Are we alone in the cosmos? Could we one day live on a different planet? What other secrets does the universe hold? Find out about this and more with Nicole Mortillaro, Hackmatack short-listed author of Searching Beyond the Stars: Seven Women in Science Take On Space’s Biggest Questions Offered in partnership with Hackmatack Children’s […]
So you think you are a gamer? Do you know video games both new and old? Put your knowledge to the test and bring home the trophy! For ages 8-12. This is a virtual and in person program. To register, email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca Register 1 spot per household/device. You will be emailed an invitation link to Zoom and […]
Lawrence Hill is the author of adult novels such as The Book of Negroes and The Illegal. He has a star on Canada's Walk of Fame and is a member of the Order of Canada. His first book for children is the middle-grade novel Beatrice and Croc Harry. Join us on Zoom to learn about his children’s book, […]
For ages 8-12. Join virtually via Zoom, or in person at the library. To participate, register: info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Julie Lawson is the author of more than twenty children’s and young adult titles. Her books have won the Sheila A. Egoff Award and been nominated for numerous awards, including various Forest of Reading Awards and the Canadian Library Association Book of the Year Award. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia. We thank her for […]
J. Torres is a Filipino Canadian comic book writer and graphic novelist. He is known for titles such as Stealing Home, Planet Hockey and DC comics Teen Titans Go series. His latest book is Brobots, illustrated by Sean Dove. This virtual author visit is offered with funding support from the Canada Council for the Arts […]
“A Minecraft Movie” is scheduled to be released on April 4, 2025. All trivia questions this month will be Minecraft related.. Ages 8-12. Join in person at the Stewiacke branch. Virtual and In Person. Register: info@cehpubliclibrary.ca
Dan Bar-el is a children’s author, educator and storyteller. Among his published works, there are picture books, chapter books and graphic novels. According to his 4th Grade report card “Danny is well-behaved, amusing, enthusiastic, and very creative. His writing is improving but needs continual work”. Join us to see how far his work has improved! […]
Join Sylv Chiang, via Zoom, in an interactive session that gets kids thinking about their passions and how to use planning and perseverance to achieve their goals. Sylv Chiang is a middle-grade teacher by day and a children’s book author by night. She wrote her middle-grade series, Cross Ups, for kids who love video games […]
Join Vivian, via Zoom, for an engaging and hands-on workshop where students will explore the power of protest art as a tool for social change. Vivian will begin by reading from her illustrated book, Momma’s Going to March, through which students will learn about various moments in history when art and protest have come together […]