Sunday September 26, 2010
Library Square
11am - 5pm
It’s Festival Central here at the steps of the South Plaza! The Word On The Street Vancouver teams up with Global ComedyFest Vancouver to present an exciting and entertaining roster of comedy skits and musical performances.
These panel discussions, demonstrations and performances will introduce audiences to the exciting world of Canadian magazine publishing. Free samples, subscriptions and special deals on offer!
Popular, bestselling and thought-provoking reads ranging from “greening” your family to creating the quintessentially Canadian guitar to our fascination with British Columbia’s wild places.
Listen to some of the biggest stars on the West Coast literary scene and discover fresh new voices all under one roof!
Experience the power of great poetry to convey a complexity of emotions in these readings by established and emerging writers.
Take a break and test drive a Sony e-Reader. Located inside The Centre for Performing Arts, Homer Street.
Geared to children aged 5 to 11, the Kids Tent is the place to be for all that’s fun and happening in Canadian children’s literature!
Picture book authors for the youngest members of your family, plus storytelling by children’s librarians from the Lower Mainland representing the InterLINK Children’s Services Committee. Ages 0-4.
Visit Canada Post and Cheerios at the Cheer Tent to write your encouraging postcard to our Canadian Olympic athletes!
These special events fill up quickly so early queuing is recommended. All take place inside the Library, downstairs in the Peter Kaye Room.
Presenting Margaret Atwood and more, live from Toronto. Inside the Library, Alma VanDusen Room downstairs
Located in the library, in the moat downstairs and the promenade upstairs. Take in exhibits displaying the visual component to books and magazines.
Local alternative comic book artists and 'zines. Including exhibitors, events, readings, and presentations. Inside the Library, Alice McKay Room downstairs
click on a tent location on the left to see various dates and times