Join us on Saturday, June 6 at 5pm for an evening with author Michael S. Gordon as he joins friend and moderator Lisette Valle as discuss his book, C.E.A.S.E. for Equity: Cultivating Empathy And Sustaining Ecosystems for Equity. This is a ticketed event. $55 includes the following: * One book * Q&A and book signing […]
Markers & Mocktails: Mind, Body, & Soul: A Self-Care Coloring Book Get ready to unleash your creativity with coloring and mocktails at our adult coloring night out - a perfect way to relax and unwind! Kick off the month with a fun night of coloring and mocktails! Ladies, come vibe with us on Friday, June […]
Join us on Saturday, May 30th at 5pm as we welcome 11th generation farmer and author, Michael Carter Jr, as he discusses his new book, Africulture: How the Principles, Practices, Plants, and People of African Descent Have Shaped American Agriculture. Michael Carter Jr. is an eleventh-generation farmer and is the fifth generation to farm at […]
Join us on Fri, May 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM for a fun-filled evening of puzzle-solving with your neighbors and friends. This month's puzzle is an ode to the Chi, “Chi Town Chic.” This event is a great way to relax, socialize, and challenge your brain. No experience necessary - all skill levels are welcome! […]
Join us for an insightful journey through Toni Morrison's “Beloved” - a year-long exploration of her powerful literary canon. Poet Sonia Sanchez said of her friend Toni Morrison, “In order to survive, you should re-read Toni every ten years because every ten or 15 years, we have to re-imagine ourselves on this American landscape. You […]
Join us on Saturday, May 16th at 5pm as we welcome CT based author, John Mills as he shares his first novel, The Narrative of Primus: A Lineage Woven into American History. John will also discuss the genealogy process for those who are interested. About the book: The Narrative of Primus uncovers the remarkable, nearly forgotten […]
Join us on Saturday, May 9 at 5:00PM Eastern for our 11th installment of The 1619 Project: Community Conversations. There are many grievances regarding the actions taken by the current administration—too many to list individually. Many of you view our bookstore as a safe space to express your concerns and fears. In response, we have […]
Join Brothers & Books on Sunday, April 26th at 2pm for a discussion regarding Victoria Christopher Murray’s best-selling novel, Harlem Rhapsody. Brothers & Books is a member-led book and discussion group for men of color of all ages. This book club is the ideal forum to exchange thoughts and perspectives, to deepen your sense of community, […]
Join us for an insightful journey through Toni Morrison's “Tar Baby” - a year-long exploration of her powerful literary canon. Poet Sonia Sanchez said of her friend Toni Morrison, “In order to survive, you should re-read Toni every ten years because every ten or 15 years, we have to re-imagine ourselves on this American landscape. […]
Born from our monthly Summer Reading Series, a group of smart and funny women came together, united by their love for books and good company, and thus the Good Girlfriends Book Club was created. Now we're inviting you to join the club! Join us on Friday, April 17th at 6pm as we discuss Shelara's pick, […]
Join us on Saturday, April 11 at 5:00PM Eastern for our 10th installment of The 1619 Project: Community Conversations. There are many grievances regarding the actions taken by the current […]
Join us on Saturday, April 11th at 12:00PM for this important, community-focused discussion about autism from a caregiver’s perspective. Author and parent of a child on the spectrum, Kesheonia Jones, […]
