Join us for a screening of The Geographies of DAR, a captivating film that explores the life and literary works of renowned Canadian author David Adams Richards.

Through stunning visuals, insightful interviews and excerpts from his writings, the film uncovers the profound connection between Richards’ personal experiences and Eastern Canada’s Miramichi, the region that shaped his storytelling.

Richards opens up about his childhood, his struggles and demons, and his unwavering belief in God, providing candid and perceptive insights into cruelty, love, faith and the human experience. This poignant film is an elegy to the joys, suffering, mercies and beauty of life, celebrating the indomitable spirit and courage of this extraordinary Canadian writer.

2023,  1 h 13 min, English – brought to you by the NFB

Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere!

Sept-June.

1st Wednesday of the month. 

September 2024 - June 2025 Selections

September 4th :
Truth Be Told by Beverley McLachlin

October 2nd:
After Lives by Abdulrazak Gurnah

November 6th:
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

December 4th:
The Adversary by Michael Crummey

January 8th:
What Strange Paradise by Omar El Akkad

February 5th:
Erebus by Michael Palin

March 5th:
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict

April 2nd :
Mouth to Mouth by Antoine Wilson

May 7th:
The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen

June 4th:
The Future by Catherine Leroux

September 2023 - June 2024 Selections

SEPT 6
The Splendid and The Vile - Erik Larson

OCT 4
Rules of Civility - Amor Towles

NOV 1
The Company We Keep - Frances Itani

DEC 6
The Island of Missing Trees - Elif Shafak

Jan 3
Fight Night - Miriam Toews

FEB 7
The Lincoln Highway - Amor Towles

MARCH 6
The Island of Sea Women - Lisa See

APRIL 3
Permanent Astonishment - Tomson Highway

MAY 1
The Searcher - Tana French

JUNE 5
The Girl in His Shadow - Audrey Blake