Bookish Texas • Events Around the State
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FOR 9.30.2023 - 10.8.2023
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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
*Austin, Lone Star Zine Fest, October 1, 2023
*Dallas, Vickery Park Branch Library, Banned Book Scavenger Hunt, October 1-7, 2023
*Houston, Houston Writers Guild Authorpalooza Extravaganza Conference, October 6-8, 2023
*San Antonio, Big Texas Comicon, October 6-8, 2023
*Boerne, Boerne Book & Arts Festival, October 7, 2023
*Clarksville, Red River Public Library, Authors showcase featuring Reavis Wortham, J.D. Hurst, Audrey Nottingham, Johnie Lee, Caryl McAdoo, & Rick Parent, October 7, 2023
*Canyon Lake, City of Canyon Lake & Tye Preston Memorial Library, Local Author Book Fair, October 7, 2023
*Hurst, Dallas-Fort Worth Writers Conference, October 7-8, 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 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-tick...
*Longview, Books & Barrels, pre-book-launch mimosas with author 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.facebook.com/burrowingowlbookstore/posts/pfbid08Zvbm4oWKYccT...
*Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, author visit with 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...
*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=pfbid02Smf4zZeTkxvFszA...
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 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Jasmine Paul signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/jasmine-paul-grannys-vintage-camera-0 |
| *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/Calendar.aspx?EID=16271&month=9&year=2023&day=28&calType=0 |
| *Houston, Inprint, Inprint Cool Brains! Series presents Jon Klassen (THE SKULL), 3PM, https://inprinthouston.org/event/inprint-cool-brains-series-presents-jon... |
| *San Antonio, The Mouth Dakota Poetry Project, Sigues Tu Open Mic, 5PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=620703773554808&set=a.358558156436039 |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Boerne, Patrick Heath Public Library, Boerne Beat Poetry meeting, 9:15AM, https://events.timely.fun/qrlw8ula/event/boerne-beat-poetry-3?instance_i... |
| *Austin, Spicewood Springs Branch Library, Blackout Poetry Craftstation, 1PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/making-crafting/blackout-poetry-craftstation-7735207 |
| *Conroe, Montgomery County Memorial Library, Writers' Group, 1PM, https://mcmls.libcal.com/event/9957120 |
| *Richmond, George Memorial Library, Prep-tober National Novel Writing Month 2023, 5:30PM, https://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/event/prep-tober-national-novel-writing-month-2023-0 |
| *Austin, Central Library, Teen Banned Camp: Printmaking & Zinemaking, 6PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/making-crafting/teen-banned-camp-printmaking-zinemaking-7735241 |
| *Katy, Cinco Ranch Branch Library, Prose Pros Writing Group, 6PM, https://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/event/prose-pros-writing-group-9 |
| *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, Murder By The Book, author John Connolly signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/connolly |
| *Houston, Kindred Stories, IRL Author Talk: Phenderson Djèlí Clark (ABENI'S SONG), 7:30PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/products/irl-author-talk-abenis-song-with-... |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Hutto, Chestnut Publishing House, Coffee + Creatives Connection, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/181522858230894 |
| *Missouri City, Sienna Branch Library, Writer's Corner Explained, 2PM, https://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/event/writers-corner-explained-1 |
| *Conroe, Montgomery County Memorial Library, Writers' Group, 3PM, https://mcmls.libcal.com/event/10400098 |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, author Stuart Gibbs (SPY SCHOOL GOES NORTH) book launch, 5PM, https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/event/gibbs-2023 |
| *Austin, Hampton Branch Library, Write with Spike: Writing Workshops with Spike Gillespie, 5:30PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/writing/write-spike-writing-workshops-spike-gillespie-7734381 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Betty Baumgardner signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/betty-baumgardner-trip-along-hogs-back |
| *Austin, Twin Oaks Branch Library, Banned Book Printmaking, 6PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/making-crafting/banned-book-printmaking-7735211 |
| *Houston, Katherine Tyra Branch Library, Blackout Poetry: Celebrating Banned Books Week, 6PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6511d7a58fffe94c00c3b75d |
| *Hurst, Hurst Public Library, Trinity Arts Writers Workshop, 6PM, https://www.hursttx.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/15570/440 |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Open Book Podcast with Julia London and Laura Griffin, 6:30PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-book-podcast-with-julia-and-laura-tickets-709672979987 |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, authors Mac Barnett & Shawn Harris (THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE AND THE SOUP OF DOOM), 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/person-mac-barnett-and-shawn-harris |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, poet Kevin Prufer (THE FEARS), 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-kevin-prufer-fears |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Ashley Winstead in conversation with Abby Endler, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Winstead |
| *Lubbock, Lubbock Write Right Critique Group, Weekly Meeting, 6:30PM, HYBRID, https://lubbockwrcg.com/ |
| *Allen, Allen Public Library, Recycled Book Art with guest artist VET, 7PM, https://www.allenlibrary.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=16128&month=9&year=2023&day=28&calType=0 |
| *Austin, BookPeople, author Jardine Libaire (YOU'RE AN ANIMAL), 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/jardine-libaire-youre-animal |
| *Austin, Bookwoman, An Evening with Elizabeth McCracken (THE HERO OF THIS BOOK), 7PM, https://www.ebookwoman.com/event/evening-elizabeth-mccracken |
| *Austin, Onwards Writing Group, Onwards! TUESDAY Writing Session—Write and Work with Others!, 7PM, https://www.meetup.com/onwards-writing-group/events/296079125/ |
| *Katy, Blue Willow Bookshop & British International School of Houston, author V.E. Schwab (THE FRAGILE THREADS OF POWER), 7PM, https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/event/schwab-2023 |
| *Austin, Writers' League of Texas, One Page Salon featuring authors Wendi Aarons, Felix Cileli, David Wright Falade, Tonia Ransom, and Chaitali Sen reading, 7:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/3526577337582032 |
| *Houston, Write About Now Poetry, Poetry Open Mic Night hosted by Free.K, 7:30PM, https://www.writeaboutnowpoetry.com/events |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Houston, Conversations from a Page, Evening Literary Salon with Julie Carrick Dalton and Colleen Oakley, 8:45AM, https://www.cfapage.net/upcoming-events/literary-salon-dalton-oakley-october-2023 |
| *Dallas, Central Library, Workshop Wednesdays with the Dallas Poet Laureate, 11AM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/workshop-wednesdays-dallas-poet-laureate-66 |
| *Austin, Spicewood Springs Branch Library, Banned Book Zine Making, 1PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/making-crafting/banned-book-zine-making-7735212 |
| Granbury Writers' Bloc, Read & Critique, 2PM, ONLINE, https://granburywritersbloc.com/ |
| *Fort Worth, East Berry Branch Library, Reading Rodeo, 4:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/reading-rodeo-eby |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, author Brendan Wenzel (EVERY DREAMING CREATURE) book signing, 5PM, https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/event/wenzel-2023 |
| *Humble, Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library, Word Crafters, 5PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/64ef83222d0219cf8b599994 |
| *Richmond, Fort Bend County Library, NaNoWriMo Prep-tober 2023 workshop, 5PM, https://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/events/month/2023/10 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Dr. Carmen Tafolla signing, 5PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/dr-carmen-tafolla-warrior-girl |
| *Austin, Central Library, Teens Create: Banned Camp Zines & Bookmarks, 5:30PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/youth-programs-workshops/teens-create-banned-camp-zines-bookmarks-7733838 |
| *Dallas, Lakewood Branch Library, Banned Books Tile Coasters, 5:30PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/banned-books-tile-coasters |
| *Austin, Central Library, Teen Banned Camp: Art & Zine Making Party, 6PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/youth-programs-workshops/teen-banned-camp-art-zine-making-party-7734827 |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, author Dr. Brian Williams (THE BODIES KEEP COMING) book signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/bodies-keep-coming |
| *Austin, BookPeople, author Jason June (THE SPELLS WE CAST), 6:30PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/jason-june-spells-we-cast |
| Brazos Bookstore, author Nghiem Tran (WE'RE SAFE WHEN WE'RE ALONE), 6:30PM, ONLINE, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/virtual-nghiem-tran-were-safe-when-were-alone |
| *Houston, Basket Books & Art, book launch for Sonali Kolhatkar (RISING UP!), 6:30PM, https://basket-books.com/events |
| *Longview, Books & Barrels, Poetry Night, 6:30PM, https://www.booksandbarrelstx.com/event-schedule |
| *Austin, Windsor Park Branch Library, Open Mic Night, 7:30PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/open-mic/open-mic-night-7735247 |
| *Houston, Write About Now Poetry, Latinx Poetry Open Mic ft. Mercedez Holtry hosted by Zachary Caballero, 7:30PM, https://www.writeaboutnowpoetry.com/events |
| *San Antonio, Write Out Art, Blah Blah Blah Poetry Spot Open Mic, 8PM, https://www.waosatx.org/the-blah-blah-blah-poetry-spot |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Houston, Central Library, Let's Talk Banned Books with author Brendan Kiely (THE OTHER TALK), 10AM, https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/11265927 |
| *Austin, Spicewood Springs Branch Library, Banned Book Cricut Station, 1PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/making-crafting/banned-book-cricut-station-7735209 |
| Houston Independent Authors, Writer's Lunch: Editor Shannon Winton "But Did You Die? Impossible Injuries in Fiction," 1PM, ONLINE, https://www.facebook.com/events/870453311106822 |
| *San Marcos, Lindsey Reading Series, Screenwriter Peter Hyoguchi, 3:30PM, https://www.english.txst.edu/tkl-homepage.html |
| *Austin, Hampton Branch Library, Katha: Building Storytellers, 5PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/youth-programs-workshops/katha-building-storytellers-7734877 |
| *Fort Worth, Ridglea Branch Library, FW Writes: Wordsmith, 5PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/fw-writes-wordsmith-rdg |
| *Longview, Fontaine House Publishing & Books & Barrels, Book Launch Party! TRIXIE'S FIRST SPELL, 5PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/978349800121596/ |
| *Longview, ArtWalk Longview, local authors signing, 5PM, https://www.artwalklongview.com/ |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, poetry reading by author John Casey, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/john-casey-things-little-consequence-poetr... |
| *Austin, BookPeople, author Brendan Wenzel (EVERY DREAMING CREATURE), 6PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/brendan-wenzel-every-dreaming-creature |
| *Austin, Central Library, Teen Banned Camp: Art & Zine Making Party, 6PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/youth-programs-workshops/teen-banned-camp-art-zine-making-party-7734828 |
| *Austin, Ruiz Branch Library, Banned Camp Zine Night: Cartoneras, 6PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/making-crafting/banned-camp-zine-night-cartoneras-7735303 |
| *Austin, Thursday Night Write-In!, Thursday Night Write-In, 6PM, https://www.meetup.com/thursday-night-write-in/events/296136194 |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, author Ría Safford (THE ORGANIZED HOME FOR NEW PARENTS) discussion & book signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/organized-home-new-parents |
| *Dallas, Polk-Wisdom Branch Library, Blackout Poetry, 6PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/blackout-poetry-1 |
| *Austin, Barnes & Noble Arboretum, author Stuart Gibbs (SPY SCHOOL GOES NORTH) book signing, 6:30PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062157128-0 |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, author/chef Anita Jaisinghani (EATER), 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-anita-jaisinghani-eater-100-essential-restaurant-recipes-authority-where-eat-and-why-it |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, author David McCloskey signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/McCloskey |
| *Pflugerville, Pflugerville Public Library, Banned Books Week Celebration, 6:30PM, https://library.pflugervilletx.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/36776/... |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, author Tsh Oxenreider (FIRST LIGHT AND EVENTIDE: A DAILY GRATITUDE JOURNAL), 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
| *Allen, Allen Public Library, Texas author Gene Fowler (BORDER RADIO) with the Diamond King Medicine Show, 7:30PM, https://www.allenlibrary.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=16115&month=9&year=2023&d... |
| *Dallas, The Black Academy of Arts and Letters Inc., Poetry Smash #1, 7:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/173521055548359 |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| Austin Book Arts Center, Children's Board Books, 10AM, ONLINE, https://atxbookarts.org/events/6260/ |
| *Fort Worth, Ridglea Branch Library, Write Stuff, 10:30AM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/write-stuff-rdg |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Robyn McGrath reading, 10:30AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/special-guest-storytime-robyn-mcgrath |
| *Abilene, Texas Star Trading Company, author Thomas Goodman signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/3226196997672669/ |
| *Austin, Amplify Credit Union, Jennifer Mathieu on 'Down Came the Rain' with Marit Weisenberg (+Free Book), 6PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/amplify-presents-jennifer-mathieu-on-down-c... |
| *Austin, BookPeople, author Braden Cawthon (SIRENS), 6PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/braden-cawthon-sirens |
| *Copperas Cove, Central Texas Writers Society, Art After Dark Featured Writer Johnathan Owens, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1032057971143966 |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, author Ashley Hicks (BUCKINGHAM PALACE: THE INTERIORS) discussion & book signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/buckingham-palace-interiors |
| *San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, Stuart Gibbs signing, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/621369530191804/ |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, First Friday Poetry Reading, 6:30PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/first-friday-poetry-readings |
| *Houston, Basket Books & Art, Reading poetry: KB Brookins with Aris Kian Brown and Ariana Brown, 6:30PM, https://basket-books.com/events |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, author Ryan La Sala (THE BEHOLDER), 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-ryan-la-sala-beholder |
| *San Antonio, Gemini Ink, Breaking Through: A Conversation on Pathways to Publication for Latinx Writers, 6:30PM, https://geminiink.org/events/pathways-to-publication-for-latinx-writers/ |
| *Dallas, Deep Vellum Books, author Dave Eggers (THE EYES AND THE IMPOSSIBLE), 7PM, http://deepvellum.com/events/theeyesandtheimpossible |
| *Houston, Houston Writers Guild, Authorpalooza Extravaganza Conference (Day 1), 7PM, https://www.houstonwritersguild.org/writersroom?fbclid=IwAR2gibgLdOGU3Gb0nIERIf-QRMXvYmypfoof7r5NEzbL5dbw3sld3BpfFSo |
| *Killeen, Dat Friday Flow, Boo Bash Open Mic/Spoken Word Showcase, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/976142280159735/ |
| *The Colony, Dallas Poetry Slam, Beautiful & Brilliant Open Mic, 8PM, https://www.thedallaspoetryslam.com/shows |
| *Houston, Inprint, First Fridays Presents Ayokunle Falomo, 8PM, https://inprinthouston.org/event/first-friday-presents-ayokunle-falomo/ |
| *Lufkin, Standpipe Poetry Slam & Open Mic, 8PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1986859131672940/ |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Hurst, DFW Writers' Workshop, DFWCON (Day One), 8AM, https://dfwcon.org/
*Bandera, Bandera County Library, Friends Monthly Book Sale, 9AM, https://banderalibrary.org/calendar-1
*Coleman, Friends of the Coleman Public Library, Annual Book Sale (DAY ONE), 9AM, https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0KfPdFBhcGwvG1mny...
*Clarksville, Red River Public Library, Authors showcase featuring Reavis Wortham, J.D. Hurst, Audrey Nottingham, Johnie Lee, Caryl McAdoo, & Rick Parent, 9AM, https://rrlibrary.blogspot.com/
*Sugarland, First Colony Branch Library, Friends of First Colony Branch Library, Book Sale, 9AM, https://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/event/friends-first-colony-library-book-s...
*Boerne, Boerne Book & Arts Festival, 9:30AM, https://www.boernebookfest.com/
*Keller, Keller Public Library, Keller Writers Association, 9:45AM, https://keller-tx.whofi.com/calendar/event/26705
*Austin, Austin Book Arts Center, Japanese Style Toolbox for Bookbinding Tools, 10AM, https://atxbookarts.org/events/6306/
*Dallas, Central Library, Creative Writing Club, 10AM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/creative-writing-club-2
*Dripping Springs, Wild Birds Unlimited, author Jennifer Bristol signing, 10AM, https://theatomiccowgirl.com/events
*Houston, Friends of the Houston Library, Friends of the Houston Library Book Sale, 10AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/580151703982783/580151723982781/
*North Richland Hills, Friends of the North Richland Hills Public Library, Friends of the Library Book Sale, 10AM, https://www.library.nrhtx.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=4559&month=10&year=2023&...
*Austin, BookPeople, Banned Camp Presents: The Magic Power of Reading, 10:30AM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/banned-camp-presents-magic-power-reading
*Dallas, Interabang Books, special storytime with author Dominique Furukawa & illustrator Erika Lynne Jones (BLACK GIRLS: A CELEBRATION OF YOU!), 10:30AM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/special-story-time-black-girls-cel...
*Austin, Windsor Park Branch Library, Get Crafty: Banned Book Lockets & Magnets, 11AM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/crafternoon/get-crafty-banned-book...
*Dallas, Grauwyler Park Branch Library, Poetry in Motion: The African American Women Inaugural Poets, 11AM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/poetry-motion-african-amer...
*Dallas, Skyline Branch Library, Banned Book Trivia, 11AM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/banned-book-trivia-0
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Holly Schmidt signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/holly-schmidt-no-go
*Victoria, Texian Books, author Charlie Alcorn signing, 11AM, https://www.texianbooks.net/
*Dallas, Half Price Book Flagship, special storytime with author Glenda Jensen (CREECHVILLE), 11:30AM, https://b.halfpricebooks.com/events/
*Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, storytime and signing with Debra Raso O'Connor, 11:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/630324442421469/
*Alpine, Big Bend Octane Fest, author Ben English signing, 12PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/474589958073841
*Denton, Patchouli Joe's Book, author Resa Harrison signing, 12PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/author-visit-resa-harrison
*Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, author Janice Riley signing, 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/
*Dallas, Timberglen Branch Library, Timberglen Writers Circle, 1PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/timberglen-writers-circle-1
*Seguin, Pecantown Books and Brews, author Jayme Blaschke discussion & signing, 1PM, https://pecantownbooks.com/event/author-jayme-blaschke/
*Canyon Lake, City of Canyon Lake & Tye Preston Memorial Library, Local Author Book Fair, 1PM, https://mycanyonlake.com/
Brazos Bookstore & Third Place Books, poets Kate Briggs (THE LONG FORM) & Pip Adam (THE NEW ANIMALS) in conversation with Danielle Dutton, co-founder and editor of DOROTHY, 2PM, ONLINE, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/virtual-kate-briggs-and-pip-adam-c...
*Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, author Heather J. Bennett signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/312657031438084
*Houston, Central Library, Public Poetry Reading Series with Open Mic, 2PM, https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/10825524
*Humble, Octavia Fields Branch Library, Apollo Chamber Players: Banned Books, 2PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/64b055c33206553600e5b38d
*Irving, South Irving Library, Craftastic Junior: Vampire Bookmarks, 2:30PM, https://www.cityofirving.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=23250&month=9&year=2023&d...
*Austin, Spicewood Springs Branch Library, Teen Banned Camp: Representation Matters, 3PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/civics/teen-banned-camp-representa...
*Fort Worth, Tarrant Count Harambee Festival, Harambee Fest Poetry Slam, 3PM, http://www.tarrantcountyharambee.com/
*Austin, Oakwood Cemetery, discussion & signing with author Jennifer Bristol, 3:30PM, https://theatomiccowgirl.com/events
*El Paso, Sergio Troncoso Library, El Paso Eastside Poetry, 4PM, https://www.elpasolibrary.org/events/show/220
*Houston, Houston Toy Museum, An Evening with Toy Historian and Author Rob Goldberg, 6PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/toy-historian-and-author-rob-goldberg-at-ho...
*Keller, Keller Public Library, Interactive Murder Myster: Knocked Off in New York, 6PM, https://keller-tx.whofi.com/calendar/event/29525
*Lockhart, Evening With the Authors, Evening With the Authors, 6:30PM, http://www.eveningwiththeauthors.com/
*Dallas, DaGumboGawd, Lyrical Warfare Retribution Versus Battle and Poetry Slam, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/130867070048717
*Houston, Kindred Stories, book launch party for author Tarris Marie (BLAQUE PEARLE), 7PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/products/launch-party-blaque-pearle-with-t...
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Austin, Austin Book Arts Center, Long-stitch Leather Journal, 10AM, https://atxbookarts.org/events/6262/ |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Brigid Cooley signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/brigid-cooley-family-recipes |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, authors Rolf Stibbe (THE ISLE OF THE DRAGON) & Lucia Chenoweth (MY THOUSAND TREASURES), 1PM, https://b.halfpricebooks.com/events/ |
| *Round Top, Round Top Family Library, Author Book Fair featuring local authors Audrey Wick, Jason Stone, Fr. Bill Miller, Ed Janecka, Wendy Isaac Bergin, Anne Sloan, & Peter Weil, 1PM, https://www.ilovetoread.org/calendar/ |
| *Fort Worth, East Regional Library, FW Writes: Writers' Workshop, 1:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/writers-workshop-estr |
| *Austin, BookPeople, author Robyn McGrath (THERE'S ALWAYS ROOM FOR ONE MORE), 2PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/robyn-mcgrath-theres-always-room-one-more |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, author Kacy Ritter (THE GREAT TEXAS DRAGON RACE), 2PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
| *Austin, Central Library, Teen LGBTQ+ Craft Space: Banned Book Art, 3PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/youth-programs-workshops/teen-lgbtq-craft-space-banned-book-art-7734802 |
| *Houston, Basket Books & Art, Reading Poetry: Kimberley Wolf with Bleah Patterson, 3PM, https://basket-books.com/events |
| The Writing Barn, Book Launch for SHE KEPT DANCING, 3PM, ONLINE, https://thewritingbarn.com/class/free-book-launch-for-she-kept-dancing-t... |
| *Austin, Bookwoman, BookWoman Poetry: Lindsey Royce (THE BOOK OF JOHN), Aliki Barnstone (DWELLING) and Sandi Stromberg, 3:30PM, https://www.ebookwoman.com/event/bookwoman-poetry-lindsey-royce-aliki-barnstone-and-sandi-stromberg |
| Granbury Writers' Bloc, Read & Critique, 4PM, ONLINE, https://granburywritersbloc.com/ |
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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