Midnight Release Party: A Court of Thorns and Roses 6
Doors at 10:30 for the midnight drop of the sixth ACOTAR book, with a fae costume contest, courtly games and cake. Ticket includes the book.
More at Mavey Books
First Friday at Mavey Books
Two hours of browsing on the first Friday of the month at the Cricket Avenue shop, and any purchase over $45 comes with a free reader galley. One per customer, so choose well.
Nadia's Book Club: Communion
Discussion of bell hooks on love and self. Buy the pick at the shop and RSVP online. Mavey is the Cricket Avenue shop that opened as Ardmore's first independent bookstore.
Fantasy Book Club: Assassin's Apprentice
The fantasy group starts Robin Hobb's Farseer trilogy. Buy the pick at Mavey and RSVP online. Space is tight, so RSVP rather than turning up cold.
Around the same time
Seeing Snakes and Troublebound
Two bands on a Thursday at the Nail. Food is served until 1am and drink specials stop at 11, which sets the shape of the night.
Sleeping Mat Project with Integrate for Good
Volunteers weave recycled grocery bags into sleeping mats for homeless neighbors, a partnership with Integrate for Good. Thursday mornings in the community room, drop in and learn the technique.
Baby Storytime
Books, music, rhymes and lap bounces for children under two, then play time with sensory toys. Thursday mornings in the large meeting room, running until the branch closes for Thanksgiving.
