Meet Your Local Authors

The Township of Russell Public Library is proud to host the Local Authors Showcase. This series of events, taking place on Saturdays in May, spotlights the creative talent of authors in the township and surrounding areas.

Drop by between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday May 2, 9, 16 and 23 to discover local stories, meet the minds behind the books and be inspired by the diverse voices shaping our region’s literary landscape.

What’s Happening:

  • Meet Local Authors: Connect one-on-one with writers from our area and learn about their creative journeys. Hear about the writing process, publishing paths, and the stories behind the stories.
  • Books for Sale:  Authors will have copies of their books available for purchase and signing.

No registration is required for attendees! Drop-in anytime between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. for this free library event. 


Full program for Saturdays in May

Click on authors’ photographs to be taken to their website/social media accounts.

Saturday, May 2

Rachel Anne Hamelin
Rachel Anne Hamelin
Karin Prince-Agbodjan
Karin Prince-Agbodjan
Abiola Adeife

Saturday, May 9

Marc Antoine Gagnier
Marc-Antoine Gagnier
Joanne Lecuyer
Joanne Lécuyer
Renée Gendron
Silvia Fiorita Smith
Yaba Estelle Ajde

Saturday, May 16

Danny Covey
Sabrina Bethune
Brigitte Ornella Mballa
Tabitha Louise Di Giacomo
Josée Lavoie-Mutonkole

Saturday, May 23

Phil Gurski
Marc Scott
Chris Smith
Éric Harvey-Girard
Claude Filion