What makes a community? Who is in your village? How do we cultivate community in our own lives? What if we are rejected from our community? Over the past year, Asha Jade Goodwin has been collecting stories, poems, and essays from Canadians that tackle this topic. Taking readers from ripped-apart worlds to garden planets populated by geriatrics, or exploring the cosmos for a homework assignment, then coming home to have a cold drink at a lively local bar — in this collection, you'll find it all. Come join us while local authors read their stories!
Current List of Readers:
Asha Jade Goodwin
Chelsea Hann
Jeff Smedley
Andrew Marinus
Andrew Burton
Gloria Romero-Albarracin
Anika Arwen
WE MAKE THE VILLAGE: AN ANTHOLOGY OF COMMUNITY
Ages 19+ | Free drop in
Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown
What to Expect:
● Takes place indoors in a comfortable space
● The lighting is adjustable and will likely be dimmed
● Accessible and all-gender washrooms are available nearby
● People reading their work with a mic one at a time
● Patrons can sit in comfortable chairs or stand
Accessibility:
It's important that our programs are accessible for everyone. We offer sensory materials for youth including wiggle cushions, ear defenders, and fidget toys at the main service desk—you do not need a library card.
Our branches are fully accessible. Bob Harkins Branch has an elevator; Nechako Branch is on one level. If you have any questions about accessibility or need accommodations, please email ask@pgpl.ca with the program title and your question, or call us at 250-563-9251 ext. 100.