Bookish Texas • Events Around the State
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FOR 9.23.2023 - 10.1.2023
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Bookish goings-on in Texas
compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life
SPECIAL EVENTS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Giddings, Giddings Public Library, Texas Word Wrangler Book Festival, September 29-30, 2023
*Dallas, Vickery Park Branch Library, Banned Book Scavenger Hunt, October 1-7, 2023
EXHIBITIONS, ETC. (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Boerne, Patrick Heath Public Library, Pastures of the Empty Page: Fellow Writers on the Life and Legacy of Larry McMurtry, through October 5, 2023
*Grapevine, Texas Lakes Trail Region, Mumentous Exhibit Opening & Signing, through October 14, 2023
*Plano, Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation, Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy (Humanities Texas), through October 17, 2023
*Denton, Emily Fowler Library, Literature of Prescription - Charlotte Perkins Gilman and "The Yellow Wallpaper", 9AM, through October 21, 2023
*Austin, Harry Ransom Center, The Long Lives of Very Old Books, through December 30, 2023
*San Marcos, The Wittliff Collection, I Pray You Stay Alive: Writing on the Edge, through May 10, 2024
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Gilmer, Holidays on the Farm Craft Market, author Dana Wayne signing, 9AM, https://www.facebook. |
| *Cypress, Northwest Branch Library, Book Sale, 10AM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/64fc74755c850f48004c8ae8 |
| The Writer's Garret, Prose & Poetry Stone Soup Workshop, 10AM, ONLINE, https://writersgarret.org/Stone-Soup-Peer-critique-workgroups/ |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, book release & storytime with author Susan Layne 10:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1689553654805934 |
| *Kerrville, Writers' League of Texas, Readers, Writers and Books will feature authors in the Hill Country, 10:30AM, https://writersleague.org/calendar/readers-writers-and-books-in-kerrvill... |
| *Dallas, Fretz Park Branch Library, Adult Bookish Fair, 11AM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/adult-bookish-fair |
| *Canyon, Burrowing Owl Bookstore, authors Andrew J. Brandt (PICTURE UNAVAILABLE) & Russell Camp (THE ANGEL OF THUNDER ROCK) discussion & book signing, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/ |
| *Fort Worth, Monkey & Dog Books, author Jennifer Bristol reading & signing, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/682210863826605 |
| *Fort Worth, Mike Guinn Entertainment, Books, Burgers & More Spokenword Showcase, 11AM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/books-burgers-more-free-event-tickets-69339... |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Mehnaaz Momen signing LISTENING TO LAREDO: A BORDER CITY IN A GLOBALIZED AGE, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/mehnaaz-momen-listening-laredo-border-city... |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books - Flagship, special storytime with author Shondra Quarles (FATI'S GARDEN), 11:30AM, https://b.halfpricebooks.com/events/ |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, Indie Author Book Fair with authors Robin Hollo, Brian Dinuzzo, Tricia Sanders, 12PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/indie-author-book-fair-4 |
| *Austin, Southeast Branch Library, Dove Springs Oral History Workshop, 12:30PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/programs-workshops/dove-springs-oral-history-workshop-7735025 |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, author Jocelyn Mitchell signing, 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/ |
| *Denton, Denton County Office of History & Culture, Texas Talks: Amy J. Schultz - MUMENTOUS, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/835754027972088/ |
| *Houston, Central Library, author Dr. Louis Markos speaking, "J.R.R. Tolkien: Classical and Theological Virtues in Middle Earth," 1PM, https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/10750872 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Hilary Leichter signing, 1:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/hilary-leichter-terrace-story |
| *Austin, Howson Branch Library, Writing Workshop, 2PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/writing/writing-workshop-7734523 |
| *Fort Worth, Diamond Hill/Jarvis Branch Library, Mexican Amate Inspired Paper Art, 2PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/paper-art-dhj |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, signing with author Licia Chenoweth, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1484299712372553/ |
| *Greenville, W. Walworth Harrison Public Library, author Parris Afton Bonds and publisher Diane Windsor discussing publishing topics, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10161002936759308&set=a.98338559307 |
| *Fort Worth, Diamond Hill/Jarvis Branch Library, Mexican Amate Inspired Paper Art, 2PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/paper-art-dhj |
| Tumblewords Project, Robin Scofield: The Desert Music, 2PM, ONLINE https://www.facebook.com/events/839887831163175 |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, author Taylor Moore signing, 3PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Moore |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, author Jennifer L. Bristol (CEMETERY BIRDING) book signing, 4PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/cemetery-birding |
| *El Paso, Sergio Troncoso Library, El Paso Eastside Poetry, 4PM, https://www.elpasolibrary.org/events/show/220 |
| *Taylor, Libros Bookshop, Fall Card Class, 5:30PM, https://www.librosbookshop.com/events |
| *Archer City, University of Texas Press, Pastures of the Empty Page at the Royal Theater, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/219085837787231/ |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, authors Boyd & Beth Morrison (THE LAST TRUE TEMPLAR), 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-boyd-and-beth-morrison-last-true-templar |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Austin, East Austin Writing Project, Poetry Club, 11AM, https://www.meetup.com/east-austin-writing-project-poetry-club/events/294819894 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Erika Ferrari Lopez signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/erika-ferrari-lopez-adventures-amazing-grace |
| *Dallas, Half Price Flagship, authors Shawn Warner (LEIGH HOWARD AND THE GHOST OF SIMMON'S PIERCE MANOR) & Lizette Warner (POWER, POISE, & PRESENCE) book signings, 1PM, https://b.halfpricebooks.com/events/ |
| *Houston, Write About Now Poetry, WAN Academy: Home as Space and Place w/ Alex Tha Great, 1PM, https://www.writeaboutnowpoetry.com/events |
| *Austin, Spicewood Springs Branch Library, Open Mic, 1:30PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/performances/open-mic-7734355 |
| *Fort Worth, East Regional Library, FW Writes: Writers' Workshop, 1:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/writers-workshop-estr |
| *Fort Worth, Leaves Book and Tea Shop, Afternoon with Authors, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/618312880385385/618312893718717/ |
| *Frisco, Frisco Public Library, Sisters in Crime North Dallas, 2:30PM, https://friscolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/640638d8ecc7479337b93a39 |
| Granbury Writers' Bloc, Read & Critique, 4PM, ONLINE, https://granburywritersbloc.com/ |
| *McAllen, McAllen Public Library, ASL Poetry Slam, 5PM, https://mcallenlibrary.libnet.info/event/9077839 |
| Texas Poetry Assignment, TPA Contributor Reading, 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.texaspoetryassignment.org/events |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Arlington, University of Texas at Arlington, A Conversation with Wendy Okolo, 3PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=700125702145444&set=a.551903440301005 |
| *San Antonio, San Antonio Public Library, Inkslayers Writers Group, 5PM, https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Dev... |
| *Arlington, Woodland West Branch Library, Last Writes, 5:30PM, https://arlingtonlibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=37461&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023/09/14 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Carolyn Leiloglou signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/carolyn-leiloglou-beneath-swirling-sky |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, author William Kent Krueger (THE RIVER WE REMEMBER) book signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/river-we-remember |
| *Houston, Mission Bend Branch Library, Creative Writing Workshop, 6PM, https://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/event/creative-writing-workshop-1 |
| *Hurst, Hurst Public Library, Trinity Arts Writers Workshop, 6PM, https://www.hursttx.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/15571/440 |
| *San Marcos, San Marcos Public Library, Altered Book Art, 6PM, https://www.sanmarcostx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=11216&month=9&year=2023&da... |
| *Fort Worth, Northwest Branch Library, Mexican Amate Inspired Paper Art, 6:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/paper-art-nrw |
| *Fort Worth, Southwest Regional Library, Write on, write on, write on!, 6:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/fw-writes-write-on-swtr |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, author Lawrence Wright (MR. TEXAS), 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-lawrence-wright-mr-texas |
| *San Antonio, Gemini Ink, Open Writer's Lab, 6:30PM, https://geminiink.org/events/open-writers-lab-2-2020-08-31-2020-09-28-2021-06-28-2022-05-30-2022-06-27-2022-07-25-2023-03-27/2023-09-25/ |
| *Austin, BookPeople & Central Library, Meet the Author series: Mona Awad (ROGUE), 7PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/meet-author/atcentral-mona-awad-7732865 |
| *Austin, BookWoman, ACC Literary Coffeehouse featuring 2024 Texas Poet Laureate Amanda Johnston, 7PM, https://www.ebookwoman.com/event/acc-literary-coffeehouse-featuring-2024-texas-poet-laureate-amanda-johnston |
| Denton Public Library, Professor's Corner Literary Discussion: Ecopoetry, with Dr. Stephen Souris, 7PM, ONLINE, https://denton.bibliocommons.com/events/64f0fdf72d0219cf8b59cfe7 |
| *Irving, Valley Ranch Library, Mindful Mondays: Adult Coloring & Journaling, 7PM, https://www.cityofirving. |
| Barbed WIre Open Mic Series, Stay at Home Open Mic, 9PM, ONLINE, https://www.facebook.com/events/747671597119411 |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Midland, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, author Ben English signing, 10AM, https://www.benhenglish.com/events-calendar/
*Hutto, Chestnut Publishing House, Coffee + Creatives Connection, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/181522858230894
*Grapevine, Texas Lakes Trail Region, Mumentous Exhibit Opening & Signing, 5PM, https://www.mumentousbook.com/events/debut-of-mumentous-traveling-exhibi...
*Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, author visit with Peter Brown (THE WILD ROBOT PROTECTS), 5PM, https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/event/brown-2023
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Alystair West signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/alystair-west-marshland
*Austin, Harry Ransom Center, Ayad Akhtar: Reading and Book Signing, 6PM, https://www.hrc.utexas.edu/events/
*Dallas, Interabang Books, author Hilary Leichter (TERRACE STORY) book signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/terrace-story
*Hurst, Hurst Public Library, Trinity Arts Writers Workshop, 6PM, https://www.hursttx.gov/Home/
*San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, author Lawrence Wright (MR. TEXAS) signing, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1142445190059707/
*San Antonio, San Antonio Public Library, Dia de Los Muertos Poesía / Day of the Dead Poetry, 6PM, https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Dev...
*Fort Worth, Ridglea Branch Library, Mexican Amate Inspired Paper Art, 6:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/paper-art-rdg
*Houston, Basket Books & Art, Book launch for Alise Alousi (WHAT TO COUNT), 6:30PM, https://basket-books.com/events
*Houston, Murder By The Book, Ava Morgyn in conversation with Sophie Jordan, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Morgyn
*Lubbock, Lubbock Write Right Critique Group, Weekly Meeting, 6:30PM, HYBRID, https://lubbockwrcg.com/
*Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, author William Kent Krueger (THE RIVER WE REMEMBER) book signing, 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-event-with-william-kent-krueger-the-...
*Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, author Madison Prewett Troutt (THE LOVE EVERYONE WANTS) book signing, 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events
*Richardson, Richardson Public Library, book signing with Shelby Van Pelt, 7:30PM, https://www.cor.net/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/21977/64?curm=9&cury=...
*El Paso, Barbed Wire Open Mic Series, Open Mic Night at Mona Bar of Modern Art, 9PM, https://www.facebook.com/BorderSenses/posts/pfbid02qErX3EfUZY4CbzA7E8BpB...
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Missouri City, Sienna Branch Library, Book-Page Pumpkins, 10:30AM, https://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/event/book-page-pumpkins |
| *Dallas, Central Library, Workshop Wednesdays with the Dallas Poet Laureate, 11AM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/workshop-wednesdays-dallas-poet-laureate-65 |
| *Richardson, Richardson Reads One Book, Laurie Garvie interviews Shelby Van Pelt, author of the 2023 Richardson Reads One Book selection REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/599654305648262 |
| *Austin, BookPeople, author Chuck Palahniuk (NOT FOREVER, BUT FOR NOW), 2PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/chuck-palahniuk-not-forever-now |
| Chestnut Publishing House, Going LIVE with author Jessica George, 2PM, ONLINE, https://www.facebook.com/events/1755326404897216 |
| *Humble, Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library, Word Crafters, 5PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/64ef83222d0219cf8b599993 |
| *San Antonio, Trinity University Press, WORTH REPEATING at Maverick Book Club with Norma Elia Cantú, Kelly Grey Carlisle, Jennie Badger, David Lesch, and Rey Lopez, 5:30PM, https://tupress.org/events/worth-repeating-at-maverick-book-club/ |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, author Lynn Alsup (TINDERBOX) book discussion & signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/resilience-and-transformation-stor... |
| *San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, author Carmen Tafolla signing, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/305335328704769 |
| *Dallas, Deep Vellum Books, LiteraTEENS, 6:30PM, http://deepvellum.com/events/2023/literateens-aug-y32cy |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, author Chasten Buttigieg (I HAVE SOME TO TELL YOU- FOR YOUNG ADULTS: A MEMOIR), 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/person-chasten-buttigieg-i-have-some-tell-you-young-adults-memoir |
| Harris County Public Libraries, Live Virtual Talk with Amor Towles "On Writing Three International Bestsellers," 7PM, ONLINE, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/64c7fb87aa9efc3700a120ea |
| *Austin, Austin Poetry Slam, Austin Poetry Last Poet Standing SLAM, 7:30PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/austin-poetry-200-last-poet-standing-slam-hosted-by-christopher-michael-tickets-713418232137 |
| *Houston, Write About Now Poetry, Deadly Pens Poetry Open Mic Night Takeover ft. Bars hosted by Mr. Reality, 7:30PM, https://www.writeaboutnowpoetry.com/events |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Uvalde, El Progreso Memorial Library, Author Ben English signing, 12PM, https://www.benhenglish.com/events-calendar/
Tomeworks Editing, Houston Independent Authors, & Eyetooth Editing, Writer's Lunch: The Power of Words - Why Word Choice Matters, 1PM, ONLINE, https://www.facebook.com/events/829020502049724
*Harker Heights, Teen Writers' Club, 4PM, https://harkerheights.gov/index.php/librarycalendar/eventdetail/1477/-/t...
*Missouri City, Missouri City Branch Library, Computer Class: Intro to Creative Writing, 4PM, https://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/event/computer-class-intro-creative-writing
*Austin, Hampton Branch Library, Katha: Building Storytellers, 5PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/youth-programs-workshops/katha-bui...
*Houston, Central Library, Write On!, 5PM, https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/11148799
*College Station, Texas A&M University Press, Authors Bill and Linda Reaves for a gallery talk, reception, and book signing for THE ARTISTIC LEGACY OF BUCK SCHIWETZ, 5:30PM, https://uart.tamu.edu/schiwetz/
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, poet Paul Aponte signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/paul-aponte-del-cactus
*Bandera, Kronkosky Library of Bandera County, author Mike Lowrie book launch party, 6PM, https://banderalibrary.org/calendar-1
*Dallas, Interabang Books, author Ben Fountain (DEVIL MAKES THREE) book signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/devil-makes-three
*Dripping Springs, Dripping Springs Community Library, Writer's Block: What Does a Literary Agent Really Do?, 6PM, HYBRID, https://dscl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/writers-block-in-person-9/
*Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, authors KJ Dell'Antonia & Chandler Baker (PLAYING THE WITCH CARD) "Adding Paranormal Themes to Women's Fiction," 6PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-event-kj-dellantonia-chandler-baker-...
*Houston, Basket Books & Art, Book launch: FROM THE WOMB OF SKY AND EARTH by Leslie Contreras Schwartz, with Saborna Roychowdhury and Stalina Villarreal, 6:30PM, https://basket-books.com/events
*Arlington, George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, Night Owls: Creative Writing for Teens, 7PM, https://arlingtonlibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=35708&...
BookWoman, BookWoman BookGroup Virtual Discussion with author Jenny Zhang (FOUR TREASURES OF THE SKY), 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.ebookwoman.com/event/bookwoman-bookgroup-virtual-discussion-...
*Houston, Kindred Stories, Author Kayvion Lewis (THIEVES' GAMBIT) in discussion with Kwame Mbalia, 7PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/products/irl-author-talk-thieves-gambit-wi...
*Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author Lawrence Wright (MR. TEXAS) discussion & book signing, 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events
*Houston, Poison Pen Reading Series, Readings by Madeleine Gaudin, Amanda Ortiz, and Chankrisna Tea, 8:30PM, https://www.facebook.
*El Paso, Barbed Wire Open Mic Series, Open Mic Night at Old Sheepdog Brewery, 9PM, https://www.facebook.com/BorderSenses/posts/pfbid02qErX3EfUZY4CbzA7E8BpB...
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Giddings, Giddings Public Library, Texas Word Wrangler Book Festival (DAY ONE), 9AM, https://www.giddingspubliclibrary.org/word-wrangler |
| *Lubbock, Mahon Library, Friends of the Library Book Sale (DAY ONE), 2PM, https://ci.lubbock.tx.us/events/1688419984-friends-of-the-library-book-sale |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Carie Juettner (THE GHOSTLY TALES OF DALLAS), 4PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/ghostly-tales-dallas |
| *Fort Worth, Monkey & Dog Books, Storytime with author Jared Chapman, 4:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/661576899268938 |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author visits with Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko (DOGTOWN), 5PM, https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/event/applegate-choldenko-2023 |
| *Hurst, Hurst Public Library, Friends of HPL Book Sale (DAY ONE), 5PM, https://www.hursttx.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/15658/440 |
| *Austin, Tiny Sounds, Read Write Austin, & Prizer Arts & Letters, Words in Motion: Music & Literary Showcase, 6PM, https://www.instagram.com/p/Cwsv7rBpweu |
| *Frisco, Barnes & Noble, author Chloe Gong (FOUL HEART HUNTSMAN) book signing, 6PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062158660-0 |
| *Austin, Texas Book Festival & Book People, author Rick Riorden speaking & signing, 6:30PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/rick-riordan-chalice-gods |
| *Fort Worth, Leaves Book and Tea Shop, A Veritable Feast: Nostalgia, 6:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/204561572620362 |
| *Houston, Inprint, Escritores en la Casa (Writers in the House) Series: Mario Bellatin, 7:30PM, https://inprinthouston.org/event/escritores-en-la-casa/ |
| *Kyle, Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center, author Elizabeth Wetmore reading, 7:30PM, https://kapliterarycenter.txst.edu/events.html |
| *Duncanville, Black & Bitter Coffee and Books, Poetry Night, 8PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/558303159739408/558303189739405/ |
| *The Colony, Dallas Poetry Slam, Wildcard Open Mic, 8PM, https://www.thedallaspoetryslam.com/shows |
| *Dallas, The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Poetry N' Jazz, #1 (DAY ONE), 9PM, https://docs.google.com/ |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Mason, Mason County M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library, OLD YELLER Day with various authors signing, 9AM, https://mason.ploud.net/old-yeller-day |
| *Katy, Maud Smith Marks Branch Library, Friends of Maud Marks Library Book Sale, 10AM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/63c886709e00b42800d11906 |
| *San Antonio, Gemini Ink, Cosmic Memory Map with Anel I. Flores, 10AM, https://geminiink.org/events/cosmic-memory-map-with-anel-i-flores/ |
| *The Woodlands, Buy the Book, Local Author Book Fair, 10AM, https://www. |
| *Granbury, Granbury Writers' Bloc, Monthly Meeting with speaker Greg Gifford: Firearms In Fiction – Getting It Right, 10:10AM, https://granburywritersbloc.com/ |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Special Storytime with author Nancy Churnin (LILA AND THE JACK-O'-LANTERN) & ASL Interpreter Navi Lee, 10:30AM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/lila-and-jack-o-lantern |
| *Dallas, Vickery Park Branch Library, StoryWalk Unveiling, 10:30AM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/storywalk-unveiling |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Local Author Story Time: Vanessa Roeder (THE KING PENGUIN), 10:30AM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-author-story-time-vanessa-roeder-tickets-713920353997 |
| *Longview, Books & Barrels, Pre-book-launch Mimosas with the author with Amy McCarty (THERE IS HOPE FOR US), 10:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/booksandbarrelslongviewtx/posts/pfbid0ZQHmB48MK... |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Amy Schultz signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/amy-schultz-mumentous |
| *Dallas, Half Price Book Flagship, Special storytime with author Courtney Kelly (CELESTE SAVES THE CITY) & book signing, 11:30AM, https://b.halfpricebooks.com/events/ |
| *Canyon, Burrowing Owl Bookstore, Author Sandy Haney (WHERE ARE YOU GOING?), book signing, 11:30AM, https://www. |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, author Visit- J.L. Yarrow, 12PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/author-visit-jl-yarrow |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, author Antonio Duridanova signing, 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/ |
| Blue Willow Bookshop, Virtual author visit with KJ Charles (A NOBLEMAN'S GUIDE TO SEDUCING A SCOUNDREL), 1PM, ONLINE, https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/event/charles-2023 |
| *Dallas, Central Library, Literary LEGO, 1PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/literary-lego-6 |
| *Dallas, Lochwood Branch Library, Family Recipe Preservation Zines, 1PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/family-recipe-preservation-zines |
| *Denton, Emily Fowler Library, author visit with Keka Novales ( ¡HOLA LOLA! series), 2PM, https://denton.bibliocommons.com/events/64f0ae36c102fe4100a6ab04 |
| *Lubbock, Mahon Library, Friends of the Library Book Sale, 2PM, https://ci.lubbock.tx.us/events/1688420019-friends-of-the-library-book-sale |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, author Lori Dixon signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/3076388849172221/ |
| Tumblewords Project, 100,000 Poets for Change - Rachel Cachete, 2PM, ONLINE, https://www.facebook.com/events/223272617040607 |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, author Lawrence Wright (MR. TEXAS) book signing, 4PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/mr-texas |
| *El Paso, Sergio Troncoso Library, El Paso Eastside Poetry, 4PM, https://www.elpasolibrary.org/events/show/220 |
| *Winnsboro, Winnsboro Center for the Arts, Cowboy Music & Poetry Gathering, 4PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/585229673405503 |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, author visit with Jennifer Mathieu (DOWN CAME THE RAIN), 5PM, https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/event/mathieu-2023 |
| *Comfort, Comfort Public Library, Taste of Comfort, 5:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=608335041340324&set=a.564781869028975 |
| *Austin, BookPeople, author Chloe Gong (FOUL HEART HUNTSMAN), 6PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/chloe-gong-foul-heart-huntsman |
| *Longview, Fontaine House Publishing, author Amy McCarty book launch (THERE IS HOPE FOR US), 6:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/3368933796689095/ |
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty Books, Grand Opening Celebration with readings, cake, and community, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02Smf4zZeTkxvFszAGAZWtQvMAHXYBNBLRTBmMsd8vWqfHnLFd2HFHtBGMMMPPokGPl&id=100093108099633 |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Dallas, Vickery Park Branch Library, Banned Book Scavenger Hunt (DAY ONE), 11AM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/banned-book-scavenger-hunt |
| *Austin, Lone Star Zine Fest, 12PM, https://www.facebook. |
| *Austin, East Austin Writing Project, Writers Group, 1PM, https://www.meetup.com/austin-creative-writing-meetup-group/ |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, authors Maggie Foster (THE ARMS OF DEATH) & Angelica Roberts (VENDETTA), 1PM, https://b.halfpricebooks.com/events/ |
| *Killeen, Central Texas Writers Society, Author Night at Central Texas College Hobby Memorial Library, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/512612067663550 |
| *Fort Worth, East Regional Library, FW Writes: Writers' Workshop, 1:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/writers-workshop-estr |
| *Allen, Allen Public Library, The Texas Shakespeare Garden - An ALLen Reads Event, 2PM, https://www.allenlibrary.org/ |
| *Houston, Inprint, Inprint Cool Brains! Series presents Jon Klassen (THE SKULL), 3PM, https://inprinthouston.org/event/inprint-cool-brains-series-presents-jon... |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
RECURRING STORY TIMES (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Taylor, Libros Bookmobile, Family Storytime at The Loose Screw, M, 12:30PM
*Grapevine, Talking Animals, Sat., 10:30AM
Lark & Owl Booksellers, Super Silly Story Time, M, W & F, 9:30AM FACEBOOK LIVE
Allen Public Library – M-TH at 10:15 via Facebook Live
Leaves Books & Tea, read-aloud story time, T-Th, 2PM FACEBOOK LIVE
Seguin Public Library – Toddler & Preschool Storytime via Zoom, T & W, 10AM, or for the Whole Family, T at 11:15AM outside
*Bryan, Whimsy & Wild Emporium, children's story time, T & Th, 10:30AM
*Center, The Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library, Preschool Storytime (ages 2-5), W, 10:30 a.m.
*Colleyville, Colleyville Public Library, StoryWalk, Month of May 2023
Dallas Public Library, children’s story time, T & Th, 10:30AM ZOOM
*Houston, Holocaust Museum, Storytime at the Boniuk Library, Th, 4pm-5pm
*Fort Worth, Monkey and Dog Books, Story Time, T & F at 10:30AM
Old Town Books, children’s story time, T & F, 10:30AM FACEBOOK LIVE
*Laredo, Laredo Public Library, Toddler Story Time, 10AM & 11AM
Longview Public Library – T, Facebook Live at 10:30AM
North Richland Hills Library, virtual story time, T, 10:30AM FACEBOOK LIVE
*New Braunfels, The Book Haus, musical story time, T, 10:30AM
*Bridgeport, Bridgeport Public Library, story time, T, 4:30PM; W, 11AM
*Pflugerville, Pflugerville Library, baby time, W, 9AM; story time, W, 10AM
*Midland, Centennial Library, story time, W, 10:30AM & 11:30AM
*Midland, Downtown Library, story time, TH, 10:30AM & 11:30AM
Texian Books, tiny Texians story time, F, 10:30AM FACEBOOK LIVE
*Laredo, Laredo Public Library, story time, TH, 11AM
The Twig Book Shop, Miss Anastasia online story time, F, 10:30AM INSTAGRAM LIVE
*Sachse, Sachse Public Library, Baby Bounce Story Time, F, 10:30AM
Boerne Radio, Early Bird story time, Sat., 7:45AM
Brazos Bookstore, virtual story time, Sat., 10:30AM FACEBOOK LIVE
*Laredo, Laredo Public Library, story time, Sat. 10:30AM & 4PM
*San Angelo, Old Time Books, Children's Story Time on the Patio, Sat., 11AM
*Longview, Books & Barrels, Children's Story Time, 1st, 3rd, & 5th Sat., 10:30AM
*The Woodlands, Buy the Book, 1st and 3rd Sat., 10:30am
Harris County Public Libraries - Fairbanks Branch: a variety of story times throughout the week
San Antonio Public Library, children’s story times throughout the week
El Paso Public Library, a variety of children’s programming throughout the week FACEBOOK LIVE
Houston Public Library, virtual story time, daily, times vary.
Laredo Public Libraries, story time live, days & times vary, YOUTUBE
Irving Public Library, online story time, days & times vary, YOUTUBE
The Doseum, virtual story time, days & times vary.
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