Freedom to Read Panel & Banned Books Open Mic

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Freedom to Read Panel & Banned Books Open Mic

Writers’ Guild of Alberta

Date: Monday, February 23, 2026
Time: 7 – 9 pm MT, Doors at 6:30 pm
Location: cSpace Marda Loop in the Treehouse (1721 29 Ave. SW)

*Open Mic sign-ups for readings from banned books will begin at 6:30 pm after doors have opened.

Join us this February during Freedom to Read Week 2026 where we will be joined by our featured panel guests Tracy Dawson, Uche Umezurike and our moderator Rosemary Griebel to chat, followed by an audience open mic where we invite you to read from your favourite banned book! Books will also be available for purchase.

Learn more at writersguild.ca/freedom-to-read-panel-banned-books-open-mic-calgary.

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