Waterloo Public Library Book Discussion
Tuesday, August 31 from 7 to 8 p.m. Come prepared to talk about The Best Laid Plans. Everyone is welcome to this free event. No registration necessary.
Waterloo Public Library - McCormick Branch (Optimist Room)
Contact the branch for more information at 519-886-1310 ext. 213.
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Political Cartoons with Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator
Tuesday, September 14 at 7 p.m. Graeme will highlight his favourite cartoons and discuss his creative process, from early concept to drawing. He works at The Hamilton Spectator and his work is nationally syndicated, and has appeared in The Waterloo Region Record, Maclean’s and The Chicago Tribune. http://www.mackaycartoons.net.
Kitchener Public Library – Country Hills Community Library
1500 Block Line Rd. To register, please call 519-743-0271 ext. 255
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Books & Breakfast – Book Discussion
Saturday, September 18 at 10 a.m. Join us for a lively discussion of this year’s OBOC selection, The Best Laid Plans, and enjoy a continental breakfast.
Kitchener Public Library – Grand River Stanley Park Community Library
175 Indian Rd. To register, please call 519-743-0271 ext. 272
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Event Exclusive for Area Book Clubs!
Join author Terry Fallis and his Book Club for a light dinner on Monday, September 20 in Waterloo. Join them as they informally talk about the book, enjoy delicious food and drinks and share their book club experiences. Attendance is limited, so you need to read The Best Laid Plans and enter by telling us how your book club is special to you and your members.
Enter by September 7 and be sure to include your contact information including your name, number of book club members, and name of your group. Winning entries will be selected in mid-September.
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Author Readings
Tuesday, September 21: Kitchener City Hall Rotunda from 7 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, September 22: Elmira District Secondary School in Elmira at 1:30 p.m. and First United Church Waterloo in Uptown Waterloo from 7 to 9 p.m.
Thursday, September 23: University of Waterloo School of Architecture in Cambridge from 7 to 9 p.m.
All are welcome. Admission is free but please arrive early, since seating is limited at all locations.
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Canadian Politics @ Ideas and Issues: Minority Governments
Thursday, September 21 at noon. With Dr. David Docherty, Associate Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University.
Given the state of political parties in Canada, the next federal election will probably result in another minority government. How can we make this situation work to the advantage of Canadians? Learn more about thriving in a divided parliament. Dr. Docherty is the author of Legislatures: A Democratic Audit and Mr. Smith Goes to Ottawa.
Lyle S. Hallman, Faculty of Social Work, Auditorium Room 101
120 Duke St. W., Kitchener
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Word On the Street – Kitchener
Sunday, Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Join Terry Fallis at WOTS in Victoria Park, Kitchener to read from his new book The High Road. Check the WOTS website for more information on Terry Fallis, other great Canadian authors and information booths from local libraries, literary magazines, literacy initiatives and more.
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Self-Publishing 101
Monday, September 27 at 6:30 p.m. With Terry Fallis, OBOC Author; Dean Froome, President, Volumes Publishing; Ron Stadnik, Print Collection Development Manager, Library Bound; Sharron Smith, Manager of Readers’ Advisory Services, KPL.
When the doors to traditional publishing houses were locked, One Book One Community author Terry Fallis decided to forge his own key. He released his first novel on the internet – free – as a chapter-by-chapter podcast, then turned to social marketing for promotion. Following encouraging feedback, Terry decided to publish his own novel. Later that year, his novel won the prestigious Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour. Within a week of his “Leacock shock,” he signed a publishing contract with McClelland & Stewart, a well-established Canadian publishing house.If you are still knocking on closed doors, join our panel for an informative discussion on self-publishing. Find out what services are available and how to keep the process affordable. Gather tips on marketing your product and the criteria used to select new books for library collections.
Kitchener Public Library – Country Hills Community Library
1500 Block Line Rd. To register, please call 519-743-0271 ext. 255.
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Chess @ the Library
Saturday, October 2 at 10 a.m. Brand new to chess? Learn how to play the game enjoyed by millions of people world-wide. Ages 10 and up.
Kitchener Public Library - Country Hills Community Library
1500 Block Line Rd. To register, please call 519-743-0271 ext. 255.
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What’s Your Move?
Saturday, October 2 at 11 a.m. A chess tutorial for intermediate-level players. Learn new strategies for your opening, middlegame and endgame.
Kitchener Public Library - Country Hills Community Library
1500 Block Line Rd. To register, please call 519-743-0271 ext. 255.
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Recreational Chess Tournament
Saturday, October 2 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Challenge yourself in this casual tournament. The winner from each timed match will proceed to the next round, until a final champion is announced. Light refreshments will be served.
Kitchener Public Library - Country Hills Community Library
1500 Block Line Rd. To register, please call 519-743-0271 ext. 255.
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Artist-at-Work: Pottery Chess Collections
Saturday, October 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. Brenda Alexander teaches pottery classes for children at the Homer Watson House and Gallery, teaches classes from her home on hand-building custom chess sets, and has worked in stoneware for 12 years. www.claychess.com
Kitchener Public Library - Country Hills Community Library
1500 Block Line Rd.
