Literary Arts

Fiction, Sci-fi, poetry, history and more- celebrate the written word with these organizations and activities below!

Mayor's Poetry Challenge

April is National Poetry Month in Canada! Each year the City of Oshawa proclaims April as National Poetry Month and March 21st as  World Poetry Day.

Oshawa Public Library

Looking for a great read? Look no further - the Oshawa Public Library has over 400,000 items including books, periodicals, Music, Movies, Maps, iPads, eReaders, Games and so much more. Visit an Oshawa Public Library branch today!

Oshawa Poetry Group

If you love poetry and are looking for a group to share your passion, the Oshawa Poetry Group welcomes you to their next meeting! Oshawa Poetry Group meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month at the Oshawa Public Library, McLaughlin Branch - Children's Studio from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Writers' Community of Durham Region (WCDR)

Speakers, workshops, events, and resources are just some of the services that the WCDR offer! Visit the WCDR website and become a member today!  

Durham Folklore Storytellers

Are you interested in advancing storytelling in Durham Region? Do you love storytelling and folklore? Narrative, poetry, song and music - all genres are welcome!  Visit the Durham Folklore Storytellers website for more information.