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.
PENCE GALLERY. Charlene Will will give a walk-through of her work on display at the Pence, covering her favorite locations to paint, how color and light inspires her, and the noticeable effects of climate on the natural world. Walking, observing, and moving through wilderness areas are paramount to her process, and she'll provide glimpses into how her work evolves. Free for students & Pence Members; $10 at the door for non-Members. 2p—3:30p. $0—10
CORNER 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
NASHOBA WINES. The Davis Bookworms is a "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
MARY L. STEPHENS 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
THE AVID READER BOOKSTORE. Author Angela Montoya will discuss her latest novel, "Carnival Fantástico," with Sandra Proudman. Join us for a fantastic evening of conversation! 6:30p—7:30p. Free
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. The annual Eugene Lunn Memorial Lecture will be delivered by Pulitzer prize-winning historian and journalist Anne Applebaum. Her talk, "Autocracy, Inc. -- or Democrats United?” is based on her most recent book, the best selling "Autocracy, Inc." (2025). 4p—6p. Free
THE AVID READER BOOKSTORE. Join us for this release day event with S.E. Wendel, in conversation with Analeigh Sbrana. Gargoyles and Fae, oh my! 6:30p—7:30p. Free
THE AVID READER BOOKSTORE. How well do you know the Brontë sisters? Test your knowledge at Avid Reader's literary trivia night. There will be refreshments, excellent company, moderately challenging trivia, plus an opportunity to shop the bookstore after hours! You may compete in a group of up to 6 people. 8p—10p. $20
MARY L. STEPHENS 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
THE AVID READER BOOKSTORE. Join us as we welcome Davis native Kallie Emblidge to hear about her debut novel, "Two Left Feet." 6:30p—7:30p. Free
NASHOBA WINES. The Davis Bookworms is a "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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