Backyard Book Swap & Social
Corner of L St & Drexel Dr DavisCORNER OF L ST & DREXEL DR, DAVIS. Join us for this free, monthly play group! All ages welcome. Together we can build community around the joy of reading. 10a—12p. Free
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Books & Talks
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Davis Bookworms
Nashoba Wines 820 4th St, Davis, C, United StatesNASHOBA WINES. The Davis Bookworms is a brand new "silent" book club, in which everyone brings a book of their own choosing, reads for an hour, and then socializes for an hour. We meet every two weeks on Sunday at Nashoba Wines. 1:30p—4p. Free
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FeaturedJane Austen Trivia Night
The Avid Reader 617 2nd St.THE AVID READER. The quiz questions will focus on Jane Austen's novels, her life, and adaptations of her work. Seating is limited, and each participant must purchase a ticket. You may compete in a group of up to 6 people. Costumes are encouraged! 8p—10p. $23.18
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Tales for Tails
Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th Street, Davis, CA, United StatesSTEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3p–4:30p.
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Tales for Tails
Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th Street, Davis, CA, United StatesSTEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3p–4:30p.
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Author Talk: Nikki Shannon Smith
The Avid Reader Bookstore 617 2nd St., DavisTHE AVID READER BOOKSTORE. Author Nikki Shannon Smith and illustrator Don Tate will join us to celebrate the release of the Little Golden Book Biography of Prince! We'll blast some Prince tunes, wear purple, and hear all about the journey of creating this delightful illustrated children's biography! 6p—7p. Free
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AI & Your Brain: Davis Parent University Hosts Jacob Ward
Richard Brunelle Performance Hall 315 W 14th Street, Davis, CA, United StatesRICHARD BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. How can we unpack AI's risks, separate out our anxiety, and work to amplify the best parts of being human? How can we grapple with AI in ways that are informed, clear-eyed, and ethical? If you're eager for deeply-researched answers to these questions, join for a fireside chat about AI between Jacob Ward and Pamela Wu. 7p—8:30p. Free
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A Conversation with the Artists: Diane Williams & Maryann Steinert-Foley
Pence Gallery 212 D Street, Davis, CA, United StatesPENCE GALLERY. Join us for a fun and stimulating talk with "The Realm of Possibility" artists, Diane Williams and Maryann Steinert-Foley. Director Natalie Nelson will facilitate the conversation on their respective processes, layers of meaning in the work, and the balance between art and life. Free for students & Pence Members; $10 at the door for non-Members. 2p—3:30p. $0—10
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Author Talk: Sasha Abramsky
The Avid Reader Bookstore 617 2nd St., DavisTHE AVID READER BOOKSTORE. Join us to hear from Sasha Abramsky on his new book American Carnage: How Trump, Musk and DOGE butchered the US Government. 6:30p—7:30p. Free
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Books & Dogs Children’s Book Event
The Avid Reader Bookstore 617 2nd St., DavisTHE AVIDE READER BOOKSTORE. Our doggy friends from Canine Companions will join us in the store to celebrate Andy's Tale—a picture book about a puppy discovering his purpose as a service dog. 11a—12p. Free
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