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
DIXON LIBRARY. Learn about the topics of “Safe Relationships” & “Recognizing Interpersonal Violence” with the Solano Family Justice Center. This event is geared towards tweens & teens ages 10 to 18. 4p—5p. 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
G STREET WUNDERBAR. Come celebrate the release of two new books by Davis author, Fallon O'Neill. Enjoy Fallon's dynamic readings from these new releases and hear a bit of his thought process. This is a multimedia event where all of Fallon's works will be for sale after the Q&A session. 3p—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. Join us for an evening with author and educator Carolina Ixta as we hear about her sophomore novel, "Few Blue Skies." 6:30p—7:30p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Join Manuel Fernando Rios as he talks with fellow artist John Yoyogi Fortes about his formative years as an artist, his artistic process, and current work in his exhibit at the Pence. This event is free for students & Pence Members and $10 at the door for non-Members. 2p—3:30p. $0—10
MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY, BLANCHARD ROOM. Hear from experts, receive a new-mother care package, connect with other mothers in the community, take part in a free raffle for gift cards and other items, and more. 11a—2p. Free
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DAVIS. In this intimate, generative writing workshop, participants are invited to explore stories of origin, belonging, and in-between-ness through the lens of flash—short, powerful pieces that challenge and also cross the traditional divisions between prose and poetry, fiction and nonfiction. 2p—5p. $15—25
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