The Word On The Street 2025 Festival

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Put on your walking shoes and grab your glasses! The Toronto Public Library Workers Union (TPLWU) is back to celebrate literacy at this year’s Word On The Street (WOTS).

This year we will be at WOTS on Sunday September 28, 2025 so come visit us at our booth located in Zone D, Tent #9 for some giveaways and good conversations. Also, if you are interested in volunteering, please email info@local4948.org for more details.

Details include:

The Word On The Street’s 36th Annual Festival
David Pecaut Square
215 King Street W

Saturday, September 27 – 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, September 28 – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Other highlights include…

  • Author talks on narrative healing, modern masculinity, food and friendship, romance and optimism, and more.
  • Spotlights on the finalists of the Trillium Book Awards and the Toronto Book Awards
  • Meet & greets with beloved CBC Kids characters like Daniel Tiger and Peppa Pig
  • Full weekend scavenger hunt with Diaspora Dialogues
  • Eight in-depth workshops (pre-registration required) on writer’s craft
  • A one-of-a-kind Pride & Prejudice community embroidery experience

Please check out their website for the full program schedule.

Hope to see you there!

In Solidarity,

Local 4948

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