Brampton Library March Break

March 10 - 14. So many member groups with so much going on for March Break! Check out Brampton Library's activities with this image! http://on.fb.me/1gCL0yk Check out all the activities for March Break. The Ways of Lego Ninjago Movie, Reptilia Reptile Show. FREE Family Movie: Percy Jackson Sea of Monsters

riveredge CALL

riveredge - winter 2013
riveredge: a journal of arts and literature is calling for submissions.
riveredge provides a venue for writers and artists to celebrate the Grand River, its beauty,
history, people, and culture. Please submit all materials by September 30, 2013 for publication by
Christmas 2013. (Good Christmas gifts for all your friends.)
1. Topic: Occupation along the river.
2. Fiction, non-fiction, and poetry as well as black and white drawings, or photographic essays are welcome. One work of art in any medium and full colour will be chosen for the cover.
3. Text should be submitted, double spaced, with a cover page citing: genre, name, address, phone,
and e.mail so that all entries may be adjudicated blind. Leave no identifying names or addresses on the
 text itself. Maximum length for text submissions, 2500 words. The editors reserve the right to shorten or correct items after consultation with the contestants.
4. Visual art should be submitted in jpeg format.  Please consult us at   riveredge13@gmail.com
if you have questions about our capacity to view, download and/or print your submissions.
5. Material should be submitted either in hard copy to 44 Main Street N. St. George, N0E 1N0;
or to  riveredge13@gmail.com

Originally published on August 13, 2013 at 1:04 PM
Republished on August 27, 2013 at 10:47 AM, August 29, 2013 at 2:52pm, Sept 11, 2013 at 9:57 AM

Youth Writers Club Meeting

Sept 25, 6 - 8 PM at Brampton Library Four Corners, 65 Queen Street East. Writing club to develop and hone creative writing skills for ages 13-19. Registration required. Call 905-793-4636. Www.bramptonlibrary.ca

Youth Writers Club Meeting

April 24, 6 - 8 PM at Four Corners Brampton Library Branch, 65 Queen St E. Open to Secondary school students. This club and its monthly meetings are to inspire and enhance the writing skills of aspiring youth writers, to publish selected works, and to learn from special guest authors. www.BramptonLibrary.ca 905-793-4636. Registration required. Limited space of 20.

Youth Writers Club Meeting

March 27, 6 – 8 PM at Four Corners Brampton Library Branch, 65 Queen St E. Open to Secondary school students. This club and its monthly meetings are to inspire and enhance the writing skills of aspiring youth writers, to publish selected works, and to learn from special guest authors. www.BramptonLibrary.ca 905-793-4636. Registration required. Limited space of 20.

WRITING for the FUN of it! #3

March 16, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. A Non-Fiction Writing Workshop on 2^nd floor at Brampton Library. Designed for beginning, emerging & established writers. Using springboard exercises we’ll write, share & discuss. This could be your opportunity to gain insight, new skills & inspiration. Expect 2 hours of well-structured writing and lots of laughs. Theme: Non-Fiction. $15.Offered by BAC member Kimberley Williamson. Email sydsaid@gmail.com or phone 289.233.3943 & please leave a message.

Adult Writing Workshop

Saturday February 23, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at 2nd floor, Brampton Library. Taught by BAC member Kimberley Williamson. Whether you are an experienced writer or have always felt it was something you wanted to try, this could be the perfect opportunity to gain insight, new skills & loads of inspiration. Theme: CONFLICT. $15. Sign up? Email sydsaid@gmail.com or phone 289.233.3943 & please leave a message.

Youth Writers Club Meeting

February 27, 6 – 8 pm at Four Corners Library Branch, 65 Queen St E. Open to secondary school students. This club and it’s monthly meetings are to inspire and enhance the writing skills of aspiring youth writers, to publish selected works, and to learn from special guest authors. www.BramptonLibrary.ca 905-793-4636. Registration required. Limited space of 20.  

WRITING for the FUN of it!

Adult Writing Workshops at Brampton Library, Four Corners. Whether you are an experienced writer or have always felt it was something you wanted to try, this could be the perfect opportunity to gain new insight, practical skills & loads of inspiration Max class size is 20. $15. Class is run by BAC member Kimberley Williamson. Try http://www.artsbrampton.ca/NF/writingforthe.pdf

Youth Writers Club Meeting

November 28 at Four Corners Brampton Library Branch, 65 Queen St E. Open to secondary school students. This club and its monthly meetings are to inspire and enhance the writing skills of aspiring youth writers, to publish selected works, and to learn from special guest authors. www.BramptonLibrary.ca 905-793-4636. Registration required. Limited space of 20.  

Originally published on Nov 22, 2012 at 11:11 AM

Youth Writers Club

September 26, 2012 to May 29, 2013. Youth Writers Club begins soon! At the Brampton Library Four Corners Branch, 65 Queen St. E. Open to Secondary school students. This club and it’s monthly meetings are to inspire and enhance the writing skills of aspiring youth writers, to publish selected works, and to learn from special guest authors. www.BramptonLibrary.ca 905-793-4636. Registration required. Limited space of 20.

Originally published on September 24, 2012 at 11:21 PM

Check Out these Great Workshops!

Summer's not over yet! Check out these great workshops at the Art Workshop, a division of Brampton Art Fair. Most classes are only $25 and all materials supplied! Email to register. Workshops include: Sewing Basics, Yay! Comic Book Fun!, Stained Glass Painting, Script Writing, Improv Fun & more. theartworkshop.ca

Originally published on Aug16, 2012 at 10:09AM

Local author wins Arthur Ellis award



Pictured here: Well-known
Canadian mystery writer
Mary Jane Maffini with
Arthur Ellis award
winner, Cathy Astolfo



More congratulations go out to BAC member Cathy Astolfo for being the recipient of the national Arthur Ellis Award and her work “What Kelly Did”. When receiving the award, Cathy had this to say when receiving her award: “Thank-you to NorthWord Magazine for giving my story a home. To the ...  judges for picking mine from all the fabulous stories on the final list.To my family, friends, and Crime Writers of Canada colleagues, I wouldn’t be standing here if it weren’t for you, especially my husband Vince. This story is about a teacher and a child, so I dedicate my award to all teachers and to the children who have made my life spectacular.”

Yet more good news...

We give proper respect to Cathy Astolfo and the recent honour of being shortlisted for the national Arthur Ellis award and her work “What Kelly Did”.

affordable, fun arts & crafts workshops

Sat May 26. The Art Workshop has affordable, fun arts & crafts workshops and classes. Join us for Photography 101! Many other creative outlets available! Visit our website at http://www.theartworkshop.ca/. (Brought to you by the Brampton Art Fair.)

The Art Workshop Classes

Monday - Creative Writing starts - 4 week session, Wednesday - Sewing 101 - create a BBQ Apron -or- Glass Etching 101, Thursday - Abstract Painting and Mixed Media -or- Jewellery Making 101, Saturday - Felt Flowers - Decorating a Mirror. To find out more, visit our calendar of classes at: www.theartworkshop.ca/calendar.htm ( Presented by the Brampton Art Fair.)