Downtown Association General Membership Meeting
Join us at The Story Collective to discuss downtown projects. Light refreshments and drinks will be served.
Join us at The Story Collective to discuss downtown projects. Light refreshments and drinks will be served.
In the newest novel in the Port William series, Wendell Berry's beloved protagonist Andy Catlett tells the inspiring story of his grandfather Marce Catlett to his own children and grandchildren, and gives them a key to their place on the questionably settled land they all love The power and depth of this story--and of the […]
This special story time is in conjunction with Halloween artist, Pat Benedict! She has created a glow-in-the-dark finger puppet kit for families to assemble after we read MILLIE FLEUR SAVES THE NIGHT. Because these kits do require a fair bit of preparation, we would kindly ask you to pre-register for this FREE event.
Meet local author Scott Eveloff from 1-3PM on Saturday, October 18 and pickup a signed copy of DO NOT RESUSCITATE. Scott Eveloff MD is a practicing Sleep Disorders, Critical Care, and Pulmonary physician, serving the far-flung environs of rural Missouri while publishing his perspectives on medical ethics and physician behavior. His professional life and his […]
Saturday, October 11 Rebecca Lexa will join us to discuss her book, EVERYDAY NATURALIST. Whether you are a seasoned naturalist or interested in picking up some new skills, this book will teach you tools for recording, researching, and recognizing plants and animals all around you. Books are available now, and will be available the day […]
We are excited to welcome back local author Jason Offutt. Jason will share about his latest book: CHASING NORTH AMERICAN MONSTERS. This event is in conjunction with Cryptid Camp - visit their event page for more fun events during the week of September 15-21. Jason Offutt grew up on a farm near the little town […]
In partnership with @stjosephreads, we are kicking off the WE READ! for 2025 on Saturday, September 13 at 1PM. We will share about the community read program, a little about the book, and the programs we have planned for people to gather and explore themes from the book. We hope you'll join us for a […]
Join us for a special back to school story time. It was the first day of school. But even the kindergarteners of room 2B could tell something was seriously wrong. . . . Where was the teacher? Who left this sandwich on the desk? The only clue, written neatly on the chalkboard, were three simple […]
She's back! Elora Maxwell returns to the store to launch her latest novel - a romantic and suspenseful adventure in the Amazon rainforest. We will sit down with Elora to chat about her latest book, take a few questions, and then you can grab a copy for you and a friend. The River’s Deception is […]
There's something fishy about those fish. Join us for this totally trustworthy, non-fiction read, that's definitely not written by a crab. Read aloud followed by a craft.
We're in love and we don't care who knows it! August 9 we are celebrating romance and all things love. While our displays will be brimming with love stories & […]
Every Sounds of Summer concert night, come early for a Books of Summer book discussion. May 16: Heartwood by Amity Gaige June 6: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans June 20: […]
