Register 132 Seats Remaining
Writer in Residence - Welcome Reception
Meet HPL's Writer in Residence
Wednesday, September 23
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Central Library
Central - Hamilton RoomMeet the 2026-27 Mabel Pugh Taylor Writer-in-Residence and learn about the program where established authors mentor creative writers from the Hamilton community.
Lisa Richter is the 2026-27 Mabel Pugh Taylor Writer-in-Residence. The program allows established authors time to work on their craft and mentor fellow writers from the Hamilton community.
Lisa is an award-winning poet, writer and educator who has written three books of poetry: Closer to Where We Began, Nautilus and Bone, which won the Canadian Jewish Literary Award for Poetry, and Sublunary, which was listed in 49th Shelf’s Most Anticipated Spring 2026 Poetry Preview.
Her poetry has been published widely in literary journals and anthologies, including Best Canadian Poetry, The Fiddlehead, The Malahat Review, The New Quarterly, and Locations of Grief.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Epic Books will be on-site selling books for signing after the event.
The Mabel Pugh Taylor Writer in Residence is a partnership with McMaster University, McMaster Libraries and Hamilton Public Library.
AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Arts and Culture |
TAGS: | Writing | Partner Program | Literary | Author Visit |
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.
