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Time: 7-9pm
Location: Centennial Hall, Central Library

Every month we host FREE visits from noted Canadian authors of both fiction and non-fiction. Limited seating; pre-register by calling 905.639.3611 ext 134. FREE

Nicholas Ruddock, The Parabolist
Wednesday, March 3
Ruddock delivers an intriguing mix of murder, sex, medicine, poetry, and vigilante justice on the streets of Toronto in 1975.

Linda Bramble, Niagara’s Wine Visionaries         Special Presentation
Thursday, April 1
Sample well-known Niagara wines as author, sommelier, and wine aficionado, Bramble introduces the Region’s major wineries in her talk, A History of Ontario Wine in Six Glasses. For wine lovers 19 years+. Light refreshments served. Advance tickets only; limited seating. $20/person.

Catherine Gildiner, After the Falls
Wednesday, April 7
Gildiner delivers a witty and poignant coming-of-age story set in 1960s suburban Buffalo in this sequel to her bestselling modern classic, Too Close to the Falls.

Joy Fielding, The Wild Zone
Monday, April 12 (Please note this change of date from April 26)
Bestselling author Joy Fielding does it again in her newest thriller—gripping suspense ‘til the last page. A must-attend event for fans of Fielding, intrigue, and Canadian fiction. Ms Fielding's appearance is supported by Canada Council.

James Fitzgerald, What Disturbs Our Blood
Thursday, May 27
Founder of the legendary Connaught Laboratories, he transformed public health in Canada, but Dr. John Fitzgerald is less than a footnote in history. Why has memory of this Canadian hero been all but erased? A gripping, real-life mystery.

Time: 7-9pm
Location: Centennial Hall, Central Library

A monthly event on Monday evenings featuring prominent authors speaking on provocative and timely topics. $10/person, includes light refreshments. Tickets available in advance at A Different Drummer Books or 3rd floor Central Library; limited tickets at the door.

A joint initiative of A Different Drummer Books and Burlington Public Library.

Sarah Elton

March 22

April 19

May 17

Sit 'n' sip while staff talk about their favourite books and authors. Each month we explore a different theme. Maximum 25 participants. Please call the host location to pre-register. *Repeat of Tuesday session. FREE

We provide the books and you provide the discussion! Every month, you’ll receive an acclaimed novel to read and questions to review for the next meeting.

Meetings are held September to November and January to May. 90 minutes. Pre-registration is required. Very limited spaces are available at this time. Please call the branch to register.

Each day we’ll send you a 5-minute excerpt of a book..for FREE! By the end of the week, you’ll have read 2-3 chapters.

If you’d like to finish a book, stop by the library and pick up a copy. New books are featured each week! >> More info