LPSC library to host Sydney Writers Festival - Live and Local
Published on 19 May 2022
LPSC library to host Sydney Writers Festival - Live and Local
Liverpool Plains Shire Council's Quirindi Library and Community Hub will be hosting one of Australia’s most loved forums for literature, ideas and storytelling, The Sydney Writers’ Festival will live-stream its headline events from Sydney to Quirindi on Friday 20 May 2022.
Prepare to be invigorated and engaged by conversations, debates and discussions featuring some of the world’s finest writers and thinkers. Four sessions will be held during the day and interested community members have the opportunity to register for one or all of the sessions by calling 6746 2350, or visiting the library at 193 George Street, Quirindi:
10.00am-11.00am Art Spiegleman
For more than 50 years he has defined and redefined the world of visual storytelling. Art will reflect on his Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece MAUS, censorship and prejudice.
12.00pm-1.00pm Michelle de Kretser & Christos Tsiolkas
Two of the biggest names in Australian literature. Michelle (Scary Monsters) and Christos (7 ½) come together to discuss their latest books.
2.00pm-3.00pm Steve Tolz: Here Goes Nothing
Booker-shortlisted author discusses his highly anticipated new novel, Here goes nothing, with acclaimed author of The Believer, Sarah Krasnostein.
4.00pm-5.00pm But Not Forgotten
Listen to the remembrance of writers past, including Jackie Huggins on bell hooks; Sarah Krasnostein on Joan Didion; Melissa Lucashenko on Keri Hulme, and others.
Audiences can also participate in live Q&A sessions at each event, sending questions straight to the Sydney stage.
Council’s Mayor, Cr Doug Hawkins OAM said the Community Hub accommodates a range of activities, with technology allowing us to connect across the Shire, and across the Country. Why not grab a coffee and cake and enjoy this celebration of literature? A selection of local cafes have also provided menus, so you can pre-order your lunch, and not miss a minute of the content.
Join us for Live and Local 2022, streamed live by Sydney Writers' Festival and delivered locally to the Quirindi Library. Book your FREE seats by calling the library on 6746 2350, or visiting the library at 193 George Street, Quirindi.