From September 12-18, 2019, the NWLF brings renowned storyteller Ivan Coyote to northwest BC. You can catch Coyote’s “Small Towns, Short Stories” tour in Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat, Hazelton, Smithers, and Houston. These public library events are open to all community members and attendance is free. Mark your calendars!
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From September 12-18, 2019, the NWLF brings renowned storyteller Ivan Coyote to northwest BC. You can catch Coyote’s “Small Towns, Short Stories” tour in Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat, Hazelton, Smithers, and Houston. These public library events are open to all community members and attendance is free. Mark your calendars!
Ivan Coyote is a writer and storyteller. Born and raised in Whitehorse, Yukon, they are the author of twelve books, the creator of four films, six stage shows, and three albums that combine storytelling with music. Coyote’s books have won the ReLit Award, been named a Stonewall Honour Book, and been shortlisted for the Hilary Weston Prize for non-fiction. In 2017, Ivan was given an honorary Doctor of Laws from Simon Fraser University for their writing and activism. In 2019, Ivan will mark 25 years on the road as an international touring storyteller and musician, and release their new book, ReBent Sinner, with Arsenal Pulp Press.
PRINCE RUPERT PUBLIC LIBRARY (Prince Rupert, BC)
Thursday, September 12th | 7:00 p.m.
R.E.M. LEE THEATRE (Terrace, BC)
Friday, September 13th | 1:00 p.m.
KITIMAT PUBLIC LIBRARY (Kitimat, BC)
Saturday, September 14th | 1:00 p.m.
UPPER SKEENA RECREATION CENTRE (Hazelton, BC)
Monday, September 16th | 1:00 p.m.
THE OLD CHURCH (Smithers, BC)
Tuesday, September 17th | 7:00 p.m.
HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Houston, BC)
Wednesday, September 18th | 7:00 p.m.
This tour is generously sponsored by the Northwest Library Federation, CUPE BC, CUPE Northern Area District Council, and the Province of BC.
Meets Wednesday evenings 6 to 9:30 p.m. except the 3rd Wednesday of each month
Schedule may change, so check back to be sure.
Parent supervised creative play-time for all-aged children
Thursdays, 3 to 4:30 all year
Lego is supplied, you bring the creativity!
Unsupervised, please ensure young children are attended.
Meets Wednesday evenings 6 to 9:30 p.m. except the 3rd Wednesday of each month
Schedule may change, so check back to be sure.
Parent supervised creative play-time for all-aged children
Thursdays, 3 to 4:30 all year
Lego is supplied, you bring the creativity!
Unsupervised, please ensure young children are attended.
