Talks and Lectures

Free talks, lectures, author meetings and panels.

November 2026

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Freeyo illustration, not a photo of I'm an Author at Brant Hills Library (Mondays, Nov 9 to 30, 2026)

I'm an Author at Brant Hills Library (Mondays, Nov 9 to 30, 2026)

Talks and Lectures

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Create your own picture book from start to finish in this 6-week series. You'll come up with a story idea, write your tale, draw your illustrations, and share your finished book with the group in the final week. It is a free Burlington Public Library program at Brant Hills Library, every Monday from November 9 to November 30, 2026, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Mondays, Nov 9 to 30, 2026, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Free
Family Friendly Indoor
Freeyo illustration, not a photo of I'm an Author at Tansley Woods Library (Mondays, Nov 9 to 30, 2026)

I'm an Author at Tansley Woods Library (Mondays, Nov 9 to 30, 2026)

Talks and Lectures

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Create your own picture book from start to finish in this 6-week series. You'll come up with a story idea, write your tale, draw your illustrations, and share your finished book with the group in the final week. It is a free Burlington Public Library program at Tansley Woods Library, every Monday from November 9 to November 30, 2026, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Mondays, Nov 9 to 30, 2026, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Free
Family Friendly Indoor
Freeyo illustration, not a photo of Special Saturday Stories with Author Analene Go at Eastside Branch (Nov 28, 2026)
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Special Saturday Stories with Author Analene Go at Eastside Branch (Nov 28, 2026)

Talks and Lectures

About the Event Join us for a special storytime with children’s author Analene Go as she reads her debut picture book, Ninang's Here. The storytime will be followed by hands-on activities and creative crafts. It is a free Waterloo Public Library program at Eastside Branch, on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Free
Family Friendly Indoor
Freeyo illustration, not a photo of A Discussion with Tanis MacDonald and Chris Banks at Eastside Branch (Nov 26, 2026)
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A Discussion with Tanis MacDonald and Chris Banks at Eastside Branch (Nov 26, 2026)

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Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. About the Event Join two of Kitchener-Waterloo’s best-known poets and hardest-working poetry educators for a double book launch and conversation about why poetry is more necessary than ever. It is a free Waterloo Public Library program at Eastside Branch, on Thursday, November 26, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Free
Indoor
Freeyo illustration, not a photo of A Discussion with Piper Lawson at Eastside Branch (Nov 24, 2026)
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A Discussion with Piper Lawson at Eastside Branch (Nov 24, 2026)

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Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. About the Event Join USA Today bestselling author Piper Lawson for an evening of conversation and book signing as she celebrates the release of Crash Course , the first book in a sizzling new F1 Academy romance series. It is a free Waterloo Public Library program at Eastside Branch, on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Free
Indoor
Freeyo illustration, not a photo of A Discussion with Trevor Clare at Eastside Branch (Nov 19, 2026)
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A Discussion with Trevor Clare at Eastside Branch (Nov 19, 2026)

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Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. About the Event Join local artist Trevor Clare for an evening exploring the familiar places and shared memories behind his new book, The Art of Nostalgia: Volume II . It is a free Waterloo Public Library program at Eastside Branch, on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Free
Indoor
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A Discussion with Will Ferguson and Greg Rhyno at Eastside Branch (Nov 17, 2026)

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Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. About the Event Join us for a discussion with award-winning and bestselling authors Will Ferguson and Greg Rhyno as they discuss their newest crime fiction and mystery novels: Officer Shimada and the Disappearing Girl by Will Ferguson and Who By His Own Hand by Greg Rhyno. It is a free Waterloo Public Library program at Eastside Branch, on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Free
Indoor
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Special Saturday Stories with Delano Brown at Eastside Branch (Nov 14, 2026)

Talks and Lectures

About the Event Join us for a special storytime with children’s author Delano Brown as he reads his picture book, My Neighborhood. The storytime will be followed by hands-on activities and creative crafts. It is a free Waterloo Public Library program at Eastside Branch, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Free
Family Friendly Indoor
Freeyo illustration, not a photo of Let’s Talk Insurance at Cherryhill Library (Nov 26, 2026)
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Let’s Talk Insurance at Cherryhill Library (Nov 26, 2026)

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Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. We’ll also talk about options that can help protect your income if you get sick or injured. Refreshments will be provided. It is a free London Public Library program at Cherryhill Library, on Thursday, November 26, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Free
Indoor
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Fresh Perspectives at London Central (Nov 19, 2026)

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In this 4-part series of talks, we'll cover anything from gender and the environment, child images in right-wing advertising, gender backlash, and sibling relationships. Please join us in sharing in these interdisciplinary presentations and discussions. It is a free London Public Library program at London Central, on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Free
Indoor
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Brampton Author Talk Series at Cyril Clark Library (Nov 25, 2026)

Talks and Lectures

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Brampton Library is pleased to present author talks in partnership with the Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD). Join us for an engaging conversation featuring a reading from Vivek Shraya's latest book, The Hystericals . It is a free Brampton Library program at Cyril Clark Library, on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM.

7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
Free
Indoor
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Technology Basics: Presentations at Chinguacousy Library (Nov 17, 2026)

Talks and Lectures

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Build presentation creation skills in this hands-on workshop that covers creating slides, adding text and images, and presenting information in a clear and organized way. It is a free Brampton Library program at Chinguacousy Library, on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM.

2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Free
Indoor