Category — Friday, October 14
30 – First Calgary Financial Book Rapport – L (Gr. 4-6)
This event has been cancelled.
31 – First Calgary Financial Book Rapport – M (Gr. 7-9)
Friday, October 14
9:45-11:15am, $6
Vertigo Theatre Centre, Playhouse
Award-winning authors concoct imaginative ways to help their characters out of a bind.
32 – First Calgary Financial Book Rapport – N (Gr. 4-9) / Festival des mots
Vendredi 14 octobre
10h00 à 11h30, $6
Calgary Public Library, John Dutton Theatre
Ces auteurs aux genres pluriels présentent des romans historiques, fantastiques et contemporains qui exposent des leçons de vie et l’importance de croire en soi.
These multi-genre authors present historical, fantasy and contemporary novels that explore life’s lessons and the importance of believing in yourself.
33 – First Calgary Financial Book Rapport – O (Gr. 1-3)
Friday, October 14
10-11:30am, $6
Glenbow Museum, ConocoPhillips Theatre
YAY for Franklin, 25 years young and as beloved as ever! The creative duo behind the beloved turtle present Franklin in the Dark, the book that started it all.
This event is sponsored by ABB.

34 – ¡HOLA!
Friday, October 14
11:00-11:50am, FREE
University of Calgary, Husky Oil Great Hall
Reconocido autor y traductor jose manuel prieto, presenta su nuevo trabajo en este evento bilingue.
Latin-favourite José Manuel Prieto, a renowned translator and popular novelist, presents his newest work in this bilingual event.
Presented in collaboration with the University of Calgary’s Department of French, Spanish and Italian.
35 – Alberta (Un)Bound
Friday, October 14
Noon-1pm, $8
Art Gallery of Calgary
Albertan writers share new works and duke it out on whether Edmonton, Banff or Calgary is the best place to write. Hosted by Zsuzsi Gartner.
This event is sponsored by Alberta Views.
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36 – First Calgary Financial Book Rapport – P (Gr. 2-4) / Festival des mots
This event has been cancelled.
37 – Guten tag!
Friday, October 14
6-7pm, FREE
University of Calgary, Science Theatres Rm. 141
Thomas Pletzinger präsentiert sein preisgekröntes Buch “Bestattung eines Hundes” bei dieser zweisprachigen Veranstaltung.
Thomas Pletzinger presents his prizewinning book, Funeral for a Dog, at this bilingual event.
Presented in collaboration with the University of Calgary’s Department of Germanic, Slavic and East Asian Studies.
38 – Persuasion
Friday, October 14
6-7pm, $20/$10 for Students & Seniors
Calgary Public Library, John Dutton Theatre
Arlene Dickinson from CBC’s Dragons’ Den discusses the power of persuasion in business and the challenges she overcame to find happiness and success. Hosted by Käthe Lemon.
This is event is sponsored by Bennett Jones and TD.
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39 – Friday Night Showcase
Friday, October 14
7-9pm, $20/$10 for Students & Seniors
Vertigo Theatre Centre, Playhouse
These critically acclaimed novelists offer a look into their work and life as a writer through a mix of interviews and readings in this Friday favourite.
This event is sponsored by CBC.


