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Waterloo Region's biggest writers collective. Connecting local authors with each other and with readers.

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Tune in to CKMS 102.7FM this Saturday to hear the latest episode of Reader's Delight with host Suzanne Craig-Whytock and featuring guests Aamir Hussain, Susan Salomonsson and Margo LaPierre #ExploreWR
Photos for all four authors on a blue background with the Radio Waterloo logo and white text that reads: Reader's Delight Live On-air. Your host Suzanne Craig-Whytock. Sunday, November 23rd at 2pm featuring Aamir Hussain, Susan Salomonsson and Margo LaPierre.
November 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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WPL and KWWA are hosting another Local Author Showcase! Join us on Thursday, December 11th, 6pm-8pm at the main branch and pick up your new fave local read or grab gifts for the holidays! #KitchenerWaterloo #UptownWaterloo #ExploreWR #SupportLocal
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Local Author Showcase. Thursday, December 11, 6-8pm, Main Library. Drop-in. with a stack of books and the logos for KW Writers and WPL on a pink and orange background.
November 17, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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Join us tonight at WPL, 7-8pm for some great co-working at the writer's drop-in!
Writer's drop-in. Please join us! Bring a work in progress or start something new in this co-working space for writers. On a sandwichboard sign with books and pens and the logos for WPL and KWWA.
October 23, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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WPL and KWWA are hosting another Local Author Showcase! Apply now and join us on Thursday, December 11th, 6pm-8pm in the main branch auditorium. Space is limited so don't delay!
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Call for local authors! Are you a local author looking to share your work? Join KW Writers Alliance and Waterloo Public Library for a Local Author Showcase. When: December 11 from 6-8pm. Where: Waterloo Public Library (35 Albert St., Waterloo). Submissions open: October 20 to November 17. *Apply early - space is limited! With logos for WPL and KWWA and a colourful stack of books.
October 22, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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Tune in this Sunday to hear from three fantastic authors!
author photos of host Suzanne Craig-Whytock and guest authors Maria Sayde, Jane Ann McLachlin and Tolu Oloruntoba for the episode of Reader's Delight on Sunday, October 26 at 2pm on CKMS 102.7fm Radio Waterloo.
October 21, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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Attention readers and authors! A new event is coming soon! If you're an author who'd like to apply, application opens noon on Friday and close when spaces are filled! #KWAwesome #exploreWR #UptownWaterloo #Oktoberfest #Booktoberfest
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an oktoberfest theme with books and text that reads: Booktoberfest. Local Author Book Fair. Old Goat Books. 8 William St. E, Uptown Waterloo. with logos for Old Goat Books and KW Writers Alliance.
September 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Tune in this Sunday!
The blue poster for the Reader's Delight radio show with a microphone, the CKMS 102.7 FM logo, head shots of the authors, and white text that reads: Reader's Delight, live on-air. Your host, Suzanne Craig-Whytock. Sunday, May 25th at 2pm: Featuring Vanessa Ricci-Thode, Rick Hipson, Sarah Mae Conrad.
May 23, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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come out to WPL main branch on May 29, 7pm-8pm for the Local Author Showcase and meet dozens of local authors!
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a yellow poster with black text that reads Local Author Showcase. Thursday, May 29, 7-8pm. drop-in. Main Library, 35 Albert St. Featuring 30+ local authors. with logos for Waterloo Public Library and KW Writers Alliance.
May 20, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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Tune in for some fantastic local authors reading from their work! April 27th at 2pm on CKMS 102.7fm @radiowaterloo.ca
a poster with a blue background, the logo for CKMS 102.7fm Radio Waterloo, head shots of host Suzanne Craig-Whytock and authors Emily De Angelis, Sruthi Amalan, Caitlin Gallway
April 23, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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Bookfest is coming soon! Keep an eye on our website for more details, including the list of participating authors. #kwawesome
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a banner with a white, purple and pink theme and stacks of books, with the CreateWaterloo and KW Writers Alliance logos and the text: Waterloo Bookfest. Support local. Saturday, May 31st * 2pm-8pm. Waterloo Public Square. Find your next summer read! Book sale. Local authors. Live readings. Free. kwwritersalliance.com/bookfest-2025
April 23, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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Attention Waterloo Region Authors! Save the date and be ready to apply when submissions open! If you're a reader? Mark your calendar and come to WPL on May 29 to meet some of your fantastic local authors. ✨
Call for local authors. take part in a local author showcase on Thursday, May 29 from 7-8pm at Waterloo Public Library (35 Albert St, Waterloo). Submissions open: March 31st to April 30th. *Apply early - space is limited
March 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Check out these great monthly events hosted by the Indigenous Poets Society! Find more details and tickets on their website www.indigenouspoets.com
A poster for the Indigenous Poets Society event Online Turtle Island Creative Writers Circle. On the last Wednesday of each month. Zoom Meeting ID: 849 5218 6232 Passcode: 031089 http://www.indigenouspoets.com/ A poster for the Indigenous Poets Society event “I.C.U.” (“I see you”) Indigenous creatives united open mic night. A monthly creatives conversation circle sharing heart stories and creating community connections. Every 2nd Tuesday Monthly , 6:15pm-8:30pm. Upcoming events March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12. At Grove Café, 295B Lancaster St W, Kitchener. Featuring monthly IndigArts special guests. Free snacks and drinks. 2 hour creatives circle – includes elders, artists, musicians, writers, open mic & sharing circle, writing the medicine wheel workshop. 2SIQ+ friendly, wheelchair access available. www.indigenouspoets.com A poster for the Indigenous Poets Society presents Hope Engel event. Write Relations: medicine wheel stories as medicine. Creative Writing rooted in Indigenous Ways of Knowing. Grove Café, 295B Lancaster St W, upcoming events on February 11 and March 11. Our monthly Open Mic Café celebrates Indigenous voices. It is a vibrant LBGTQIA2S+ inclusive, accessible space where everyone is welcome. Discrimination is not tolerated. Whether you’re here to share your poetry, stories or live music, or to listen and be a supportive audience, you’re in the right place. This is an evening filled with creativity, community, and celebration as we come together to honour and uplift Indigenous voices. Everyone is welcome. Tickets available through Eventbrite, more details at http://www.indigenouspoets.com/
February 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Hello Waterloo Region authors! Want to be part of Bookfest 2025? Fill out this application: forms.gle/iQTM2Eg5pykC...
a banner with a white, purple and pink theme and stacks of books, with the CreateWaterloo and KW Writers Alliance logos and the text: Waterloo Bookfest. Saturday, May 31st * 2pm-8pm. Waterloo Public Square. Calling all authors! Do you want to participate in Bookfest 2025? Apply by April 1st! Free. kwwritersalliance.com/bookfest-2025
February 9, 2025 at 3:36 AM