Literary & Library Committee
The Literary & Library Committee at Hart House manages and maintains the Library collection, organizes monthly readings featuring a wide range of authors, plans WRITuals, a monthly literary pub in the Arbor room, organizes annual Literary and Poetry Contests and publishes the annual Review. The Committee also oversees bi-weekly Sunday meetings of the Algonquin Square Table, a collection of student authors, poets and UofT's literary elite.
To learn more about Literary & Library Committee events, or to inquire about becoming a member, call 416.946.7323.
WRITuals
The WRITuals series of literary pub nights in the Arbor Room at Hart House are held on the last Wednesday of every month. WRITuals brings audiences a wide range of authors, poets and spoken-word artists; past appearances have included established artists such as Adrienne Weiss, Afua Cooper, book launches for Canadian publishing companies such as Broken Pencil and up-and coming talent on the UofT campus. Though there are featured readers every month much of the night is devoted to the open mic. There is no cover charge for Writuals. For more information on WRITuals, contact us at 416.946.7323.
Library Readings
The Hart House Library plays host to a number of author readings every year; past appearances have featured internationally-renowned artists such as A.L. Kennedy, Margaret Atwood and Michael Ondaatje. If you would like to get involved and help Hart House showcase a wide range of talented authors, contact us at 416.946.7323.
Algonquin Square Table
An informal gathering and workshop of UofT poets and authors, meetings of the infamous Algonquin Square Table feature some of the sharpest wit and brightest talent on the UofT campus since the days of Dorothy Parker. For more information on the Algonquin Square Table, or to help organize and plan meetings, please contact us at 416.946.7323.
The Writers' Co-op
The Writer's Co-op is a creative writing workshop open to Hart House members and students at the University of Toronto. Some of us are published authors while others are just embarking on the creative path. Past guests have included George Elliot Clarke, David Gilmour, Philip Marchand, Maggie MacDonald and many more. To join please contact Jairam Seshadri at 416-929-6042 (or jai_raam@hotmail.com), or just show up to one of the meetings. We meet every Friday at 6 pm. Please consult the Porter's Desk at Hart House to find the room.