Bookish Texas • Events Around the State
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FOR 10.14.2023 - 10.22.2023
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Bookish goings-on in Texas
compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life
SPECIAL EVENTS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
Women Writing the West Conference, Virtual, October 12-14, 2023
*Mayborn, Literary Nonfiction Conference, October 13-14, 2023
*Spring, Copperfield's Books, 3rd Annual Spooktacular Authors Meet & Greet, October 21, 2023
*Fort Worth, Will Rogers Medallion Awards, October 20-21, 2023
*Houston, Tweens Read Book Festival, October 21, 2023
*El Paso, Border Regional Library Association (BRLA) Fall Conference, October 21, 2023
*Richardson, Buns and Roses Romance Tea for Literacy, October 22, 2023
EXHIBITIONS, ETC. (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Grapevine, Texas Lakes Trail Region, Mumentous Exhibit, through October 14, 2023
*Plano, Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation, Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy (Humanities Texas), through October 17, 2023
*Denton, Emily Fowler Library, Literature of Prescription - Charlotte Perkins Gilman and "The Yellow Wallpaper", 9AM, through October 21, 2023
*Austin, Harry Ransom Center, The Long Lives of Very Old Books, through December 30, 2023
*San Marcos, The Wittliff Collection, I Pray You Stay Alive: Writing on the Edge, through May 10, 2024
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Houston, League of Romance Writers, Monthly Meeting featuring author Maria Grace, 9AM, HYBRID, https://www.leagueromwriters.com/monthly-speaker/ |
| *Laredo, Joe A. Guerra Laredo Public Library, One City, One Book: Author Marie Mutsuki Mockett (WHERE THE DEAD PAUSE AND THE JAPANESE SAY GOODBYE) meet & greet & presentation, 9:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/LAREDOPUBLICLIBRARY/posts/pfbid0g6KKm1pQXbHAjif... |
| *Wolfe City, Silver Leos Writers Guild of Commerce, Fred A. Tarpley Memorial Writers Conference, 9:30AM, http://www.ntxe-news.com/artman/publish/article_134858.shtml |
| *Austin, Austin Book Arts Center, Book Folding, 10AM, https://atxbookarts.org/events/6279/ |
| *Denton, North Branch Library, Friends of the Denton Public Libraries Book Sale, 10AM, https://denton.bibliocommons.com/events/64de98dcfa7afd2900264521 |
| *Euless, Euless Library Foundation, Bi-Annual Book Sale, 10AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/849743583528435/ |
| *Austin, SCBWI, Monthly Meeting: Facts and Fiction with Suzanne Morgan Williams, 10AM, https://www.scbwi.org/events/monthly-meeting-october-2023 |
| *Lufkin, Annual East Texas Writer's Conference, featuring Mike Guinn & Bob Harbuck, 10AM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-first-annual-east-texas-creative-writin... |
| *Sugar Land, University Branch Library, Friends of the Library Book Sale, 10AM, https://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/event/friends-library-book-sale-23 |
| *Wimberly, Wimberly Public Library, Connect with a Wimberly Author: Meet & Greet, 10AM, https:// |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Chris Flores signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/chris-flores-my-universe |
| *Dallas, Half Price Book Flagship, special storytime with author Sharyn Diamond (AMY'S AMAZING HATS) & book signing, 11:30AM, https://b.halfpricebooks.com/events/ |
| *Fort Worth, Monkey & Dog Books, Sit & Sign with author Kayla Olson, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=706289668199618&set=a.550936917068228 |
| *Seguin, Pecantown Books and Brews, author Mike Lowrie discussion & signing, 1PM, https://pecantownbooks.com/event/author-mike-lowrie-2/ |
| *Lampasas, Hesters Book On the Square, book signing by Courtney Rubalcaba, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/ |
| *Avinger, Mims VFD Ladies Auxilary, Meet the Authors including Dana Wayne & Patty Wiseman, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/ |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Hilary Leichter signing, 1:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/hilary-leichter-terrace-story |
| *El Paso, El Paso Writers' League, El Paso Writers' League Monthly Meeting, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/ElPasoWritersLeague |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, signing with Megan Regenold, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1053644855530405/ |
| *Dallas, The Poetry Society of Texas, Monthly Meeting, 2:30PM, https://poetrysocietyoftexas.org/events/monthly-meetings/ |
| *Dallas, Barnes & Noble, graphic novel author Richard Dent signing, 3PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062160144-0 |
| Torch Literary Arts, Workshop - What We're Coming To: Cultivation, Artful Tending, Regeneration, and Sustainability with Remica L. Bingham-Risher, 3PM, ONLINE, https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/workshop-what-were-comin... |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, author Isa Arsén (SHOOT THE MOON) discussion & book signing, 4PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/shoot-moon |
| *El Paso, Sergio Troncoso Library, El Paso Eastside Poetry, 4PM, https://www.elpasolibrary.org/events/show/220 |
| *Austin, Harry Ransom Center, author Zadie Smith reading & signing, 4:30PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/zadie-smith-reading-and-book-signing-ticket... |
| *San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, Celso Hurtado in conversation with L.P. Hernandez, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/861450165501438 |
| *Austin, Prizer Arts & Letters Gallery, reading & signing with Nick Flynn, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/TexasBookFestival/posts/pfbid0JitqnpSyBRP5hfH6v... |
| *Houston, Basket Books & Art, Vincent Valdez book launch (IN MEMORY), 6:30PM, https://basket-books.com/event |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Austin, Wandering Writers, Wandering Writers, 9AM, https://www.meetup.com/wanderingwriters/events/296335392/
*Austin, Austin Books Arts Center, Paper Marbling, 10AM, https://atxbookarts.org/events/6291/
*San Antonio, The Twig Bookshop, authors Mike Lowrie & James Lawler signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/mike-lowrie-house-de-zavala-legacy-black-h...
*Allen, Allen Public Library, OnStage @ APL presents Shakespeare Re-Imagined, 1PM, https://www.allenlibrary.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=16129&month=10&year=2023&...
*Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, authors Lesly Pyle (PYLES OF MEMORIES) & Frieda Wiley (TELECOMMUTING PSYCHOSIS), 1PM, https://b.halfpricebooks.com/events/
*Fort Worth, East Regional Library, FW Writes: Writers' Workshop, 1:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/writers-worksh...
*Dallas, Susan Stephens, Lunch & Launch for Pastor Susan Stephens (TARGETED) book launch, 1:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/endasbooktique/posts/pfbid0fr2Eo3rkRNnuhznnhggW...
*Arlington, Barnes & Noble, author Richard Dent (MYOPIA) book signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062156566-0
*San Antonio, San Antonio Public Library, Meet the Author: Yanko A. Yankov, MD, PhD, 3PM, https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Dev...
*Austin, Spicewood Springs Branch Library, Teen LGBTQ+ Craft Space: Banned Book Art, 3:30PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/youth-programs-workshops/teen-lgbt...
*Dallas, Whose Bookstore, storytime with author Shawn Amos, 3:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/whosebooksoakcliff/posts/324610376753941
Granbury Writers' Bloc, Read & Critique, 4PM, ONLINE, https://granburywritersbloc.com/
*San Antonio, The Mouth Dakota Project, Poetry Open Mic with special guest Edward Vidaurre, 5PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=624858893139296&set=a.358558156436039
*Dallas, Deep Vellum Books, A Night of Poetry with Sebastián H. Páramo, Stevie Edwards, and A. H. Jerriod Avant, 7PM, http://deepvellum.com/events/2023/a-night-of-poetry-with-sebastin-h-pram...
*Houston, Inprint, Inprint Margarett Root Brown Reading Series: Author Jhumpa Lahiri (ROMAN STORIES), 7:30PM, https://inprinthouston.org/event/inprint-jhumpa-lahiri-reading-2/
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Lubbock, Godeke Branch Library, Upcycled Books: Frankenstein, 5:30PM, https://ci.lubbock.tx.us/events/1692200301-upcycled-books-frankenstein |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Bookshop, author Sharon Virts signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/sharon-virts-veil-doubt |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, author Hilary Leichter (TERRACE STORY) discussion & book signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/terrace-story |
| *San Antonio, San Antonio Public Library, Write Now, Parman!, 6PM, https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Dev... |
| Bookwoman, Virtual ACC Literary Coffeehouse + Open Mic featuring Clemonce Heard (TRAGIC CITY), 6:30PM, ONLINE, https://www.ebookwoman.com/event/virtual-acc-literary-coffeehouse-open-mic-featuring-clemonce-heard |
| *Fort Worth, Southwest Regional Library, Write on, write on, write on, 6:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/fw-writes-write-on-swtr |
| *Hurst, Tejas Storytelling Association, Tarrant Area Guild of Storytelling meeting, 6:30PM, https://tejasstorytelling.com/event/tarrant-area-guild-of-storytellers/2... |
| *San Marcos, San Marcos Public Library, Writer's Inc, 6:30PM, https://www.sanmarcostx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=11706&month=10&year=2023&d... |
| *Austin, BookPeople, author Katie Shepard (SWEETEN THE DEAL) with Ali Hazelwood and Kate Goldbeck, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/katie-shepard-sweeten-deal |
| *Houston, Kindred Stories, book launch party for author Bryan Washington (FAMILY MEAL), 7PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/products/irl-launch-party-family-meal-with-bryan-washington-october-16-7pm-cst |
| *Irving, Valley Ranch Library, Mindful Mondays Adult Coloring & Journaling, 7PM, https://www.cityofirving.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=23226&month=10&year=2023&day=12&calType=0 |
| *Richardson, Writers Guild of Texas, Monthly Meeting, 7PM, https://writersguildtx.org/events/october-2023 |
| Barbed Wire Open Mic Series, Stay at Home Open Mic, 9PM, ONLINE, https://www.facebook.com/events/305907905494499 |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Overton, McMillan Memorial Library, Book Talk with Patty Wiseman, 12PM, https://www.youseemore.com/rusk/calendar.asp?cal=35 |
| *Fort Worth, TCU, Power Hour with KB Brookins, 12:30PM, https://calendar.tcu.edu/event/power_hour_with_kb_brookins |
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty, poet Reyes Ramirez reading (EL REY OF GOLD TEETH), 4PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events |
| *Keller, Keller Public Library, Teen Advisory Board All Hallows' Read Book Swap, 4:30PM, https://keller-tx.whofi.com/calendar/event/30799 |
| *Seguin, Pecantown Books & Brews, Cook the Book with Chef Fox, 5PM. https://pecantownbooks.com/event/cook-the-book-with-chef-fox-2/ |
| *Austin, Hampton Branch Library, Write with Spike: Writing Workshops with Spike Gillespie, 5:30PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/writing/write-spike-writing-workshops-spike-gillespie-7734382 |
| *Austin, Alienated Majesty, book launch for author Reyes Ramirez, 6PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, author Sharon Virts (VEIL OF DOUBT) discussion & book signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/veil-doubt |
| *Dallas, Pan African Connection Bookstore, Dallas FYC Grammy Awards kweisi's Spoken Word Poetry Album Listening Party, 6PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dallas-fyc-grammy-awards-kweisis-spokenword... |
| *Hurst, Hurst Public Library, Trinity Arts Writers Workshop, 6PM, https://www.hursttx.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/15568/440 |
| *Austin, Central Library, Write Club, 6:30PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/programs-workshops/write-club-7724805 |
| *Benbrook, Benbrook Public Library, Writing Critique, 6:30PM, https://www.benbrooklibrary.org/event/writing-critique-11 |
| *Fort Worth, Southwest Regional Library, Book Swap, 6:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/book-swap-swtr |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, author Lev AC Rosen signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Rosen |
| *Irving, South Irving Library, Irving Writers Salon, 6:30PM, https://www.cityofirving.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=23219&month=10&year=2023&day=12&calType=0 |
| *Lubbock, Lubbock Write Right Critique Group, Weekly Meeting, 6:30PM, Hybrid, https://lubbockwrcg.com |
| *Austin, BookPeople, author Jennifer duBois (THE LAST LANGUAGE), 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/jennifer-dubois-last-language |
| *Austin, Onwards Writing Group, Onwards! TUESDAY Writing Session, 7PM, https://www.meetup.com/onwards-writing-group/events/296208958/ |
| *Austin, Torch Literary Arts, The Salon open mic night, 7PM, https://www.torchliteraryarts.org/event-details/the-salon-1 |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, author Karen Walrond (RADIANT REBELLION), 7PM, https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/event/walrond-2023 |
| *Houston, Kindred Stories, author Jacqueline Woodson (REMEMBER US) book launch celebration, 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/remember-us-with-jacqueline-woodson-tickets-719982044677 |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Open Mic night, 7:30PM, https://www.thedockbookshop.com/event/dock-open-mic-1 |
| *El Paso, Barbed Wire Open Mic Series, Open Mic Night at Mona Bar of Modern Art, 9PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1512852992859986/ |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 (*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-68 |
| Granbury Writers' Bloc, Read & Critique, 2PM, ONLINE, https://granburywritersbloc.com/ |
| *Dallas, Lakewood Branch Library, NaNoWriMo Prep, 4:30PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/nanowrimo-prep |
| *Houston, Smith Neighborhood Library, Write On! Family Poetry Night, 4:30PM, https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/10916170 |
| *Dallas, Audelia Road Branch Library, Spooky Book Nooks, 5PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/spooky-book-nooks-1 |
| *Humble, Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library, Word Crafters, 5PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/64ef83222d0219cf8b599996 |
| *Austin, Central Library, Teens Create: Banned Camp Zines + Bookmarks, 5:30PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/youth-programs-workshops/teens-create-banned-camp-zines-bookmarks-7733840 |
| *Austin, Central Library, Zine Night, 5:30PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/making-crafting/zine-night-7732919 |
| *Dallas, Oak Lawn Branch Library, Poetry in Motion: The African American Women Inaugural Poets, 5:30PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/poetry-motion-african-american-women-inaugural-poets-0 |
| *Weslaco, The Storybook Garden, Family Reading Night, 5:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1654491328376643/ |
| *Dallas, Dallas Public Library, 'I Aint Done Yet' Book Drip & Panel Discussion: on Domestic Violence with Author Letitia Gottashe, 6PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/i-aint-done-yet-book-drip-panel-discussion-... |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, author Erica Bauermeister (NO TWO PERSONS) discussion & book signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/no-two-persons |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Bookshop, Celebration of Life for poet Carol Coffee Reposa, 6PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/celebration-life-carol-coffee-reposa |
| *Tyler, University of Texas at Tyler, Veterans' Voices, 6PM, https://www.humanitiestexas.org/news/events/veterans-voices-discussion-program-0 |
| *Longview, Books & Barrels, Poetry Night, 6:30PM, https://www.booksandbarrelstx.com/event-schedule |
| *Austin, Bookwoman, author Elizabeth McCracken (THE HERO OF THIS BOOK), 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/6631862550203313 |
| Gemini Ink, Big Texas Author Talk with Katie Gutierrez (MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOW), 7PM, ONLINE, https://geminiink.org/events/the-big-texas-author-talk-with-katie-gutierrez/ |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, author Lawrence Wright (MR. TEXAS) in conversation with Josh Alvarez, 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-event-with-lawrence-wright-mr-texas-tickets-728471356437 |
| *Houston, Kindred Stories, Opinions with Roxane Gay & Kiese Laymon, 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/opinions-with-roxane-gay-kiese-laymon-tickets-723577990247 |
| *Austin, Austin Poetry Slam, Open Mic Night, 7:30PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/austin-poetry-open-mic-night-hosted-by-mr-dave-tickets-733450158167 |
| *Houston, Write About Now Poetry, Open Mic Night ft. Kyla Jenee Lacey, 7:30PM, https://www.writeaboutnowpoetry.com/events |
| *San Antonio, Write Out Art, Blah Blah Blah Poetry Spot Open Mic, 8PM, https://www.waosatx.org/the-blah-blah-blah-poetry-spot |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| Houston Independent Authors, Writer's Lunch: Making the Most of NaNoWriMo, 1PM, ONLINE, https://www.facebook.com/events/1797466214031710 |
| *San Angelo, Tom Green County Library, Story Hour for Adults - Storytelling, 1PM, https://www.tgclibrary.com/Pages/Index/214756/all-events |
| *Kerrville, Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, Author Talk with Dr. Kate Russo (BEING IN THE SHADOW), 2PM, https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/event/author-talk-dr-kate-russo |
| *Amarillo, Burrowing Owl, author John Erickson (HANK THE COWDOG series) book signing, 3PM, https://www.facebook.com/burrowingowlbookstore/videos/672790191465261/ |
| *San Marcos, Therese Kayser Lindsey Literary Series, author Miller Oberman reading, 3:30PM, https://www.english.txst.edu/tkl-homepage.html |
| *Austin, Hampton Branch Library, Katha: Building Storytellers Writing Workshops for ages 9-14, 5PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/youth-programs-workshops/katha-building-storytellers-7734879 |
| Bookwoman, Lisa Tuttle (MY DEATH) and Kelly Link in Conversation, 5PM, ONLINE, https://www.ebookwoman.com/event/bookwoman-presents-lisa-tuttle-and-kell... |
| *Houston, Central Library, Write On!, 5PM, https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/11148802 |
| *Richmond, George Memorial Library, Story Spinners Writing Club, 5:30PM, https://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/event/story-spinners-writing-club-33 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Bookshop, author Denise Tolan signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/denise-tolan-italian-blood-memoir |
| *Abilene, University of Texas Press, Pastures of the Empty Page at the Grace Museum, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/306733565206903 |
| *Austin, Thursday Night Write-In, Thursday Night Write-In, 6PM, https://www.meetup.com/thursday-night-write-in/events/296440449/ |
| *Colleyville, Colleyville Library Foundation 20th Anniversary with author Erica Bauermeister (NO TWO PERSONS), 6PM,. http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/xp_newpopevent.cfm?zeeOrg=COLLEY&EventID=7353620&sw=1920 |
| *Grapevine, Books-A-Million, author Cassandra Clare (SWORD CATCHER) book signing, 6PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cassandra-clare-sword-catcher-in-store-book-signing-tickets-663060711437 |
| *Denton, Emily Fowler Library, Paper Marbling, 6:30PM, https://denton.bibliocommons.com/events/64e6615fc9afc12f00969070 |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, author Ritu Mukerji signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Mukerji |
| *Austin, Writers' League of Texas, “Killing Your Darlings: The Process of Revision”, 7PM, HYBRID, https://writersleague.org/calendar/october-third-thursday-2023/ |
| *Dallas, Whose Bookstore, 2nd Community & Conversation, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/whosebooksoakcliff/posts/pfbid0QYFdyZcohruwPSZV... |
| *El Paso, Barbed Wire Open Mic Series, Poetry Night & Writing Workshop at Capri, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/3580484768859165/ |
| *Montgomery, Montgomery County Literary Arts Council, author Joe Lansdale speaking, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=814174070708582&set=a.492309586228367 |
| *San Antonio, Gemini Ink, The Place of Poetry: An Evening on Eco-Writing with Jenny Browne and Camille T. Dungy, 7PM, https://geminiink.org/events/the-place-of-poetry/ |
| *Allen, Allen Public Library, OnStage @ APL presents author Gary Schmidt (THE WEDNESDAY WARS), 7:30PM, https://www.allenlibrary.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=16122&month=10&year=2023&day=12&calType=0 |
| *Austin, Texas Observer, In Conversation with Annette Gordon-Reed, 7:30PM, https://www.texasobserver.org/agr/ |
| Wynne Writing Club, Writing with Wynne, 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.meetup.com/frisco-writing-workshops-for-the-wynne/events/296443395/ |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, Gemini Ink, Evoking Place Through Sensory Writing: An Open Genre Workshop with Award-winning Eco-Writer Camille T. Dungy, 10AM, https://geminiink.org/events/evoking-place-with-camille-dungy/ |
| *Clarendon, Burton Memorial Library, author Dianne Smithwick-Braden signing, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/BurtonMemorialLibrary/ |
| 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/ |
| *Longview, Barron's, book launch for FINDING COMFORT by Kimberly Fish, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/6811014618961167 |
| *Fort Worth, Meadowbrook Branch Library, Fairy Tale Magic Haiku, 3PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/fw-writes-haiku2 |
| *Austin, First Light Books, author reading with Alex Auder, 6PM, https://www.firstlightaustin.com/events/author-reading-alex-auder |
| *Round Rock, Chestnut Publishing House, Cocktails + Creatives Connection, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/882169933331139 |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, author Bret Baier (TO RESCUE THE CONSTITUTION) discussion & book signing, 6:30PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/rescue-constitution |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, author Jim Shockey signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Shockey |
| *Copperas Cove, Central Texas Writers Society, Open Mic at San Miguel's, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/296321939687827/ |
| *Dallas, The Wild Detectives, poetry reading with Sebastian H. Paramo, 7PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/portrait-of-us-burning-sebastian-h-... |
| *Houston, Kindred Stories, author Cleo Wade "Remember Love: Words for Tender Times," 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/remember-love-words-for-tender-times-with-c... |
| *Roanoke, House of Shine, In the Shinelight: Author Erica Bauermeister (NO TWO PERSONS) reading & book signing, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/291302230360759 |
| *El Paso, Barbed Wire Open Mic Series, Music & Poetry Open Mic at Craft Rhythm & Brews, 9PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/338823451954174/ |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*El Paso, Border Regional Library Association, 2023 Fall Conference, 8AM, https://www.facebook.com/borderlibraries/posts/pfbid0zsDwHg87D17ts7tGSSJ...
*Hawkins, Holly Brook Craft Fair, author Maryann Miller signing, 9AM, https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02idyj9uxA5kuHytC...
*San Antonio, Verso Frontera, Literature & Arts Festival, 9:15AM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2454705648023045&set=a.540792372747725
*Dallas, The Dock Bookshop, author Reyna Duong signing, 9:30AM, https://www.thedockbookshop.com/event/reyna-duong-dear-rebel-book-signin...
*Austin, Spicewood Springs Branch Library, Artist Corner and Author Visit with Mr. Chow "Sunny" Ching Kwong, 10AM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/meet-author/artist-corner-and-auth...
*Dallas, Central Library, Creative Writing Club, 10AM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/creative-writing-club-3
*Houston, Poets Northwest, Monthly meeting, 10AM, Hybrid, http://www.poetsnw.com/meetings.html
*Mont Belvieu, Nerd Con, authors signing including D.C Gomez, Rose Garcia, Miracle Austin, Whit McClendon, & Tim Frankovich, 10AM, https://www.nerdconmb.com/
*Laredo, Joe A. Guerra Laredo Public Library, Patricia Garza-Gonzalez, PhD. "Border Talk: Dialects on the Border," 10AM, https://www.facebook.com/LAREDOPUBLICLIBRARY/posts/pfbid02LBs3vrmaFpReQ8...
*Lockhart, Dr. Eugene Clark Library, 3rd Annual MiniCon, 10AM, https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0CVr57GaFfrLtsW2q...
*Spring, Copperfield's Books, 3rd Annual Spooktacular Authors Meet & Greet, 10AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1332488074003686
*Dallas, Interabang Books, Special Storytime with author Patricia Vermillion (A READING PARTNER FOR EMERALD), 10:30AM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/special-story-time-reading-partner...
*Fort Worth, Monkey & Dog Books, authors Chris Mullen & Lynn Eldridge signing, 10:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/monkeyanddogbooks
*Kerrville, Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, author storytime with Kenneth O'Neal (GUMPTION: THE LONG LOST SUPERPOWER), 10:30AM, https://buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com/event/author-storytime-kennet...
*Dallas, Skillman Southwestern Branch Library, Spooky Book Nooks, 11AM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/spooky-book-nooks
*San Antonio, The Twig Bookshop, author Liesl Schuh signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/liesl-schuh-girl-dad
*Nacogdoches, Dead Tree Dreams, Author Constance Lopez signing, 11AM, https://www.facebook.
*Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, storytime with Keith Ruffner (MAKING FRIENDS WITH FEELINGS), 11:30AM, https://b.halfpricebooks.com/events/
*Fort Worth, Monkey & Dog Books, reading & signing with Nicolle Hoose, 12:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=710130297815555&set=a.550936917068228
*Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, author Joseph Schiller signing, 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/
*Dallas, Fretz Park Branch Library, Be Your Own Artist: Blackout Poetry, 1PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/be-your-own-artist-blackou...
*Dripping Springs, Dripping Springs Community Library, Comicbook and Cartooning Workshop, 1PM, https://dscl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/comicbook-and-cartooning-wo...
*Frisco, Frisco Public Library, NaNoWriMo: Come Write In Session, 1PM, https://friscolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/652599fd13fa6ed3414b9462
*Greenville, W. Walworth Harrison Public Library, Fall (Into a Good Book) Festival, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/264659096479911
*Kerrville, Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, author Ben English signing, 1PM, https://www.benhenglish.com/events-calendar/
*San Antonio, Pandora's Bookstore, author Ramona Reeves signing, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=284923584480992&set=a.114693161504036
*Seguin, Pecantown Books & Brews, author Denise Tolan signing, 1PM, https://pecantownbooks.com/event/author-denise-tolan/
*Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Joseph Shiller signing, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/
*Dallas, Prairie Creek Branch Library, Marble Paper for Adults, 1:30PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/marble-paper-adults
*Del Rio, Val Verde County Library, book discussion with author Dr. Jesús Jesse Esparza, 1:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/599024942143509
*San Marcos, San Marcos Public Library, Star Teen: Halloween Book Marks, 1:30PM, https://www.sanmarcostx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=11729&month=10&year=2023&d...
*Dallas, Pan-African Connection Bookstore, Author Katrina Collins signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/
*Austin, Yarborough Branch Library, The Crafty Adult: Book Baskets, 2PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/crafty-adult/crafty-adult-book-bas...
*Denton, South Branch Library, One-Page Comic Book Workshop, 2PM, https://denton.bibliocommons.com/events/64fc917953479b37006dcfe7
*Fort Worth, Ella Mae Shamblee Branch Library, Library Murder Mystery, 2PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/library-murder...
Tumblewords Project, Maria Perez - Lives through Ages, Stages, and Seasons, 2PM, ONLINE, https://www.facebook.com/events/680575677462277/
*Frisco, Frisco Public Library, Teen Write-In Session, 3PM, https://friscolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6504d271deb99145006f404d
*Houston, Brazos Bookstore, author Kacy Ritter signing, 3PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-kacy-ritter-great-texas-dra...
*Houston, Kindred Stories, author Jada Pinkett Smith (WORTHY), 3PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/worthy-book-tour-with-jada-pinkett-smith-ti...
*Arlington, Amber Royer, Saturday Night Writes, 4PM, HYBRID, http://amberroyer.com/events/saturday-night-write/
*Dallas, Interabang Books, author Captain Brett Crozier, USN ret (SURF WHEN YOU CAN) discussion & book signing, 4PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/surf-when-you-can
*El Paso, Sergio Troncoso Library, El Paso Eastside Poetry, 4PM, https://www.elpasolibrary.org/events/show/220
*Fort Worth, Ridglea Branch Library, Author Series: George Bristol (TEXAS STATE PARKS: THE FIRST ONE HUNDRED YEARS), 4PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/author-series-...
*Austin, Texas Historical Commission, Telling the Untold Tale with Sarah Bird (A JUNETEENTH RODEO), 6PM, https://www.thc.texas.gov/news-events/events/telling-untold-tale-sarah-bird
*Austin, Austin Public Library, book launch for Greg Beets and Richard Whymark & A Curious Mix of People, 7PM, https://austinlibrary.org/calendar/
*Conroe, Montgomery County Literary Arts Council, poet Guadalupe Garcia McCall speaking, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=805390604920262&set=a.492309586228367
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Austin, East Austin Writing Project, Poetry Club, 10AM, https://www.meetup.com/east-austin-writing-project-poetry-club/events/29... |
| *Dallas, Vickery Park Branch, Spooky Book Nooks, 11AM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/spooky-book-nooks-0 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Bookshop, author Captain Brett Crozier signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/captain-brett-crozier-usnret-surf-when-you... |
| Blue Willow Bookshop, author David Atherton (DAVID ATHERTON'S BAKING BOOK FOR KIDS), 1PM, ONLINE, https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/event/atherton-2023 |
| *Richardson, Richardson Adult Literacy Center, Buns & Roses, 1PM, https://www.ralc.org/buns-roses-romance-tea |
| Write About Now Poetry, WAN Academy: Alliteration Dedication w/ Monarch the Poet, 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 |
| *Fort Worth, Leaves Book and Tea Shop, Afternoon with the Authors, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/618312880385385/618312887052051/ |
| *Frisco, Frisco Public Library, Sisters in Crime North Dallas, 2:30PM, https://friscolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/640638d8ecc7479337b93a3a |
| *Allen, Allen Public Library, OnStage @ APL presents New York Times Bestseller Chris Enss (ALONG CAME A COWGIRL), 3PM, https://www.allenlibrary.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=16124&month=10&year=2023&day=12&calType=0 |
| *Austin, Bookwoman, Austin Haiku Poets reading and conversation, 4PM, https://www.ebookwoman.com/event/austin-haiku-poets-reading-and-conversa... |
| Granbury Writers' Bloc, Read & Critique, 4PM, ONLINE, https://granburywritersbloc.com/ |
| *Dallas, The Wild Detectives, "Not Even the Dead" with Juan Gomez Barcena and Katie Whittemore, 5:30PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/not-even-the-death-with-juan-gomez-... |
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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