Bookish Texas • Events Around the State
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FOR 9.16.2023 - 9.24.2023
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Bookish goings-on in Texas
compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life
SPECIAL EVENTS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Houston, Jaipur Festival, September 15-17, 2023
*Fort Worth, Trinity River Book Festival, September 16, 2023
EXHIBITIONS, ETC. (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Dallas, SMU Campus, “I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere”: Collecting the Multilingual Cannon, through September 22, 2023
*Boerne, Patrick Heath Public Library, Pastures of the Empty Page: Fellow Writers on the Life and Legacy of Larry McMurtry, through October 5, 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 16 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Fort Worth, Trinity River Book Festival, 8AM, https://trinityriverbookfest.org/
*Allen, author Robin Hollo Signing at Kroger (Day 1), 10AM, https://theenchantedhollo.com/
*Arlington, Ashlaroo's, book signing for MUMENTOUS by Amy Schultz, 10AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/672215667735567
*Dallas, Central Library, Creative Writing Club, 10AM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/creative-writing-club-1
*El Paso, El Paso Public Libraries, Read & Ride: Luchadores de la Literatura, 10AM, https://www.facebook.com/ELPASOPUBLICLIBRARY/posts/pfbid02SzRYu56pBsqqck...
*Tyler, Tyler Public Library, Book Sale, 10AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1376516636630495
*Dallas, Interabang Books, Special Storytime with author Rachel Más Davidson (I LOVE YOU MUCHO MUCHO), 10:30AM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/special-story-time-i-love-you-much...
*Bulverde, Friends of the Bulverde Area Rural Library District Book and Author Luncheon, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/site-event-friends-bulverde-area-rural-lib...
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Dr Yanko Yankov signing HOW OUR BRAIN BECAME HUMAN, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/dr-yanko-yankov-how-our-brain-became-human
*Austin, Carver Branch Library, Carver's 90th Anniversary Party, 1PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/celebrations/carvers-90th-annivers...
*Austin, Central Library, Author Talk: Latinx Pop Culture Matters! with Professor Frederick Luis Aldama, 1PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/celebrations/author-talk-latinx-po...
*Dallas, Fretz Park Branch Library, Recycled Book Art, 1PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/be-your-own-artist-recycle...
*Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, author Licia Chenoweth signing, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=595526262793787&set=a.544137041266043
*Fort Worth, Fort Worth History Center, Paper Preservation, 1PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/paper-fwhc
*McAllen, McAllen Heritage Center, book reading with author Thomas Ray Garcia, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1056483182462922/
*Amarillo, Barnes & Noble, author Taylor Moor (RICOCHET) book signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062159367-0
*Arlington, Barnes & Noble, author Susan Layne (ELINOR'S GLAD-TO-BE-TOGETHER FAMILY) book signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062159169-0
*Austin, Central Library, Art Workshop: Zine/Poster Making with Julio Moreno, 2PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/celebrations/art-workshop-zinepost...
*Austin, Recycled Reads Bookstore, Zine Workshop, 2PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/making-crafting/zine-workshop-recy...
*Austin, Yarborough Branch Library, The Crafty Adult/Eco Craft: Recycle-Recraft-Restyle: Magazine Mobiles, 2PM, https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Z_2Ekq_84cZ-phaiCLQO--hW2HV92Pe6...
*Frisco, Barnes & Noble, authors Idina Menzel & Cara Mentzel (PROUD MOUSE) discussion and sing-along, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062159463-0
*Kerrville, Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, author David Schwarz (BEATING CANCER THROUGH FAITH AND INSPIRATION), 2PM, https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/event/author-talk-david-schwa...
Tumblewords Project, Kris Kaila - Art Hurts, 2PM, ONLINE https://www.facebook.com/events/281781764611317/
*Denton, Emily Fowler Library, book discussion with author Susie Finkbeiner (THE ALL-AMERICAN), 2:30PM, HYBRID, https://denton.bibliocommons.com/events/64d53ae0cdc00342006bd019
*Houston, Brazos Bookstore, author Remy Lai (GHOST BOOK), 3PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-remy-lai-ghost-book
*Houston, Murder By The Book, author DiAnn Mills signing, 3PM, https://diannmills.com/events/
*San Antonio, San Antonio Public Library, Prudence L. Curry Writers Series Presents Jeffery Renard Allen, 3PM, https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Dev...
*Arlington, Amber Royer, Saturday Night Writes, 4PM, HYBRID, http://amberroyer.com/events/saturday-night-write/
*Dallas, Interabang Books, author R.J. Jacobs (THIS IS HOW WE END THINGS) discussion & book signing, 4PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/how-we-end-things
*Houston, Basket Books & Art, book launch: OTHERWISE, IT WOULD JUST BE ANOTHER RIVER by the Borderland Collective, 6:30PM, https://basket-books.com/events
*San Marcos, Texas State University, Hispanic Heritage Night with authors David Bowles, Adriana Garcia, Xelena Gonzalez, Guadalupe Garcia McCall, and Carmen Tafolla, 6:30PM, https://alumni.
*Austin, Write About Now Poetry, Poetry Jam + Open Mic ft. the Write About Now National Champion Poetry Team, 7PM, https://www.writeaboutnowpoetry.com/events
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Kacy Ritter signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/kacy-ritter-great-texas-dragon-race |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books - Flagship, authors Ellen Schum (SIXTEEN DAYS TO FREEDOM) & Paige Lehmann (FREEDOM FROM GRIEVING) book signing, 1PM, https://b.halfpricebooks.com/events/ |
| *Dallas, Pan-African Book Connection Bookstore, author Dr. J Bliss signing, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=322740413615472&set=a.258529293369918 |
| *Fort Worth, East Regional Library, FW Writes: Writers' Workshop, 1:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/writers-workshop-estr |
| *Dallas, Native Prairies Association of Texas, author Amy Martin reading & signing, 3PM, https://wilddallasfortworth.com/wild/?page_id=320 |
| *Dallas, The Writer's Garret, Mixed Genre Stone Soup Workshop, 3PM, https://writersgarret.org/Stone-Soup-Peer-critique-workgroups/ |
| *Austin, Book Woman, author Mehnaaz Momen (LISTENING TO LAREDO), 4PM, https://www.ebookwoman.com/event/person-book-talk-listening-laredo-w-author-mehnaaz-momen-conversation-w-chaitali-sen |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Workshop Series: Writer's Studio, 4PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-series-the-writers-studio-tickets-713190370597 |
| *San Antonio, The Mouth Dakota Project, Thank You, Xicanext - Poetry & Spoken Word event, 5PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1823775294705586 |
| *Euless, Euless Library Foundation, Murder at the Book Joint - Annual Meeting and Fundraiser Mystery Dinner, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/3485140718465931 |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Amarillo, Burrowing Owl, author Barbara Jenkins (SO LONG AS IT'S WILD), 11:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/burrowingowlbookstore/posts/pfbid037ptNAY8AZwRc...
*San Marcos, Therese Kayser Lindsey Literary Endowment, author John Heimbuch, 5PM, https://www.english.txst.edu/tkl-homepage.html
*Lubbock, Godeke Branch Library, Upcycled Books: Fall Sunflower wall hanging, 5:30PM, https://ci.lubbock.tx.us/events/1687898471-upcycled-books-fall-sunflower
*San Antonio, San Antonio Public Library, Parman Cafe: Write Now, Parman!, 6PM, https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Dev...
*Fort Worth, Southwest Regional Library, Write on, write on, write on!, 6:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/fw-writes-writ...
*Austin, Austin Public Library, author Alicia Roth Weigel with Jonathan Van Ness, 7PM, https://austinlibrary.org/calendar/
*Fort Worth, Texas Master Naturalists, author Amy Martin reading & signing, 7PM, https://wilddallasfortworth.com/wild/?page_id=320
*Irving, Valley Ranch Library, Mindful Mondays: Adult Coloring & Journaling, 7PM, https://www.cityofirving.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=23175&month=9&year=2023&d...
*Richardson, Writers Guild of Texas, Monthly Meeting, 7PM, https://writersguildtx.org/events/september-2023
*Houston, Inprint, Inprint Margarett Root Brown Reading Series: Author Lauren Groff (THE VASTER WILDS), 7:30PM, https://inprinthouston.org/event/inprint-lauren-groff-reading-2/
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 (*Denotes In-person Events)
KSTX 89.1 FM, The Source, author E.R. Bills in conversation with host David Martin Davies (TELL-TALE TEXAS), 12PM, https://www.tpr.org/podcast/the-source
*Kerrville, Texas A&M University Press, discussion & signing with authors W. Rufus Stephens and Jan Wrede, 1PM, https://www.tamupress.com/events/
*Abilene, Texas Star Trading Company, book signing with author Allie Davis, 3PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1729921614096672
*San Antonio, The Witte Museum, Al Rendón: meet the artist & book signing, 4PM, https://www.wittemuseum.org/event/al-rendon-meet-the-artist-book-signing/
Brazos Bookstore, author Thushanthi Ponweera (I AM KAVI), 5PM, ONLINE, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/virtual-thushanthi-ponweera-i-am-kavi
*Austin, Hampton Branch Library, Writing Workshop with Spike Gillespie, 5:30PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/writing/write-spike-writing-worksh...
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author E.R. Bills signing TELL-TALE TEXAS: INVESTIGATION IN INFAMOUS HISTORY, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/er-bills-tell-tale-texas-investigations-in...
*Hurst, Hurst Public Library, Trinity Arts Writers Workshop, 6PM, https://www.hursttx.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/15572/440
Book Launch for author Michael Scott Clifton's new release (PRINGLE PRAWN), including other authors, 6PM, ONLINE, https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelScottClifton
*Austin, Central Library, Write Club, 6:30PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/programs-workshops/write-club-7724804
*Benbrook, Benbrook Public Library, Writing Critique, 6:30PM, https://www.benbrooklibrary.org/event/writing-critique-14
*Fort Worth, Northside Branch Library, Mexican Amate Inspired Paper Art, 6:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/paper-art-nrs
*Fort Worth, Southwest Regional Library, Poetry Jam, 6:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/poetry-jam2-swtr
*Lubbock, Lubbock Write Right Critique Group, Weekly Meeting, 6:30PM, HYBRID, https://lubbockwrcg.com/
*Dallas, Mike Guinn Entertainment, Ervay Nights: An Upscale Performance Arts Showcase Featuring Actress/Entertainer/Poet Ms.Lucretia Johnson, and Poets Blu Libra and Becks Belief, 7:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1817772478673424/
*Houston, Write About Now Poetry, Bars Fest: Poetry Meets Versus, 7:30PM, https://www.writeaboutnowpoetry.com/events
*El Paso, Barbed Wire Open Mic series, Music and Poetry Open Mic at RoseWood Bar, 9PM, https://www.facebook.com/BorderSenses/posts/pfbid02qErX3EfUZY4CbzA7E8BpB...
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 (*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-64 |
| Harris County Public Libraries, Live Virtual Author Talk with Adam Alter (ANATOMY OF A BREAKTHROUGH) "How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most," 1PM, ONLINE, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/64c7fac35a7c61300089fd16 |
| Granbury Writers' Bloc, Read & Critique, 2PM, ONLINE, https://granburywritersbloc.com/ |
| *Houston, Smith Neighborhood Library, Write On! Family Poetry Night, 4:30PM, https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/10916169 |
| *Humble, Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library, Word Crafters, 5PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/64ef83222d0219cf8b599992 |
| *Austin, Central Library, Zine Night, 5:30PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/making-crafting/zine-night-7732918 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Gabriel T. Saxton-Ruiz, Ph.D. signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/gabriel-t-saxton-ruiz-phd-paciencia-perdid... |
| *Longview, Books & Barrels, Poetry Night, 6PM, https://www.booksandbarrelstx.com/event-schedule |
| Torch Literary Arts, Workshop: Building Your Platform as a Writer with KB Brookins, 6PM, ONLINE, https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/workshop-building-your-p... |
| *Austin, LBJ Presidential Library, Evening with Jake Tapper (ALL THE DEMONS ARE HERE), 6:30PM, https://www.lbjlibrary.org/events/friends-lbj-library/2023-09-20_evening-jake-tapper |
| *El Paso, El Paso Matters Book Club & Literarity Book Shop, author Tim Z. Hernandez (ALL THEY WILL CALL YOU) discussion, 6:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1292603561384394 |
| *Fort Worth, Lincoln Library, Mexican Amate Inspired Paper Art, 6:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/paper-art-lin |
| Gemini Ink, Veteran’s Writing Collective with Sarah Colby, 6:30PM, ONLINE, https://geminiink.org/events/veterans-writing-collective-2020-07-15-2021-11-17-2023-08-16/2023-09-20/ |
| *Austin, BookWoman, In-person Poetry Reading with Sam Slupski + Q&A with Bri Jenkins, 7PM, https://www.ebookwoman.com/event/person-poetry-reading-sam-slupski-qa-bri-jenkins |
| *Dallas, The Writer's Garret, Poetry Peer Critique Workshop, 7PM, https://writersgarret.org/Stone-Soup-Peer-critique-workgroups/ |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, talk and book signing with ACS president and former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold (THE CONSTITUTION IS IN JEOPARDY), 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1301294857252690 |
| Gemini Ink, The Big Texas Author Talk with Thomas H. McNeely (PICTURES OF THE SHARK), 7PM, ONLINE, https://geminiink.org/events/the-big-texas-author-talk-featuring-thomas-h-mcneely/ |
| *Austin, Austin Poetry Slam, Austin Poetry Open Mic Night Under the Stars Hosted by Akeem Olaj, 7:30PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/austin-poetry-open-mic-night-under-the-stars-hosted-by-akeem-olaj-tickets-712516946367 |
| *Houston, Write About Now Poetry, Poetry Open Mic Night ft. Miracle The Poet, 7:30PM, https://www.writeaboutnowpoetry.com/events |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Arlington, Friends of the Arlington Public Library, Fall Book Sale 2023 (DAY ONE), 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/FFAPL/posts/pfbid02XfuRTChp3vg5uVZPYQ6nnAUKrzup...
*Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, Stephen King Birthday Celebration, 5PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/stephen-king-birthday-celebration
*Houston, Central Library, Write On!, 5PM, https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/11148798
*Richmond, Story Spinners Writing Club, 5:30PM, https://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/event/story-spinners-writing-club-32
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Melissa Broughton reading & signing COWBOY DAD: LOVE, ALCOHOLISM, A ND A DYING WAY OF LIFE, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/melissa-broughton-cowboy-dad-love-alcoholi...
*Austin, Thursday Night Write-In, Thursday Night Write-In, 6PM, https://www.meetup.com/thursday-night-write-in/events/295835788/
*San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, Alicia Roth Weigel in conversation with Deanne Cueller, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/2243300832724404/
*Fort Worth, Summerglen Branch Library, Mexican Amate Inspired Paper Art, 6:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/paper-art-sgn
*Houston, Murder By The Book, author Alex Grecian signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Grecian
*Austin, Alienated Majesty Books, book launch and party celebrating Lisa Olstein’s newest collection of poetry, DREAM APARTMENT, 6:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=182662678180668&set=pcb.18266271484...
*San Antonio, Gemini Ink, Luminescence and Grit: An Evening with Gemini Ink Teaching Artists, followed by a Community Open Mic, 6:30PM, https://geminiink.org/events/luminescence-and-grit-reading/
Blue Willow Bookshop, virtual author visits with Anderson Cooper & Katherine Howe (ASTOR: THE RISE AND FALL OF AN AMERICAN FORTUNE), 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/event/cooper-howe-2023
BookPeople, Writers' League of Texas Third Thursday: On the Craft of Writing: Genre-Bending Fiction, 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/virtual-writers-league-texas-third-thur...
*Lubbock, Texas Tech Creative Writing Reading Series, poet Tim Z. Hernandez reading, 7PM, https://www.depts.ttu.edu/english/student_involvement/organizations/read...
*San Marcos, The Wittliff Collections, Life, Death, and Writing on the Edge: A Conversation at the Wittliff with Celeste Bedford Walker, 7PM, https://www.tamupress.com/events/
*Allen, Allen Public Library, author Dr. Robert Saldana (TEJANO EXPERIENCE), 7:30PM, HYBRID, https://www.allenlibrary.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=15869&month=9&year=2023&d...
*El Paso, Barbed Wire Open Mic Series, Poetry Night at Capri, 8PM, https://www.facebook.com/BorderSenses/posts/pfbid02qErX3EfUZY4CbzA7E8BpB...
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, local authors Sheila Black, Cary Clack, Lorenzo Gomez III, and Kirsten Thompson will be reading from among the 40 stories featured in WORTH REPEATING: SAN ANTONIO STORIES, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/sheila-black-cary-clack-lorenzo-gomez-iii-... |
| *Dallas, Oak Lawn Branch Library, meet author Chasten Buttigieg (I HAVE SOMETHING TO TELL YOU: A MEMOIR), 6PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/meet-author-chasten-buttigieg |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, Short Story Readings, 6PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/short-story-readings-0 |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, author Russ Feingold (THE CONSTITUTION IS IN JEOPARDY), 6PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-russ-feingold-constitution-jeopardy |
| *San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, author Hilary Leichter in conversation with artist Joey Fauerso, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/291476346920483/ |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, September Open Mic Night, 6:30PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/september-open-mic-night-tickets-694160150697 |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books - Flagship, author John Scalzi (STARTER VILLAIN) book signing, 7PM, https://b.halfpricebooks.com/events/ |
| *Dallas, The Wild Detectives, Book Party for FLY: THE BIG BOOK OF BASKETBALL FASHION with author Mitchell S. Jackson, 7PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/fly-the-big-book-of-basketball-fash... |
| *Houston, Basket Books & Art, Poetry reading celebrating Texas Institute of Letters award winners and finalists: J. Estanislao Lopez, Ayokunle Falomo, and Laura Villareal, 7PM, https://basket-books.com/events |
| *The Colony, Dallas Poetry Slam, Floetic Experience Poetry Night ft. C.R.U.S.H., 8PM, https://www.instagram.com/p/CxDbCI7Oy_3/ |
| *Duncanville, Mike Guinn Entertainment, Open Mic Night with co-host Queeny Fillmore, 8PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2575305242622228&set=a.135653983254045 |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
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
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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