Kamloops, BC – April 26, 2024 – The public is invited to take part in several events scheduled between May 3 and 6, 2024, as part of the One Book, One Community (OBOC) shared reading experience, hosted by the Thompson-Nicola Regional Library (TNRL).
The 2024 Read for the OBOC program is Greenwood, an award-winning and national best-selling novel by author Michael Christie. Greenwood weaves family history with the timeless beauty of Vancouver Island’s old-growth forests – exploring complex family dynamics, inter-generational relationships, and profound impacts of tree loss in B.C.
As part of the OBOC shared reading experience, Christie will take an author tour to select Thompson-Nicola libraries and the Paramount Theatre in Kamloops, and will host a writing workshop as well. A full list of events is as follows:
Friday, May 3: Author Tour
- Merritt Library: 1:00 to 2:30 pm
- Ashcroft Library: 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Saturday, May 4: Author Tour
- Barriere Library: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
- Clearwater Library: 2:30 to 4:00 pm
Sunday, May 5: Writing Workshop
- Kamloops Library: 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Monday, May 6: Author Tour
- Chase Library: 2:00 to 3:30 pm
- Paramount Theatre (Kamloops): 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Greenwood is available in various reading formats at all Thompson-Nicola libraries or online at tnrl.ca. For OBOC details, or to join a book discussion group, visit: tnrl.ca/oboc.
Media Contact:
Audrey Ambrus, Adult Services Coordinator
Thompson-Nicola Regional Library
Tel.: 250 554-1124
Email: aambrus@tnrd.ca