

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Gillian Deacon: A Love Affair with the Unknown
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 03 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 03 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Award-winning author &amp; broadcaster Gill Deacon visits KPL to discuss her new book, A Love Affair with the Unknown with host Talia SchlangerAbout this EventIn conversation with Talia Schlanger."Gill - high level of comfort with uncertainty," a producer once noted. But Gill Deacon's comfort level is put to the test over the course of an illnes that is as mysterious as it is debilitationg. During this time of not knowing, Deacon investigates the nature of uncertainty itself and demonstrates how we can choose to draw on our innate resilience and learn to thrive in an ever-changing world. offers a refreshing look at the inevitability of uncertainty and how it can help make the hard parts of life more manageable. She reminds us that, like comedy improvisation and jazz music, beautiful things can result from the unpredictable and unplanned. While providing evidence of the beauty in not knowing, she makes a clear and compelling case that uncertainty is a condition we are built for. In fact, our best shot at creativity, innovation, and human connection occurs when we radically embrace the uncertainty we habitually struggle against.Gill's book will be available to purchase onsite from Words Worth Books.---This event is supported by the Waterloo Region Community Foundation.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/253b1030-fcc5-11f0-b494-b398a7ecfd23-rimg-w1200-h261-dcffffff-gmir.jpg About the AuthorGILLIAN DEACON, is an award-winning broadcaster and writer. A familiar voice on CBC Radio, Gill spent over a decade as host of Here &amp; Now, Toronto's afternoon drive show on CBC Radio One. She is the author of the national bestsellers ; and the memoir . Gill lives in Toronto with her husband and their three sons.Ticket Policy: We oversell these events to make sure that the most people have an opportunity to attend. Tickets are only guaranteed until 15 minutes before the show starts, at which point we will start opening up available spots to the rush line. Seating first come, first served. Tickets do not guarantee seats.Accessibility at Kitchener Public LibraryKitchener Public Library has assistive listening devices available for library program participants who are Deaf or hard of hearing. Please call or email us if you would like more information on this equipment, or to request to use it in this program. Please let us know as far in advance as possible and we will do our best to meet your request. Phone 519-743-0271 or email events@kpl.org.Agenda?: 06:30 PMDoors Open?: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PMMain Event: Gill Deacon discusses her new book with host Talia SchlangerHost: Gillian DeaconInfo: Gill Deacon is interviewed about her new book, A Love Affair with the Unknown, with time for Q&amp;A from the audience.?: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PMBook SigningInfo: Gill Deacon will sign copies of her latest book. Gill's books will be available for purchase onsite from Words Worth Books.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kitchener/gillian-deacon-a-love-affair-with-the-unknown/100001980875650394
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Entertainment, Music, Workshops, comedy
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Kitchener
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Kitchener Public Library
- **lat**: 43.4527066
- **long**: -80.48609540000001
- **full address**: Kitchener Public Library, 85 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 03 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Kitchener Public Library, 85 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Canada
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Kitchener Public Library Events
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Art, literary-art, Entertainment, Music, Workshops, comedy
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Gillian Deacon: A Love Affair with the Unknown ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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