Events › Welcome Michael Ondaatje: A Virtual Author Event

UPDATE: 2PM August 19, 2021: *** ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS NOW CLOSED. TO SIGN UP, PLEASE PHONE 604.231.6413 OR EMAIL askus@yourlibrary.ca THANK YOU****

Welcome Michael Ondaatje! RPL is proud to welcome the internationally-renowned Canadian author, who will join us LIVE on Thursday, August 19 at 4:30pm for a free, virtual interview! Mr. Ondaatje will talk about this summer’s One Book, Four Cities community read, In the Skin of a Lion. After a one-hour interview, Mr. Ondaatje will take questions submitted by the audience. 

Don't miss this literary event of the summer! Michael Ondaatje is the recipient of multiple literary awards, including the Giller prize and the Golden Man Booker prize, and is a Companion of the Order of Canada.

Presented in partnership with the City of Richmond's Sister City Advisory Committee.

Things to Know Before Registering:

• This program is suitable for adults and teens.
  
• The library is using Zoom Webinar to share this live event. Please be aware that this application requires an email address for all participants.
  
• The event starts promptly at 4:30pm. Please connect 5 to 10 minutes before event.
• This live event is being recorded and will be available for viewing for a limited time period.
  

You will need: A working email, a computer, smartphone, or tablet with a microphone and a webcam.

Photo Procedure: Library staff may take photos and videos to be used for promotional purposes by the library. If you would prefer not to have your picture taken, please speak to a library staff member. Participants of online programs and events are asked to not take screenshots and/or record programs.