Author Talk: Manvir Singh

Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th Street, Davis, CA, United States

MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Join us for a discussion of Manvir Singh's debut release, Shamanism: The Timeless Religion. From a brilliant, young, Harvard-trained anthropologist and contributor to The New Yorker comes a fascinating investigation into the spiritual practice of shamanism, from its beginnings to the present moment, for readers disaffected with organized religion who seek a more personal approach to spirituality. 6:30p—7:30p. Free

Free

Tales for Tails

Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th Street, Davis, CA, United States

STEPHENS 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.

Free

Death Cafe

Davis Community Church (DCC) 412 C Street, Davis, CA, United States

DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Join the conversation!  We gather monthly to increase awareness of death with a view toward helping people make the most of life. The gathering is a simple time of conversation - no agenda, just a relaxed place to speak about death. 10a—11:15a. Free

Free

Tales for Tails

Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th Street, Davis, CA, United States

STEPHENS 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.

Free

How to Be an Ally to the Trans & Nonbinary Community

Davis Community Church (DCC) 412 C Street, Davis, CA, United States

DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Join for an open-hearted and illuminating panel where trans and nonbinary individuals will share their personal stories, insights, and wisdom. This conversation will explore what true allyship looks like—from listening deeply to standing in solidarity. Come learn and discover how we can all help create communities of belonging, dignity, and support. 12p—2p. Free

Free
Davis Bookworms

Davis Bookworms

Nashoba Wines 820 4th St, Davis, C, United States

NASHOBA 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

Free

Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil Release Party

The Avid Reader Bookstore 617 2nd St., Davis

THE AVID READER. Celebrate the release of V.E. Schwab's new book, "Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil." We will have drinks, temporary tattoos, buttons, personality quizzes, and costumes! This is a free event for anyone who has pre-ordered the book. 9p—10p. Free

Free

Tales for Tails

Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th Street, Davis, CA, United States

STEPHENS 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.

Free

Tales for Tails

Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th Street, Davis, CA, United States

STEPHENS 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.

Free
Davis Bookworms

Davis Bookworms

Nashoba Wines 820 4th St, Davis, C, United States

NASHOBA 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

Free

Local Author Talk with Lisa Montanaro at Mary Stephens Library

Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library Blanchard Room 315 E 14th St, Davis, CA, United States

MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Meet and listen to local author Lisa Montanaro discuss her novel, "Everything we Thought was True," a story of family and identity, and the corrosive nature of secrets—those we keep from ourselves, from each other, and from society. Lisa will do a reading from her novel, and be in-conversation with writer and editor, Cerrissa Kim. Copies of the novel will be available for sale and signing. 6p—8p. Free

Free