Love of Reading & Writing

Author Talk with Silmy Abdullah 13+ years

Recognizing World Day of Social Justice, author and lawyer Silmy Abdullah will talk about her debut collection of short stories, Home of the Floating Lily, while reflecting on her diverse experiences as a South Asian Canadian Muslim woman. Registration required.*

SP Feb. 20 7–8 p.m.

Book clubs

Connections: Art + Book Club

19+ years

Join Brampton Library and Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives (PAMA) for a discussion of the 2018 Canada Reads winning book Forgiveness by Mark Sakamoto. The discussion will be paired with a tour of The Suitcase Project, an exhibit that features over 80 fourth and fifth generation Japanese Canadians and Americans who reflect on what they would pack if forcibly removed from their homes today. Registration required.*

PAMA Mar. 7 7–8:30 p.m.

Pride Book Club

A collaboration between the libraries of Peel region, our virtual Pride Book Club welcomes 2 spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (2SLGBTQ+) readers and their allies. Join us to talk about books that spark meaningful conversations in our communities. Registration required.*

VIR Jan. 11, Feb. 8, Mar. 14 7–8:30 p.m.

Punjabi Writers Book Club

19+ years

Calling Punjabi authors! Enjoy this opportunity to come together, network, and discuss your books. This program is presented in collaboration with Punjabi Kalman Da Kafla.

SP Jan. 27, Feb. 24, Mar. 30 1:30–4:30 p.m.

Up for Discussion Book Club

19+ years

Join our conversation each month and find common bonds through books. A variety of reading interests are represented in this club. Read and enjoy books you might never have chosen yourself!

CC Jan. 8, Feb. 5, Mar. 4 2–3:30 p.m.

CH Jan. 4, Feb. 1, Mar. 7 10–11 a.m.

FC Jan. 17, Feb. 21, Mar. 20 2–4 p.m.

SF Jan. 12, Feb. 9, Mar. 8 2–3:30 p.m.

Writing groups

Brampton Library Writers

19+ years

Come and share written memories of your past, including family history, travel experience, special events, personal reflections, occupations, hobbies, etc. For further information, please contact reflections2021@gmail.com.

FC Jan. 10, Feb. 14, Mar. 13 2–4 p.m.

Hindi Writers Guild

19+ years

In collaboration with the Hindi Writers Guild, discuss books by famous authors, recite poetry and ghazals, and read stories in Hindi.

SP Jan. 20, Feb. 17, Mar. 16 1:30–4:30 p.m.