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 at 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
