Lit lovers, look no further than the New Westminster Public Library to satisfy your word nerd cravings this month.
The library is hosting a number of upcoming special events that will appeal to the word lover in everyone.
Up on Saturday, April 23, it’s Shakespeare: 400 Years Later. This program – timed to coincide with the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death – will be led by Brenna Clarke Gray from the English department at Douglas College.
As a write-up about the event notes: “He is still read, written about, and adapted for adults and young people alike. What is it that keeps us coming back to his work?”
Explore that question at this 3 p.m. talk, which will also include a Q&A session. Register at 604-527-4667 or email [email protected].
If poetry’s your thing, the library also has a couple of events on offer in April.
On Wednesday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m., you can take part in an evening of poetry, co-sponsored by World Poetry and the library. The evening features several poets and an open mike session.
Then, on Thursday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m., you can join the city’s poet laureate, Candice James, and acclaimed poet Andrew Parkin for a National Poetry Month event. The evening is presented by the library, the Canada Council and the League of Canadian Poets, and the readings will be followed by an open miked.
See www.nwpl.ca and follow the Events & Programs link for more on these and other events.
