An Evening with Stephanie Smith! January 18th, 7:30 p.m.
Even After Everything is a love letter to anyone who has opened their heart only to be hurt. Stephanie Duncan Smith proposes that it’s not through grit or forced resilience that you will find a way forward, but through receiving the full spectrum of our lives, just as we receive the empathy of God-with-us in every moment.
An Evening with Mindy Caliguire! Friday, January 24th, 7:30 p.m.
So many of our souls are parched. We're overly busy and burned out. In Ignite Your Soul, Mindy Caliguire shares how the Marshall Wildfire wreaked destruction on the land, and how in the land's healing lies a metaphor for our own recovery from the destruction in our lives.
Join us as Mindy reads from her book and spends some time discussing the importance of a healthy soul with us.
A Taylor Swift Themed Storytime! Saturday, January 25th, 11am
Bring the kids as we make friendship bracelets together and read some Taylor Swift picture books...all to an epic soundtrack, of course! This event is free but you must register!
Writer's Brunch! February 1st, 9:00 a.m.
Writers of every experience level are invited to join us at Nooks to chat about the writing life and meet other writers. Bring a breakfast item to share if you're able!
Story time with Jonathan Stutzman and illustrator Heather Fox! Saturday, February 8th, 11 a.m.
John Jonathan Stutzman as he reads a few of his books, including Tiny T-Rex and the Perfect Valentine. Illustrator Heather Fox will also lead a draw-along time with the kids! Please register to make sure we have enough books and space!
Garden Planning with Christie Purifoy! Sunday, February 9th, 4:30pm
Join author and gardener Christie Purifoy to talk about gardening in the lead-up to spring! Ticket price includes a copy of her new book, My Flower Garden Life: A Delightful Planner for Plotting and Planning. Join us!
Sean of the South! Tues., February 18th, 7:00 p.m.
Sean Dietrich is a columnist, humorist, multi-instrumentalist, and stand-up storyteller known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared inNewsweek, Southern Living, Reader's Digest, Garden and Gun,and his column appears weekly in newspapers throughout the U.S.He has authored eighteen books and over four thousand columns. He makes appearances on theGrand Ole Opry,his work has been featured on theToday Show,and he's a really nice guy.
Jenny Hill Poetry Workshop Thursday, February 20th, 6:00pm-7:30pm
If you’ve ever looked at the map inside an epic fantasy novel, or played a role play adventure game, you’ve encountered a fanciful geography with details that fit the story. In this workshop you'll explore the geography of your emotional landscape with an insightful technique that creates a map, and uses the language of that map to begin a poem.
Supplies are provided. You do not need to be skilled at drawing or writing to take this workshop. We all join with a beginner’s mind.
Cost for this session is $20, and includes supplies. Please Venmo your registration payment to @actsofjennius by Feb. 13th. Recommended Book Buy @ Nooks for this workshop: The Writer's Map: An Atlas of Imaginary Lands. by Huw Lewis-Jones (Editor), Philip Pullman (Contributor)
Jennifer (Jenny) Hill is a published poet, circus performer, and arts educator who has worked as a teaching artist with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts for 25 years. Everything she does begins with play. You can find more about her online at actsofjennius.com.
Story Time with Jenny Hill! Saturday, February 22nd, 11am
I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen
Have you ever lost something you really like? During this storytime, we'll read all about a bear who loses his favorite hat, and the adventures he has while trying to find it. Wear your favorite hat! And, you may leave with a new one ...
An Evening of Music with Matt Wheeler! Sunday, March 16th, 6-8pm
Matt’s songwriting paints pictures with words, often drawing inspiration from classic works of literature or simply spinning new original stories in song. Lyrics & dynamics play a key role, as each song really means something, and each one is delivered with an honesty that is compelling.
Matt draws audiences in with engaging stories and interaction, while shining the spotlight on the lyrical strength of his songs. The result is a pleasing sound that recalls wordsmiths like Andrew Peterson,James Taylor, and David Wilcox.
Tickets are free with pay-what-you-will at the door! Please register below.
Writer's Brunch! March 22nd, 9:00 a.m.
Writers of every experience level are invited to join us at Nooks to chat about the writing life and meet other writers. Bring a breakfast item to share if you're able!
A Conversation with A.S. King! Sunday, April 6th, 4:30pm
Join us as we welcome acclaimed author A.S. King to Nooks! “One of the best Y.A. writers working today” (The New York Times Book Review), A.S. King is one of YA fiction's most decorated. She is the only two-time winner of the American Library Association's Michael L. Printz Award (2020 for Dig and 2024 forThe Collectors).
In 2024, she released highly-anticipated Pick the Lock--described as "a punk opera, a primal scream, and a portrait of a family buried in lies."
A Conversation with Liz Grant! Saturday, April 12, 7 p.m.
What does Bible study look like after inerrancy? Do you have to give up studying Scripture when you no longer believe in its literal interpretation? Can you still believe this book is sacred even while renegotiating your relationship to the church? In Knock at the Sky, Liz Charlotte Grant offers compelling answers to these questions and more in this deeply personal commentary on the book of Genesis.
Liz is an award-winning nonfiction writer based in Colorado, USA, where she lives with artist husband, two preteens, and a flock of hens.