Gala event completes fall programming for the 2024 Oxford Reads experience

Oxford County Library (OCL) and Woodstock Public Library (WPL) are excited to announce fall programming to further immerse readers in the 2024 Oxford Reads experience.

Join host Sarah Acchione for an intimate conversation with Emily Austin as she discusses her novel, Everyone In This Room Will Someday Be Dead, at the annual Oxford Reads Gala. Austin will answer questions from the audience, sharing her vision and inspiration behind the compelling characters that make this a must-read selection. Copies of her book will be available for sale at the event, followed by a book signing.    

Oxford Reads Gala
Friday, November 8, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
Market Centre Theatre
22 Reeve Street, Woodstock

Tickets are free and available through www.oxfordreads.ca. Patrons who register by Sunday, September 29, will be entered into an early bird draw to win one of five copies of We Could Be Rats, Austin’s newest book, coming out in January. Prizes will be delivered after the book has been published in January 2025.

Leading up to the gala, Oxford County Library has planned additional programming to help readers further explore themes from the book, including:

Crafty Nights

Registration is required, and all supplies will be provided.

• Tuesday, September 17, at 6:00 p.m. at the Ingersoll Branch
• Friday, October 25, at 6:00 p.m. at the Beachville District Museum
• Thursday, October 31, at 6:00 p.m. at the Woodstock Public Library

Paint Nights
Registration is required, and space is limited.

• Monday, September 23, at 6:00 p.m. at the Woodstock Public Library
• Wednesday, September 25, at 6:00 p.m. at the Embro Branch
• Wednesday, October 23, at 6:00 p.m. at the Plattsville Branch
• Wednesday, October 30, at 1:00 p.m. at the Norwich Branch

Book Club

Registration is not required.

• Thursday, September 26, at 6:00 p.m. at The Evergreen Coffee Lounge, Ingersoll
• Friday, October 4, at 6:00 p.m. at the Indigo Lounge and Eatery, Tillsonburg
• Tuesday, October 15, at 6:30 p.m. at Beantown Coffee Co., Woodstock

Death Doula: Living Well, Dying Prepared

Registration is required, and space is limited.

• Monday, October 7, at 6:00 p.m. at the Ingersoll Branch
• Wednesday, October 16, at 6:00 p.m. at the Woodstock Public Library

Oxford Reads Murder Mystery Night

These events are for adults 18+, and registration is required. Space is limited.

• Thursday, October 10, at 6:00 p.m. at the Plattsville Branch

For more information and to register for any Oxford Reads programming, please visit www.oxfordreads.ca.

Oxford Reads is a community-wide reading initiative from Oxford County Library and Woodstock Public Library, which aims to connect readers across the County while celebrating Canadian literature and fostering discussion.

For information about the fall programming from Woodstock Public Library, please visit www.mywpl.ca.

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About Oxford County Library

Oxford County Library is a County of Oxford service that offers free lending of books, DVDs and other materials; access to online catalogues and databases; genealogy support; children’s programming; job search resources and information about government services; and computer access. Branches are located in Brownsville, Burgessville, Embro, Harrington, Ingersoll, Innerkip, Mount Elgin, Norwich, Otterville, Plattsville, Princeton, Tavistock, Thamesford and Tillsonburg.

About Woodstock Public Library

The Woodstock Public Library is a welcoming place to create, connect and explore. Located in historic downtown Woodstock, the iconic Carnegie Library opened its doors to the public in 1909 and has remained on the same site through several renovations and expansions. Today, it meets the varied needs of Woodstock residents by offering the free traditional lending of books, DVDs, audiobooks and other materials, as well as digital and online resources. We offer engaging programming and outreach for children, teens, and adults in the library and the Woodstock community.

About Oxford County

Located in the heart of southwestern Ontario at the crossroads of Highways 401 and 403, Oxford County has a population of approximately 130,000 people across eight area municipalities that are “growing stronger together.” As a partnership-oriented, two-tier municipal government, Oxford County is emerging as a leader in sustainable growth through the Future Oxford Community Sustainability Plan and County Council’s commitment to achieving 100% renewable energy, becoming a zero waste community and working towards zero poverty. Situated in one of Ontario’s richest areas for farmland, agriculture is a key industry that is driving innovation in sustainable industries and diversifying the local economy. Oxford County offers a thriving local arts, culture and culinary community, as well as conservation parks, natural areas and more than 100 kilometres of scenic trails. The Oxford County Administration Building is located in Woodstock, Ontario. Visit www.oxfordcounty.ca or follow our social media sites at www.oxfordcounty.ca/social. Oxford County’s Strategic Plan is at oxfordcounty.ca/strategicplan.