Beyond the book is a book-themed speaker series. Registrants who have read the novel listed will then attend a presentation with a speaker who will discuss a central topic from the novel. A brief question and conversation period will follow the presentation.

No cost. To register, call the library at 403-938-2220.
 
The Birth House by Ami McKay
The first daughter in five generations of her Nova Scotia family, Dora becomes an apprentice to a gifted midwife and storyteller.
-       Kathleen Miller-Jobson (Foothills registered midwife) to discuss modern midwifery and share personal anecdotes.
Date:   Sunday, January 22
Time:  1:30 - 2:30 PM
 
Late Nights on Airby Elizabeth Hay
Accepting a position at a northern Canadian radio station in 1975, Dido Paris disarms a hard-bitten broadcaster with her beauty and vocal talents.
-       Eagle 100.9 radio personality Troy Laboucane to discuss what it is really like working for a small-town radio station.
Date:   Sunday, March 25
Time:  1:30 - 2:30 PM
 
Room by Emma Donoghue
A 5-year-old narrates a story about his life growing up in a single room where his mother aims to protect him from the man who has held her prisoner for seven years.
-       Rylee Hatchard from Rowan House to discuss the topic of abuse.
Date:   Sunday, May 27
Time:  1:30 - 2:30 PM