The weather outside our little bookstore that’s bigger on the inside is hazy, hot and humid, building up for an overcast and rainy week to come. But inside you can find some of the coolest books, gifts and events in the whole city of Worcester.
If you’re missing the sun this week, pick up a copy of our June new book special, IF I WAS THE SUNSHINE by Julie Fogliano and Loren Long.
Many thanks for those who attended Saturday evening’s Rainbow Readers book discussion group, and to those who stopped by for our small but stalwart Bloomsday memorial.
We are continuing to add in-store and offsite events to our repertoire, and are happy to solicit ideas from the New England community.
Here’s our schedule of upcoming events for the remainder of June and for the month of July:
As a reminder, the majority of our events here at ABSW are free and open to the public. Check out our page on SocialWeb.net!
RECURRING EVENT: Monday, June 17, 7PM-9PM – Spinning Yarns Craft and Audiobook Social! Bring a craft and enjoy an audiobook or audio drama with other crafty booklovers!
RECURRING EVENT: Monday, June 24, 7PM-9PM – The Free People’s Artists Workshop! This critique group meets on the fourth Monday of each month. Networking and feedback from other artists and creators of all types. Co-sponsored by the Worcester County Poetry Association.
SPECIAL EVENT: Friday, June 28, 7PM-10PM – Fancy Nancy Pajama Party! Start your summer off right with an evening of dress-up fun and fabulousness. Wear your fanciest pajamas! Bring your favorite stuffed animal! It’s a Fancy Nancy pajama party! Join us for crafts, stories, games and more! PREREGISTRATION ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED! Space limited to 25 children. [Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.]
RECURRING EVENT: Sunday, June 30, 2PM-3PM – Doctor Who Monthly Meetup! Join us for a monthly meeting of fans as we talk about the world’s longest-running science fiction series and its classic and modern incarnations – television, novels, audios, comics, and more. This is a kid-friendly and adult-friendly gathering; all are welcome.
RECURRING EVENT: Monday, July 1, 7PM-9PM – Spinning Yarns Craft and Audiobook Social! Bring a craft and enjoy an audiobook or audio drama with other crafty booklovers!
RECURRING EVENT: Monday, July 8, 7PM-9PM – Spinning Yarns Craft and Audiobook Social! Bring a craft and enjoy an audiobook or audio drama with other crafty booklovers!
SPECIAL EVENT: Saturday, July 13, 11AM-2PM – Pete the Cat’s Christmas In July! It’s a mixed-up groovy bag of holiday activities celebrating the world’s coolest feline, Pete the Cat! Join us for Christmas in July with Pete-themed games, songs, crafts, and activities.
PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Space and supplies are limited. [Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.]
SPECIAL EVENT: Saturday, July 13, 6PM-8PM – Book Signing with Lauren Acampora! An evening of spinechilling suspense… The award-winning author of the story collection THE WONDER GARDEN will be here to read from and sign copies of her new novel THE PAPER WASP.
SPECIAL EVENT: Sunday, July 14, 1PM-3PM – Book Signing with Marjan Kamali! Acclaimed author Marjan Kamali enchanted us in 2013 with TOGETHER TEA, and will be here to read from and sign copies of her new novel THE STATIONERY SHOP.
RECURRING EVENT: Monday, July 15, 7PM-9PM – Spinning Yarns Craft and Audiobook Social! Bring a craft and enjoy an audiobook or audio drama with other crafty booklovers!
SPECIAL EVENT: Saturday, July 20, 6PM–8PM – Rainbow Readers Discusses Long Way To A Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers. The Rainbow Readers of Massachusetts is an LGBTQIA book club that meets once a month. All are welcome!
RECURRING EVENT: Monday, July 22, 7PM-9PM – The Free People’s Artists Workshop! This critique group meets on the fourth Monday of each month. Networking and feedback from other artists and creators of all types. Co-sponsored by the Worcester County Poetry Association.
SPECIAL EVENT: Wednesday, July 24, 11AM-2PM – Let’s Go To The Moon! Craft Day A drop-in craft day to celebrate the 50th anniversary of NASA’s manned moon landing in 1969. We’ll have an assortment of astronomy crafts to make and take home, as well as space books for sale! Children must be accompanied by parents at all times.
RECURRING EVENT: Monday, July 29, 7PM-9PM – Spinning Yarns Craft and Audiobook Social! Bring a craft and enjoy an audiobook or audio drama with other crafty booklovers!
SPECIAL EVENT: Wednesday, July 31, 2PM-8PM – Harry Potter Day! Stay tuned for details about our annual celebration of The Boy Who Lived!
Exciting things are happening at our little bookstore that’s bigger on the inside… more opportunities to serve the Worcester community… more book talks, more author signings, and more workshops. Keep an eye on the Events Calendar on our website for more details.
May your world be filled with wonderful words!
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