The Porcupine's Quill
Celebrating forty years on the Main Street
of Erin Village, Wellington County
UPCOMING EVENTS
Book Launch: Jeffery Donaldson's Granted @ Shawn & Ed Brewing Co.
You're invited to the launch of Jeffery Donaldson's outstanding new poetry collection Granted! Come one and all to Shawn & Ed Brewsing Co. (also known as "The Shed") in Hamilton for a reading and signing. Also reading will be Alexandra Oliver, author of Hail the Invisible Watchman. Admission is free and there will be refreshments available. The Printed Word will be on hand to handle book sales.
When: Monday, March 13, 2023, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Shawn & Ed Brewing Co., 65 Hatt St., Dundas, ON
PQL @ 45th Annual Grimsby Wayzgoose Book Arts Fair
The Porcupine's Quill is excited to be back at the in-person edition of the Grimsby Wayzgoose this here. Be sure to visit us at the Grimsby Public Library and Art Gallery to meet all kinds of vendors and book arts enthusiasts.
When: Saturday, April 29, 2023, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Grimsby Public Art Gallery, 18 Carnegie Lane, Grimsby, ON
For more information, visit the Town of Grimsby website.
PQL @ Word on the Street Toronto
We're thrilled to be headed back at the Word on the Street Festival marketplace in Toronto! Last year's event was a great success, and we're looking forward to another fantastic year among the book lovers of the GTA. Be sure to stop by our table for some great new reads!
When: Saturday, May 27, 2023, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 27, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Queen’s Park Crescent, Toronto, ON
For more information, visit the Word on the Street website.
PQL @ Wellington County Writers' Festival
The Porcupine's Quill will be participating in the 2nd annual Wellington County Writers' Festival in Fergus this June. The event promises to feature a ton local writers and readers ready to take in readings, workshops, and of course, booksellers like us. Be sure to say hello—and pick up a book or two.
When: Saturday, June 10, from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Wellington County Museum and Archives, 0536 Wellington Rd. 18, Fergus, ON
For more information, visit the Wellington County website.
Phil Hall @ Third Thursday Reading Series
Mark your calendars! Phil Hall will be reading from The Essential Eugene McNamara at the Third Thursday Reading Series in Cobourg, ON. Stay tuned for more information.
When: Thursday, July 20, 2023
Where: Cobourg, ON
For more information, visit the Third Thursday Reading Series Facebook page.
The Porcupine's Quill would like to acknowledge the support of the Ontario Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts for our publishing program. The financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Book Fund (CBF) is also gratefully acknowledged.