Write on! Mississauga’s Literary Festival returns on September 13

The annual Mississauga Literary Festival brings together readers, writers, and the community for a day filled with author talks, panels, workshops, local exhibitors, and interactive activities. There’s something for everyone, from children to adult readers and writers. This year’s programming is presented in partnership with The Ampersand Review, a literary magazine from Sheridan College’s Honours Bachelor of Creative Writing and Publishing program, which will also launch Issue No. 8 during the festival – a chapter you won’t want to skip!

What

Mississauga Literary Festival

When

Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Where

Hazel McCallion Central Library (Floor 0-5)
301 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W.
Mississauga, ON

Cost

Free admission, no registration required

Event highlights

The Mississauga Literary Festival 2025 runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. across all levels (0-5) of the Hazel McCallion Central Library. Visitors can enjoy:

• Author Talks and panels – including Mystery Mix Up: Who Dunnit and Why? with Bianca Marais, Hannah Mary McKinnon, and Uzma Jalaluddin, plus a Special Author Talk with Bee Quammie.
• Workshops – topics include self-publishing, suspense writing, public speaking, poetry, and more, led by authors and industry professionals.
• Storytime & family programming – children’s author spotlights and family storytime.
• Interactive activities – book-themed crafts, drop-in gaming, and “Book Friending” sessions to connect readers.
• Special launch – including The Ampersand Review Issue No. 8.
• Exhibitor marketplace – meet over 60 local authors, publishers, and literary organizations throughout the library.

For the full festival schedule and exhibitor list, visit the Mississauga Literary Festival webpage.

Tags

• Events and Exhibitions
• Libraries