The Word on The Street Festival
Sunday, September 28 at 11 a.m.
Library Square (350 West Georgia St.)

Join us at as we conclude our 7th city-wide book club at one of Vancouver's most popular events, The Word on the Street Festival. Join us for author readings, great music, book signings and more. See you at Library Square!

Karen X. Tulchinsky
Author's Tent, 3 p.m.
In her final One Book appearance, author Karen X. Tulchinsky reads from her book, The Five Books of Moses Lapinsky. Karen will also be available to sign books at the Vancouver Public Library Booth later in the day.

Y'teev
Mainstage, 12 Noon
From the Klezmer rhythms of Eastern Europe to the Ladino ballads of the Sephardic Jews and with some Israeli tunes added for good measure, Y'teev presents a panorama of Jewish melody and song.

250 copies of The Five Books of Moses Lapinsky to be Released
In addition to these wonderful programs, VPL will be giving away 250 copies of our One Book, One Vancouver choice, The Five Books of Moses Lapinsky, as part of the official WOTS 11th Annual Book Bag Treasure Hunt.

We invite you to purchase an official WOTS Book Bag and to read (or re-read) this stunning novel and pass it along to for others to enjoy through the BookCrossings program.

Boxing & Books @ Library Square
Thursday, June 19 - noon to 2 p.m.
Library Square Promenade (350 West Georgia St.)

Join us Ringside at the Square for the first-ever Boxing BC-sanctioned amateur boxing event in a library!

Featuring

• Our Host, Canadian Boxing Hall of Famer and Olympic medalist Dale Walters
  
  
• Canadian Olympic fighter Manny Sobral
  
  
• Seven-time Golden Gloves Champion and #1 ranked Canadian Cruserweight Kevin Reyonds
  
  
• Live boxing demostrations by youth and adult boxers

Hear from Karen X. Tulchinsky about boxing in her book and watch her spar with some the best!

Regulation-sized boxing ring provided by Gionco's Sportsworld Boxing & Kickboxing Promotions.

The event is free and all are welcome!

The Riot at Christie Pits, Film Screening
Friday, August 15 - 8 p.m.
Alice MacKay Room, Central Library (350 W. Georgia St.)

Sunday, August 17 - 7:30 p.m.
Peretz Centre (6184 Ash Street, Vancouver)

In remembrance of the 75th anniversary of a race riot that has haunted Toronto to this very day. Join VPL and the Vancouver Jewish Film Festival for a screening the documentary, The Riot at Christie Pits.

Upcoming Book Discussion Groups
with Karen X. Tulchinsky

Meet our author Karen X. Tulchinsky for a lively and intimate discussion
of this year's book. Please contact the branch for further details.

Thursday, September 18 - 7 p.m.
South Hill Branch (6076 Fraser Street)
Call 604-665-3965 to register or for more info.

Historical Fiction Workshop with Karen X. Tulchinsky
Saturday, September 20 - 1 p.m.
Peter Kaye Room, Central Library (350 W. Georgia St.)

A seminar on writing historical fiction for new and emerging writers.
No writing experience necessary. Just bring a pen, paper and
your inspiration.. Registration required, call (604) 331-3738.