Special Events

Sept 12-13
Downtown Wedding Show: see the DIA website for details.
Wondering why Gulliver’s is involved in this? 2 reasons – we support other downtown promotions, and we provide books and gifts for wedding party members old and young, as well as many gift ideas for the bride and groom. Every household needs cookbooks, dictionaries, atlases and other essential books.

Sat., Sept 20
Writing Workshop with Paul Quarrington
269 Main St West. 9:30-3:30
There is still time to register; we have 4 spaces left. $35 includes lunch. Paul will be talking about nonfiction within fiction: how much do you make up and what are your obligations to the real people in your life. Format is a lecture in the morning and writing exercises in the afternoon.

Mon., Sept 29
Meet Sue Kenney
Author of My Camino, and creator of the documentary film, Las Peregrinas, at Emmanuel Church. Sue has done previous workshops in the area. In addition to the screening of her film at Emmanuel Church, Sue will be signing copies of her book, My Camino, at Gulliver's from 5-7 pm. Come and meet this pilgrim who travelled the Camino several times, and walked from Gulliver's to Sudbury last year for the first screening of her film, Las Peregrinas, at the Sudbury Film Festival.

Fri., Oct 3:
Book Launch with Kevin Reeves
Somewhere in France. 7:30-9 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 23, First Ave in North Bay. This book started as a gift for his parents, but by popular demand it has been reproduced for the public. It tells the story in letters and photos of the war hero Dave Reeves, grandfather of the author. He dropped a letter in North Bay as the train passed through en route to the battlefields of WWI, asking for someone to write to him. The book describes not only his wartime service but also his love story: he married the girl from North Bay who wrote to him. The book contains much information and photographs of the building of the Vimy Memorial, with details of North Bay veterans’ participation in the original dedication service. Many early photos of North Bay make this of local as well as national interest.

Tues., Oct 7:
Meet Terence Dickinson, Canada’s foremost astronomer at West Ferris Secondary School auditorium, 7:30 pm. The North Bay Astronomy Club has invited Terence back. He will sign copies of his new book, Backyard Astronomer’s Guide, 4th edition.

Oct 17
Almaguin Child & Family Services Conference
Abuse and neglect. We will be supporting this important conference with a book display and a list of the best books dealing with the subjects.

Oct 18
Let the Learning Begin , at Ecole Algonquin
Gulliver’s will be on hand with a display to support this event that fosters intellectual and social development of young children. There are hands-on crafts and other learning activities for parents and preschoolers.

Oct 24, 25, 26
Quantum Touch Conference
Conference, at Canadore College 8:15-4:30. Key Note Speaker is Richard Gordon. Gulliver’s has ordered a number of his books, Quantum Power to Heal, for anyone wishing to read one ahead of the conference.

Saturday, Oct 25
Holistic Heath Harvest Conference
Also at Canadore from 8:30-4:30, tickets $30. Speakers include Stacy Bremner and Carol Houston.

Monday, Oct 27, 7-9 pm
Near North Palliative Care Network Life & Loss Conference Free evening seminar with Patsy Marshall, at the Davedi Club. This session discusses bereavment and grief and related depression, and is directed towards those who have recently lost a loved one.

Tuesday, Oct 28
Near North Palliative Care Network Conference
Conference continues with Patsy Marchall providing training for care-givers and volunteers. 9-4 at the Davedi Club.

Nov 3
John Weier
Author of Under the Wings of Africa, will read from his book at Nipissing University at 6:30 pm. Professor Laurie Kruk is the contact for this event.

Sat., Nov 15
Independents Matter Campaign
More information to follow.

Sat., Nov 15
Book Launch with (formerly) local Kerry Kelly 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Please join us to celebrate the release of Kerry’s first novel, The Year She Left. Described as literary fiction (means it’s well-written!), this is a story about loss, confusion, anger, vulnerability, and hopelessness, in other words, a love story. The book explores with humour and a critical eye the motives of those who want to change themselves. Is it a happy ending? Define happy.
Kerry began writing (in North Bay) at the age of three. She has been a professional web and print writer since 1998. Her byline has appeared in the Toronto Star, Now Magazine, Calgary Herald, Sudbury Star, and the North Bay Nugget. Her writing covers a broad range of political, social, and economic issues. She currently lives in Toronto, and we are delighted that she has asked Gulliver’s to host her book launch. Download Bio pdf


Thursday, Nov 20
Giles Blunt will read from his new crime novel, ,No Such Creature at the North Bay Public Library ( 271 Worthington Street East ) at 7:30 pm. Limited seating: tickets can be purchased ahead of time $5 each, redeemable on purchase of the book. This book is not part of the John Cardinal series. It is the story of a couple of con men, travelling across the USA in a huge Winnebago, and living by their wits. There are car chases, murder attempts, and lots of Shakespearian quotations and misquotations by one of the colourful thieves. You will be glad to hear this book read aloud; it’s fun.

Sat., Nov 22
Lynn Johnston
Join us to celebrate Lynn Johnston’s wonderful career as the creator of For Better or For Worse. Home, Sweat Home is the LAST book in the series. Lynn will sign copies from 1-3 pm. Also available is the 2009 callendar, featuring everyone’s favourite dog, Farley.

Fri, Nov 28 and Saturday, Nov 29
Downtown Old-Fashioned Christmas Walk
North Bay’s second largest community event. Join us for Santa, cider, and other downtown treats. Arrive at 6 pm for the lighting of the Christmas tree in the parkette at Algonquin and Main, and spend the evening visiting wonderful independently owned businesses.
Greet old friends, meet new ones, and enjoy horse and buggy rides throughout the downtown.

Saturday, Nov 29
Meet new author Lisa Dow, signing copies of her novel, It Would Be Funny, If It Wasn’t My Life., from 1-3 pm. His book tells the story of a thirty-something single girl, living with her mom and despairing of ever finding Mr Right.

We are also anticipating the arrival of new novels by two of our very favourite authors, Giles Blunt and Joseph Boyden. We hope to have dates for book signings soon. Copies can be reserved by calling or emailing us.