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  • Nita Prose: A Virtual Author Talk

    Nita Prose: A Virtual Author Talk

    Presented by the Essa Public Library, Nita Prose will be joining us virtually to talk about her book, The Maid, on Thursday, October 12, at 7:00 pm.

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  • An Evening with Vincent Lam

    An Evening with Vincent Lam

    Please join us for an author talk with Vincent Lam! Author of the award winning Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures (2006 Scotiabank Giller Prize), author Vincent Lam will join us to discuss On the Ravine—a thrilling novel that compassionately explores the doctor/patient relationship, addiction and loss.

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  • Women Talking: Film Screening and My Sister’s Place Fundraiser

    Women Talking: Film Screening and My Sister’s Place Fundraiser

    Friday, September 22, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm | Join us to celebrate NTPL’s Simcoe Reads selection with a special showing of the film Women Talking, written and directed by Sarah Polley and starring Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Judith Ivey, Ben Whishaw, and Frances McDormand.

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  • Open Book Club, Women Talking by Miriam Toews (Virtual)

    Open Book Club, Women Talking by Miriam Toews (Virtual)

    Join us for a discussion of NTPL’s Simcoe Reads 2023 title, Women Talking.  Based on real events, Miriam Toews’ masterful novel uses wry, politically engaged humor to relate this tale of women claiming their own power to decide.

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  • Simcoe Reads Main Event

    Simcoe Reads Main Event

    This summer seven Simcoe County Libraries have the opportunity to square off against each other and champion their book in our third annual Simcoe Reads!

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  • Author Talk: Jayne Pritchard

    Author Talk: Jayne Pritchard

    Join us at Midland Public Library for a conversation between champion Roberta Douglas and Jayne Pritchard, about her book, Breast Cancer: After the Diagnosis.

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