Talks and Lectures
Free talks, lectures, author meetings and panels.
November 2026
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Information Session: Pathways to Permanent Residence in Canada at Keshen Goodman Public Library (Dec 5, 2026)
Join us for an information session on federal and provincial immigration pathways available to newcomers, with a special focus on opportunities in Nova Scotia. In partnership with the Atlantic Hub for Immigration & Citizenship Consultancy It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Keshen Goodman Public Library, on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.
Tea & Tales for Newcomers: Winter Solstice at Captain William Spry Public Library (Dec 2, 2026)
Join Jill and Amy as they share Winter Solstice stories of their own curation. Drawing from their unique Western and Eastern cultural backgrounds, they’ll weave together tales that highlight both the beautiful similarities and fascinating differences between their worlds. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Captain William Spry Public Library, on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.
Youth Talk at Clareview Library (Mondays, Dec 7 to 21, 2026)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Practice your communication skills and gain familiarity with Canadian society and culture in this conversation-based class designed for newcomer youth. This in-person class is offered in partnership with Action for Healthy Communities. It is a free Edmonton Public Library program at Clareview Library, every Monday from December 7 to December 21, 2026, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
Youth Talk at Castle Downs Library (Thursdays, Dec 3 to 17, 2026)
Practice your communication skills and gain familiarity with Canadian society and culture in this conversation-based class designed for newcomer youth. This class is offered in partnership with Action for Healthy Communities. It is a free Edmonton Public Library program at Castle Downs Library, every Thursday from December 3 to December 17, 2026, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.
Youth Talk at Londonderry Library (Fridays, Dec 4 to 18, 2026)
Practice your communication skills and gain familiarity with Canadian society and culture in this conversation-based class designed for newcomer youth. This in person class is offered in partnership with Action for Healthy Communities. It is a free Edmonton Public Library program at Londonderry Library, every Friday from December 4 to December 18, 2026, 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.
Mill Woods History Project at Mill Woods Library (Dec 10, 2026)
From September to December 2026, the library will host a Community History Project dedicated to capturing the living history of Mill Woods. Visiting the library once a month on the second Thursday of the month, Catherine C. It is a free Edmonton Public Library program at Mill Woods Library, on Thursday, December 10, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.
Incite: Tales of Christmas at Vancouver Central Library (Dec 9, 2026)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Come one, come all to this festive holiday edition of Incite to toast to a year of fabulous literary events. It is a free Vancouver Public Library program at Vancouver Central Library, on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
Christmas in Old South Van: A History Talk at Fraserview Branch (Dec 5, 2026)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Join local historian Rob Howatson for a festive look back at how the holidays were celebrated in the far-flung corner of Vancouver. Witness a world with drunken Santas, wayward turkeys, killer carriage rides and the Christmas novelty song that just missed. It is a free Vancouver Public Library program at Fraserview Branch, on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
The Prime Minister versus the Governor General: the King-Byng Affair at 100 at Vancouver Central Library (Dec 3, 2026)
In the modern media we often hear remarks about the unprecedented nature of many things: political disputes, government actions, violence, social changes, and more. Yet how far are these really new? It is a free Vancouver Public Library program at Vancouver Central Library, on Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.
Shannon Kyles: What Our Buildings Say About Us at Bloor/Gladstone Library (Dec 17, 2026)
Shannon Kyles discusses the history of architecture in Ontario and what it says about the people who have built this province. It is a free Toronto Public Library program at Bloor/Gladstone Library, on Thursday, December 17, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.
Club de lecture théâtre avec le Théâtre français de Toronto at Toronto Reference Library (Dec 17, 2026)
Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. La Bibliothèque publique de Toronto et le Théâtre français de Toronto s'associent pour créer un club de lecture théâtre. Ce rendez-vous mensuel est l'occasion de discuter et d'explorer des scènes mythiques ayant marqué le monde du théâtre. It is a free Toronto Public Library program at Toronto Reference Library, on Thursday, December 17, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
Talk About Books at Brentwood Library (Dec 17, 2026)
Looking for your next great read? Come enjoy tea and light refreshments as we discuss the monthly list of fabulous books recommended by Brentwood library staff members. It is a free Toronto Public Library program at Brentwood Library, on Thursday, December 17, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.