Prince George Public Library

Come join Loch Baillie at his first book launch in Northern BC! Raw and confessional, River Running dives gracefully into the intangible concept of home, be it person or place. Featuring readings from Baillie and local authors Gillian Wigmore, Raegan Cote, and Kiara Mills.

In his highly anticipated, breathtakingly intimate debut, Loch Baillie pens an unfiltered q***r Bildungsroman that traces both a geographical and emotional journey from his birthplace in New England to where he comes to settle in Quebec. Raw and confessional, "River Running" dives gracefully into the intangible concept of home, be it person or place. “No more metaphors tonight,” writes Baillie, “I come to tell you nothing / but the truth.” This collection probes at memory and love, identity and grief, with achingly gentle hands, sifting through the fragments one both leaves behind and becomes.

Books will be available for purchase at this event.

In partnership with NBC Writers Association and The League of Canadian Poets.

RIVER RUNNING BOOK LAUNCH
Ages 19+ | Free drop in
Saturday, July 18, 2026
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Today, July 14th, is Shark Awareness Day and World Orca Day! 🦈🌊

Shark Awareness Day aims to both dispel the fear, stigma, and misinformation surrounding sharks and also raise awareness of this creature’s plight, inspiring people all over the world to take action in their defense.

World Orca Day is a celebration of the species and aims to raise awareness of orca in the wild and the threats they face.

Check out these books on sharks: https://catalogue.pgpl.ca/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=sharks&qf=FORMAT%09Format%09BOOK%09Book&dt=list

Check out these books on orcas: https://catalogue.pgpl.ca/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=orcas&qf=FORMAT%09Format%09BOOK%09Book&dt=list

Looking for something to do this July 13-18? Come to the Prince George Public Library to check out these programs! ✨

For more information check our website: www.pgpl.ca/events