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Stories from the Writer's Life
with Rina Barone
On writing, and writers - from a reader and writer, and sometime bookseller.
Interviews, literary links, book recommendations, and stories. Lots of stories.
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S.A.L.'s BOOK BAR
Introducing the Stratford Arts & Lectures' BOOK BAR,
a pop-up micro bookstore located inside the fun and fabulous Matilda Gallery & Art Bar at 85 Downie Street
in downtown Stratford, ON.
An ever-changing curated selection for dreamers and thinkers.
Art, books, and cocktails.
Open every day.
Order online.
Pick up in store.
Free local delivery.
Spring 2026 Events
Coming Soon.
Past Events
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Pop-up adult book fairs in collaboration with venues in southwestern Ontario. Our most recent event was with Matilda Gallery & Art Bar in Stratford, Ontario. More events popping up soon.
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Book Signing with Kendra Coulter
Our Story
Stratford Arts & Lectures offers engaging programming with some of today's leading figures in the literary arts. Year round, Stratford Arts & Lectures hosts onstage conversations and carefully crafted events with incredible authors, critics, and cultural figures as we explore the creative process, ideas, and our relationship to the world around us. Stratford Arts & Lectures brings readers and writers together. This is where stories come to life.
