Vocamus Writers Community Events
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
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
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
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
Guelph Book Bash Festival 2017
The 2017 Guelph Book Bash Festival was held on October 15 at Lakeside Hope House.
Sun, Oct 15 2017, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Melinda Burns Workshop - Writing & Mindfulness
Guelph writer Melinda Burns offers a morning of writing exercises and guided meditation.
Sat, Oct 14 2017, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
The Tax Man Cometh: Taxes for Creative Professionals
The Guelph chapter of PWAC presents a workshop on taxes for creative professionals.
Tue, Oct 10 2017, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Poets for Change Reading
The Elora Poetry Centre Celebrates Poets for Change with a Reading by Bill Bisset.
Sat, Sep 30 2017, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
FOVP Fall Retreat
Friends of Vocamus Press' Annual Fall Retreat at Eramosa Eden Retreat Centre.
Sun, Sep 17 2017, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Greg Rhyno Book Launch
Guelph author and musician Greg Rhyno launches his new novel, "To Me You Seem Giant"
Thu, Sep 7 2017, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Free February Writing Workshops – Stephen Henighan
Free February Writing Workshops – Stephen Henighan on writing fiction.
11 February 2017 - 11 February 2019
Second Saturday Writers' Hang-Out
Friends of Vocamus Press holds its monthly writers' hang-out, 7:00 PM at The Bookshelf Greenroom.
Eden Mills Writers' Festival and PS Guelph Open Mic
Publication Studio Guelph and Eden Mills Writers’ Festival present a literary open mic night.
Eramosa Eden Writers' Retreat
Eramosa Eden is holding its bi-monthly retreat day for writers on its beautiful property in Eden Mills.
Marian Thorpe Launches "Empire's Hostage"
Guelph author Marian Thorpe launches her new historical fantasy novel, "Empire's Hostage".
Lisa Moore Writing Workshop - Point-of-View
Canadian author Lisa Moore offers a workshop on writing point of view, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Saturday, September 9, at the Delta Hotel.
Fund Raising Evening for "Riding Off in All Directions"
Fund raising evening for "Riding Off in All Directions", a musical written by Elora writer Daniel Bratton.
Melinda Burns Writing & Mindfulness Weekend Retreat
Guelph poet Melinda Burns offers a Writing & Mindfulness Weekend Retreat at Eramosa Eden Centre in Eden Mills.
David McPherson Reading
David McPherson reads from his new book "The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern: A Complete History" at The Bookshelf.
Last Sunday Writers' Hang Out
Friends of Vocamus Press holds it's monthly writers' hang-out at Plenet Bean.
FOVP Sunday Writer's Hang Out
Friends of Vocamus Press holds it's monthly Last Sunday writers' hang-out.
An Evening with Tony Miller
The Black Heritage Society presents an evening with Tony Miller, author of Daddy Hall: A Biography in 80 Linocuts.
Nicole Abouhalka Relaunches "Oh! Canada"
Guelph author Nicole Abouhalka relaunches her collection of stories and poem, "Oh! Canada".
Eden Mills Writers' Festival and PS Guelph Open Mic
Publication Studio Guelph and Eden Mills Writers’ Festival present a literary open mic night.
Lisa Moore Writing Workshop - Creative Non-fiction
Canadian author Lisa Moore offers a workshop on creative non-fiction, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Saturday, September 9, at the Delta Hotel.
Festival of Children’s Authors and Illustrators
Guelph's inaugural Festival of Children’s Authors and Illustrators is being held on Thursday, July 13.
Ed Janzen Reading
Ed Janzen reads from "Thirty Short Stories About an Old Car" at Roxanne's Reflections.
Karen Smythe Book Launch
Guelph author Karen Smythe launches her new novel "This Side of Sad" at the eBar.
Poetry Slam – July 2017
The July edition of Guelph Poetry Slam is coming up, featuring Julia Pileggi.
Eden Mills Writers' Festival 2017 Keynote: Naomi Klein
The Eden Mills Writers' Festival presents its 2017 keynote address with activist author Naomi Klein.
Eden Mills Sneak Peek
The Eden Mills Writers' Festival offers a sneak peak of its line-up with Andrew Pyper and Nicole Lundrigan at the downtown GPL.