Bookish Texas • Events Around the State
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FOR 4.15.2023 - 4.23.2023
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Bookish goings-on in Texas
compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life
SPECIAL EVENTS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*San Antonio, Ghoulish Book Festival, April 14-16, 2023
*The Woodlands, Books on the Green, April 14-16, 2023
*Longview, Chautauqua Festival, April 15, 2023
*San Antonio, San Antonio Book Festival, April 15, 2023
*Lubbock, Lubbock Art Festival, April 15-16, 2023
*Austin, Texas Library Association Annual Conference, April 19-22, 2023
*McAllen, 16th annual Rio Grande Valley International Poetry Festival, April 20-23, 2023
EXHIBITIONS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*San Antonio, The DoSeum, Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit, through April 16, 2023
*Amarillo, American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum, Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy (Humanities Texas), through April 22, 2023
*Coleman, Coleman Public Library, Lonesome Dove Exhibition (Humanities Texas), through April 28, 2023
*Dallas, Dallas College Library - Richland, Citizens at Last: The Woman Suffrage Movement in Texas, through May 12, 2023
*Dallas, SMU Hillcrest Exhibit Hall, Fondren Library Gray, Lives of the Poets: Literary Biography from Geoffrey Chaucer to Amy Clampitt, through May 12, 2023
*Houston, The Printing Museum in Houston, Book Arts of Houston, through June 17, 2023
*Austin, Harry Ransom Center, Drawing the Motion Picture: Production Art and Storyboards, through July 16, 2023
*Austin, Harry Ransom Center, Stories to Tell: Selections from the Harry Ransom Center, through August 20, 2023
SATURDAY, APRIL 15 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Granbury, Granbury Writers' Bloc, Spring Writers Workshop: The Strategic Power of Deep Editing with Margie Lawson, 9AM, https://granburywritersbloc.com/summer-writers-workshop/ |
| *San Antonio, Gemini Ink, Literary Movements with Rod Carlos Rodriguez, 9AM, https://geminiink.org/events/literary-movements-with-rod-rodriguez/ |
| *San Antonio, San Antonio Book Festival, 9AM https://sabookfestival.org/ |
| *Mineola, Friends of the Mineola Public Library, Book Sale, 9AM, https://www.facebook.com/friendsofthemineolamemoriallibrary |
| *The Woodlands, Buy the Book, Adult Book Fair with Local Indie Authors, 9:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/934549887961652 |
| *Abilene, Texas Star Trading, Author John Erickson signing, 10AM, https://texasstartrading.com/ |
| *Abilene, The National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature, Workshop with Matthew Reinhart, 10AM, https://www.nccil.org/events-calendar/workshop-with-matthew-reinhart |
| *Dallas, Central Library, Writing Club, 10AM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/writing-club-1 |
| *Euless, Euless Public Library & Euless Library Foundation, Spring Book Sale, 10AM, https://eulesslibrary.librarycalendar.com/event/elf-bi-annual-book-sale-0 |
| *Longview, Chautauqua Festival, Various Local Authors signing, 10AM, https://longviewtexas.gov/3348/Chautauqua-Festival |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author visit by Debra Raso O'Connor (ANNABELLE BEE AND THE BUTTERFLY TREE), 10:30AM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/story-time-annabelle-bee-and-butterfly-tree |
| Gemini Ink, The Art of Bad Poetry with Abby Murray, 11AM, ONLINE, https://geminiink.org/events/the-art-of-bad-poetry/ |
| *Haltom City, Haltom City Public Library, Local Author Fest, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/595167952246211/ |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Cheryl Pena signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/cheryl-pe%C3%B1a-descent-vile |
| *Dallas, White Rock Hills Branch Library, Youth Printmaking Workshop, 12PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/youth-printmaking-workshop-0 |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, Indie Author Fair, 12PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/indie-author-fair-1 |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Spring Fling: Books, Business, Beauty & Beyond, 12PM, https://www.thedockbookshop.com/event/spring-fling-books-business-beauty-beyond |
| *Austin, Austin Poetry Slam, Poet Joe Brundidge (NO TITLE, 2nd Edition) book release, 1PM, https://sites.google.com/view/austin-poetry-slam/home?authuser=0 |
| *San Antonio, San Antonio Public Library, Poetry for Performance Workshop, 1PM, https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D165856810 |
| *Dallas, Prairie Creek Branch Library, Teen Poetry Slam, 2PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/teen-poetry-slam |
| *Dallas, The Writer's Garret, Achieving Zen With Your Pen with Linda Jones, 2PM, https://writersgarret.org/event/achieving-zen-with-your-pen-with-linda-jones/ |
| Tumblewords Project, Bryan Franco: Consequential Words, 2PM, ONLINE, https://www.facebook.com/events/3534507416831044 |
| *Austin, Windsor Park Branch, National Poetry Month Open Mic Night, 2:30PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/open-mic/national-poetry-month-ope... |
| *Dallas, Kleberg-Rylie Branch Library, Shakespeare's Book of Flowers, 2:30PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/shakespeare-book-flowers-0 |
| *San Antonio, San Antonio Public Library, Three Generations of Absolutely Poetry, 3PM, https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Dev... |
| Brazos Bookstore, Middle Grade Book Club with Dianne K. Salerni (THE CARREFOUR CURSE), 3PM, ONLINE, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/virtual-middle-grade-book-club-dianne-k-salerni-0 |
| *Arlington, Amber Royer, Saturday Night Writes, 4PM, HYBRID, http://amberroyer.com/events/saturday-night-write/ |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Authors Olena Kharchenko and Michael Sampson (THE STORY OF UKRAINE), 4PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/kids-event-story-ukraine |
| *Austin, Reverie Books, BRING A CHAIR – Poetry Readings and Typewriter Rodeo!, 6PM, https://reveriebooks.com/events/ |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Mary Claire Haver, MD (THE GALVESTON DIET), 6:30PM, ONLINE, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-mary-claire-haver-md-galveston-diet |
| *Dalworthington Gardens, Pantego Books, Poetry Night, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/752306276429239 |
| *Laredo, Laredo BorderSlam Poetry, Battle on the Border Poetry Slam, 7:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=579872794175943 |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, APRIL 16 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author John Primomo signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/john-primomo-rio-grande-sniper-killings-ca... |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books - Flagship, Authors Kevin Carter (ALL THE TIES BEYOND) & Rolf Stibbe (THE ISLE OF THE DRAGON), 1PM, https://hpb.com/001 |
| *Fort Worth, East Regional Branch Library, FW Writes: Writers' Workshop, 1PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/writers-workshop-estr |
| *Austin, Sisters In Crime:Heart of Texas Chapter, Monthly Meeting, 2PM, HYBRID https://westbanklibrary.com/event/hybrid-sisters-in-crime-lauras-and-zoo... |
| *San Antonio, The Mouth Dakota Poetry Project, Open Mic, 5PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1677710089328417/1677710099328416/ |
| *McAllen, McAllen Public Library, Open Mic Night, 6PM, https://mcallenlibrary.libnet.info/event/8306019 |
| *Dallas, DMA Arts & Letters Live & KERA, Author David Sedaris (HAPPY-GO-LUCKY), 7PM, https://dma.org/programs/event/arts-letters-live-david-sedaris |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
MONDAY, APRIL 17 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Lubbock, Lubbock Public Library, Upcycled Books: Cats at Godeke Branch Library, 5:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/2894562540677685/ |
| *Canyon, Burrowing Owl Books, Authors Brenda Novak (THE SEASIDE LIBRARY) & Jodi Thomas (STRAWBERRY LANE) book signing, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/2616114385194382 |
| *Austin, Central Library, Author Kalki Koechlin (THE ELEPHANT IN THE WOMB), 6:30PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/programs-workshops/central-library-author-event-kalki-koechlin-7727713 |
| *Fort Worth, Southwest Regional Branch Library, Write on, write on, write on!, 6:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/fw-writes-write-on |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Rachel Heng (THE GREAT RECLAMATION), 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/node/135121 |
| *Austin, Book Woman, ACC Virtual Coffeehouse & Open Mic Featuring KB Brookings (FREEDOM HOUSE), 7PM, https://www.ebookwoman.com/event/acc-virtual-coffeehouse-open-mic-featuring-kb-brookings |
| Brazos Bookstore, Virtual author visit with Dina Nayeri (WHO GETS BELIEVED?) & Jeff Sharlet (THE UNDERTOW), 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/virtual-dina-nayeri-and-jeff-sharlet |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Tom Clavin (FOLLOW ME TO HELL), 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/747015256809457/ |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Admiral William McRaven (THE WISDOM OF THE BULLFROG), 7PM, https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/event/mcraven-2023 |
| *Richardson, Writers Guild of Texas, Monthly Meeting, 7PM, https://writersguildtx.org/events/april-2023 |
| The Dock Bookshop, Discussion with Professor Manu Ampim-A History of African Civilizations, 7PM, ONLINE https://www.thedockbookshop.com/event/virtual-author-event-prof-manu-amp... |
| *Houston, Inprint, Leila Mottley (NIGHTCRAWLING), 7:30PM, https://inprinthouston.org/event/inprint-leila-mottley-reading/ |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
TUESDAY, APRIL 18 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Arlington, Arlington Public Library, Library Poets, 4:30PM, https://arlingtonlibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=33618&... |
| *Lubbock, Patterson Branch Library, Poetry Jam, 4:30PM, https://ci.lubbock.tx.us/events/1675716970-poetry-jam |
| *Austin, Central Library, Teen Writer's Lab, 5:30PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/youth-programs-workshops/teen-writ... |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Fran Tilton Shelton (THE SPIRITUALITY OF GRIEF) book signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/spirituality-grief |
| *Houston, Lone Star College-CyFair Library, CyFair Writers, 6PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/63f13820001993e41589b6fb |
| *Hurst, Hurst Public Library, Trinity Arts Writers Workshop, 6PM, https://www.hursttx.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/14877/440 |
| San Antonio Public Library, A.M.P. Up Your Drafting Process: The Role of Art, Masks, and Place in Writing New Poems, 6PM, ONLINE https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Dev... |
| *Austin, Central Library, Write Club, 6:30PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/programs-workshops/write-club-7722242 |
| *Benbrook, Benbrook Public Library, Writing Critique, 6:30PM, https://www.benbrooklibrary.org/event/writing-critique-5 |
| *San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, Author Dina Gachman in conversation with Katie Gutierrez, 6:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1430679974337285 |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Authors Neal Shusterman & Eric Elfman (I AM THE WALRUS), 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/neal-shusterman-and-eric-elfman-noah-files-i-am-walrus |
| Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Fabled's Book Club Discusses GO AS A RIVER with author Shelley Read, 7PM, ONLINE, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Authors Eoin Colfer, Andrew Donkin and Giovanni Rigano (GLOBAL), 7PM, https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/event/colfer-2023 |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author Kevin Cook (WACO RISING), 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Tuesday Open Mic featuring Poet Pharoah Davis, 7:30PM, https://www.thedockbookshop.com/event/dock-tuesday-open-mic-remembering-... |
| *Houston, Write About Now Poetry, Poetry Slam Night 7:30PM, https://writeaboutnowpoetry.com/events |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Dallas, Central Library, Workshop Wednesdays with the Dallas Poet Laureate, 11AM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/workshop-wednesdays-dallas-poet-laureate-42 |
| *Austin, LBJ Presidential Library, Author Melvyn Leffler (CONFRONTING SADDAM HUSSEIN), 12:15PM, https://www.lbjlibrary.org/events/public/2023-04-19_confronting-saddam-hussein-george-w-bush-and-invasion-iraq |
| Granbury Writers' Bloc, Read & Critique, 2PM, ONLINE, https://granburywritersbloc.com/meetings/ |
| *Arlington, Southeast Branch Library, Zine Machines, 4PM, https://arlingtonlibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=33396&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023/04/13 |
| *Dallas, Fretz Park Branch Library, Poetry Puzzle and Write Your Own, 4PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/kids-art-studio-poetry-puzzle |
| *McAllen, McAllen Public Library, Shape Poetry, 4PM, https://mcallenlibrary.libnet.info/event/8302533 |
| *Austin, Central Library, Zine Night, 5:30PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/making-crafting/zine-night-7724294 |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Kevin Cook (WACO RISING) book signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/waco-rising |
| *Longview, Books & Barrels, Poetry Night, 6PM, https://www.booksandbarrelstx.com/event-schedule |
| Veliz Books, Book Launch for The Lady of Elche, 6PM, ONLINE, http://www.velizbooks.com/news/2023/4/19/the-lady-of-elche-virtual-book-launch |
| *Austin, Reverie Books, Author Gloria Feldt, 6:30PM, https://reveriebooks.com/events/ |
| Gemini Ink, Veteran's Writing Collective, 6:30PM, ONLINE, https://geminiink.org/events/veterans-writing-collective-2020-07-15-2021... |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Terry J. Benton-Walker (BLOOD DEBTS), 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/terry-j-benton-walker-blood-debts |
| *Dallas, DMA Arts & Letters Live, Dr. Anna Katherine Brodbeck discusses GREAT (WOMEN) PAINTERS with four featured artists, 7PM, https://dma.org/programs/event/arts-letters-live-great-women-painters |
| Fresh Fiction, Video Book Club with Author Tracy Sumner (ONE WEDDING AND AN EARL), 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/video-book-club-with-author-tracy-sumner-ti... |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Poet Joseph Coelho (COURAGE OUT LOUD), 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/courage-out-loud-joseph-coelho-author-event-tickets-590560752107 |
| *Houston, Kindred Stories, Author N.E. Davenport (THE BLOOD GIFT), 7PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/collections/events/products/irl-author-talk-the-blood-gift-with-n-e-daveport-ehigbor-okosun-april-19-7pm-cst |
| Writing Workshops & Gemini Ink, The Big Texas Author Talk with Steve Adams, 7PM ONLINE, https://writingworkshops.com/collections/online-class/products/the-big-texas-author-talk-online-lecture-series |
| *Houston, Write About Now Poetry, Poetry Open Mic Night, 7:30PM, https://writeaboutnowpoetry.com/events |
| *Austin, Austin Poetry Slam, National Poetry Month Open Mic ft. KB Brookins, 8PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1407611870042079 |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
THURSDAY, APRIL 20 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| Houston Independent Authors, Writers Lunch: Alice in Wonderland and Drugs with Daphne Strasert, 1PM, ONLINE, https://www.facebook.com/events/3293476234236403 |
| *Fort Worth, Bodega & Pantego Books, Author Z.W. Taylor signing, 5PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1232638097359231 |
| *Lubbock, Wild Lark Books, Creative Process Discussion with Poet Betsy Bass, 5:30PM, https://wildlarkbooks.com/events/creative-process-discussion-with-poet-b... |
| *Richmond, George Memorial Library, Story Spinners Writing Club, 5:30PM, https://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/event/story-spinners-writing-club-27 |
| *Austin, Book Woman, Authors Tara Dairman, Grace Lin & Christine Suggs, 6PM, https://www.ebookwoman.com/event/person-panel-discussion-tara-dairman-grace-lin-christine-suggs |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Rachael DeVaux (RACHEL'S GOOD EATS), 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/rachaels-good-eats |
| *Georgetown, SCBWI Austin, Writers and Illustrators Georgetown Co-Working Night, 6PM, https://austin.scbwi.org/events/writers-and-illustrators-georgetown-co-w... |
| *McAllen, McAllen Public Library, Poetry Workshop with Poet Laureate Victoria Lopez, 6PM, https://mcallenlibrary.libnet.info/event/8280709 |
| *Austin, LBJ Presidential Library, Evening With Susan Ford Bales and Richard Norton Smith (AN ORDINARY MAN), 6:30PM, https://www.lbjlibrary.org/events/friends-lbj-library/2023-04-20_evening-susan-ford-bales-and-richard-norton-smith |
| *Houston, Young Neighborhood Library, Poetry Month Author Aloud!: DeMonica Gladney (MY JOURNEY: POETIC EXPRESSIONS INSPIRED BY FAITH), 6:30PM, https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/10324817 |
| Writers' League of Texas, Third Thursday: Bringing the Past to Life: Writing Historical Fiction and Nonfiction, 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/virtual-writers-league-texas-third-thur... |
| *Conroe, Mongomery County Literary Arts Council, Writers in Performance with Poet David Baker, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=694563329336324&set=a.492309586228367 |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Black History 365 featuring Poet Pharoah Davis, 7PM, HYBRID https://www.thedockbookshop.com/event/black-history-365 |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author signing Kristen Hatton (PARENTING AHEAD), 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Author Dina Gachman ("SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS"), 7:30PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/so-sorry-for-your-loss-dina-gachman-author-event-tickets-590526419417 |
| *McAllen, Rio Grande Valley International Poetry Festival (Day 1), 8PM, HYBRID http://www.valleypoetryfest.org/ |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
FRIDAY, APRIL 21 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Lubbock, Mahon Library, Friends of the Library Book Sale (DAY ONE), 9AM, https://ci.lubbock.tx.us/events/1678225850-friends-of-the-library-book-sale |
| *Athens, Trinity Valley Community College, Author Pepper Anne signing, 2PM, https://www.pepperanneauthor.com/mingle-with-pepper.html#/ |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Authors Kevin Hensley and Kimberly Hughes Signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/kevin-hensley-and-kimberly-hughes-promise |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Brenda Novak (THE SEASIDE LIBRARY) book signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/seaside-library |
| *Houston, Basket & Books, Mediocre Monk with Grant Lindsley, 6PM, https://www.basket-books.com/events/20230421 |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author John Boles (SEVEN VIRGINIANS), 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-john-boles-seven-virginians |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Don Winslow signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Winslow |
| *Arlington, Friends and Foundation of the Arlington Public Library, An Evening with Tim Madigan (I'M PROUD OF YOU), 7PM, https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/Xz9UM5ZOj4rsY6AC6XtMVQ |
| *Carrollton, Dallas Poetry Slam, Hiraya Fridays Asian-Inspired Open Mic, 8PM, https://www.thedallaspoetryslam.com/show-schedule#&gid=4&pid=3 |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SATURDAY, APRIL 22 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Colleyville, North Texas Romance Writers, Writers Retreat, 8:30AM, https://www.ntrwa.org/april-2023-meeting-information/
*Keller, Robin Hollo signing (Day 1), 10AM, https://
*Dallas, Interabang Books, Authors Brad and Rachel Mās Davidson (POCKET FULL OF SADS), 10:30AM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/story-time-pocket-full-sads
*Dallas, SCBWI - Dallas, April Illustrator Meetup, 10:30AM, https://northtexas.scbwi.org/events/april-illustrator-meetup/
*Pflugerville, Greater Austin Reading Coalition & Read the Room, Read the Room, 10:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/groups/greateraustinreadingcoalition/posts/5626...
*Austin, Austin Public Library, Author Polly Holyoke speaking, 11AM, https://pollyholyoke.com/
*Houston, Houston Public Library, Exploring the World of Asian Poets!, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/197441393035135
*San Antonio, Twig Bookstore, Author Lara Lee signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/lara-lee-gryphon-stone-and-truthseeker-tri...
*Austin, Black Pearl Books, Earth Day Celebration Author Readings and Signings, 12PM, https://www.blackpearlbookstore.com/event-details-registration/earth-day...
*Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, Author Kathleen M. Rodgers Signing, 12PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/author-visit-kathleen-m-rodgers
*Dallas, Skyline Branch Library, Shakespeare's Book of Flowers, 12:30PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/shakespeares-book-flowers
*Austin, Spicewood Springs Branch Library, Poetry Workshop with Typewriter Rodeo, 1PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/programs-workshops/poetry-workshop...
*Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Jocelynn Mitchell Signing, 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/
*Dallas, Central Library, Original Pronunciation: A Shakespeare Event, 1PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/original-pronunciation-sha...
*Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Monique Randle (BENJAMIN GOES TO SCHOOL) book signing, 1PM, https://hpb.com/001
Tumblewords Project, Ray Ramos: The Cryptidinals, 2PM, ONLINE, https://www.facebook.com/events/1602498960174068/
*Dallas, The Writer's Garret, Cavafy: A Guided Discussion with Gregg Thompson (Poetry), 2PM, https://writersgarret.org/event/cavafy-a-guided-discussion-with-gregg-th...
*Richardson, Richardson Public Library, Camp Write-In Junior - Poetry, 2PM, https://www.cor.net/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/21935/64
The Dock Bookshop, Author Sheryl Lee Ralph event, 2PM, ONLINE, https://www.thedockbookshop.com/sheryl_lee_ralph
Buy the Book, Virtual Meet & Greet with author Alex North (THE ANGEL MAKER), 2PM, ONLINE, https://www.facebook.com/BuytheBookTX/posts/pfbid033wADnBDmRAVDYg6DozN5A...
*Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Lucy Connelly signing, 3PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/L-Connelly
*Houston, Kindred Stories, Author Mark Oshiro (INTO THE LIGHT), 6PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/collections/events/products/irl-author-tal...
*Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Martin J. Siegel (JUDGMENT AND MERCY), 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-martin-j-siegel-judgment-an...
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, APRIL 23 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Richmond, LITFest, 10AM, https://squaremktg.com/campaigns/ZHkHgHxnbaqE/
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Catherine Corcoran Signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/catherine-corcoran-treasure-isle
*Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, Author Joseph A. Schiller signing, 1PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/author-visit-joseph-schiller
*Fort Worth, East Regional Branch Library, FW Writes: Writers' Workshop, 1PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/writers-workshop-estr
*Fort Worth, Leaves, Afternoon with Authors, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/186933874070512/186933894070510/
*Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Ellen Leventhal Launching Debbie's Song, 3PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-ellen-leventhal-debbies-song
*Houston, Inprint, Inprint Senior Memoir Workshop Celebration: A Reading, 3PM, https://inprinthouston.org/event/erjcc-celebration/
*Richardson, Richardson Public Library, Richardson Poetry Group Reading, 3PM, https://www.cor.net/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/21863/64
Granbury Writers' Bloc, Read & Critique, 4PM, ONLINE, https://granburywritersbloc.com/meetings/
*Houston, Kindred Stories, Author Sadeqa Johnson (THE HOUSE OF EVE), 5PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/collections/events/products/in-person-author-talk-the-house-of-eve-with-sadeqa-johnson-april-23-5pm-cst
*San Antonio, The Mouth Dakota Poetry Project, Open Mic, 5PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1677710089328417/1677710152661744
*Austin, BookPeople, BookTok Panel with authors Kaven Hirning, Stacey Mcewan, Samantha Ferrand, Maggie Siciliano, Amber Nicole, and Hannah Nicole Maehrer, 6PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/booktok-panel
*Dallas, The Wild Detectives, Noir at the Bar, 7PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/noir-at-the-bar-5/
*Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Local Author Don Bentley (FORGOTTEN WAR) Book launch, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/larkandowlbooksellers/posts/pfbid0K8Nv1Bcf8ZVY6...
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.
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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