I was thrilled to be the first visiting author to speak at the brand new Binbrook branch of the Hamilton Public Library. It’s a welcoming, open, and modern space that pays tribute to the agricultural heritage of the community with large sepia toned photo murals on several walls. Toward the back of the building, tucked in behind some stacks, is a place I would make my own if I was a Binbrook library patron. That’s because there’s a fireplace with some comfortable reading chairs.
Rather than curl up to read, I followed librarian Denise Besic into the events room. Floor to ceiling windows look out to the main street with electronic blinds managing the amount of sunlight. The chairs are modern red pops of colour, and the space for the guest author is the most inviting I have encountered to date.
Binbrook Library was the perfect venue for a talk that combined the back story on how the novel Autumn’s Grace came about, with readings, and discussion. I loved the sensitivity and maturity of the audience; palliative care is a complex subject. I hope they had as fine an afternoon as I had.
Bonnie Lendrum 