Vocamus Writers Community Past Events
Tara Mondou Book Signing
Cambridge author Tara Mondou signs copies of her new book, "Little Girl in the Mirror".
Sat, Feb 10 2018, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Brian Henry Workshop – Writing and Revising
Brian Henry of Quick Brown Fox presents a workshop on writing and revising.
Sat, Feb 10 2018, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Melinda Burns Workshop - Writing & Mindfulness
Guelph poet Melinda Burns offers a workshop on writing and mindfulness.
Sat, Feb 10 2018, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
FOVP Free February Writing Workshop – Greg Rhyno – Songwriting for Musical Dummies
Friends of Vocamus Press presents its annual Free February Writing Workshops on Sunday afternoons in February.
Sun, Feb 4 2018, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free Teen Writing Workshop
Guelph graphic novelists Chris Sanagan and Jason Lapidus offer a free writing workshop for teens.
Fri, Feb 2 2018, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Dr. Chris DiCarlo Launches "Six Steps to Better Thinking"
Dr. Chris DiCarlo launches "Six Steps to Better Thinking" at the eBar on Sunday, January 21, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Sun, Jan 21 2018, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Guelph Lecture – On Being Canadian
The 2018 edition of The Guelph Lecture – On Being Canadian features Joseph Heath, Tanya Talaga, and the Okavango African Orchestra.
Fri, Jan 19 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Silence Open Mic - January 2018
The January 2018 Silence Sounds open mic features Diem Lafortune.
Wed, Jan 17 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Brian M. Oldham Meet and Greet
Brian M. Oldham holds a meet and greet for his book, "Dust of Many", at the Bookshelf.
Sat, Jan 13 2018, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Silence Open Mic - December 2017
This month's Silence Open Mic features Karen Smythe.
Wed, Dec 20 2017, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Writing Room Salon
The writing Room holds its sort-of-semi-annual salon.
Tue, Dec 12 2017, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FOVP Genre Fiction Writers Hang-Out
Join Genre Fiction Coordinator Ryan Toxopeus for our Genre Fiction Writers Hang-out.
Sun, Dec 10 2017, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ava Desautels Barr & Bob Desautels Meet and Greet
Ava Desautels Barr & Bob Desautels, authors of "The Girl Who Loved Cheese", will hold a meet and greet in The eBar.
Sun, Dec 10 2017, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Thomas King Signing
Guelph author Thomas King will sign books at The Bookshelf on Saturday, December 9, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Sat, Dec 9 2017, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Alyssa Jagan Reading and Demonstration
Alyssa Jagan will read and demonstrate some slime recipes from her new book, "Ultimate Slime", at The Bookshelf.
Sat, Dec 9 2017, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Kade L. Twsite Book Launch and Performance
PS Guelph launches its latest book of poetry – "Marginal Equity" by Kade L. Twist
Fri, Dec 8 2017, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Vicki Grant and Carolyn Huizinga Mills Reading
Children's authors Vicki Grant and Carolyn Huizinga Mills will read and sign books at The Bookshelf.
Sat, Dec 2 2017, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Christmas Pop-Up in the Country
Guelph micro-publisher Vocamus Press will be at the Christmas Pop-Up in the Country art show.
Sat, Dec 2 2017, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Ajay Heble Launches "Classroom Action"
Guelph author Ajay Heble launches "Classroom Action" at the ebar.
Sun, Nov 26 2017, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Melinda Burns Workshop - Poetry from the Heart
Guelph poet Melinda Burns offers a workshop on writing poetry from the heart.
Sat, Nov 25 2017, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Guelph Poetry Slam - Team Piece Edition!
The September edition of Guelph Poetry Slam feature team pieces.
Sat, Nov 18 2017, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Ed Butts Signing
Guelph author and historian Ed Butts signs his new book "Wartime: The First World War in A Canadian Town".
Sat, Nov 18 2017, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Phil Andrews Signing - "Guelph Mercury Rising"
Guelph author Phil Andrews signs copies of "Guelph Mercury Rising" at Indigo Books.
Sat, Nov 18 2017, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
How to Get Published Mini-Conference
Brian Henry of Quick Brown Fox presents a mini-conference on getting published with an author, an agent, and an editor from HarperCollins.
Sat, Nov 18 2017, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mark Zuelke Reading
Canadian War Historian Mark Zuelke presents his newest book, "The Cinderella Campaign".
Wed, Nov 15 2017, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tanya Sood Signing
Guelph author Tanya Sood signs her new book, "She Has Risen".
Sat, Nov 11 2017, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Remembering Leonard
Remembering Leonard is an evening for fans of Leonard Cohen to gather and celebrate his life and work.
Thu, Nov 9 2017, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Carousel 38 & 39 Magazine Launch Party
Guelph literary magazine, Carousel, is holding a launch party for issues 38 & 39.
Thu, Nov 9 2017, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ed Butts Talk
Guelph author and historian Ed Butts presents on his new book "Wartime: The First World War in A Canadian Town".
Wed, Nov 8 2017, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Cafe Philosophique - Powered by Love
The Cafe Philosophique Author Series presents a conversation with Ilana Landsberg-Lewis, Lindeni Mbotho, Cwengi Myeni and Sya VanGeest.
Tue, Nov 7 2017, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Ed Butts Talk
Guelph author and historian Ed Butts presents on his new book "Wartime: The First World War in A Canadian Town".
Tue, Nov 7 2017, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Nightwood Group Launch w/ guest Andrew Hood
Four Nightwood Editions authors and local author Andrew Hood celebrate the launch Rebecca Papucaru's new book.
Sun, Nov 5 2017, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Daniel Griffien Reading with Greg Rhyno
Author Daniel Griffin discusses his new novel, "Two Roads Home", with local author Greg Rhyno, author of "To Me You Seem Giant".
Sat, Nov 4 2017, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lore of the Land
A day of story, songs, poems and artworks on an organic cattle and blackcurrant farm in Rockwood.
Sat, Nov 4 2017, 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Jorey Tessier Book Launch
Guelph author Jorey Tessier launches his new children's book, the second in his Dream Big series.
Fri, Nov 3 2017, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Guelph Chamber of Commerce Book Launch
The Guelph Chamber of Commerce launches its new coffee table book.
Fri, Nov 3 2017, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Ann Clayton Launches "Speaking of Writing"
Guelph author Ann Clayton launches "Speaking of Writing" with Karen Houle and Stephen Henighan.
Thu, Nov 2 2017, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
10th Annual Eden Mills Book Sale
The 10th Annual Eden Mills Book Sale is on Saturday, September 30 at the Eden Mills Community Hall.
Mon, Oct 30 2017, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Canada's Seniors: Our Roots, Our Future
A play written by Our Voices, a local group of sixteen local seniors, with Guelph-area playwright Catherine Frid
Sun, Oct 29 2017, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Canada's Seniors: Our Roots, Our Future
A play written by Our Voices, a local group of sixteen local seniors, with Guelph-area playwright Catherine Frid
Sat, Oct 28 2017, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Elora Wordfest - Fall 2017
The fall 2017 edition of Elora Wordfest is Thursday, October 26, 7:00 PM at The Elora Centre for the Arts.
Thu, Oct 26 2017, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Double Indigenous – Poetry Reading
Join Dene writer Tenille Campbell and Mohawk poet Janet Rogers for an evening of poetry at The Bookshelf.
Thu, Oct 26 2017, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FGPL's 11th Annual Giant Book Sale
Friends of the Guelph Public Library hold their 11th Annual Giant Book Sale.
Tue, Oct 24 2017, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
FGPL's 11th Annual Giant Book Sale
Friends of the Guelph Public Library hold their 11th Annual Giant Book Sale.
Mon, Oct 23 2017, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
FGPL's 11th Annual Giant Book Sale
Friends of the Guelph Public Library hold their 11th Annual Giant Book Sale.
Sun, Oct 22 2017, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FGPL's 11th Annual Giant Book Sale
Friends of the Guelph Public Library hold their 11th Annual Giant Book Sale.
Sun, Oct 22 2017, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free Writing Workshop: Conjuring Up a Work of Fiction
Alison Bruce, Cheryl Cowtan, Gloria Ferris, Liz Lindsay, and Donna Warner offer a writing workshop on Conjuring Up a Work of Fiction.
Thu, Oct 19 2017, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Silence Open Mic - October 2017
Kasia Jaronczyk is the featured reader at this month's Silence Open Mic.
Wed, Oct 18 2017, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cafe Philosophique Author Series - Payam Akhavan
College of Arts and The Bookshelf present 2017 CBC Massey Lecturer Payam Akhavan , author of "In Search Of A Better Tomorrow".
Tue, Oct 17 2017, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm