Bookish Texas • Events Around the State
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FOR 11.4.2023 - 11.12.2023
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Bookish goings-on in Texas
compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life
SPECIAL EVENTS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Waco, Waco Arts Fest, November 3-5, 2023
*Lubbock, Lubbock Book Festival, November 4-5, 2023
*Houston, Jewish Book & Arts Festival, November 4-18, 2023
*Plano, Readers & 'ritas, November 10, 2023
*Houston, League of Romance Writers Fall Conference, November 10-11, 2023
*Roanoke, 9th Annual Roanoke Writers Conference, Write Here Write Now, November 11, 2023
*Austin, Texas Book Festival, November 11-12, 2023
EXHIBITIONS, ETC. (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*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, NOVEMBER 4 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Bandera, Bandera County Library, Friends Monthly Book Sale, 9AM, https://banderalibrary.org/calendar-1
*Dallas, The Writer's Garret, Writing In Nature with Lisa Huffaker, 9AM, https://writersgarret.org/event/writing-in-nature-with-lisa-huffaker-2/
*San Angelo, Tom Green County Library, Friends of the Library Book Sale, 9AM, https://www.tgclibrary.com/Pages/Index/214756/all-events
*Keller, Keller Public Library, Keller Writers' Association, 9:45AM, https://keller-tx.whofi.com/calendar/event/26706
*Clyde, Writers' League of Texas, Texas Writes in Clyde, TX, with Stacey Swann and Diane Spechler, 10AM, https://writersleague.org/calendar/texas-writes-in-clyde-tx/
*Dallas, Central Library, NaNoWriMo Write-In, 10AM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/nanowrimo-write-4
*Houston, Friends of the Houston Library, Friends of the Houston Library Book Sale, 10AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/580151703982783/580151727316114/
*Irving, Friends of the Irving Public Library, Friends Holiday Book Sale, 10AM, https://www.cityofirving.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=23360&month=11&year=2023&...
*McAllen, McAllen Public Library, Pop Up Book Sale, 10AM, https://mcallenlibrary.libnet.info/event/9028113
*Pflugerville, Pflugerville Public Library, Diverse Voices Book Review Presents: Seventh Annual Celebration of Diverse Literary Voices of Texas, 10AM, https://library.pflugervilletx.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/38572/...
*Terlingua, Tolbert Chili Group, author Ben English signing, 10AM, https://www.benhenglish.com/events-calendar/
*Dallas, Interabang Books, Special Storytime with author Michelle Nietert (GOD, I FEEL SCARED), 10:30AM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/special-story-time-god-i-feel-scared
*Fort Worth, Golden Triangle Branch Library, Come Write In, 10:30AM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/come-write-in-gdt
*Arlington, Arlington Public Library, Indie Author Book Festival with workshops, over a dozen author signings, and more, 11AM, https://arlingtonlibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?eventid=37693
*Austin, Twin Oaks Branch Library, Native American Storyteller Amy Bluemel, 11AM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/celebrations/amy-bluemel-native-am...
*Canadian, River Valley Pioneer Museum, author Taylor Moore reading & signing, 11 AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1003933570838636/
*Fort Worth, Northside Branch Library, Come Write In, 11AM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/come-write-in-nrs
*Lubbock, Lubbock Book Festival, Day 1, 11AM, https://www.lubbockbookfest.com/
*Pflugerville, Pflugerville Public Library, Pflugerville Poetry Society Meeting, 11AM, https://library.pflugervilletx.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/38526/...
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Kimberly McMillan signing her emotional coming-of-age novel, NEVER ENOUGH TIME, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/kimberly-mcmillan-never-enough-time
*Victoria, Texian Books, 2nd annual Texas Author Event featuring Alan Chiasson, 11AM, https://www.texianbooks.net/
*Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, author Denise Tolan signing, 12PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/denise-tolan-book-signing
*El Paso, Tejas Storytelling Association, El Paso Storytelling Guild meeting, 12PM, https://tejasstorytelling.com/event/el-paso-storytelling-guild/2023-11-04/
*Houston, Alief-David M. Henington Regional Library, Poet Laureate Workshop: Imagine a Houston, 12PM, https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/10970337
*Austin, BookPeople & Central Library, Heartdrum Author Panel & Meet for Native American Heritage Celebration, 12:30PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/meet-author/heartdrum-author-panel...
*Dallas, Dallas West Branch Library, NaNoWriMo, 1PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/nanowrimo
*Dallas, Timberglen Branch Library, All About Publishing Panel and Resource Fair, 1PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/all-about-publishing-panel...
*Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, author Kate Ambrose Goodwin signing, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/655578866414489
*Longview, Longview Public Library, Indie Author Day, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/LongviewPublicLibrary/posts/pfbid0qkFPagFjnenXw...
*Pantego, Hank & Ellie's Boutique, author CA Humer signing, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1917150385408645
*Seguin, Pecantown Books & Brews, local authors Tracy Donely and Nate Aubin signing, 1PM, https://pecantownbooks.com/event/local-authors-tracy-donely-and-nate-aubin/
Austin Bat Cave, Scare & Be Scared! A Virtual Panel with Horror Authors, 1PM, ONLINE, https://www.facebook.com/groups/greateraustinreadingcoalition/posts/671827445042609
*Fort Worth, TCU Press, Frogs on Fourth: A Purple Pop-up, meet the authors of WALKING TCU, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/
*Amarillo, Barnes & Noble, Children's author Cindy Fenton (CHRISTMAS HEROES) book signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062159873-0
*Austin, Central Library, Teen Writing workshop with Brian Lee Young, 2PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/writing/teen-writing-workshop-bria...
*Dalworthington Gardens, Pantego Books, author signing with Licia Chenoweth, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1712916802485551
Houston Public Library, Public Poetry Reading Series, 2PM, ONLINE, https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/11405475
*San Antonio, San Antonio Public Library, San Antonio Poets Association, 2PM, https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Dev...
Writers' League of Texas, November Write-In, 2PM, ONLINE, https://writersleague.org/calendar/write-in-november-4-2023/
*Keller, Keller Public Library, Indie Author Day, 2:30PM, https://keller-tx.whofi.com/calendar/event/36546
*Harker Heights, Stewart C. Meyer Public Library, NaNoWriMo Write In, 3PM, https://harkerheights.gov/index.php/librarycalendar/eventdetail/2099/-/n...
*Houston, Murder By The Book, author Edward Carey signing, 3PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Carey
*San Antonio, San Antonio Public Library, Potranco Writers Group, 3PM, https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Dev...
*Austin, Central Library, Native American Music & Storytelling by Dr. Aaron Pyle, 3:30PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/performances/native-american-music...
*San Antonio, Trinity University Press, WORTH REPEATING, 4PM, https://tupress.org/events/worth-repeating-trinity-edition/
*El Paso, Sergio Troncoso Library, El Paso Eastside Poetry, 4PM, https://www.elpasolibrary.org/events/show/220
*Longview, Books & Barrels, author Elizabeth Carter (EMPTY), 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/
*Arlington, Friends & Foundation of the Arlington Public Library, Arlington Public Library 100th Anniversary Gala, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/849061369755638/
*Austin, Write About Now Poetry, Poetry Jam + Open Mic Night ft. Red Lion hosted by Sherrika Mitchell, 7PM, https://www.writeaboutnowpoetry.com/events
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Austin, Wandering Writers, Wandering Writers, 9AM, https://www.meetup.com/wanderingwriters/events/296441001 |
| *Austin, East Austin Writing Project, Poetry Club, 10AM, https://www.meetup.com/east-austin-writing-project-poetry-club/events/296895103 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Rohn Bayes, author of many books of poetry, will be signing his latest work of non-fiction, THE ANCIENT BOOK OF MAGIC SECRETS, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/rohn-bayes-ancient-book-magic-secrets |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, author Jeff Craft (THE JESUS CHRONICLES) book signing, 1PM, https://b.halfpricebooks.com/events/ |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Brown Books Kids Author Panel with Michael Sampson, Beth Ann Huber, Julie Branch-Evans, 1:30PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/interabang-presents-brown-books-kids |
| *Fort Worth, East Regional Library, FW Writes: Writers' Workshop, 1:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/writers-workshop-estr |
| *Houston, Inprint House, Inprint Writers Workshop - Finding Your Voice: An Interactive Session with author Kevin Chen, 2PM, https://inprinthouston.org/event/finding-your-voice-an-interactive-session-with-author-kevin-chen/ |
| *San Antonio, The Witte Museum, Bringing Shadows Into the Light: A Panel Discussion with author Al Rendón, 2PM, https://www.wittemuseum.org/event/al-rendon-panel-discussion/ |
| *Austin, Spicewood Springs Branch Library, Youth Native American Heritage Month Celebration: Storytelling & lecture by Dr. Aaron Pyle, 2PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/performances/youth-native-american-heritage-month-celebration-7737709 |
| *Austin, Bookwoman, In Person: An Afternoon with Susan Wittig Albert (THE HIDDEN WOMEN series), 3PM, https://www.ebookwoman.com/event/person-afternoon-susan-wittig-albert |
| *San Antonio, The Mouth Dakota Poetry Project, Open Mic featuring Jo Reyes-Boitel, 5PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1254123881922754 |
| *Dallas, The Wild Detectives, Noir at the Bar, 7PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/noir-at-the-bar-6/ |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Boerne, Patrick Heath Public Library, Boerne Beat Poetry, 9:15AM, https://events.timely.fun/qrlw8ula/event/boerne-beat-poetry-3?instance_i...
*Arlington, Arlington Public Library, Children's Book Week - create your own book (Day 1), 10AM, https://arlingtonlibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=35837&...
*Conroe, Legacy Oaks Academy & Buy the Book, Community Book Fair (DAY ONE), 9AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/835546834743327
*Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe,story-time and signing featuring author Tabitha Paige, 10:30AM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events
*Conroe, Montgomery County Memorial Library, Writers Group, 1PM, https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2097&EventID=505264...
*Fort Worth, Ella Mae Shamblee Branch Library, The Write Club, 5PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/the-write-club...
*Missouri City, Sienna Branch Library, NaNoWriMo Write In, 5PM, https://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/event/nanowrimo-write-7
*San Antonio, San Antonio Public Library, Ink Slayers vs NaNoWriMo, 5PM, https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Dev...
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Michael Dawn Brooks signing, 5PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1610057062855689
*Richmond, George Memorial Library, Write-In: National Novel Writing Month, 5:30PM, https://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/event/write-national-novel-writing-month-6
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, authors Alex Z Salinas and Vincent Cooper will be reading from each of their latest works, Hispanic Sonnets and INFIDELIS, respectively, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/alex-z-salinas-vincent-cooper-hispanic-son...
*Dallas, Interabang Books, poets Corey Marks (THE ROCK THAT IS NOT A RABBIT) & Jehanne Dubrow (EXHIBITIONS) reading & discussion, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/rock-not-rabbit-exhibitions
*Frisco, Barnes & Noble, Neal Shusterman discusses & signs COURAGE TO DREAM, 6PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062159212-0
*Katy, Cinco Ranch Branch Library, Prose Pros Writing Groups: Focus on Biblioboard/Press Books/Indie Author Project Databases, 6PM, https://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/event/prose-pros-writing-group-focus-bibl...
*San Antonio, Trinity University Press, Al Rendón – Mi Cultura: Bringing Shadows Into the Light, 6PM, https://tupress.org/events/al-rendon-mi-cultura-bringing-shadows-into-th...
*San Antonio, San Antonio Public Library, NaNoWriMo Drop-ins at MCC, 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...
Blue Willow Bookshop, authors Allison Horrocks and Mary Mahoney (DOLLS OF OUR LIVES) book discussion, 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/event/american-girls-2023
Bookwoman, Conversation in Poetry: Tina Carlson (A GUIDE TO TONGUE TIE SURGERY) and Cindy Huyse (BURNING NUMBER FIVE), 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.ebookwoman.com/event/bookwoman-presents-conversation-poetry-...
*Houston, Inprint & Comité Permanente, Autora Alaíde Ventura Medina (AUTOFAGIA) y Director Editorial de Penguin Random House México Andrés Ramírez, 7:30PM, https://inprinthouston.org/event/comite-permanente-presenta-alaide-ventu...
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, Iron Flame/Fourth Wing (Special Edition) Midnight Release Party!, 12AM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/iron-flamefourth-wing-special-e... |
| *Boerne, Patrick Heath Public Library, The Boerne Beat Poetry Group, 9:15AM, https://events.timely.fun/qrlw8ula/event/boerne-beat-poetry-3?instance_i... |
| *Austin, Howson Branch Library, Amy Bluemel: Native American Storyteller, 11AM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/celebrations/amy-bluemel-native-american-storyteller-7737137 |
| *Irving, West Irving Library, Craftastic: Crochet Bookmarks, 4PM, https://www.cityofirving.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=23284&month=11&year=2023&day=2&calType=0 |
| *Fort Worth, Northside Branch Library, Fort Worth Writes: Wordsmith, 4:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/fw-writes-wordsmith-nrs |
| *San Antonio, Trinity University Press, Panel Discussion: West of the Creek: Reconsidering Anecdotal Histories of San Antonio’s West Side, 5PM, https://tupress.org/events/maverick-book-club-west-of-the-creek-reconsid... |
| *Dallas, Prairie Creek Branch Library, Teen Murder Mystery, 5:30PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/teen-murder-mystery-298455 |
| *San Antonio, San Antonio Public Library, NaNoWriMo Writing Meet-Up, 5:30PM. https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Dev... |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, authors and poets, Jeanie Sanders and Patricia Keoghan discussing their latest projects, THE DISPOSSESSED & SAVE YOURSELF, respectively. Jim LaVilla-Havelin will be leading the discussion, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/jeanie-sanders-dispossessed-and-patricia-k... |
| *Conroe, Montgomery County Memorial Library, Writers Group, 6PM, https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2097&EventID=504653... |
| *Hurst, Hurst Public Library, Trinity Arts Writers Workshop, 6PM, https://www.hursttx.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/15565/440 |
| *San Antonio, San Antonio Public Library, National Novel Writing Month, 6PM, https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Dev... |
| *Fort Worth, Southwest Regional Library, Poetry Jam, 6:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/poetry-jam2-swtr |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, author Madeline Kay Sneed (TODAY TONIGHT FOREVER), 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-madeline-kay-sneed-today-tonight-forever |
| *Lubbock, Lubbock Write Right Critique Group, Weekly Meeting, 6:30PM, Hybrid, https://lubbockwrcg.com |
| *Austin, BookPeople, author Elizabeth Crook (THE MADSTONE), 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/elizabeth-crook-madstone |
| *Austin, Writers' League of Texas, One Page Salon, 7:30PM, https://writersleague.org/calendar/wlt-presents-one-page-salon-in-austin... |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Open Mic night, 7:30PM, https://www.thedockbookshop.com/event/dock-open-mic-1 |
| *Houston, Write About Now Poetry, Poetic Jam Sessions with RC Love and The Get Down Band, 7:30PM, https://www.writeaboutnowpoetry.com/events |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Kerrville, Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, Storytime with author Virginia Davis (THE ADVENTURES OF MACKADOODLE), 10AM, https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/event/author-storytime-virginia-davis-1138 |
| *Austin, Old Quarry Branch Library, Amy Bluemel: Native American Storyteller, 11AM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/celebrations/amy-bluemel-native-american-storyteller-7737138 |
| *Dallas, Central Library, Workshop Wednesdays with the Dallas Poet Laureate, 11AM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/workshop-wednesdays-dallas-poet-laureate-71 |
|
Granbury Writers' Bloc, Read & Critique, 2PM, ONLINE, https://granburywritersbloc.com/november-december-schedule/ |
| *Waxahachie, Nicholas P. Sims Library, Write On with Anita Dickason, 3PM, https://www.simslib.org/full-calendar |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, author Christina Soontornvat (BEST WISHES: TIME AFTER TIME), 4PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/best-wishes-time-after-time |
| *Dallas, Lakewood Branch Library, NaNoWriMo Write In, 4PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/nanowrimo-write-8 |
| *Houston, Kendall Neighborhood Library, Making Graphic Novels about Your Life with Jessixa Bagley, 4PM, https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/11406711 |
| *San Angelo, Tom Green County Library, Writers Workshop: Grades 6-12, 4PM, https://www.tgclibrary.com/Pages/Index/214756/all-events |
| *San Antonio, San Antonio Public Library, NaNoWriMo Writing Meet-Up, 4PM, https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Dev... |
| *Del Rio, Val Verde County Library, Write In, 4:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/2032594263784461/2032594270451127/ |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, author Andy Griffiths (THE 156-STORY TREEHOUSE: HOLIDAY HAVOC!), 5PM, https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/event/griffiths-2023 |
| *Humble, Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library, Word Crafters, 5PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/64ef83222d0219cf8b599999 |
| *Arlington, Southeast Branch Library, NaNoWriMo Young Writers, 5:30PM, https://arlingtonlibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=38176&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023/11/02 |
| *Austin, Central Library, Teens Create: NaNoWriMo Write In, 5:30PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/youth-programs-workshops/teens-create-nanowrimo-write-7733843 |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, author Christine Coulson (ONE WOMAN SHOW) book signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/one-woman-show |
| *Harker Heights, NaNoWriMo, 6PM, https://harkerheights.gov/index.php/librarycalendar/eventdetail/2095/-/nanowrimo-national-novel-writing-month |
| *Tyler, University of Texas at Tyler, Veterans' Voices, 6PM, https://www.humanitiestexas.org/news/events/veterans-voices-discussion-program-3 |
| Writers' League of Texas, Write-in, 6PM, ONLINE, https://writersleague.org/calendar/write-in-november-7-2023/ |
| *Frisco, Frisco Public Library, Write Club: Getting Published, 6:30PM, https://friscolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/65022d11f561055700d8e019 |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore & University of Texas Press, author Jo Scott-Coe book discussion and signing, 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-jo-scott-coe-unheard-witness |
| *Austin, BookPeople, John Freeman in conversation with Kali Fajardo Anstine, Lacy Johnson, and Shanteka Sigers (CONCLUSIONS) discussion & book signing, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/freemans-conclusions |
| *Dallas, Tejas Storytelling Association, Dallas Storytelling Guild Monthly Meeting, 7PM, https://tejasstorytelling.com/event/dallas-storytelling-guild-monthly-me... |
| Fresh Fiction, Video Book Club with Andrew Grey (DRAGGED TO THE WEDDING), 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/video-book-club-with-andrew-grey-tickets-736011318667 |
| *Austin, Austin Poetry Slam, APS Open Mic Under the Stars, 7:30PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aps-open-mic-under-the-stars-hosted-by-faith-janee-tickets-750405833047 |
| *Dallas, The Writer's Garret & The Wild Detectives, Inner Moonlight Poetry with Courtney LeBlanc, 7:30PM, https://writersgarret.org/event/inner-moonlight-courtney-leblanc/ |
| *Houston, Write About Now Poetry, Open Mic Night and Book Release Show ft. Rooster Martinez, 7:30PM, https://www.writeaboutnowpoetry.com/events |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Harker Heights, Teen Writers' Club, 4PM, https://harkerheights.gov/index.php/librarycalendar/eventdetail/1477/-/teen-writers-club |
| *Katy, Katy Branch Library& Asia Society Texas Center, Teen Program: Manga Pop!, 4:30PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/64c1a027c6d6964a8237c664 |
| *Houston, Central Library, Write On!, 5PM, https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/11148879 |
| *Richmond, George Memorial Library, Story Spinners Writing Club, 5:30PM, https://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/event/story-spinners-writing-club-34 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, motivational speaker Katie Mohar will be speaking to parents, grandparents and caregivers about raising kids to become life-long readers, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/how-raise-kids-who-embrace-reading-lifelon... |
| *Austin, Thursday Night Write-In!, Thursday Night Write-In, 6PM, https://www.meetup.com/thursday-night-write-in/events/296866843 |
| *Austin, Terrazas Branch Library, Making Comics Workshop, 6PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/programs-workshops/making-comics-workshop-7736174 |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, author Maegan Brown (BRILLIANT BITES) book signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/brilliant-bites |
| *Fort Worth, Trinity Episcopal Church, Fort Worth, & TCU, Reading + Conversation with Ross Gay and Aimee Nezhukumatathil, 6PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reading-conversation-with-ross-gay-aimee-ne... |
| *Frisco, Barnes & Noble, Tricia Levenseller celebrates VENGEANCE OF THE PIRATE QUEEN with Jessica S. Olson, 6PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062158924-0 |
| *San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, author Denise Tolan signing, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/700548415273998/ |
| *Dalworthington Gardens, Pantego Books, author Amy Wild signing, 6:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/719462586741151 |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, author Asale Angel-Ajani (A COUNTRY YOU CAN LEAVE), 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-asale-angel-ajani |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, author Rhys Bowen signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Bowen |
| *Houston, Basket Books & Art, author Randall Watson (NO EVIL IS WIDE) book event, 6:30PM, https://basket-books.com/events/31294 |
| *Irving, South Irving Library, National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) Kickoff, 6:30PM, https://www.cityofirving.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=23278&month=11&year=2023&day=2&calType=0 |
| *Arlington, George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, Night Owls: Creative Writing for Teens, 7PM, https://arlingtonlibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=35711&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023/11/02 |
| *Austin, BookPeople, author Travis Baldree (BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST) discussion & book signing, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/travis-baldree-bookshops-and-bonedust |
| *Dallas, The Writer's Garret & Whose Books, LitTalk: A DFW Author Panel Series – Poetry, 7PM, https://writersgarret.org/event/littalk-poetry/ |
| *Dallas, The Wild Detectives, author Jazmina Barrera on Cross-Stitch, 7PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/jazmina-barrera-on-cross-stitch/ |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, author Neal Shusterman (COURAGE TO DREAM), 7PM, https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/event/shusterman-2023 |
| *Montgomery, Montgomery County Literary Arts Council, author Brian Van Reet speaking at Lone Star College, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=831024475690208&set=a.492309586228367 |
| Writing Workshops, Writing Through Trauma & The Return Trip, 7PM, ONLINE, https://writingworkshops.com/collections/online-class/products/the-return-trip-memoir-and-writing-about-cptsd-free-author-discussion?_pos=3&_fid=f83c483c4&_ss=c |
| BookWoman, Virtual BookWoman Second Thursday Poetry Reading (UNKNOTTING THE LINE) and Open Mic, 7:15PM, ONLINE, https://www.ebookwoman.com/event/virtual-bookwoman-second-thursday-poetry-reading-and-open-mic-unknotting-line |
| *Austin, Reverie Books, Readings and signings for Coming out Party by Rebecca Sendheim and Cracked and Broken by Sean Petrie, 7:30PM, https://reveriebooks.com/events/ |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Houston, Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library, Dyeing Paper Workshop, 1:30PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/65318f2da7d41a35000336f9 |
| *The Woodlands, Village Books, book signing with Kacy Ritter, 4:30PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-afternoon-with-author-kacy-ritter-ticket... |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, authors Ann Patchett (TOM LAKE) & Elizabeth McCracken (THE HERO OF THIS BOOK) discussion & book signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/interabang-presents-ann-patchett-elizabeth-mccracken |
| *San Antonio, The Guadalupe Latino Bookstore, Texas Author Series with Alma Garcia & Dr. Jesus Jesse Esparza, 6PM, https://guadalupeculturalarts.org/guadalupe-latino-bookstore/ |
| *Houston, Basket Books & Art, Reading Poetry: Victoriano Cárdenas (PORTRAITS AS ANIMALS) & J. Estanislao Lopez (WE BORROWED GENTLENESS), 6:30PM, https://basket-books.com/events/31628 |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, author Nick Flynn (LOW), 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-nick-flynn-low |
| *Houston, League of Romance Writers, Fall Conference - Author Akira Angel presents: "Cross-Plotting: The Hot New Thing", 6:30PM, https://www.leagueromwriters.com/ |
| *San Antonio, Gemini Ink, Inkstravaganza 2023 Celebrating the Poetic Journeys of Jenny Browne, 6:30PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inkstravaganza-2023-celebrating-the-poetic-journeys-of-jenny-browne-tickets-664208464397?aff=oddtdtcreator |
| *Austin, Torch Literary Arts, An Evening with Vievee Francis and Rachel Eliza Griffiths, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/960924891643552/ |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, authors/chefs Richard & Jazmin Blais (PLANT FORWARD), 7PM, https://b.halfpricebooks.com/events/ |
| *Houston, Writers in the Schools & Art League Houston, Free Verse - Youth Open Mic Night, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/273201882364449 |
| *Houston, Kindred Stories, Author Talks: Authors Courtney B. Vance & Dr. Robin L. Smith (THE INVISIBLE ACHE), 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-invisible-ache-with-courtney-b-vance-dr-robin-l-smith-tickets-735090203587 |
| *Lufkin, Mike Guinn Entertainment & Standpipe Coffee House, Open Mic, 8PM, https://www.facebook.com/michael.guinn.948/posts/pfbid02s8XCpmUw6zYE2BGL... |
| *The Colony, Dallas Poetry Slam, Fluid Fridays Open Mic ft. Schollar the Artist, 8PM, https://www.instagram.com/p/CzHIPvquu-i/ |
| *Dallas, The Black Academy of Arts and Letters Inc., Poets N' Jazz #2: Dallas poet, DERRICK WALKER and Memphis poet WRITEOUS SOUL salute American veterans (DAY ONE), 9PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/295714692898815 |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Houston, League of Romance Writers, Fall Conference featuring author Katherine Center and Damon Courtney, founder of Bookfunnel, 9AM, https://www.leagueromwriters.com/ |
| *Roanoke, 9th Annual Roanoke Writers Conference, Write Here Write Now, 9AM, https://rpltx.ticketleap.com/rwc2023/ |
| *Austin, Austin Writers' Breakfast, Austin Writers' Breakfast,10AM, https://www.meetup.com/austin-writers-breakfast/events/296862059/ |
| *Katy, Maud Smith Marks Branch Library, Friends of Maud Marks Library Book Sale, 10AM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/64d295349830b62800778766 |
| *Dallas, Whose Books, Story Time & Meet The Illustrator, Erika Lynn Jones, 10:30AM, https://www.whosebooks.shop/events |
| *Fort Worth, Golden Triangle Branch Library, Come Write In, 10:30AM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/come-write-in-gdt |
| *Richardson, Richardson Public Library, Treat Your Shelf, 10:30AM, https://www.cor.net/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/22741/64?curm=11&cury... |
| *Alpine, Front Street Books, author Jerry Emory (GEORGE MELENDEZ WRIGHT) meet & greet, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/708597151167688 |
| *Arlington, George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, Storytime with author Julie Murphy Storytime (CHUBBY BUNNY, CHUBBY BUNNY), 11AM, https://arlingtonlibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=38255&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023/11/02 |
| *Austin, Chestnut Publishing House, chef-author Irma Gottshalk (BLESS UP! RESPECT & MANNERS: EAT & COOK JAMAICAN CUISINE WEEKLY) Cookbook Launch, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/352430580515872 |
| *Austin, Texas Book Festival, Texas Book Festival (DAY ONE), 11AM, https://www.texasbookfestival.org/ |
| *Boerne, Patrick Heath Public Library, Second Saturday author signing with Sally Sunflower, 11AM, https://events.timely.fun/qrlw8ula/event/second-saturday-author-signing-... |
| *Corpus Christi, Half Price Books, author Dr. Rebecca Palacios (ANA'S THIRD BIRTHDAY) book signing, 11AM, https://b.halfpricebooks.com/events/ |
| *Dallas, Barnes & Noble Prestonwood Center, author Kristin Crowell Ellis (FIREFLY FRAN'S FRAN-TASTIC DAY) storytime event, 11AM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062149995-74 |
| *Fort Worth, Fort Worth Public Library, Illustrator Adam Rex, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/827545282253841 |
| *Fort Worth, Northside Branch Library, Come Write In, 11AM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/come-write-in-nrs |
| *Fort Worth, Southwest Regional Library, children's author & illustrator Adam Rex (THE STORY OF GUMLUCK THE WIZARD!) discussion & book signing, 11AM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/author-series-rex |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Betty Baumgardner will be signing her beautiful children's picture book, GIDEON, THE YELLOW CAT, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/betty-baumgardner-gideon-yellow-cat |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Storytime with Illustrator Lily Thompson, 11:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1545970316171902/ |
| *Abilene, Texas Star Trading Company, Author Clayton Brooks signing, 12PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/2749743731830297 |
| *Dallas, Dallas West Branch Library, NaNoWriMo, 1PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/nanowrimo-1 |
| *The Woodlands, Barnes & Noble, Veterans' Day Author Event with Colonel Chris Pike U.S. Air Force (Ret.) (LEADING TO WIN) book signing, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062162488-0 |
| *Amarillo, Barnes & Noble, Author Mary Kathy Hicks (THE CHRISTMAS BIRTHDAY VISIT) book signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062160282-0 |
| *Dallas, The Writer's Garret, T. S. Eliot’s The Waste Land with Gregg Thompson (Day 1 of 2), 2PM, https://writersgarret.org/event/the-waste-land/ |
| *El Paso, El Paso Writers' League, El Paso Writers' League Monthly Meeting, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/ElPasoWritersLeague |
| *Fort Worth, Ella Mae Shamblee Branch Library, Writing Workshop with Prompts, 2PM,https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/writing-workshop-prompts-ems |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, Author Mary Ann Little signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/642445891375219/ |
| *Humble, Octavia Fields Branch Library, NaNoWriMo Write In!, 2PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/64e78758fa7afd2900274c33 |
| *Missouri City, Missouri City Branch Library, Nothing Too Novel: A Writing Workshop, 2PM, https://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/event/nothing-too-novel-writing-workshop |
| Writers' League of Texas, Write-in, 2PM, ONLINE, https://writersleague.org/calendar/write-in-november-11-2023/ |
| Tumblewords Project, Bill Sparks: Veterans Day, 2PM, ONLINE, https://www.facebook.com/events/1013544669971696/ |
| *Waxahachie, O'Brien's Bookshop, Author Debra Raso O'Connor signing, 2PM, https://obriensbookshop.com/ |
| *Denton, Barnes & Noble, children's author Susan Layne (ELINOR'S GLAD-TO-BE-TOGETHER FAMILY) signing & story time, 3PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062162093-0 |
| *Harker Heights, Steward C. Meyer Public Library, NaNoWriMo, 3PM, https://harkerheights.gov/index.php/librarycalendar/eventdetail/2100/-/nanowrimo-national-novel-writing-month |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, author Maya Golden (THE RETURN TRIP) book signing, 4PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/return-trip |
| *El Paso, Sergio Troncoso Library, El Paso Eastside Poetry, 4PM, https://www.elpasolibrary.org/events/show/220 |
| *Fort Worth, Southwest Regional Library, Matilda the Musical Pop-Up Performance, 4PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/matilda-swtr |
| *Austin, Texas Book Festival, author Michael Cunningham reading, 4:15PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/texas-book-festival-and-bookpeople-present-... |
| Brazos Bookstore, author Andrew Joseph White (THE SPIRIT BARES ITS TEETH) in conversation with Forever Young Adult’s Mandy Curtis, 6PM, ONLINE, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/virtual-andrew-joseph-white-spirit-bares-its-teeth |
| *Austin, Torch Literary Arts, Torch Lit Crawl Showcase, 7PM, https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/torch-lit-crawl-showcase |
| *Austin, Reverie Books, Love is for Evermore Benefit Reading & Concert, 7:30PM, https://reveriebooks.com/events/ |
| *Stafford, Write About Now Poetry, Lovers Lane Saturday Night Poetry Showcase ft. Obbie West by Poetry or Die, 8PM, https://www.writeaboutnowpoetry.com/events |
| *Dallas, The Wild Detectives, Talking Dirty Vampire Disco Live Storytelling, 9PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/talking-dirty-vampire-disco/ |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Austin, Texas Book Festival, author Roxane Gay reading, 10AM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/texas-book-festival-and-bookpeople-present-... |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author of the Bass Reeves trilogy, Sidney Thompson will be celebrating the third installment, THE FORSAKEN & THE DEAD, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/sidney-thompson-forsaken-and-dead-bass-ree... |
| *Fort Worth, East Regional Library, Come Write In, 12PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/come-write-in-... |
| *Fort Worth, East Regional Library, FW Writes: Writers' Workshop, 1:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/writers-workshop-estr |
| *Austin, Hearth & Soul, Author Party with Katie Jaffe (READY, SET, MARS!), 2PM, https://hearthandsoul.com/austin-events-partners/ |
| *Frisco, Barnes & Noble, author Rachel Renee Russell discusses & signs TALES FROM A NOT-SO-POSH PARIS ADVENTURE, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062159639-0 |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Workshop Series: The Writer's Studio with Professor Beth Eakman, 2PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-series-the-writers-studio-tickets-747371176307 |
| *Austin, Texas Book Festival, author Stacey Abrams reading, 2:30PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/texas-book-festival-and-bookpeople-present-... |
| *Austin, University of Texas Press, Larry McMurty Celebration, 5PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/2044060049283859 |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, author Walter Isaacson (ELON MUSK) in conversation with Douglas Brinkley, 5PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/person-walter-isaacson-elon-musk |
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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