Bookish Texas • Events Around the State
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FOR 6.10.2023 - 6.18.2023
ALL TIMES CENTRAL TIME
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Bookish goings-on in Texas
compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life
SPECIAL EVENTS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*San Antonio, Historical Novel Society North America Conference, June 8-10, 2023
*Abilene, CALF (Children's Art & Literacy Festival), June 8-11, 2023
*Pflugerville, Pride 2023 with Author Signings & Spoken Word Poetry, June 10, 2023
EXHIBITIONS, ETC. (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Houston, The Printing Museum in Houston, Book Arts of Houston, through June 17, 2023
*Amarillo, American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum, Lonesome Dove Exhibition (Humanities Texas), through June 24, 2023
*Austin, Harry Ransom Center, Drawing the Motion Picture: Production Art and Storyboards, through July 16, 2023
*Plano, Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation, Citizens at Last: The Woman Suffrage Movement in Texas, through July 18, 2023
*Austin, Harry Ransom Center, Stories to Tell: Selections from the Harry Ransom Center, through August 20, 2023
*Dallas, SMU Campus, “I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere”: Collecting the Multilingual Cannon, through September 22, 2023
SATURDAY, JUNE 10 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Abilene, National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature, workshop with Illustrator Brian Lies, 9AM, https://www.nccil.org/events-calendar/workshop-with-brian-lies |
League of Romance Writers, “Exploring the Benefits of Hybrid Publishing,” with author Holly Kammier, 9:30AM, ONLINE, https://www.leagueromwriters.com/monthly-speaker/ |
*Cross Plains, Writers' League of Texas, Texas Writes in Cross Plains, TX with Donna M. Johnson & Maurice Chammah, 10AM, https://writersleague.org/calendar/texas-writes-in-cross-plains-tx/ |
*Irving, Friends of the Irving Public Library, Annual Book Sale (DAY ONE), 10AM, https://www.cityofirving.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=20989&month=6&year=2023&d... |
*Lubbock, Caprock Writers & Illustrators, June Meeting with authors Reese & Jon Traves (WANDER NEW YORK), 10AM, https://www.caprockwriters.com/event-info/caprock-june-meeting-and-special-guests-reese-and-jon-traves |
*San Antonio, Esperanza, Second Saturday Westside Convivio, 10AM, https://esperanzacenter.org/event/second-saturday-convivio-2023-may/ |
*San Antonio, Poet's Pointe Public Art Dedication Event, 10AM, https://events.getcreativesanantonio.com/event/poets-pointe-public-art-d... |
*Arlington, American Christian Fiction Writers DFW Chapter, author Arielle Haughee discusses "Your Pacing Score: A Numeric System for Finding the Slow Spots (and tips to fix them)," 10:30AM, HYBRID, https://acfwdfwtx.com/events/ |
*Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Local Author Story Time: Liz Garton Scanlon (THE WORLD'S BEST CLASS PLANT), 10:30AM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-author-story-time-liz-garton-scanlon-tickets-645444871987 |
*Houston, Central Library, One Houston One Book Block Party, 11AM, https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/10561521 |
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Rachel Sherman signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/rachel-sherman-why-does-it-snow-san-antonio |
*Grapevine, Talking Animals Book, author C.K. Tuttle signing, 11:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1902820976743117 |
*Austin, BookPeople, author R.L. Toalson (THE FIRST MAGNIFICENT SUMMER), 12PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/rl-toalson-first-magnificent-summer |
*Dallas, Fresh Fiction, Boas & Tiaras 2023, 12PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boas-tiaras-2023-tickets-574740302717 |
*Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, author Mark Giardinelli signing, 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/ |
*Taylor, Libros Bookshop, Grand Opening New & Used Bookstore, 1PM, https://www.instagram.com/p/Csz0n9dtyYa/ |
*Arlington, Barnes & Noble, author Seehum Isa (PERFECTLY DIFFERENT) book signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062156564-0 |
*Arlington, George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, Book Tasting: Regency Era, 2PM, https://arlingtonlibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=35267&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023/06/01 |
*Austin, Barnes & Noble, author Teruni Lamberg (MATH LEARNING STRATEGIES), 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062156573-0 |
*Corpus Christi, LOVEBAR by Lizbette Ocasio-Russe Book Launch, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/973655917144711/ |
*El Paso, El Paso Writers' League, El Paso Writers' League Monthly Meeting, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/ElPasoWritersLeague |
*The Woodlands, Buy The Book, Meet the Authors - Sydney Dunlap, Susan McCauley, & Jacquetta Nammar Feldman, 2PM, https://buythebook-tx.com/ |
*Katy, Books-a-Million, author Jesse Kelly signing, 2PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jesse-kelly-in-store-book-signing-tickets-6... |
Tumblewords Project, Lee Martinez Soto: Words That Transform, 2PM, ONLINE https://www.facebook.com/events/1751283971999148/ |
Brazos Bookstore, Middle Grade Book Club with Martha Brockenbrough (TO CATCH A THIEF), 3PM, ONLINE, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/virtual-middle-grade-book-club-martha-brockenbrough |
*Dallas, Barnes & Noble, author Brenna Raney (THE MEISTER OF DECIMEN CITY) book signing, 3PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062156427-0 |
*Fort Worth, Southwest Regional Branch Library, Meet Pete the Cat, 3PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/pete-swtr |
*Houston, Houston vs. Dallas Youth Poetry Slam, 3PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/houston-v-dallas-youth-poetry-slam-tickets-... |
*Houston, Murder By The Book, authors Nancy Coco and Emmeline Duncan signing, 3PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Coco-Duncan |
*Dallas, Interabang Books, author Avery Carpenter Forrey (SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT) book signing & discussion, 4PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/social-engagement |
*Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Writer's Workshop, 4PM, https://www.thedockbookshop.com/event/writers-workshop-1 |
*Irving, Valley Ranch Library, Mystery Bookmarks, 4PM, https://www.cityofirving.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=21091&month=6&year=2023&d... |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, JUNE 11 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, authors Doug McMurry and Michele McMurry signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/doug-mcmurry-and-michele-mcmurry-100-years... |
*Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, authors Tank Gunner (PROMPTS TOO), Christina Rogers (THE ADVENTURES OF ROCKY AND COCO), & Amanda Hadlock (FIGHTING FORGIVENESS), 1PM, https://hpb.com/001 |
*Austin, Sisters in Crime, Monthly Meeting featuring Donna Marie Miller, 2PM, HYBRID, https://www.facebook.com/SinCHeartofTexas/posts/pfbid0aMGkdBk1K2mazJQJs2... |
*Dallas, Deep Vellum Books, reading with Booker Prize Finalist Cheon Myeong-Kwan, 5PM, http://deepvellum.com/events/2023/whale-dc |
*Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, author T.J. Newman (DROWNING), 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
MONDAY, JUNE 12 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Cypress, Lone Star College, author Carrie Carter signing, 10AM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=631830838980054&set=a.465110308985442 |
*San Marcos, San Marcos Public Library, author Marieta Hutchison reading, 11AM, https://www.sanmarcostx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=11017&month=6&year=2023&da... |
*Katy, Maud Smith Marks Branch Library, Afternoon Adventures: Aesop's Fables, 1:30PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/64497e76023dc43e007f5f01 |
*Austin, Pleasant Hill Branch Library, LiteratureLive! Presents Jack and the Beanstalk, 2PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/literature-live/literaturelive-presents-jack-and-beanstalk-7730152 |
*Houston, High Meadows Branch Library, Aqua Aguita/ Fuego Fueguito Storybook Opera, 2PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/643efb0dbed8e7417279ce07 |
*Houston, Spring Branch Memorial Branch Library, Books Alive! Too Many Frogs, 2:30PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6436fd00925ac63a540092d3 |
*Katy, Maud Smith Marks Branch Library, Afternoon Adventures: Aesop's Fables, 3PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/64497e76023dc43e007f5f02 |
*Houston, West University Branch Library, author visit with Dr. Vanessa Patrick (THE POWER OF SAYING NO), 4PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/644a8fea2585d79c1e50e509 |
*San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, author David Sedaris speaking, 6PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/david-sedaris-in-store-appearance-tickets-6... |
Murder By The Book, author Robyn Harding in conversation with Sara DiVello, 6PM, ONLINE, https://www.murderbooks.com/MTM-Harding |
*Fort Worth, Southwest Regional Branch Library, Write on, write on, write on!, 6:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/fw-writes-write-on |
*San Antonio, Gemini Ink, Gemini Ink Volunteer Summer Social, 6:30PM, https://geminiink.org/events/volunteer-summer-social/ |
*San Marcos, San Marcos Public Library, Writer's Inc, 6:30PM, https://www.sanmarcostx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=11020&month=6&year=2023&da... |
*Austin, BookPeople, author Javier Fuentes (COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN), 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/javier-fuentes-countries-origin |
*Richardson, Writers Guild of Texas, Critique Group, 7PM, https://writersguildtx.org/events/june-2023-critique |
Murder By The Book, author Danielle Trussoni in conversation with Sara DiVello, 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.murderbooks.com/MTM-Trussoni |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
TUESDAY, JUNE 13 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Bartlett, Teinert Memorial Library, reading of GIVING TREE, with related activity, 10AM, https://www.bartlett-tx.us/library |
*Dallas, Central Library, The 3 W's of William Shakespeare, 10AM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/3-ws-william-shakespeare |
*San Angelo, Tom Green County Library, United We Read Summer Popup, 10:30AM, https://www.tgclibrary.com/Pages/Index/214756/all-events |
*Fort Worth, East Regional Branch Library, Meet Pete the Cat, 11AM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/pete-estr |
*Austin, Old Quarry Branch Library, LitertureLive! Presents Jack and the Beanstalk, 2PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/literature-live/literaturelive-presents-jack-and-beanstalk-7730294 |
*Dallas, Central Library, Writing Your Immigrant Ancestor's Story, 2PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/writing-your-immigrant-ancestors-story |
*Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, book launch for Ha Dinh - WHERE WILDFLOWERS GROW 2PM, https://www.talkinganimalsbooks.com/pages/events |
*Houston, Central Library, Write On!, 2PM, https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/10518279 |
*Keller, Keller Public Library, Zine & Eraser Carving Workshop, 2:30PM, https://keller-tx.whofi.com/calendar/event/25918 |
*Fort Worth, RISE, Meet Pete the Cat, 4PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/pete-rise |
*San Angelo, Tom Green County Library, Camp Writer, 4PM, https://www.tgclibrary.com/Pages/Index/214756/all-events |
*Austin, BookPeople, author David Sedaris (HAPPY-GO-LUCKY), 5PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/david-sedaris-happy-go-lucky |
*Corpus Christi, Toy and Comic Junkie, Comic Book Creators Night, 6PM, https://allevents.in/corpus%20christi/comic-book-creators-night/200023778748726 |
*Dallas, Interabang Books, author Kate Khavari (A BOTANIST'S GUIDE TO FLOWERS AND FATALITY) book discussion & signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/botanists-guide-flowers-and-fatality |
*Grapevine, Books-A-Million, author Claire Legrand in conversation with Ann Aguirre, 6PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/claire-legrand-a-crown-of-ivy-and-glass-boo... |
*Hurst, Hurst Public Library, Trinity Arts Writers Workshop, 6PM, https://www.hursttx.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/15585/440 |
The Writing Barn, virtual book launch for AB(SOLUTELY) NORMAL, a young adult anthology, 6PM, ONLINE, https://thewritingbarn.com/class/free-virtual-book-launch-for-absolutely... |
*Allen, Allen Public Library, Recycled Book Art: Plant Waterers, 6:30PM, https://www.allenlibrary.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=15254&month=6&year=2023&d... |
*Fort Worth, Northside Branch Library, Writing Workshop with Games, 6:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/write-games-nrs |
*Houston, Murder By The Book, Wendy Walker in conversation with Ashley Winstead, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Walker-Winstead |
*Cedar Hill, Dallas Area Writers Group, June meeting with author Ann Fields "Critique Group Feedback, Editing, and Your Manuscript", 7PM, https://www.dallaswriters.org/ |
*Colleyville, The Friends of the Colleyville Public Library, meeting & special program featuring local authors Kathleen M. Rodgers and Arman Rezaee, 7PM, http://www.friendscolleyvillelibrary.org/ |
*Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, author Annabel Monaghan (SAME TIME NEXT SUMMER), 7PM, https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/event/monaghan-2023 |
*Dallas, DMA Arts & Letters Live & Pan-African Connection, author Peace Adzo Medie (NIGHTBLOOM), 7:30PM, HYBRID, https://dma.org/programs/event/arts-letters-live-peace-adzo-medie |
*Houston, Write About Now Poetry, Pride Open Mic and Book Fair hosted by Chibbi, 7:30PM, https://www.writeaboutnowpoetry.com/events |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Meet Your Sprout with LIV&Leaf, 10:30AM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-workshop-series-meet-your-sprout-wit... |
*Dallas, Central Library, Workshop Wednesdays with the Dallas Poet Laureate, 11AM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/workshop-wednesdays-dallas-poet-laureate-50 |
*Austin, Carver Branch Library, Tonia Ransom Presents: Horror Writing for Tweens!, 1PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/tween-summer/tonia-ransom-presents-horror-writing-tweens-7730538 |
*Kerrville, University of Texas Press, author David Hillis speaking, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/2271216129752321 |
Granbury Writers' Bloc, Read & Critique, 2PM, ONLINE, https://granburywritersbloc.com/ |
*Houston, Morris Frank Library, author Julie Gianelloni Connor (SAVORING THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO), 2PM, https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/10579565 |
*Houston, Aldine Branch Library, Books Alive: Too Many Frogs, 2:30PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/643473a1ef493bda48430a1c |
*Dallas, Timberglen Branch Library, Crafting Call: DIY Bookmarks, 3PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/crafting-call-diy-bookmarks |
*Fort Worth, Meadowbrook Branch Library, Meet Pete the Cat, 3PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/pete-mbk |
*Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Summer Workshop: Storytelling Through Tarot, 3PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-workshop-series-storytelling-through-tarot-tickets-632925736917 |
*Cleburne, Garden of Eating Bistro, author Theo Boyd signing, 5PM, https://thinktheo.com/events-calendar/ |
*Humble, Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library, Word Crafters, 5PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/642c5d40f5d4442b25d915c9 |
*Dallas, Interabang Books, author Dr. Julie Shannon (THE WINDS OF CHANGE) discussion & book signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/winds-change |
*Dallas, Renner Frankford Branch Library, Bullet Journal Basics, 6PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/bullet-journal-basics-0 |
*Harker Heights, Adult Writers' Support Group, 6PM, https://harkerheights.gov/index.php/librarycalendar/eventdetail/1476/-/adult-writers-support-group |
*Fort Worth, Golden Triangle Branch Library, Writing Workshop with Games, 6:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/write-games-gdt |
*Frisco, Frisco Public Library, Write Club, 6:30PM, https://friscolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/642de0219301fc2f00a0ef4b |
*Houston, Murder By The Book, author S. A. Cosby signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Cosby |
*Austin, BookPeople, author Rachel Cochran (THE GULF), 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/rachel-cochran-gulf |
*Denton, South Branch Library, Teamwork Challenge: Round Robin Storytelling, 7PM, https://denton.bibliocommons.com/events/64387066a06b7e2b5612a6d2 |
Fresh Fiction Video Book Club, Pride not Prejudice Authors, 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/video-book-club-with-pride-not-prejudice-authors-tickets-645768780807?aff=ebdsoporgprofile |
*Houston, Murder by the Book & Kindred Stories, author S.A. Cosby (ALL THE SINNERS BLEED), 7PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/collections/events/products/kindred-stories-murder-by-the-book-present-all-the-sinner-bleed-with-s-a-cosby-june-14-at-7-pm-cst |
*Lewisville, Lewisville Talks: City Speakers Series, author Dr. Peniel Joseph (THE THIRD RECONSTRUCTION), 7PM, https://www.visitlewisville.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/60227/3248 |
*Dallas, The Wild Detectives & Writer's Garret, Inner Moonlight Poetry Reading with Melania Luisa Marte, 7:30PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/inner-moonlight-melania-luisa-marte/ |
*Houston, Write About Now, The World Famous Write About Now Poetry Open Mic Night ft. Chibbi, 7:30PM, https://www.writeaboutnowpoetry.com/events |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
THURSDAY, JUNE 15 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Bartlett, Teinert Memorial Library, Reading, People Who Built Bartlett with related activity, 10AM, https://www.bartlett-tx.us/library |
*Austin, Willie Mae Kirk Branch Library, virtual author visit with Alice Faye Duncan (OPAL LEE AND WHAT IT MEANS TO BE FREE), 10:30AM, HYBRID, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/meet-author/virtual-author-visit-alice-faye-duncan-7730330 |
*Seabrook, Evelyn Meador Branch Library, Books Alive: Too Many Frogs, 10:30AM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/643d82f3b9037b410049bedf |
*Fort Worth, Northwest Branch Library, Meet Pete the Cat, 11AM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/pete-nrw |
*Arlington, Ron Wright Lake Arlington Branch Library, Read-a-Thon for ages 9-12, 12PM, https://arlingtonlibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=34540&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023/06/08 |
*Plano, Franklin Books, author Katiana Lubin-Tarin for the re-launch & signing of her popular book, I AM ROYALTY, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/FranklinTheHelper/posts/pfbid02ydyugZQRxUWkSTCn... |
Harris County Public Library, live virtual author talk with award-winning photographer Jamie Beck (AN AMERICAN IN PROVENCE), 1PM, ONLINE, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/63fcfcd725d02830004d2db1 |
Houston Independent Authors, Writers Lunch: Writing in the Public Domain, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/278680104560740 |
*Denton, South Branch Library, Juneteenth with the Story Lady, 2PM, https://denton.bibliocommons.com/events/64405624023dc43e007e6667 |
*Galena Park, Galena Park Branch Library, Books Alive: Too Many Frogs, 2:30PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/645ab3206550263000eeed1b |
*Fort Worth, Ridglea Branch Library, Meet Pete the Cat, 3PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/pete-rdg |
*Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Summer Workshop: Creative Writing for Young Writers, 3PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-workshop-series-creative-writing-for-young-writers-tickets-632910230537 |
*Odessa, Ector County Library, Handmade Journals, 4:30PM, https://ector.lib.tx.us/event/handmade-journals/ |
*Atlanta, Atlanta TX Friends of the Library, Chocolate Party with Authors, 5PM, https://www.facebook.com/ |
*Richmond, George Memorial Library, Story Spinners Writing Club, 5:30PM, https://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/event/story-spinners-writing-club-29 |
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, authors e.E. Charlton-Trujillo and Pat Zietlow Miller, Lupe Lopez: Reading Rock Star!, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/ee-charlton-trujillo-and-pat-zietlow-mille... |
*San Antonio, The Witte Museum, author Susan Toomey Frost speaking, 5:30PM, https://www.wittemuseum.org/event/origin-stories-san-jose-collection/ |
*Austin, Black Pearl Bookstore, author Liara Tamani (WHAT SHE MISSED) reading and book signing, 6PM, https://www.blackpearlbookstore.com/event-details-registration/reading-book-signing-with-liara-tamani-in-conversation-with-kellis-rowe |
*Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Summer Workshop: Writing Fan Fiction, 6PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-workshop-series-writing-fan-fiction-tickets-633683523477 |
*Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, TCU in PURPLE, WHITE, AND BLACK book talk & signing with authors Frederick W. Gooding Jr, Sylviane Ngandu-Kalenga Greensword, and Marcellis Perkins, 6PM, https://www.thedockbookshop.com/event/tcu-day-dock-authors-history-remem... |
*Houston, Murder By The Book, author Alison Gaylin signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Gaylin |
*Houston, SOA Co, Liberation Market featuring authors F. Renee Hamilton & Juli McShay, 6:30PM, https://www.soacobooks.com/event-details/liberation-market-2 |
*San Antonio, Gemini Ink, From Haiku Death Matches to Fruit Punch: An Evening with Kendra Allen, Laura Castoro & Eddie Vega, followed by a Community Open Mic, 6;30PM, https://geminiink.org/events/from-haiku-death-matches-to-fruit-punch/ |
*Allen, Allen Public Library, JFK Assassination with author/researcher Jeffrey Meek (THE MANIPULATION OF LEE HARVEY OSWALK AND THE COVER-UP THAT FOLLOWED), 7:30PM, https://www.allenlibrary.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=15280&month=6&year=2023&day=8&calType=0 |
*Austin, Austin Poetry Slam, Summer Open Mic Night ft. Element 615, 7:30PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-open-mic-night-feature-element-615-hosted-by-sc-says-tickets-654305042997 |
Writers' League of Texas, The Author/Editor Relationship, 8PM, ONLINE, https://writersleague.org/calendar/june-third-thursday-2023/ |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
FRIDAY, JUNE 16 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Richardson, Richardson Public Library, Young Authors - Write & Illustrate a picture book, 10:30AM, https://www.cor.net/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/22299/64 |
*Fort Worth, Shamblee Branch Library, Meet Pete the Cat, 12PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/pete-ems |
*Humble, Atascocita Branch Library, Summer Book Feast, 2:30PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/641dc12d2e002eee0477546c |
*Austin, Little Walnut Creek Branch Library, Tonia Ransom Presents: Horror Writing for Tweens!, 3:30PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/tween-summer/tonia-ransom-presents-horror-writing-tweens-7730539 |
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, South Texas Poets: Readings by four award-winning poets from San Antonio and the Rio Grande Valley, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/south-texas-poets-readings-four-award-winn... |
*Dallas, Interabang Books, John Kleinheinz, the subject of Josh Haven's THE SIBERIA JOB is discussion with Ken Hersh, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/siberia-job |
*Austin, BookPeople, author Alison Gaylin (ROBERT B. PARKER'S BAD INFLUENCE), 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/alison-gaylin-robert-b-parkers-bad-influence |
*Austin, Red Salmon Arts & Casa de Resistencia Books, A reading & discussion with ena ganguly, 7PM, https://www.resistenciabooks.com/reading-through-memories-a-reading-and-... |
Brazos Bookstore, VIRTUAL author visit with Isabel Allende - EL VIENTO CONOCE MI NOMBRE, 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/virtual-isabel-allende-el-viento-conoce-mi-nombre |
*Carrollton, Dallas Poetry Slam, Hiraya Fridays Asian-Inspired Open Mic, 8PM, https://www.thedallaspoetryslam.com/shows |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SATURDAY, JUNE 17 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Dublin, Dublin Public Library, Local Authors Showcase at Dublin Market Days, 9AM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=645136470976716&set=a.468139082009790
*Bay City, Clem & Rosie's First Birthday Celebration, 9AM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=242667501820118&set=a.112662848153918
*Georgetown, Lark and Owl Booksellers, Storytime with Author Jennifer Ziegler, 10:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/294249982950504/
*Amarillo, Chapterhouse Books, Author Johnny Garza Villa signing, 1PM, https://chapterhousebookstore.com/
*Dallas, Central Library, Stages and Satyrs: A Shakespeare Inspired D&D Actual Play, 1PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/stages-and-satyrs-shakespe...
*San Angelo, Tom Green County Library, One Must Make Stories: Storytelling for Adults, 1PM, https://www.tgclibrary.com/Pages/Index/214756/all-events
*Seguin, Pecantown Books & Brew, author Andrew Porter reading, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=225187933606715&set=a.130336596425183
*The Woodlands, Buy The Book, meet authors James Wade & Chris Mullen, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/BuytheBookTX/posts/pfbid0MHgkTdYRcJMpGPz6YsbM69...
*Dallas, Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library, Author Series: Ernest McMillan (STANDING), 1:30PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/author-series-ernest-mcmillan
*Pflugerville, Pflugerville Public Library, Pflugerville Poetry Society Meeting, 1:30PM, https://library.pflugervilletx.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/36638/843
*Amarillo, Barnes & Noble, author Frank White (BEHIND THE LYRICS OF A CEO) book signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062157723-0
*Austin, Book People, e.E. Charlton-Trujillo & Pat Zietlow Miller: Lupe Lopez: Reading Rock Star!, 2PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/ee-charlton-trujillo-pat-zietlow-miller...
*Harker Heights, Barnes & Noble, Local Wrtiers Group, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062157653-0
*Duncanville, Cities of Duncanville, Cedar Hill, DeSoto, & Lancaster, Best Southwest Juneteenth Celebration with Black Authors' Expo, 3PM, https://cedarhilltx.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=12041
*Houston, Brazos Bookstore, author R.L. Toalson (THE FIRST MAGNIFICENT SUMMER), 3PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-rl-toalson-first-magnificen...
*Houston, Murder By The Book, author Kate Khavari signing, 3PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Khavari
*Houston, InPrint & Kindred Stories, IRL Author Talk with Liara Tamani (WHAT SHE MISSED), 3PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/collections/events/products/irl-author-tal...
*The Woodlands, Village Books, author Livy Hart Signing, 3PM, https://www.myvillagebooks.com/events
*Arlington, Amber Royer, Saturday Night Writes, 4PM, HYBRID, http://amberroyer.com/events/saturday-night-write/
*Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, author Julie Murphy (CAMP SYLVANIA), 4PM, https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/event/murphy-2023
*Dallas, Interabang Books, author Julia Heaberlin (NIGHT WILL FIND YOU) discussion & book signing, 5PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/night-will-find-you
*Kempner, Central Texas Writers Society, PRIDE!, 5PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/285294590491915
*Dallas, Pan-African Connection Bookstore, Express yaself open mic, 7:30PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/express-yaself-open-mic-tickets-650491165587
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, JUNE 18 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Charlie Tran signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/charlie-tran-amelia-you-are |
*Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Father's Day Sip & Shop with guest authors, 1PM, https://www.thedockbookshop.com/event/fathers-day-sip-shop |
*Austin, Book Woman, Book Talk: Under My Skin: Drama, Trauma & Rock 'n' Roll with Elise Krentzel, 4PM, https://www.ebookwoman.com/event/person-book-talk-under-my-skin-drama-trauma-rock-n-roll-elise-krentzel |
Granbury Writers' Bloc, Read & Critique, 4PM, ONLINE, https://granburywritersbloc.com/ |
*San Antonio, San Antonio Public Library, Teen Writing Club, 4PM, HYBRID, https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Dev... |
*Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, D&D Academy for Kids, 5PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-workshop-series-dd-academy-for-kids-tickets-633674757257 |
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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