Connect around discussion of contemporary issues through an exciting series of books published by Between the Lines.

Our new reading club offers physical, virtual, and mental space to engage with thought-provoking writing about contemporary issues. Drop in for one or all five discussions about books exploring gender, capitalism, police abolition, colonialism, the housing crisis, class and more.

Sara Swerdlyk, Publicity and Promotions Manager at Between the Lines will join us the following Saturdays, 10 am – 12 pm, to lead discussion of five exciting titles from the Between the Lines book list.

January 27:  Direct Action Gets the Goods: A Graphic History of the Strike in Canada by the Graphic History Collective – THIS PROGRAM HAS PASSED

February 24:  Disarm, Defund, Dismantle: Police Abolition in Canada edited by Shiri Pasternak, Kevin Walby and Abby Stadnyk – THIS PROGRAM HAS PASSED

April 27:  Decolonize Self-Care by Alyson K. Spurgas and Zoe Meleo-Erwin – REGISTER HERE!

In the months of October to February, reading club meetings will be held at Workers Arts and Heritage Centre. Interested readers may join remotely through a Zoom meeting link. Update: In April, reading club will be held in person. DOWNLOAD THE BTL READING CLUB AT WAHC 2024 SERIES POSTER HERE.

WAHC wishes to acknowledge the Ontario Arts Council, the City of Hamilton, the Province of Ontario, CUPE National, the Canada Council for the Arts and OSSTF for their support of our exhibitions and ancillary programs.

For more information, please contact Sylvia Nickerson, Programming and Exhibitions Specialist, at (905) 522-3003 ex. 29 or sylvia@wahc-museum.ca