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My Body is Distant: a Discussion with Author Paige Maylott

in partnership with SPECTRUM

2024-10-22 18:30:00 2024-10-22 20:00:00 America/New_York My Body is Distant: a Discussion with Author Paige Maylott Adults John M. Harper Branch - Community Room

Tuesday, October 22
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-22 18:30:00 2024-10-22 20:00:00 America/New_York My Body is Distant: a Discussion with Author Paige Maylott Adults John M. Harper Branch - Community Room

John M. Harper Branch

Community Room

Adults

Join us for an evening discussion as author Paige Maylott discusses her book My Body is Distant: A Memoir.

About My Body is Distant:

In My Body Is Distant, Paige Maylott writes about her life — both virtual and IRL — as she explores her authentic self and sexuality through dream-like virtual worlds. While Paige dances in online BDSM clubs and hurls spells on virtual battlefields, she is swept into a fairy tale romance that pushes her into discovery mode: How can she transcend her carefully curated computer universe and manifest that happiness in the real world?

As she discovers the person she is meant to be, Paige contends with a cancer diagnosis and an imploding marriage while struggling to convert an online love story into reality. When a humiliation at work provides the necessary push to transition, Paige finds the freedom to explore her new self.

Part trans woman’s coming-out story and part heartfelt romance, My Body Is Distant follows Paige from a childhood obsession with the 1980s game Zork, through a health crisis and divorce, to, ultimately, an affirmation of authenticity and self-love.

About Paige Maylott:

Paige Maylott is a Canadian novelist, gamer, and explorer of alternate realities. Her memoir, My Body is Distant (ECW Press, Fall 2023), explores gender transition, critical illness, and digital identity. This work earned the gold Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY) for LGBTQ+ Non-Fiction, was shortlisted for the Rakuten Kobo 2024 Emerging Writer Prize, and was featured in the Hamilton Review of Books' "The Best Books of 2023." Paige's writing has been celebrated by CBC Books, Publisher’s Weekly, Open Book, the Whistler Writers Festival and more. She resides in Hamilton, Ontario where she collects rabbit paraphernalia, retro video games, and cares for a small menagerie of cute, but demanding, furry friends.

Programmer:  Molly


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AGE GROUP: | Adults 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs, Writing and Authors |

TAGS: | Author Event |

John M. Harper Branch

Phone: 519-886-1310

Hours
Mon, Nov 11 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 12 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 13 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 14 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 15 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Nov 16 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Nov 17 Closed

About the branch

Located on the west side of Waterloo, the John M. Harper Branch shares a building with the Stork Family YMCA. It features soaring ceilings, dedicated study space (including 3 bookable study rooms), a large Community Room and an outdoor courtyard. 

Upcoming events

Tue, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For older adults

Tue, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.

Cancelled
Tue, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
For teens 14 to 17 years old.

Cancelled
Tue, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch
Adult

Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids 2 to 5 years old

Wed, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For tweens ages 9 to 13 years old.

Wed, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.

Wed, Nov 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Youth ages 14 to 21.Register

Cancelled
Wed, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old with a caregiver.

Wed, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
Adults

Wed, Nov 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old with a caregiver.
This event is full

Thu, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
Ages 0 to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Thu, Nov 14, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Thu, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
Adult
Registration is now closed

Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 8 to 12 years old.
This event is full

Thu, Nov 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Adult
This event is full

Sat, Nov 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
Ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full

Cancelled
Sat, Nov 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch
For families with children of all ages.

Sat, Nov 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids of all ages

Cancelled
Sat, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch
For kids ages 5 and up with a caregiver.

Sat, Nov 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
McCormick Branch
For tweens ages 10 to 13 years old.

Sat, Nov 16, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Board Room
Adults
Registration is now closed

Mon, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Mon, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.

Mon, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
This event is full

Mon, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full

Mon, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Adults

Mon, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages 9 to 11 years old.
This event is full

Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For older adults

Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.

Tue, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families.

Cancelled
Tue, Nov 19, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
John M. Harper Branch
For kids ages 9 to 12 years old.

Tue, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
AdultsRegister

Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.

Wed, Nov 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Youth ages 14 to 21.Register

Wed, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
Adults

Wed, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For teens 13 to 18 years old.

Wed, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Adults

Thu, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
Ages 0 to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Thu, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
Adult
This event is full

Thu, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 8 to 12 years old.
This event is full

Thu, Nov 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Adult

Thu, Nov 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Adult
This event is full

Sat, Nov 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
Ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full

Sat, Nov 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For children ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
This event is full

Sat, Nov 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Adults

Mon, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Mon, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
This event is full

Mon, Nov 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full

Mon, Nov 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages 9 to 11 years old.
This event is full

Wed, Nov 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
Adults

Thu, Nov 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Adult
This event is full

Thu, Nov 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults & Older Adults

Sat, Nov 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
Ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full

Sat, Nov 30, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Board Room
Adults
Registration is now closed

Mon, Dec 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full

Mon, Dec 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Adults

Mon, Dec 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages 9 to 11 years old.
This event is full

Tue, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.

Tue, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Ages 0 to 5 years with a caregiver.

Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
Ages 6 to 18 months with a caregiver.
Registration opens Wednesday, November 13 2024 at 7:00pm

Wed, Dec 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
Adults

Thu, Dec 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Community Room
Adult
This event is full

Tue, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Ages birth to 5 years with a caregiver.

Tue, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Families

Tue, Dec 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families

Wed, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
Ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Registration opens Wednesday, November 20 2024 at 7:00pm

Wed, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
Adults

Thu, Dec 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Older Adults
Registration opens Thursday, November 21 2024 at 7:00pm

Thu, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
Registration opens Thursday, November 21 2024 at 7:00pm

Thu, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Registration opens Thursday, November 21 2024 at 7:00pm