Category: Events

  • Christmas Markets in Whitby and Brooklin!

    We are happy to be part of the Whitby Farmers Market’s Holiday Markets this year! If you were at the Town of Whitby’s Lights the Night event last night, thanks for coming out and braving the elements to see some fabulous lights, buskers, live performances and loads of local vendors! If you are in Brooklin…

  • Abilities Centre Holiday Market

    Today, Quips & Quills Bookshop will be at Abilities Centre’s Holiday Market from 10 AM to 4 PM! The Abilities Centre invites our community to shop local while supporting their mission of building inclusive communities! What can you expect at this event?Well, you can have a meet and greet with Santa, there will be a…

  • Bowmanville Farmers Market

    October 18th is the last day of the Bowmanville Farmers Market for the year. Quips & Quills will be at booth #5! I hope to see you all at the Garnet B. Rickards Recreation Centre this Friday!

  • Tecumseh Corn and Music Festival is on!

    Quips & Quills is in Windsor-Essex county this weekend! If you are in the area, come on by! There’s lots to do and see at the Tecumseh Corn Festival, and of course, lots of small businesses to shop! The Corn and Music Festival is running all weekend!

  • Bowmanville Farmers Market day!

    We’re here at Garnet B. Rickard Arena until 2 pm today! Come see us and shop some local farmers for the freshest ingredients for your meals to nourish your body, and pick up a new book to nourish your soul! See you soon!

  • Caribbean Summer Jam Part 2

    It was a lovely day in the sunshine yesterday. We met lots of folks – readers and otherwise, made some great connections, and even sold some books! We even sold out of our copies of Abigail’s thriller, The Violence of Fire! (not to worry, we’ll have more copies on hand at the next event) I…

  • Where is Quips & Quills popping-up near you?

    Come out to our pop-up locations and meet our owner, indie author, Abigail Grimes.