2026 County Library Authors Festival
Library Event Bookmark | Event Dates: April 16th – 18th, 2026
Main Event: THE COUNTY READS DEBATE
Time: 7pm—Thursday, April 16
Location: St. Mary Magdalene Church, 335 Main Street, Picton
Admission: $5
Description: Cheer on five County debaters as they defend their chosen books.
Moderated by: Janet Kellough
Books & Debaters:
Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts by Margaret Atwood
defended by Shelagh Hurley
What Strange Paradise by Omar El Akkad
defended by Judy Kent
13 Ways to Kill Your Community by Doug Griffiths & Kelly Clemmer
defended by Penny Morris
Starry Starry Night by Shani Mootoo
defended by Carlyn Moulton
Fourteen Days by Margaret Atwood & Douglas Preston
defended by Dorothy Speirs
For 2026, 99.3 CountyFM proudly broadcasts the debate live on-air, tune in a 99.3 FM or streaming www.993countyfm.ca
Vote for your favourite. The winner will be announced at the evening’s finale. Tickets available at the library or at the door.
Presented by: the County of Prince Edward Public Library and Archives
