Bookish Texas • Events Around the State
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FOR 12.9.2023 - 12.17.2023
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Bookish goings-on in Texas
compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life
SPECIAL EVENTS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Humble, The Book Readers Venue, Winter Words Book Fair, December 9, 2023
*San Antonio, San Anto Zine Fest 2023, December 9, 2023
*Canton, East Texas Book Bash, December 9, 2023
*Austin, Annual Humanities Texas Holiday Book Fair, December 9, 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, DECEMBER 9 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Floresville, Floresville Community Market, Beehive Books Popup, 9AM, https://www.facebook.com/beehivebookstx/posts/pfbid02YBZg2VQVw9tohwbr4BC...
*Austin, Humanities Texas, Holiday Book Fair with authors Chris Barton, Greg Beets and Richard Whymark, H. W. Brands, Norma E. Cantú, Edward Carey, Elizabeth Crook, George Getschow, Xelena González, S. C. Gwynne, Laeken Zea Kemp, Mark Atwood Lawrence, Jardine Libair, James Magnuson, Taylor Moore, Roger Reeves, Carmen Tafolla, Don Tate, Ron Tyler, Bill Wright and Marianne Wood, Lawrence Wright, 10AM, https://www.humanitiestexas.org/programs/holiday-book-fair
*Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Caelen Walker signing, 10AM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/
*Houston, Friends of the Houston Library, Friends of the Houston Library Book Sale, 10AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/580151703982783/580151710649449/
*Humble, The Book Readers Venue, Winter Words Book Fair, 10AM, https://www.thebookreadersvenue.com/events
*San Antonio, San Anto Zine Fest & San Antonio Public Library, San Anto Zine Fest 2023, 10AM, https://sanantozinefest.com/
*The Woodlands, Buy the Book, Local Authors Book Fair, 10AM, https://www.facebook.com/BuytheBookTX
*Waxahachie, Paper Leaves Shop, Author R.M. Gray signing, 10AM, https://www.paperleavesshop.com/calendar/rm-gray-book-signing
*Arlington, Barnes & Noble, Author Harry A. Milman, Ph.D., (FORENSICS: THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE DEATH OF FAMOUS PEOPLE) book signing, 10:30AM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062156567-0
*Pflugerville, Pflugerville Public Library, Pflugerville Poetry Society Meeting, 10:30AM, https://library.pflugervilletx.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/38731/...
*Austin, Cafe Librito and Austin Bat Cave, Storytime of Macho No Machismo with author Miguel Briones, 10:30AM, https://www.resistenciabooks.com/cafe-librito-features-macho-no-machismo...
*Canyon, Burrowing Owl Bookstore, Author Chris McClure (DUST IN MY EYES) book signing, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/burrowingowlbookstore/posts/pfbid02n5eVzGDpx39c...
*Boerne, Patrick Heath Public Library, Author Signing with DeeDee Lake, 11AM, https://events.timely.fun/qrlw8ula/event/second-saturday-author-signing-...
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Authors Lalena Fisher and Catherine Stier signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/catherine-stier-sit-and-sign
*Canton, East Texas Book Bash, 12PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1395908817819580 ***sold out***
*Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, Author Gillian Bronte Adams signing, 12PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/author-visit-gillian-bronte-adams
*Fort Worth, Monkey & Dog Books, Author Colin Holmes signing, 12PM, https://www.instagram.com/p/C0Ew0MvL3Su/
*Bryan, The Frame Gallery, Meet Author B.W. Van Alstyne (percentage of sales goes to help children with Autism and other special needs in the Brazos Valley), 1PM, https://www.instagram.com/p/C0cdo82JQNH/?igshid=MTRhZmU1ODE2NA%3D%3D
*El Paso, El Paso Writers' League, El Paso Writers' League Monthly Meeting, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/ElPasoWritersLeague
*Flower Mound, Barnes & Noble, Author Steven L. Moore (TEXAS RISING) discussion & book signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062162558-0
Tumblewords Project, Kit Wren: The year in review, 2PM, ONLINE, https://www.facebook.com/events/161009963768970/
*Austin, Black Pearl Books, Author John Harris (TOMLIN: THE SOUL OF A FOOTBALL COACH), 2PM, https://www.blackpearlbookstore.com/event-details-registration/john-harr...
*Fort Worth, Monkey & Dog Books, Author Kelli McKinney signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=741528324675752&set=a.550936917068228
*Dallas, The Poetry Society of Texas, Monthly Meeting, 2:30PM, https://poetrysocietyoftexas.org/events/monthly-meetings/
*San Angelo, Old Town Books, Author Kyrstie Nickles discussion and signing, 3PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/859136259199102
*Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Poetry Reading featuring Kelly Ellis, D. Ellis Phelps, & Sandi Stromberg, 4PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/
*El Paso, Sergio Troncoso Library, El Paso Eastside Poetry, 4PM, https://www.elpasolibrary.org/events/show/220
*Fritch, Lake Meredith Aquatic and Wildlife Museum, Author Natalie Bright and Shirley and Don Creacy signing, 5:30PM, https://nataliebright.com/events/
*Houston, Grackle & Grackle Writing Workshops, Lights in the Heights Musical Potluck & Literary Extravaganza, 5:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=874509081347929&set=a.353190726813103
*Lubbock, Patterson Branch Library, Open Mic Night, 6PM, https://ci.lubbock.tx.us/events/1699989611-open-mic-night
*Arlington, Mike Guinn Entertainment & Cup O' Vibes, The Senior Slam, 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-vibez-open-mic-free-tickets-757357626047
*Houston, Inprint, Menil Reading: Andrey Kurkov's "Grey Bees," 7PM, https://www.deepvellum.org/upcoming-events/andrey-kurkov-houston
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Austin, Wandering Writers, Wandering Writers, 9AM, https://www.meetup.com/wanderingwriters/events/296441010 |
| *Dallas, Aaron Family Jewish Community Center of Dallas, Book Fest: Author Nancy Churnin (COUNTING ON SHABBAT),10AM, https://jccdallas.org/event/bookfest-nancy-churnin/ |
| *Austin, East Austin Writing Project, Writing Group, 11AM, https://www.meetup.com/austin-creative-writing-meetup-group/events/297462248/ |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Rick Tavares signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/rick-tavares-after-japan-pursuit |
| *Fort Worth, East Regional Library, FW Writes: Writers' Workshop, 1:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/writers-workshop-estr |
| *Richardson, Barnes & Noble, Author Julia Heaberlin (NIGHT WILL FIND YOU) book signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062163235-0 |
| *Rockport, Splendid Sun Books, Author Branson Smith signing, 2PM, https://www.splendidsunbooks.com/ |
| *Dallas, Barnes & Noble Prestonwood, Author Stephen L. Moore (STRIKE OF THE SAILFISH) book event, 3PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062163165-0 |
| *Abilene, Seven and One Books, Book Swap, 3PM, https://www.sevenandonebooks.com/events/book-swap |
| *Houston, Basket Books & Art, Reading poetry: Saba Husain, author of ELEGY FOR MY TONGUE, 3:30PM, https://basket-books.com/events |
| Granbury Writers' Bloc, Read & Critique, 4PM, ONLINE, https://granburywritersbloc.com/november-december-schedule/ |
| *Boerne, Boerne Bookshop & The Editor's Ear, Poets d. ellis phelps (OF FAILURE & FAITH), Sandi Stromberg (FROGS DON'T SING RED), & Kelly Ann Ellis (THE HUNGRY GHOST DINER), 4PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1055684478953166/ |
| *Austin, East Austin Writing Project & Alienated Majesty Books, FORBIDDEN FLOWERS Chapbook Launch & Readings by Donna Morton, Emily May and Marissa Anne Ayala, 6:30PM, https://www.meetup.com/austin-creative-writing-meetup-group/events/297720923/ |
| *Houston, Write About Now Poetry at Rockefellers, Kings of the Mic Poetry Showcase by Poetry or Die, 7PM, https://www.writeaboutnowpoetry.com/events |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Abilene, Texas Star Trading Co, Author Thomas Goodman signing, 12PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/312326701702808
*Fort Worth, Northwest Branch Library, Bullet Journaling Club, 5PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/journaling-nrw
*Canyon, Burrowing Owl Bookstore, Author Paul Carlson (HEAVEN'S HARSH TABLELAND) reading & book signing, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/burrowingowlbookstore/posts/pfbid02fyG6DqkGEL3f...
*Grapevine, Grapevine Public Library, Express Yourself Writers Club for Adults, 6PM, https://www.grapevinetexas.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=12224&month=12&year=202...
*Fort Worth, Southwest Regional Library, FW Writes, 6:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/fw-writes-writ...
*Richardson, Writers Guild League, WGT Critique Group, 6:30PM, https://writersguildtx.org/events/november-2023-critique-nt8ps-ys6r3
*San Marcos, San Marcos Public Library, Writer's Inc, 6:30PM, https://sanmarcostx.libcal.com/event/11168026
*Irving, Valley Ranch Library, Mindful Mondays Adult Coloring & Journaling, 7PM, https://www.cityofirving.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=23506&month=11&year=2023&...
Torch Literary Arts, Torch Writing Circle, 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/torch-writing-circle
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Amarillo, Burrowing Owl & West Texas A&M University, Poetry Circle Open Readings, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/burrowingowlbookstore/posts/pfbid02TqcHso4TA9wY...
*Medina, Medina Community Library, Ladies Christmas Tea with Author Jodi Thomas, 2PM, https://medinacommunitylibrary.us/events/ladies-christmas-tea-2/
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Thomas Edwards signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/thomas-edwards-daughters-drear
*Granbury, Arts & Letters Bookstore, After Hours Holiday Event with author Lori Wilde (THE CHRISTMAS BRIDES OF TWILIGHT), 6PM, https://checkout.square.site/buy/RQKCUB3LXTFPAGPYOSEQ724E
*Hurst, Hurst Public Library, Trinity Arts Writers Workshop, 6PM, https://www.hursttx.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/16019/440
*Rockwall, Tejas Storytelling Association, Rockwall Storytelling Guild meeting, 6PM, https://tejasstorytelling.com/event/rockwall-storytelling-guild/2023-12-12/
*Lubbock, Lubbock Write Right Critique Group, Weekly Meeting, 6:30PM, Hybrid, https://lubbockwrcg.com
*McAllen, McAllen Public Library, Unfolded Poetry Workshop Poetry in Spanish, 6:30PM, https://mcallenlibrary.libnet.info/event/9550942
*San Angelo, Tom Green County Library, San Angelo Writers Club, 6:30PM, https://www.tgclibrary.com/Pages/Index/214756/all-events
*Austin, Onwards Writing Group, Onwards! TUESDAY Writing Session, 7PM, https://www.meetup.com/onwards-writing-group/events/297532616/
*Belton, Blackbird Books & Spirits, Open Mic Night, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/723453953172686/723453999839348/
*Houston, Write About Now Poetry at Rudyard's, The Last Ugly Christmas Sweater Poetry Slam of the Year & Poetic Jam Sessions with RC Love and The Get Down Band 7:30PM, https://www.writeaboutnowpoetry.com/events
*San Antonio, PuroSlam Poetry, Puro Slam Poetry hosted by Shaggy, 8PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=801341758460054&set=a.543913650869534
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Medina, Medina Community Library, Writer's Workshop with Author Jodi Thomas, 9AM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=753198543501756&set=pb.100064348523... |
| *Dallas, Central Library, Workshop Wednesdays with the Dallas Poet Laureate, 11AM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/workshop-wednesdays-dallas-poet-laureate-76 |
| *Waxahachie, Nicholas P. Sims Library, Write On, 3PM, https://www.simslib.org/full-calendar |
| *Dripping Springs, Dripping Springs Community Library, Poetry Reading with Hill Country Poets: What Good Could Another Moon Landing Do?, 5PM, https://dscl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/for-better-for-verse-poetry-reading-with-hill-country-poets-4/ |
| *Humble, Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library, Word Crafters, 5PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/655bd5ff5390a829009dce87 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Bookshop, Author Celeste Gusme signing, 5PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/celeste-gusme-peter-porky |
| *Harker Heights, Adult Writers' Support Group, 6PM, https://harkerheights.gov/index.php/librarycalendar/eventdetail/1476/-/adult-writers-support-group |
| *Frisco, Frisco Public Library, Write Club, 6:30PM, https://friscolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/65022d11f561055700d8e01a |
| Fresh Fiction, Video Book Club with Daryl Wood Gerber (HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS), 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/video-book-club-with-daryl-wood-gerber-tick... |
| *Frisco, Frisco Public Library, Meet the Author & book signing: James M. Roseman (HABITS OF THE HEART), 7PM, https://friscolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6564f21e61803d36006ed6d2 |
| *Austin, Austin Poetry Slam, APS Open Mic & Haiku Death Match, 7:30PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aps-open-mic-haiku-death-match-hosted-by-christopher-michael-tickets-771318653857 |
| *Dallas, The Writer's Garret & The Wild Detectives, Inner Moonlight Poetry with Maya Golden, 7:30PM, https://writersgarret.org/event/inner-moonlight-maya-golden/ |
| *Houston, Write About Now Poetry at AvantGarden, Open Mic Night ft. Doc, 7:30PM, https://www.writeaboutnowpoetry.com/events |
| *Austin, Reverie Books, Storytelling series Queer To Tell: Holiday Edition, 8PM, https://reveriebooks.com/events/ |
| *San Antonio, Write Art Out, The Blah x3 Poetry Open Mic, 8PM, https://www.waosatx.org/the-blah-blah-blah-poetry-spot |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Tyler, Tyler Public Library, December Book Sale (Day 1), 10AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/287060820380766 |
| Tomeworks Editing, Houston Independent Authors, & Eyetooth Editing, Writers Lunch: Winter Writer Party, 1PM, ONLINE, https://www.facebook.com/events/1780981269040112 |
| *Conroe, Montgomery County Literary Arts Council, Emily Dickinson Birthday Celebration, 3PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=855035066622482&set=a.492309586228367 |
| *Harker Heights, Teen Writers' Club, 4PM, https://harkerheights.gov/index.php/librarycalendar/eventdetail/1477/-/teen-writers-club |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Gina Mendoza signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/gina-mendoza-mommies-get-scared-too |
| *Austin, Terrazas Branch Library, Making Comics Workshop, 6PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/eng/event/programs-workshops/making-comics-workshop-7736175 |
| *Austin, Thursday Night Write-In!, Thursday Night Write-In, 6PM, https://www.meetup.com/thursday-night-write-in/events/297569897 |
| *McAllen, McAllen Public Library, Book Ornaments, 6PM, https://mcallenlibrary.libnet.info/event/9622611 |
| *Houston, Basket Books & Art, Author event: Fariha Róisín, author of Survival Takes a Wild Imagination, in conversation with Preetika Rajgariah, 6:30PM, https://basket-books.com/events |
| *San Antonio, Book Launch for Songs of Seven Days by James Dennis, 6:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/231947819893915 |
| *San Antonio, Gemini Ink, Gemini Ink Holiday Open House, 6:30PM, https://geminiink.org/events/holiday-open-house/ |
| *Arlington, George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, Night Owls: Creative Writing for Teens, 7PM, https://arlingtonlibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=35712&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023/12/07 |
| *Dallas, Whose Bookstore, Author Talk & Signing with Corey Jones, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/862208365388905/ |
| *Allen, Allen Public Library, Author John Eisenberg (ROCKET MEN: THE BLACK QUARTERBACKS WHO REVOLUTIONIZED PRO FOOTBALL), 7:30PM, https://www.allenlibrary.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=16521&month=12&year=2023&day=7&calType=0 |
| *Austin, Bookwoman, BookWoman 2nd Thursday Hybrid Poetry Reading and Open Mic: Amanda Johnston (ANOTHER WAY TO SAY ENTER), 7:30PM, https://www.ebookwoman.com/event/bookwoman-2nd-thursday-hybrid-poetry-reading-and-open-mic-amanda-johnston |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| Dripping Springs Community Library, Write On! A Writing Workshop with d. Ellis Phelps, 1PM, ONLINE, https://dscl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/write-on-a-writing-workshop-with-d-ellis-phelps-3/ |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Rohn Bayes signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/rohn-bayes-ancient-book-magic-secrets-0 |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, Short Story Readings, 6PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/short-story-readings-0 |
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty Books, Ghost Stories for Christmas and readings from authors Edward Carey & Fernando A. Flores, 7PM, https://ticketbud.com/events/44d9e472-9398-11ee-8181-42010a71702b |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Somerset, Beehive Books Pop up, 9AM, https://www.facebook.com/beehivebookstx/posts/pfbid02YBZg2VQVw9tohwbr4BC... |
| *Dalworthington Gardens, Pantego Bookstore, Storytime with Author Stephanie Parsley Ledyard, 10AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1527466238076156 |
| Gemini Ink, Exploring Your Cultural Inheritance through Poetry with Ebony Stewart, 10AM, ONLINE, https://geminiink.org/events/exploring-your-cultural-inheritance-through-poetry/ |
| *Keller, Keller Public Library, Author Jessica Spawn (THE CHRISTMAS KITTEN) reading, 10:30AM, https://keller-tx.whofi.com/calendar/event/43233 |
| *Dallas, Lakewood Branch Library, Family Recipe Preservaton Zines, 11AM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/family-recipe-preservation-zines-304516 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Bookshop, Authors Donna Franklin & Jen Guidry signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/2023-12 |
| *Killeen, Words Unite Bookstore, Book Exchange, 12PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/883313273001221/ |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Susan Layne signing, 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/events/ |
| *Canyon, Burrowing Owl Bookstore, Author John Erickson signing, 1PM, https://buff.ly/3uzJ637 |
| *Clifton, Tolstoy & Co Bookshop, Author Mark A. Daniel signing, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=379856161218021&set=a.176279148242391 |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, John Harris & John Wooten in conversation with Cedric Bailey, 1PM, https://www.thedockbookshop.com/event/author-event-john-harris-tomlin-so... |
| *Fort Worth, Monkey and Dog Books, Storytime with Author Patricia Vermillion and Illustrator Lily Thompson, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/ |
| *Dallas, Park Forest Branch Library, Sharing Holiday Traditions with The Writers Garret, 2PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/sharing-holiday-traditions-writers-garret-306293 |
| *Houston, Houston Book Warehouse, OUR SHADES OF BLACK HISTORY book signing, 2PM, https://www.instagram.com/p/C0kXOamJqXR/ |
| *Waxahachie, O'Brien's Bookshop, Author Becky Wade signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/856039006167356 |
| Tumblewords Project, Writing For the Dark Times: A Tribute to Donna Snyder with Cassie Holguin Pettinato, 2PM, ONLINE, https://www.facebook.com/events/3568563713472233 |
| *Dallas, Pan-African Connection Bookstore, Author Dr. Lathardus Goggins II book discussion & workshop, 3PM, https://www.facebook.com/ |
| *Canyon, Burrowing Owl Books, Author John Erickson signing, 3PM, https://www.facebook.com/ |
| Amber Royer, Saturday Night Writes, 4PM, ONLINE, http://amberroyer.com/events/saturday-night-write/ |
| *El Paso, Sergio Troncoso Library, El Paso Eastside Poetry, 4PM, https://www.elpasolibrary.org/events/show/220 |
| *Dallas, Pan-African Connection Bookstore, Meet & Green with Author Omari Souza, 5PM, https://www.facebook.com/ |
| *Fort Worth, Mike Guinn Entertainment & The Dock Bookshop, Brown Skin Spoken Jazz Experience, 6PM, https://www.thedockbookshop.com/event/brown-skin-open-mic-showcase |
| *Austin, Austin Poetry Slam, APS Womxn of the World Poetry Slam Qualifier, 8PM, https://sites.google.com/view/ |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Austin, East Austin Writing Project, Poetry Club, 10AM, https://www.meetup.com/east-austin-writing-project-poetry-club/ |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Bookshop, Authors Donna Franklin & Jen Guidry signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/2023-12 |
| *Austin, Red Salmon Arts & Resistencia Books, Winter Tiendita with author signings, 12PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1536470117123805 |
| *Austin, Spicewood Springs Branch Library, Paperback Book Embroidery, 12PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/eng/event/crafty-adult/paperback-book-embroidery-7740507 |
| Write About Now Poetry, WAN Academy: Zodiac Poetry w/ Michelle Lizet Flores, 1PM, ONLINE, https://www.writeaboutnowpoetry.com/events |
| *Fort Worth, East Regional Library, FW Writes: Writers' Workshop, 1:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/writers-workshop-estr |
| *Austin, Bookwoman, 48th Anniversary Celebration, 2PM, https://www.ebookwoman.com/event/our-48th-anniversry-celebration |
| *Waxahachie, Paper Leaves Shop, Christmas Book Exchange, 3PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/3554405571485085 |
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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