Bookish Texas • Events Around the State
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FOR 10.21.2023 - 10.29.2023
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Bookish goings-on in Texas
compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life
SPECIAL EVENTS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Fort Worth, Will Rogers Medallion Awards, October 20-21, 2023
*Spring, Copperfield's Books, 3rd Annual Spooktacular Authors Meet & Greet, October 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
BookPeople & Epic Reads, Epic Reads Virtual Contemporary Meetup with authors, ONLINE, October 26, 2023
*Houston, National Black Book Festival, October 26-28, 2023
*McAllen, South Texas Book Festival, October 26-31, 2023
*Girven, Spirits of the River Horsehead Crossing & Living History Event with Cowboy poetry, October 27-29, 2023
*Houston, Brazos Bookstore, An Early Halloween Event with authors of ROAD KILL TEXAS HORROR, VOLUME 8, October 28, 2023
*Granbury, Harvest Moon Festival of the Arts, October 28-29, 2023
EXHIBITIONS, ETC. (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*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 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, Wandering Writers, Wandering Writers, 9AM, https://www.meetup.com/wanderingwriters/events/296440963 |
| *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, Alienated Majesty Books, Matthew Hupert Reads His Poems, 3PM, https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events |
| *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
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Katy, Katy Branch Library, Katy Library Tour, 4:30PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/650486cbf561055700d9306d |
| *San Antonio, San Antonio Public Library, Ink Slayers Writers Group, 5PM, https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Dev... |
| *Arlington, Woodland West Branch Library, Last Writes, 5:30PM, https://arlingtonlibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=37462&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023/10/12 |
| *Cleburne, Cleburne Public Library, author Jeff Guinn speaking, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=705692404934439&set=a.558747542962260 |
| *San Marcos, San Marcos Public Library, Altered Book Art, 6PM, https://www.sanmarcostx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=11705&month=10&year=2023&d... |
| *Dallas, Writers Guild of Texas, WGT Critique Group, 6:30PM, https://writersguildtx.org/events/october-2023-critique |
| *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 |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, author Tracy Daugherty (LARRY MCMURTRY: A LIFE), 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-tracy-daugherty-larry-mcmurtry-life |
| Denton Public Library, Professor's Corner Literary Discussion: Ecopoetry, with Dr. Stephen Souris, 7PM, ONLINE, https://denton.bibliocommons.com/events/64f0fe789bf67d5399e26a17 |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, author Stephan Pastis (LOOKING UP), 7PM, https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/event/pastis-2023 |
| *Irving, Valley Ranch Library, Mindful Mondays Adult Coloring & Journaling, 7PM, https://www.cityofirving.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=23227&month=10&year=2023&day=12&calType=0 |
| *Allen, Allen Public Library, OnStage @ APL presents authors David and Susan Schwartz (THE JOY OF COSTCO), 7:30PM, https://www.allenlibrary.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=16134&month=10&year=2023&day=12&calType=0 |
| Barbed Wire Open Mic Series, Stay at Home Open Mic, 9PM, ONLINE, https://www.facebook.com/events/1253140685364368 |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Austin, Central Library, Teen Writer's Prompts, 5:30PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/youth-programs-workshops/teen-writers-prompts-7734751 |
| *El Paso, University of Texas at El Paso Departments of English, Creative Writing, and Communications, Reading and Platica: An Evening with Ana Menendez (THE APARTMENT) & book signing, 5:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=896347985457043&set=pcb.896348052123703 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Bookshop, author Desiree Kannel signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/desiree-kannel-delany-bennets |
| *Austin, BookPeople, author Sajni Patel (SLEEPLESS IN DUBAI), 6PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/sajni-patel-sleepless-dubai |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, author Sally Van Doren (SIBILANCE: POEMS) discussion & book signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/sibilance-poems |
| *Granbury, Arts & Letters Bookstore, Bass Reeves Night featuring author Dr. Sidney Thompson, 6PM, https://www.artsandlettersbooks.com/events/bass-reeves-night/ |
| *Hurst, Hurst Public Library, Trinity Arts Writers Workshop, 6PM, https://www.hursttx.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/15567/440 |
| *Katy, Katy Budget Books, author Kerrelyn Sparks launch party (WHEN A DRAGON FALLS), 6PM, https://www.katybooks.com/event/kerrelyn-sparks-launch-party-8 |
| Brazos Bookstore, Living Read October Book Club with author Sara Gran (COME CLOSER), 6:30PM, ONLINE, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/virtual-october-living-read-book-c... |
| *Fort Worth, Southwest Regional Library, Poetry Jam, 6:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/poetry-jam2-swtr |
| Harris County Public Library, Live Virtual Author talk with 2023 Gulf Coast Reads author Kirk Wallace Johnson in conversation with Lise Olsen, 6:30PM, ONLINE, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/64fa0f9101da5e29003dced5 |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, author Violet Lemay (ALITHIA RAMIREZ WAS AN ARTIST), 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-violet-lemay-alithia-ramirez-was-artist |
| *Lubbock, Lubbock Write Right Critique Group, Weekly Meeting, 6:30PM, Hybrid, https://lubbockwrcg.com |
| *San Antonio, Gemini Ink, Unban the Book with Andrea "Vocab" Sanderson, 6:30PM, HYBRID, https://geminiink.org/events/unban-the-book-with-vocab/ |
| *Arlington, George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, Night Owls: Creative Writing for Teens, 7PM, https://arlingtonlibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=37462&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023/10/12 |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, author Laura Griffin (THE LAST CLOSE CALL) book launch, 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-event-with-laura-griffin-the-last-close-call-tickets-741550356077 |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, author Scott Kedersha (THE READY OR KNOT PRAYER GUIDE) discussion & book signing, 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
| *Belton, The Blackbird Books & Spirits, Open Mic Night, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/723453953172686/723453996506015 |
| *Dallas, The Writer's Garret, Preserving Your Story: Writing Heirlooms of Legacy with Linda Jones, 7PM (1st of 2 nights), https://writersgarret.org/event/preserving-your-story/ |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, book launch for THE LAST CLOSE CALL by Laura Griffin, 7PM, https://larkandowlbooksellers.com/product/the-last-close-call-book-launc... |
| Tejas Storytelling Association, Houston Storytellers Story Swap, 7PM, ONLINE, https://tejasstorytelling.com/event/houston-storytellers-guild-story-swa... |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Open Mic night, 7:30PM, https://www.thedockbookshop.com/event/dock-open-mic-1 |
| *Houston, Write About Now Poetry, Bars Fest: Poetry Meets Versus, 7:30PM, https://www.writeaboutnowpoetry.com/events |
| *El Paso, Barbed Wire Open Mic Series, Music & Poetry Open Mic Night at Rosewood Bar, 9PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/6762320237193671/ |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *College Station, SCBWI, Managing your Work Flow with author-illustrator Adriana Bergstrom, 10AM, https://www.scbwi.org/events/managing-your-work-flow-with-author-illustr... |
| *Dallas, Central Library, Workshop Wednesdays with the Dallas Poet Laureate, 11AM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/workshop-wednesdays-dallas-poet-laureate-69 |
| Sueltenfuss Library, Our Lady of the Lake, Alumni Author: Yvette Jemison book discussion, 12:30PM, ONLINE, https://ollusa.libcal.com/event/11433884?hs=a |
| *Dallas, Bachman Lake Branch Library, Creative Writing 101: The Editing Process, 3PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/creative-writing-101-editing-process |
| *Bedford, Bedford Public Library, Patch Craft for Adults & Teens: Acrylic Autumn Bookmark, 4PM, https://bedford.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=25845&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023/10/12 |
| *Humble, Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library, Word Crafters, 5PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/64ef83222d0219cf8b599997 |
| *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-7733841 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Bookshop, author Kay Karcher Mijangos and illustrator Laura Mijangos signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/kay-karcher-mijangos-and-laura-mijangos-lo... |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, author Beto O'Rourke (WE'VE GOT TO TRY) discussion & book signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/weve-got-try |
| *Tyler, University of Texas at Tyler, Veterans' Voices, 6PM, https://www.humanitiestexas.org/news/events/veterans-voices-discussion-program-1 |
| *Dallas, Deep Vellum Books, LiteraTEENS, 6:30PM, http://deepvellum.com/events/2023/literateens-aug-y32cy-52rr3 |
| *Dallas, The Wild Detectives, How to Drink Australian with author Jane Lopes, 6:30PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/how-to-drink-australian-w-jane-lope... |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, author Danielle Arceneaux signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Arceneaux |
| Flowersong Press, Essentially Poetic: A Monthly Reading Series, 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/essentially-poetic-an-essential-voices-monthly-reading-series-tickets-732869360987 |
| *Austin, Austin Poetry Slam, $200 Last Poet Standing Slam, 7:30PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/austin-poetry-slam-200-last-poet-standing-slam-costume-party-tickets-733474430767 |
| *Houston, Write About Now Poetry, Open Mic Night ft. Pace Poetry, 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 26 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| Houston Independent Authors, Writer's Lunch:Compelling Combat - A Primer on Writing Fight Scenes, 1PM, ONLINE, https://www.facebook.com/events/1626148754577080 |
| BookPeople & Epic Reads, Epic Reads Virtual Contemporary Meetup with authors, 3PM, ONLINE, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/epic-reads-virtual-contemporary-meetup |
| *Austin, Reverie Books, Banned Bookmobile Book Tour & Read in, 3:30PM, https://reveriebooks.com/events/ |
| *Harker Heights, Teen Writers' Club, 4PM, https://harkerheights.gov/index.php/librarycalendar/eventdetail/1477/-/teen-writers-club |
| *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-7734880 |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, author Jehanne Dubrow reading & signing, 5PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/author-visit-jehanne-dubrow |
| *Houston, Central Library, Write On!, 5PM, https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/11148803 |
| *Beeville, Texian Books, author appearance with Joe Sugarek, 5:30PM, http://www.holbeinbook.com/upcoming_events.html |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Bookshop, author Sandra Cisneros signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/sandra-cisneros-woman-without-shame |
| *Abilene, National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature, Nights at the NCCIL with Raúl Colón, 6PM, https://www.nccil.org/events-calendar/nights-at-the-nccil-with-raul-colon |
| Austin Book Arts Center, Jack O Lantern Carousel Book, 6PM, ONLINE, https://atxbookarts.org/events/6275/ |
| *Austin, Thursday Night Write-In, Thursday Night Write-In, 6PM, https://www.meetup.com/thursday-night-write-in/events/296592152 |
| *Dripping Springs, Dripping Springs Community Library, Writer's Block: Creating Voice, 6PM, HYBRID, https://dscl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/writers-block-in-person-10/ |
| Harris County Public Library, A Lifetime of Writing: A Live Conversation with International Bestselling Author John Irving, 6PM, ONLINE, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/64c7fe48aa9efc3700a121f3 |
| *Kyle, Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center, poet Tomás Q. Morín reading, 6PM, https://kapliterarycenter.txst.edu/events.html |
| *Longview, Longview Unplugged & Books & Barrels, Chills & Thrills Open Mic, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/309279611750653 |
| *McAllen, McAllen Public Library, Stellarverse: An Evening of Cosmic Poetry, 6PM, https://mcallenlibrary.net/stbf/schedule |
| *Dallas, Friends of the Dallas Public Library, Novel Night Out with Lynda Rutledge and honoring David M. Munson Sr, 6:30PM, https://supportdpl.org/a-novel-night-out |
| *The Woodlands, Village Books, "Boo-zy" Banned Book Fair, 6:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1045740609792690&set=a.513240206376069 |
| *Arlington, George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, Night Owls: Creative Writing for Teens, 7PM, https://arlingtonlibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=35710&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023/10/19 |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Tika the Iggy: Lessons in Life, Love, and Fashion, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/tika-iggy-lessons-life-love-and-fashion |
| *Houston, National Black Book Festival, 2023 National Black Book Festival (Day 1), 7PM, http://www.nationalblackbookfestival.com/ |
| *Lubbock, Texas Tech Creative Writing Reading Series, author Sarah Viren reading, 7PM, https://www.depts.ttu.edu/english/student_involvement/organizations/read... |
| *Allen, Allen Public Library, OnStage @ APL presents author Sharon Hudgins "Cooking for Sitting Bull." 7:30PM HYBRID, https://www.allenlibrary.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=16125&month=10&year=2023&day=19&calType=0 |
| *El Paso, Barbed Wire Open Mic Series, Open Mic Night at Old Sheepdog Brewery, 8:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1992778837768513 |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| Austin Book Arts Center, Accordion Sketchbook, 10AM, ONLINE, https://atxbookarts.org/events/6296/ |
| *San Marcos, San Marcos Public Library, Friends of the Library Book Sale (Day 1), 10AM, https://www.sanmarcostx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=11711&month=10&year=2023&d... |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Bookshop, storytime with special guests Cindy Mangold and Dan the Man, 10:30AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/special-guest-storytime-cindy-mangold-and-... |
| *Missouri City, Sienna Branch Library, Friends of Sienna Book Sale (DAY ONE), 12PM, https://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/event/friends-sienna-book-sale-8 |
| *San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, Haunted Book Fair, 4PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/603249061807837/ |
| *Duncanville, Black & Bitter Coffee and Books, Poetry Night, 8PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/558303159739408/558303183072739/ |
| *The Colony, Dallas Poetry Slam, Floetic Experience Poetry Night, 8PM, https://www.thedallaspoetryslam.com/shows |
| *Girven, Spirits of the River Horsehead Crossing & Living History Event with Cowboy poetry (DAY ONE), https://www.pecoscountyhistoricalcommission.org/horsehead-crossing-celebration |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Horsehead Crossing, Horsehead Crossing Living History Event, author Ben English signing, 10AM, https://www.benhenglish.com/events-calendar/ |
| *Lubbock, Mahon Library, Friends of the Library Book Sale, 9AM, https://ci.lubbock.tx.us/events/1691616357-friends-of-the-library-book-sale |
| *Clifton, Books on the Bosque, Conference for Writers & Readers, featuring author Charlaine Harris, 9:30AM, https://www.bosqueartscenter.org/page/Books_on_the_Bosque.aspx |
| *Granbury, Granbury Writers' Bloc, Monthly Meeting with speaker Lori Wilde, 10:10AM, https://granburywritersbloc.com/ |
| *Del Valle, Elroy Community Library, Read the Room Halloween reading event, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/groups/greateraustinreadingcoalition/posts/664953532396667 |
| *Houston, Alief-David M. Henington Regional Library, Books Alive! with author Kat Zhang, 11AM, https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/10832842 |
| *McAllen, McAllen Public Library, South Texas Book Festival, 11AM, https://mcallenlibrary.net/stbf/schedule |
| *Dallas, Barnes & Noble Lincoln Park, Author Storytime with Victoria Robb-Powers (MY LOVE, GOD IS EVERYWHERE), 11AM, https://stores. |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Books, storytime and book signing with author Joy Fowler, 11:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1011467183308761 |
| *Abilene, Texas Star Trading Company, author John Erickson signing, 12PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1551846968956728 |
| *Houston, Class Bookstore, Children's Storytime with author Monique Lorden (I WISH FOR FREEDOM), 12PM, https://www.facebook.com/ |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, author Denise Tolan signing, 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/ |
| *Dallas, Central Library, Literary LEGO, 1PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/literary-lego-3 |
| Writers' League of Texas, WLT All Member Meet-up, 1PM, https://writersleague.org/calendar/member-meet-up-october-2023/ |
| *Austin, Howson Branch Library, Writing Workshop, 2PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/writing/writing-workshop-7734524 |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Tika the Iggy discussion & book signing, 2PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/tika-iggy |
| *Fort Worth, Fort Worth Public Library & Fort Worth History Center, Obituary Writing Workshop, 2PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/obituary-fwhc |
| *Houston, Gregory School Library, Author Talk: Dr. Tshepo Masango Chéry (KINGDOM COME), 2PM, https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/11394249 |
| *Houston, Kindred Stories, IRL Author Talk: Renee Watson (WAYS TO BUILD DREAMS), 2PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/products/irl-author-talk-ways-to-build-dre... |
| *Amarillo, Barnes & Noble, Author Mia Pink (COVERED IN BLUE) book signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble. |
| *The Woodlands, Barnes & Noble, Author Kacy Ritter (THE GREAT TEXAS DRAGON RACE) book signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble. |
| *Amarillo, Burrowing Owl, Author Dennis Riley (FORTUNE'S SHADOW, MERCY'S LIGHT) book signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/ |
| Tumblewords Project, Raquel Mejia - The Movie of Their Life and Yours, 2PM, ONLINE, https://www.facebook.com/events/854848549236271 |
| *Belton, Central Texas Writer's Society & Writers' League of Texas, WLT Member Meet-Up Open to the Public, 3PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/153897567745762 |
| *Fort Worth, Monkey & Dog Books, Sit & Sign with Julie Murphy, 3PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=705855194909732&set=pcb.70585855824... |
| *Humble, Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library, Writing Workshop with Joseph Schiller, 3PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/65009154deb99145006e8d42 |
| *San Marcos, San Marcos Public Library, Horror Chapbook Release Party, 3PM, https://sanmarcostx.libcal.com/event/11070935 |
| *Austin, Belton, Dallas-Ft Worth, Houston, Kerrville, Lubbock, McAllen, San Antonio, Tyler, Writers' League of Texas, All Member Meetup (multiple locations), 3PM, HYBRID, https://writersleague.org/calendar/member-meet-up-october-2023/ |
| *El Paso, Sergio Troncoso Library, El Paso Eastside Poetry, 4PM, https://www.elpasolibrary.org/events/show/220 |
| *Fort Worth, Southwest Regional Library, Exquisite Corpse Writing, 4:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/corpse-writing-swtr |
| *Fort Worth, Mike Guinn Entertainment & The Dock Bookshop, ICONS: A Command Performance : Featuring Houston Black Snow and DFW's Mike Guinn, 6PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/icons-a-command-performance-featd-houston-b... |
| *Houston, Tintero Projects, Halloween Submission Party, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1454135175319603 |
| *Houston, Basket Books & Art, Na Mira Reading (THE BOOK OF NA), 6:30PM, https://basket-books.com/events |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, An Early Halloween Event with authors of ROAD KILL TEXAS HORROR, VOLUME 8, 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-road-kill-texas-horror-texas-writers-vol-8 |
| *Houston, Kindred Stories, An Evening with Nedra Glover Tawwab (DRAMA FREE), 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-nedra-glover-tawwab-tickets... |
| *San Antonio, Texas Storytelling Festival, Haunted Tales in San Antonio, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=640305784890919&set=a.504621475126018 |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Austin, East Austin Writing Project, Writing Group, 11AM, https://www.meetup.com/austin-creative-writing-meetup-group/events/296471454/ |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, book launch for THE SECRETS OF CINNAMON CINDERGUARD by Lara Lee, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/lara-lee-secrets-cinnamon-cinderguard |
| Blue Willow Bookshop, author Alexis Hall (10 THINGS THAT NEVER HAPPENED), 1PM, ONLINE, https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/event/hall-oct2023 |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, authors Brian Starr (MARTHA MAY MCKENZIE AND THE MAGIC CAKE BIG MISTAKE!) & Larry Yoakum III (THE TARGOTHIAN series), 1PM, https://b.halfpricebooks.com/events/ |
| *Denton, Books & Boos, several local authors signing, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1061571775007250/ |
| *Fort Worth, East Regional Library, Come Write In, 1:30PM, 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 |
| *Houston, Museum of Fine Arts, book launch of CAPTION THIS, 2PM, https://www.mfah.org/calendar/book-launch-caption-this/202310291400 |
| *Denton, Spiderweb Salon, Spiderdead 2023, 3PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=711664810997771&set=a.565403705623883 |
| *Houston, Inprint, Inprint Cool Brains! Series presents Renée Watson (WAYS TO BUILD DREAMS), 3PM, https://inprinthouston.org/event/inprint-cool-brains-series-presents-renee-watson/ |
| *The Woodlands, Village Books, NANOWRIMO Inspiration Lab, 3PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nanowrimo-inspiration-lab-tickets-741050210127 |
| *Austin, Bookwoman, In-Person Book Talk with author Robyn Jamison (THE MAGIC OF MODERN ART), 4PM, https://www.ebookwoman.com/event/person-book-talk-robyn-jamison-magic-modern-art |
| Texas Poetry Assignment, Autumn evening of poetry by Texas Poetry Assignment contributors, 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.texaspoetryassignment.org/events |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
RECURRING STORY TIMES (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Taylor, Libros Bookmobile, Family Storytime at The Loose Screw, M, 12:30PM
*Grapevine, Talking Animals, Sat., 10:30AM
Lark & Owl Booksellers, Super Silly Story Time, M, W & F, 9:30AM FACEBOOK LIVE
Allen Public Library – M-TH at 10:15 via Facebook Live
Leaves Books & Tea, read-aloud story time, T-Th, 2PM FACEBOOK LIVE
Seguin Public Library – Toddler & Preschool Storytime via Zoom, T & W, 10AM, or for the Whole Family, T at 11:15AM outside
*Bryan, Whimsy & Wild Emporium, children's story time, T & Th, 10:30AM
*Center, The Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library, Preschool Storytime (ages 2-5), W, 10:30 a.m.
*Colleyville, Colleyville Public Library, StoryWalk, Month of May 2023
Dallas Public Library, children’s story time, T & Th, 10:30AM ZOOM
*Houston, Holocaust Museum, Storytime at the Boniuk Library, Th, 4pm-5pm
*Fort Worth, Monkey and Dog Books, Story Time, T & F at 10:30AM
Old Town Books, children’s story time, T & F, 10:30AM FACEBOOK LIVE
*Laredo, Laredo Public Library, Toddler Story Time, 10AM & 11AM
Longview Public Library – T, Facebook Live at 10:30AM
North Richland Hills Library, virtual story time, T, 10:30AM FACEBOOK LIVE
*New Braunfels, The Book Haus, musical story time, T, 10:30AM
*Bridgeport, Bridgeport Public Library, story time, T, 4:30PM; W, 11AM
*Pflugerville, Pflugerville Library, baby time, W, 9AM; story time, W, 10AM
*Midland, Centennial Library, story time, W, 10:30AM & 11:30AM
*Midland, Downtown Library, story time, TH, 10:30AM & 11:30AM
Texian Books, tiny Texians story time, F, 10:30AM FACEBOOK LIVE
*Laredo, Laredo Public Library, story time, TH, 11AM
The Twig Book Shop, Miss Anastasia online story time, F, 10:30AM INSTAGRAM LIVE
*Sachse, Sachse Public Library, Baby Bounce Story Time, F, 10:30AM
Boerne Radio, Early Bird story time, Sat., 7:45AM
Brazos Bookstore, virtual story time, Sat., 10:30AM FACEBOOK LIVE
*Laredo, Laredo Public Library, story time, Sat. 10:30AM & 4PM
*San Angelo, Old Time Books, Children's Story Time on the Patio, Sat., 11AM
*Longview, Books & Barrels, Children's Story Time, 1st, 3rd, & 5th Sat., 10:30AM
*The Woodlands, Buy the Book, 1st and 3rd Sat., 10:30am
Harris County Public Libraries - Fairbanks Branch: a variety of story times throughout the week
San Antonio Public Library, children’s story times throughout the week
El Paso Public Library, a variety of children’s programming throughout the week FACEBOOK LIVE
Houston Public Library, virtual story time, daily, times vary.
Laredo Public Libraries, story time live, days & times vary, YOUTUBE
Irving Public Library, online story time, days & times vary, YOUTUBE
The Doseum, virtual story time, days & times vary.
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