This is an archived event from Culture Days 2025.
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Books and Biscotti – Book Readings and Discussion
In-person
History & heritage Poetry & spoken word Storytelling Writing & literatureDate and time
Location
Columbus Centre
901 Lawrence Avenue West
Toronto, ON
Directions: Columbus Room, Lower Level 901 Lawrence Ave. West, Columbus Centre.
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible.
About
Book Readings and Discussion
Join us for a celebration of literature with an evening of poetry and short stories featuring Italian Canadian authors Bruna Di Giuseppe-Bertoni, Natalie Boccia, Joe Giampaolo, Christopher Manieri, Gianna Patriarca, and Maria Zarrone.
This free event is organized by the Association of Italian Canadian Writers. Space is limited.
Coffee and biscotti will be served.
Sponsored by Association of Italian Canadian Writers.
Villa Charities
Official Festival Hub of 2025 Ontario Culture Days
Links
- Register Now eventbrite.ca
Organizer
Villa Charities
A registered charity, Villa Charities enriches lives through experiences and services that honour Italian culture and heritage. For more than 50 years across the GTA, the organization has provided cultural and educational programs and supported culturally sensitive long-term care and independent living apartments for seniors. VCI fulfills their mandate through a broad range of activities, services and facilities, both directly and in conjunction with its affiliates and independent organizations. Affiliates include Columbus Centre and Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery; Villa Charities Foundation; Villa Colombo Homes for the Aged Inc. in Toronto; Villa Colombo Seniors Centre (Vaughan) Inc. Di Poce Centre; and Italian Canadian Benevolent Seniors Apartments Corporation/Casa Abruzzo Benevolent Corporation with apartments for independent seniors (Caboto Terrace, Casa Del Zotto and Casa Abruzzo). Each of these organizations is an integral part of the Villa Charities family with separate legal status and its own governance Board. Villa Charities has been certified as a Great Place to Work®, which recognizes the organization’s commitment to creating an inclusive, positive and engaging workplace. For more information visit villacharities.com.
This event is part of a hub:
Villa Charities Hub
Villa Charities Inc. Toronto, ONVilla Charities celebrates all forms of arts and culture, with free events, drop-ins and other programs during 2025 Ontario Culture Days.