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Local Author Reading events

Name: Local Author Reading events
Start: 2026-09-19
End: 2026-09-26
Location: Comox Valley

The Comox Valley Lifelong Learning Centre hosts two free Local Author Reading events in Puntledge Park, Comox Valley, on September 19 and September 26, 2026. Featuring local authors Anna McCarthy and Roz MacLean, these interactive sessions celebrate literacy month with readings of children's books in the Storytime Tent.

Date: Sep 19-26, 2026
Location: Comox Valley
Status: Upcoming

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Event summary

Highlights

Readings by local authors Anna McCarthy and Roz MacLean
Interactive sessions for children at the Storytime Tent
Features books 'Giraffe in a Scarf', 'Do You Know the Dark', and 'Some Body, Every Body!'
Free admission and snacks provided

These events, held on two consecutive Saturdays, invite the community to Puntledge Park's main field by the playground, where the Storytime Tent will be set up by 10:30 a.m. Readings commence at 11 a.m. on both dates, with snacks provided. On September 19, Anna McCarthy will read her book, "Giraffe in a Scarf," which explores expressing individuality.

The second event on September 26 features Roz MacLean, who will read her book "Do You Know the Dark," encouraging overcoming nighttime fears, and also share her latest release, "Some Body, Every Body!" MacLean's work frequently touches on themes of neurodiversity, disability, and the natural world. These events are part of a broader celebration of literacy month.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Puntledge Park; comoxvalleyrecord.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Comox Valley

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