Chillier weather and darkening skies mark the change of seasons here at our little bookstore that’s bigger on the inside. Anytime is a good time to snuggle in your blankets, but rainy days in autumn are even more delightful with a good book.
Here’s our schedule for upcoming events… 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, October 7, 7PM-9PM – Spinning Yarns Craft and Audiobook Social! Bring a craft and enjoy an audiobook or audio drama with other crafty booklovers!
RECURRING EVENT: Tuesday, October 8, 7PM-9PM – Game Night! Join us weekly on Tuesday nights starting at 7PM for card games, board games and more. Best score of the night wins a $10.00 gift certificate!
SPECIAL EVENT [OFFSITE]: Saturday, October 12, starting at 10AM – Many of our author and publisher friends and colleagues will have tables at the 2019 Merrimack Valley Halloween Book Festival! Support some of the most creative people in horror and dark fantasy!
SPECIAL EVENT: Monday, October 14, 11AM–2PM – Winnie-the-Pooh Day Crafts and Activities. Spend your Monday holiday in the Hundred Acre Wood, playing games and doing crafts based on Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Owl and Rabbit! Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
RECURRING EVENT: Monday, October 14, 7PM-9PM – Spinning Yarns Craft and Audiobook Social! Bring a craft and enjoy an audiobook or audio drama with other crafty booklovers!
RECURRING EVENT: Tuesday, October 15, 7PM-9PM – Game Night! Join us weekly on Tuesday nights starting at 7PM for card games, board games and more. Best score of the night wins a $10.00 gift certificate!
SPECIAL EVENT: Saturday, October 19, 6PM–8PM – Rainbow Readers Discusses THE LADY’S GUIDE TO CELESTIAL MECHANICS by Olivia Waite. The Rainbow Readers of Massachusetts is an LGBTQIA book club that meets once a month. All are welcome!
RECURRING EVENT: Monday, October 21, 7PM-9PM – Spinning Yarns Craft and Audiobook Social! Bring a craft and enjoy an audiobook or audio drama with other crafty booklovers!
RECURRING EVENT: Tuesday, October 22, 7PM-9PM – Game Night! Join us weekly on Tuesday nights starting at 7PM for card games, board games and more. Best score of the night wins a $10.00 gift certificate!
SPECIAL EVENT: Saturday, October 26, 11AM–2PM – Spoooooky Crafts And Stories. Join us for Halloween-themed crafts for ages four and up as we read from some of our scary and not-so-scary favourites! Costumes definitely encouraged, we’ll be wearing ours. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
RECURRING EVENT: Sunday, October 27, 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, October 28, 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.
RECURRING EVENT: Tuesday, October 29, 7PM-9PM – Game Night! Join us weekly on Tuesday nights starting at 7PM for card games, board games and more. Best score of the night wins a $10.00 gift certificate!
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!