The Writers Centre, located at 14 Alcazar Street, St. Clair, continues to serve as one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most vibrant literary and creative spaces. Home to Bocas Lit Fest, Paper Based Bookshop, and Sleepy Cat Cafe, the Centre brings together readers, writers and thinkers under one welcoming roof.
Here is what’s happening in March 2026.
Upcoming Events
March 7
Family Reading Circle
10 am – 12 pm
Hosted by Bocas Lit Fest
David Lambert, House of Bacolet
5.30 pm
Hosted by Bocas Lit Fest
March 21
Books and Brews: Lawrence Scott
4 – 5 pm
Hosted by Paper Based Bookshop
Spice Pals Cookbook Club
7 – 9 pm
Hosted by Sleepy Cat Cafe
March 28
Sleepy Cat Book Club
3 – 5 pm
Hosted by Sleepy Cat Cafe
Happening All Month
Read and Return continues
Enjoy 15 percent off when books are returned as part of the ongoing Paper Based Bookshop initiative encouraging a culture of reading and sharing.
Support the Prisons Library initiative
Paper Based Bookshop continues its drive to support prison libraries, helping expand access to books and learning resources across Trinidad and Tobago.
About The Writers Centre
The Writers Centre is more than an events venue. It is a cultural headquarters dedicated to storytelling, literacy and community.
Experience Bocas Lit Fest programming
From author readings to literary discussions and workshops, Bocas Lit Fest creates space for Caribbean voices to be heard and celebrated.
Browse at Paper Based Bookshop
Discover a carefully curated collection of Caribbean fiction, non fiction, poetry, art and children’s books in an intimate, welcoming setting.
Relax at Sleepy Cat Cafe
Enjoy coffee, teas and light bites while reading, working or connecting with fellow book lovers. Regular clubs and gatherings make the cafe a lively social space.
All events are open to the public. Whether attending a reading, joining a book club or simply browsing the shelves, March offers many opportunities to be part of a growing literary community in the heart of St. Clair.
