The Collingwood Public Library is set to host an evening with award-winning Canadian author Terry Fallis on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The free event offers local residents an opportunity to meet the writer, discuss his latest work, and engage with a prominent voice in Canadian literature.
The presentation will take place on the third floor of the library, located at 55 Ste. Marie Street, in rooms B and C. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with the discussion beginning at 6:10 p.m. and concluding at 7:30 p.m. The venue is fully accessible to the public.
During the visit, Fallis will discuss his most recent novel, The Marionette, which was released in October 2025. The book follows the story of a world-famous thriller writer named James Norval who suddenly finds his own life entangled in the dangerous world of espionage. Fallis is a two-time winner of the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour and has authored ten national bestsellers published by McClelland & Stewart.
Before his career as a full-time novelist, Fallis worked as a political staffer and a public relations consultant. He co-founded the communications firm Thornley Fallis in 1995 and retired in 2022 to focus exclusively on his writing.
Registration for the event is required and can be completed through the library website. Light refreshments will be served, and a local bookseller will be on-site to provide book sales and signing services. For additional information or questions, residents may contact Valerie Dickson at 705-445-1571 extension 6223 or by email at [email protected].
