Community Calendar

Thousands of books for all ages, sorted; CDs, DVDs, puzzles, games. Main sale room is in the basement, not handicapped accessible; some items on main floor.

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We’ll read and discuss excerpts from impactful children’s books, both classic and current, and analyze why they work so well. Weekly generative prompts will inspire you whether you’re just beginning your kidlit adventure, or you’re already working on a piece and want to hone it further. Bring your desire to write for children and/or young adults, an open mind and a childlike sense of adventure! Led by Eric Bell.

Tournament-style Scrabble. Players of all abilities are welcome.

When everyday life doesn’t inspire us, we can turn to other art forms to move us. Learn how to build a friendship between verse and art by using the energy of music, paintings, films and more to create exciting ekphrastic poems. This encouraging workshop will help you collect inspirations and engage with structures, themes and motifs of other artists. You will read published examples of ekphrastic poetry, complete generative exercises and share drafts with fellow writers. Come empty-handed to write something new, or bring some works-in progress to revise. Led by Cynthia Arrieu-King.

Tournament-style Scrabble. Players of all abilities are welcome.

Hosted by renowned cult interventionist Ashlen Hilliard, this gripping live show takes audiences deep inside the world of cults—how they form, why people join, and what it takes to break free. From infamous groups like Jonestown, Heaven’s Gate, and NXIVM to lesser-known but equally insidious organizations, Ashlen unpacks the psychology, manipulation tactics, and hidden dangers that cults use to control their members.

Disclaimer: This event is for ages 13+ and will include subject matter and images that some patrons may find disturbing.

Tournament-style Scrabble. Players of all abilities are welcome.

Tournament-style Scrabble. Players of all abilities are welcome.

Tournament-style Scrabble. Players of all abilities are welcome.

Tournament-style Scrabble. Players of all abilities are welcome.