document.write('\x3cmeta http-equiv=\x22x-dns-prefetch-control\x22 content=\x22off\x22/\x3e\x3col class=\x22tumblr_posts\x22\x3e\x0a    \x0a        \x0a            \x3cli class=\x22tumblr_post tumblr_text_post\x22\x3e\x0a                \x0a                    \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_title\x22\x3eJanuary 2012\x3c/div\x3e\x0a                \x0a                \x0a                \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_body\x22\x3e\x0a                    \x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eJanuary 27: Family Literacy Day. \x3c/strong\x3eThe Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library celebrates \x3cem\x3eFamily Literacy Day. \x3c/em\x3eFor more information, visit:\u00a0\x3ca href=\x22http://www.parl.ns.ca/services/events/index.html\x22\x3e\x3ca href=\x22http://www.parl.ns.ca/services/events/index.html\x22\x3ehttp://www.parl.ns.ca/services/events/index.html\x3c/a\x3e\x3c/a\x3e.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eJanuary 28, 2pm: Reading. \x3c/strong\x3eVernon Oickle reads from his latest book: \x3cem\x3eRed Sky at Night:\u00a0\x3c/em\x3e\x3cem\x3eSuperstitions \x26amp; Wives\x26#8217; Tales\x3c/em\x3e\x3cem\x3e\u00a0\x3c/em\x3eat the \x3ca href=\x22http://www.southshorepubliclibraries.ca/about-us/locations/bridgewater-library\x22\x3eBridgewater Library\x3c/a\x3e, Bridgewater.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a                \x3c/div\x3e\x0a            \x3c/li\x3e\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a\x0a                        \x0a    \x0a        \x0a            \x3cli class=\x22tumblr_post tumblr_text_post\x22\x3e\x0a                \x0a                    \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_title\x22\x3eFebruary\x3c/div\x3e\x0a                \x0a                \x0a                \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_body\x22\x3e\x0a                    \x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFebruary 1, 7pm: Reading. \x3c/strong\x3e\x3ca href=\x22http://yearroundveggiegardener.blogspot.com/\x22\x3eNiki Jabbour\x3c/a\x3e reads from her new book \x3cem\x3eYear Round Vegetable Gardener \x3c/em\x3eat \x3ca href=\x22http://www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/branches/locations/keshen-goodman.html\x22\x3eKeshen Goodman Public Library\x3c/a\x3e, Halifax.\u00a0\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFebruary 1, 7-9pm: The CommUNITY Series. \x3c/strong\x3eSpoken word artists Desiree Adams, Sophie Kaufman and Dominque Oliver-Dares headline followed by an open mic. Admission is by donation. Charlene Davis, Christina Farmer and Angella Parsons will compete in a charitable poetry slam competition to win the evening\x26#8217;s proceeds for their charity of choice. The Company House, 2202 Gottingen Street, Halifax.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFebruary 3, 7pm: Reading and Conversation. \x3c/strong\x3ePlaywright \x3ca href=\x22http://www.beaudixon.com/\x22\x3eBeau Dixon\x3c/a\x3e reads from his play \x3cem\x3eOther People\x26#8217;s Heaven \x3c/em\x3eabout Viola Davis Desmond at the New Glasgow Public Library.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFebruary 4, noon-2pm: Book Signing. \x3c/strong\x3e\x3ca href=\x22http://www.ukings.ns.ca/susan-dodd\x22\x3eSusan Dodd\x3c/a\x3e signs copies of her new book \x3cem\x3e\x3ca href=\x22http://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/The-Ocean-Ranger/\x22\x3eThe Ocean Ranger-Remaking the Promise of Oil\x3c/a\x3e \x3c/em\x3eat Chapters, Bayers Lake, Halifax and from \x3cstrong\x3e2:30-4:30pm \x3c/strong\x3eat Chapters, Mic Mac Mall, Dartmouth.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFebruary 4, 3-5pm: Teen Writing Group. \x3c/strong\x3eIf you like to write, check out this group. Share some of your stuff, express yourself and meet writers your own age. Call 476\x26#160;1663 for more information. For writers ages 14+.\x3ca href=\x22http://www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/branches/locations/alderney-gate.html\x22\x3e Alderney Gate Public Library\x3c/a\x3e, Dartmouth.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFebruary 5, 9am-2pm: Open Heart Forgery Reading. \x3c/strong\x3eSome of the readers include\u00a0\x3cspan\x3eL\u00e1szl\u00f3 Szantor, David Pretty and Carmel Mikol. Seaport Farmers\x26#8217; Market (by the central staircase on the ground floor), Halifax.\x3c/span\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cspan\x3e\u00a0\x3c/span\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFebruary 5, 6-8pm: Book Launch. \x3c/strong\x3e\x3ca href=\x22http://www.ukings.ns.ca/susan-dodd\x22\x3eSusan Dodd\x3c/a\x3e launches her new book \x3cem\x3e\x3ca href=\x22http://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/The-Ocean-Ranger/\x22\x3eThe Ocean Ranger: Remaking the Promise of Oil\x3c/a\x3e \x3c/em\x3eat\u00a0\x3ca href=\x22http://www.unionstreetcafe.ca/about-us\x22\x3eUnion Street Cafe\x3c/a\x3e, 183 Commercial Street, Berwick.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFebruary 7, 7pm: Saint Mary\x26#8217;s Reading Series. \x3c/strong\x3e\x3ca href=\x22http://www.writers.ns.ca/writers/G/goyettesusan.html\x22\x3eSue Goyette\x3c/a\x3e reads from her latest poetry collection \x3cem\x3eoutskirts \x3c/em\x3ein Room 165, Sobey Building, 903 Robie Street, Saint Mary\x26#8217;s University, Halifax.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFebruary 7, 7pm: Dickens\x26#8217; 200th Birthday. \x3c/strong\x3eCelebrate Dickens\x26#8217; 200th birthday with a discussion that will delve into his work and ideas in an effort to understand why Dickens has become such an enduring literary icon. \x3ca href=\x22http://www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/branches/locations/spring-garden-rd.html\x22\x3eSpring Garden Road Memorial Public Library\x3c/a\x3e, Halifax.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFebruary 8, 7pm: Reading. \x3c/strong\x3e\x3ca href=\x22http://www.anneemery.com/\x22\x3eAnne Emery\x3c/a\x3e reads from \x3cem\x3eDeath at Christy Burke\x26#8217;s,\x3c/em\x3e the sixth book in her Monty Collins and Father Brennan Burke series set in Halifax. \x3ca href=\x22http://www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/branches/locations/keshen-goodman.html\x22\x3eKeshen Goodman Public Library\x3c/a\x3e, Halifax.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFebruary 8, 1-3pm: Book Signings. \x3c/strong\x3eIn recognition of Black History month, \x3ca href=\x22http://www.burrisdevanney.com/\x22\x3eBurris Devanney\x3c/a\x3e signs copies of his book \x3cem\x3eAfrican Chronicles - a memoir \x3c/em\x3eat IndigoSpirit Sunnyside Mall, Bedford.\u00a0\u00a0\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFebruary 8, 7-8:30pm: Reading. \x3c/strong\x3e\x3ca href=\x22http://www.writers.ns.ca/writers/H/hattjennifer.html\x22\x3eJennifer Hatt\x3c/a\x3e reads from her new book \x3cem\x3eOrchids for Billie \x3c/em\x3eat the New Glasgow Public Library.\u00a0\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFebruary 9, 7pm: Open Mic Poetry Night. \x3c/strong\x3eCelebrate the literature of the African Diaspora by bringing your favourite poems to read aloud or choose a poem from the library books on hand. \x3ca href=\x22http://www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/branches/locations/halifax-north.html\x22\x3eHalifax North Memorial Public Library\x3c/a\x3e, Halifax.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFebruary 9, 7pm: Book Launch. \x3c/strong\x3e\x3ca href=\x22http://www.ukings.ns.ca/susan-dodd\x22\x3eSusan Dodd\x3c/a\x3e launches her new book \x3cem\x3e\x3ca href=\x22http://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/The-Ocean-Ranger/\x22\x3eThe Ocean Ranger: Remaking the Promise of Oil\x3c/a\x3e \x3c/em\x3ein the Senior Common Room, University of King\x26#8217;s College, 6350 Coburg Road, Halifax. This is a free event and everyone is welcome.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFebruary 11, 12-1:30pm: Book Signing.\u00a0\x3c/strong\x3e\x3ca href=\x22http://www.writingwildly.com/\x22\x3eGenevieve Graham\x3c/a\x3e\u00a0signs copies of her debut novel \x3cem\x3eUnder the Same Sky \x3c/em\x3eat Chapters, Bayers Lake, Halifax and from \x3cstrong\x3e2:30-4pm \x3c/strong\x3eat Chapters, Mic Mac Mall, Dartmouth.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFebruary 11, 2pm: Reading. \x3c/strong\x3eDavid Woods will read from \x3cem\x3eOnce, \x3c/em\x3ea portrait of the life and death of the community of Africville. A launch of an exhibition of Africville paintings and woodcarvings by Halifax artist Angel Gannon will accompany the reading.\x3ca href=\x22http://www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/branches/locations/tantallon.html\x22\x3e Tantallon Public Library\x3c/a\x3e, Tantallon.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFebruary 14, 7pm: Wordrhythm featuring Shauntay Grant. \x3c/strong\x3eWordrhythm is an improvisatory series that encourages the collaboration between spoken word artists and musicians hosted by \x3ca href=\x22http://www.shauntaygrant.com/\x22\x3eShauntay Grant\x3c/a\x3e. Spring Garden Road Memorial Public Library, Halifax.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFebruary 15, 11am-12:30pm:\u00a0\x3c/strong\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eBook Signings.\u00a0\x3c/strong\x3eIn recognition of Black History month,\u00a0\x3ca href=\x22http://www.burrisdevanney.com/\x22\x3eBurris Devanney\x3c/a\x3e\u00a0signs copies of his book\u00a0\x3cem\x3eAfrican Chronicles - a memoir\u00a0\x3c/em\x3eat Coles, Truro Mall.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFebruary 15, 2-4pm: Power Point Presentation. \x3c/strong\x3e\x3ca href=\x22http://www.burrisdevanney.com/\x22\x3eBurris Devanney\x3c/a\x3e gives a talk and presentation about his book \x3cem\x3eAfrican Chronicles -a memoir \x3c/em\x3eat Edinburg Hall, Parkland Senior\x26#8217;s Residence, 378 Young Street, Truro. This event is open and free to the general public. Books will be available.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFebruary 15, 6:30-8:30pm: Preview Presentation. \x3c/strong\x3eNew Glasgow Public Library presents the play\u00a0\x3cem\x3e\x3ca href=\x22http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Madhouse-Project-aka-the-Nellie-Bly-Project/193442560742997\x22\x3eTwo Hours in a Madhouse: An Evening with the Notorious Nelly Bly\x3c/a\x3e, \x3c/em\x3ewritten by \x3ca href=\x22http://www.writers.ns.ca/writers/B/blackwoodgary.html\x22\x3eGary Blackwood\x3c/a\x3e and featuring Amanda Jefferson-Gillis. \x3ca href=\x22http://www.parl.ns.ca/locations/newglasgow.html\x22\x3eNew Glasgow Public Library\x3c/a\x3e.\u00a0\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFebruary 15, 7pm: Reading. \x3c/strong\x3e\x3ca href=\x22http://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/author/Gloria-Ann/\x22\x3eGloria Ann Wesley\x3c/a\x3e reads from her novel \x3cem\x3eChasing Freedom \x3c/em\x3eat \x3ca href=\x22http://www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/branches/locations/keshen-goodman.html\x22\x3eKeshen Goodman Public Library\x3c/a\x3e, Halifax.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFebruary 16, 7pm: Saint Mary\x26#8217;s Reading Series. \x3c/strong\x3e\x3ca href=\x22http://www.anvilpress.com/authors/Tammy-Armstrong\x22\x3eTammy Armstrong\x3c/a\x3e reads from her latest poetry collection \x3cem\x3eThe Scare in the Crow \x3c/em\x3eand \x3ca href=\x22http://www.harbourpublishing.com/author/NickThran\x22\x3eNick Thran\x3c/a\x3e reads from his collection \x3cem\x3eEarworm \x3c/em\x3ein Room 101, the Atrium, 923 Robie Street, Saint Mary\x26#8217;s University, Halifax.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFebruary 17, 12-2pm:\u00a0\x3c/strong\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eBook Signings.\u00a0\x3c/strong\x3eIn recognition of Black History month,\u00a0\x3ca href=\x22http://www.burrisdevanney.com/\x22\x3eBurris Devanney\x3c/a\x3e\u00a0signs copies of his book\u00a0\x3cem\x3eAfrican Chronicles - a memoir\u00a0\x3c/em\x3eat Coles, Scotia Square, Halifax.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFebruary 18,\u00a0\x3c/strong\x3e\x3cstrong\x3e3-5pm: Teen Writing Group.\u00a0\x3c/strong\x3eIf you like to write, check out this group. Share some of your stuff, express yourself and meet writers you own age. Call 476\x26#160;1663 for more information. For writers ages 14+.\x3ca href=\x22http://www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/branches/locations/alderney-gate.html\x22\x3e\u00a0Alderney Gate Public Library\x3c/a\x3e, Dartmouth.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFebruary 22, noon: Reading. \x3c/strong\x3e\x3ca href=\x22http://newworldpublishing.com/catalogue/barbara-delory\x22\x3eBarbara Delory\x3c/a\x3e reads and presents a slide show of images from her new book \x3cem\x3eThree Centuries of Public Art: historic Halifax Regional Municipality \x3c/em\x3eat\u00a0\x3ca href=\x22http://www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/branches/locations/spring-garden-rd.html\x22\x3eSpring Garden Road Memorial Public Library\x3c/a\x3e, Halifax.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFebruary 23, noon: Reading.\x3c/strong\x3e\x3cstrong\x3e\u00a0\x3c/strong\x3e\x3ca href=\x22http://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/author/Gloria-Ann/\x22\x3eGloria Ann Wesley\x3c/a\x3e\u00a0reads from her novel \x3cem\x3eChasing Freedom\u00a0\x3c/em\x3eat\u00a0\x3ca href=\x22http://www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/branches/locations/spring-garden-rd.html\x22\x3eSpring Garden Road Memorial Public Library\x3c/a\x3e, Halifax.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFebruary 25, 12-1:30pm:\u00a0\x3c/strong\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eBook Signings.\u00a0\x3c/strong\x3eIn recognition of Black History month,\u00a0\x3ca href=\x22http://www.burrisdevanney.com/\x22\x3eBurris Devanney\x3c/a\x3e\u00a0signs copies of his book\u00a0\x3cem\x3eAfrican Chronicles - a memoir\u00a0\x3c/em\x3eat Chapters, Bayers Lake, Halifax and from \x3cstrong\x3e2:30-4pm \x3c/strong\x3eat Coles, Halifax SHopping Centre.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFebruary 28, 1:30pm: Reading. \x3c/strong\x3eFrances Taggart reads from her book \x3cem\x3eBlue Cheese for Breakfast: helping the widow learn to smile again \x3c/em\x3eat \x3ca href=\x22http://www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/branches/locations/woodlawn.html\x22\x3eWoodlawn Public Library, Dartmouth.\x3c/a\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFebruary 29, 7pm: Reading. \x3c/strong\x3eVernon Oickle reads from his new book \x3cem\x3eRed Sky at Night: Superstitions \x26amp; Wives\x26#8217; Tales\u00a0\x3c/em\x3eat \x3ca href=\x22http://www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/branches/locations/keshen-goodman.html\x22\x3eKeshen Goodman Public Library\x3c/a\x3e, Halifax.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a                \x3c/div\x3e\x0a            \x3c/li\x3e\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a\x0a                        \x0a    \x0a        \x0a            \x3cli class=\x22tumblr_post tumblr_text_post\x22\x3e\x0a                \x0a                    \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_title\x22\x3eMarch \x3c/div\x3e\x0a                \x0a                \x0a                \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_body\x22\x3e\x0a                    \x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eMarch 3, 7-9:30pm: Un-censor Yourself! A WFNS Social. \x3c/strong\x3eCelebrate Freedom to Read Week with the Writers\x26#8217; Federation of Nova Scotia with a reading featuring WFNS members \x26#8220;un-censoring\x26#8221; themselves by reading something they may otherwise feel ashamed by. WFNS, 1113 Marginal Road, Halifax.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eMarch 7, 7pm: Saint Mary\x26#8217;s Reading Series. \x3c/strong\x3e\x3ca href=\x22http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_McKay\x22\x3eDon McKay\x3c/a\x3e reads from his latest work and \x3ca href=\x22http://www.openbooktoronto.com/news/ttqs_toronto_poets_5_questions_series_jacob_mooney\x22\x3eJacob Mooney\x3c/a\x3e reads from his new collection \x3cem\x3eFolk \x3c/em\x3ein Room 101, the Atrium, 923 Robie Street, Saint Mary\x26#8217;s University, Halifax.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eMarch 12, 7pm: Irving Layton Centenary Celebration. \x3c/strong\x3eA dozen readers will read and talking about Layton\x26#8217;s work at The Company House, 2202 Gottingen Street, Halifax. This is one of many celebrations taking place in cities across the country.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eMarch 23, 5:30-8pm: Reading-Book Swap-Dinner. \x3c/strong\x3e\x3ca href=\x22http://www.writers.ns.ca/website.html\x22\x3eWFNS\x3c/a\x3e and \x3ca href=\x22http://www.aicw.ca/\x22\x3eThe Association of Italian-Canadian Writers\x3c/a\x3e host an evening of readings based on the theme \x3cem\x3eThe View From Here: landscapes literal and imaginary \x3c/em\x3efollowed by a book swap and buffet dinner as part of AICW\x26#8217;s\u00a0biennial conference \x3cem\x3eBack to the Future: Possibilities Since Pier 21\x26#160;\x3c/em\x3e(March 23-25). WFNS, 1113 Marginal Road, Halifax.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eMarch 27, 7pm: Saint Mary\x26#8217;s Reading Series. \x3c/strong\x3e\x3ca href=\x22http://www.openbooktoronto.com/amy_jones/main\x22\x3eAmy Jones\x3c/a\x3e reads her latest work and \x3ca href=\x22http://www.rebeccarosenblum.com/\x22\x3eRebecca Rosenblum\x3c/a\x3e reads from her second collection of stories \x3cem\x3eThe Big Dream \x3c/em\x3ein Room 165, the Sobey Building, 903 Robie Street, Saint Mary\x26#8217;s University, Halifax.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a                \x3c/div\x3e\x0a            \x3c/li\x3e\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a\x0a                        \x0a    \x0a        \x0a            \x3cli class=\x22tumblr_post tumblr_text_post\x22\x3e\x0a                \x0a                    \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_title\x22\x3eApril\x3c/div\x3e\x0a                \x0a                \x0a                \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_body\x22\x3e\x0a                    \x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eApril 15, 4pm: Book Launch. \x3c/strong\x3e\x3ca href=\x22http://www.binniebrennan.com/\x22\x3eBinnie Brennan\x3c/a\x3e launches her debut short story collection \x3cem\x3eA Certain Grace \x3c/em\x3eat \x3ca href=\x22http://www.thecompanyhouse.ca/\x22\x3eThe Company House\x3c/a\x3e, 2202 Gottingen, Halifax.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eApril 16, 7pm: Saint Mary\x26#8217;s Reading Series. \x3c/strong\x3e\x3ca href=\x22http://www.cbc.ca/fifth/content/reporters/lindenmacintyre.html\x22\x3eLinden MacIntyre\x3c/a\x3e reads from his new novel \x3cem\x3eWhen Men Lie \x3c/em\x3ein Room 101, the Atrium, 923 Robie Street, Saint Mary\x26#8217;s University, Halifax.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a                \x3c/div\x3e\x0a            \x3c/li\x3e\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a\x0a                        \x0a    \x0a\x3c/ol\x3e');