates virtual vendor
Select the author's name to view their website where available.
Local Author Lightning Book Talks
Learn about your next great read and then go buy or borrow it!
Location: Painswick Branch, Massey Room.
Time: 10:30 am - 3 pm
For Families
| TIME | AUTHOR |
| 11:00 am | Harry Binnendyk |
| 11:15 am | Megan Galati |
| 11:30 am | Jason George |
| 11:45 am | Angela Odusanya |
| 12:00 pm | Ashlea Fitz-Weber |
| 12:15 pm | Dr. Teresa Woolard |
| 12:30 pm | Andrea Matei |
| 12:45 pm | Elliot D'Souza |
| 1:00 pm | Bruce Hanson |
| 1:15 pm | Catherine Nevin-Pike |
The health and safety of our participants and staff is our top priority, please review our Stay Safe Guidelines.
If you are unable to attend, we ask that you cancel your registration or email askus@barrielibrary.ca
Questions? Please call 705-728-1010 or email askus@barrielibrary.ca
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AGE GROUP: | Seniors | School-Aged Kids | Families | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Writers & Artists | Special Events | Books & Beyond | Authors |
TAGS: | nanowrimo |
Our Painswick Branch is located in the south end of Barrie, near the corner of Big Bay Point Road and Yonge Street. The building and facilities are fully accessible. Enjoy the bright and sunny reading lounge, use our complimentary wifi, experiment with technology and maker tools, or book a room for your next event.
