Meet the Author: Clayton Smith
Date: Jul 24
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Where: Theatre
Join us for an engaging conversation featuring author, Clayton B. Smith as he discusses his captivating new novel, A Seal of Salvage. Set in a 1950s rural outport Newfoundland town, this story blends historical fiction with magical realism, following orphan Oliver Brown’s coming of age as a queer outsider.
This is a free event but a ticket is required. Please reserve your free ticket online or by calling (708)757-8090.
About the Author:
Clayton B. Smith is a writer from outport Newfoundland, currently residing in St. John’s. He has a joint honours degree in English and philosophy and a diploma in creative writing from Memorial University. His writing has appeared in various literary magazines, including Riddle Fence and Paragon.
Presented in partnership with Breakwater Books. Books will be available for sale in The Rooms Giftshop.
Today's Events & Programs
In celebration of International Women’s Day this year, The Rooms is bringing back our “Beyond the Trenches” tour on March 7th and March 8th.
Visitors will be brought through our level 2 Royal Newfoundland Regiment Gallery and learn about the contributions made by Newfoundland women at home and overseas during the First World War. Not only were these contributions vital to the war effort but became an integral part of women in Newfoundland winning the right to vote in 1925 – an event which celebrated its 100th anniversary in April of 2025. Join us and hear about their stories, experiences, and the various roles they played as the war carried out from 1914 to 1918.
This tour is approximately 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.
Join us for a delightful morning at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front desk and drop in anytime between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Caregivers must stay with their children throughout the session.
The Playdate is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms Members.
With support from Thomas and Susan (Kent) Foran Family Foundation.