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Steel Town Love - A Festival for Romance Readers and Writers
In-Branch Program
Saturday, July 11
9:00am - 5:00pm
Central Library
Central - 4th FloorHPL's second-annual festival dedicated to romance novels and the people who love them.
Join other romance book enthusiasts at the second-annual Steel Town Love for a day of swoon-worthy events including author talks, signings, a book market and more.
Note: Registration gives you access to a full day of romance-filled fun. Some of our most popular sessions may fill up, so we recommend arriving early to grab a great seat for your top picks.
9-10am Welcome/check-in
10-11am Romantasy Author Panel featuring Amanda Connolly, Kritika H. Rao and Anuja Varghese (moderated by Victoria S. Walsh)
10am-2pm Readers' Lounge in the Hamilton Farmers' Market (Romance-themed crafts, activities and more!)
11:30am-12:30pm Hannah Bonam-Young and Lavanya Lakshmi in conversation with Sophie Burraston
12:30-1pm Author Signing (Amanda Connolly, Kritika H. Rao, Anuja Varghese, Hannah Bonam-Young and Lavanya Lakshmi)
12:30-2:30pm Green Screen Fun in the Makerspace – Star in Your Own Romance Book Cover
1-2:30pm Break
1-2pm Writing Workshop with Hudson Lin, Introduction to Self-Publishing *Hamilton Room (limited to 40 spots)
2:30-3:30pm Contemporary Romance Author Panel featuring Lily Chu, Frankie Scott (Zoe Whittall) and Ellie K. Wilde (moderated by Anuja Varghese)
3:30-4pm Author Signing (Hudson Lin, Lily Chu, Frankie Scott and Ellie K. Wilde)
* Crafts, activities and book market are available 9am-4pm.
Presented in partnership with Epic Books, gritLIT and the Hamilton Farmers' Market. Book sales provided by Epic Books.
AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Special Events |
TAGS: | Steel Town Love | Reading | Community Events | Author Visit | Author Events |
Central Library
The first Hamilton Public Library building opened on September 16, 1890 by the Earl and Countess of Aberdeen on the north side of Main Street West. In 1913, a new main library opened. This building was replaced in 1980 by Central Library, at the current location on York Boulevard.
In 2010, Central Library re-opened after approximately 18 months of renovations. Central Library opened with a newly revitalized first floor, which includes a Community Living Room that takes advantage of natural light. The Ontario Library Association honoured Central in 2012 with an Architectural and Design Transformation award.
