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Your only weekly, statewide calendar of Texas book events<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Bookish Texas \u2022 Events Around the State<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The most comprehensive listing of book and author events, festivals, readings, lectures, workshops, and signings in the Lone Star State<\/em><\/h3>\nclick to visit our MAJOR EVENTS Calendar for annual events!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
FOR 12.10.2022 – 12.18.2022<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
ALL TIMES CENTRAL TIME<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
JUMP TO:<\/span><\/span> SATURDAY<\/span><\/a><\/strong> SUNDAY<\/span><\/a> MONDAY<\/span><\/a> TUESDAY<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
WEDNESDAY<\/span><\/a> THURSDAY<\/span><\/a> FRIDAY <\/span><\/a> SATURDAY<\/span><\/a> SUNDAY<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
STORY TIMES<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Want your event included? Email <\/span>Events@lonestarliterary.com<\/span><\/a> <\/u>with your complete info two weeks in advance of the issue in which your event is scheduled, and we’ll include it.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
Bookish goings-on in Texas<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
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**SPECIAL EVENTS<\/a> <\/u><\/b><\/span><\/font>(Denotes In-person Events.)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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East Texas Book Bash<\/a><\/u>, Canton, December 10, 2022<\/li>\n
Annual Humanities Texas Holiday Book Fair<\/a><\/u>, Austin, December 10, 2022<\/li>\n
Border Book Bash: Celebrating Teens & Tweens of the RGV<\/a>,<\/u> December 17, 2022<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Austin, <\/strong>Harry Ransom Center, The Writers – Portraits by Laura Wilson<\/a><\/u>, through January 1, 2023<\/p>\n
Irving<\/strong>, Irving Archives and Museum, The “Negro Motorist Green Book” Exhibit<\/a><\/u>, through January 8, 2023<\/p>\n**
*San Antonio<\/strong>, The Witte Museum, Beasley\u2019s Vaqueros of the Brush Country Exhibit<\/a>, through March 20, 2023<\/p>\n
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<\/a>SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>(<\/span><\/span><\/span>Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Tyler<\/strong>, Hit the Bricks, Author Addison Winters (TRANSFERRING CREDITS), 8AM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/addison.winters.7528\/posts\/pfbid02N8pZ7Lyy7PnnpJCkn46SoC5jhdw61BKezj5HogoANyCfmBcA4XKro9QZ114yDvfal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dallas<\/strong>, The Black Child Book Fair & Delta Sigma Theta Alumnae Dallas, The Black Child Book Fair Dallas2022, 10AM, https:\/\/allevents.in\/dallas\/the-black-child-book-fair-dallas-2022\/10000472201977827<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Katy<\/strong>, Maud Marks Library, Friends of the Maud Marks Library Book Sale, 10AM, https:\/\/www.hcpl.net\/events\/67958<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tomball<\/strong>, Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library, Scribe Tribe Write-In for NaNoWriMo, 10AM, https:\/\/www.hcpl.net\/events\/67037<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Austin<\/strong>, Humanities Texas Holiday Book Fair with 24 Texas Authors, 10AM, https:\/\/www.humanitiestexas.org\/programs\/holiday-book-fair<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Austin<\/strong>, UWC Graduate Services, UWC Graduate Writing Retreat, 10AM, https:\/\/allevents.in\/austin\/uwc-graduate-writing-retreat\/10000399566503167<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graham<\/strong>, Graham Public Library, Young County Book Festival, 10AM, https:\/\/visitgrahamtexas.com\/event\/author-book-illustratior-literary-event\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Boerne<\/strong>, Patrick Heath Public Library, Author Geraldine Guadagno signing, 11AM, https:\/\/www.ci.boerne.tx.us\/Calendar.aspx?EID=20600&month=12&year=2022&day=22&calType=0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dallas<\/strong>, Audelia Road Branch Library, Audelia Road Library Friends Book Sale, 11AM, https:\/\/dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com\/event\/audelia-road-library-friends-book-sale-0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dallas<\/strong>, Dallas Public Library, NaNoWriMo Celebration with Author L.C. Barlow, 11AM, https:\/\/dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com\/event\/nanowrimo-celebration-author-lc-barlow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author Sa\u00fal Hern\u00e1ndez signing, 11AM, https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/sa%C3%BAl-hern%C3%A1ndez-night-my-body-waits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Woodlands<\/strong>, Buy the Book, Author Alda P. Dobbs (THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RIVER), 11AM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BuytheBookTX\/posts\/pfbid02Zxmx2q4untbARiqL1YXwoiWo7MvsG9Sb9HnUVqhmuqJaiJkfCoauTKLrn6SxCrQPl<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Canton<\/strong>, East Texas Book Bash, Multiple author signing, 1PM, https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/east-texas-book-bash-tickets-196292675677<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Denton<\/strong>, Patchouli Joe’s Books & Indulgences, Author Randy Schmidt signing, 1PM, https:\/\/www.patchoulijoesbooks.com\/event\/author-visit-randy-l-schmidt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Boerne<\/strong>, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Patrick Hanford signing, 1PM, https:\/\/www.theboernebookshop.com\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fort Worth<\/strong>, The Dock Bookshop, Sip and Shop with local authors signing, 1PM, https:\/\/www.thedockbookshop.com\/event\/sip-and-shop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Houston<\/strong>, Murder By The Book, Author Freddy Cruz signing, 2PM, https:\/\/www.murderbooks.com\/event\/holiday-open-house-featuring-freddy-cruz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tumblewords Project, Vayl Larkin: Poetry In The Raw, 2PM, ONLINE, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/673742387478400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Duncanville<\/strong>, Enda’s Booktique, Author’s Roundtable, 2:30PM, https:\/\/endasbooktique.com\/booktique-events-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Austin<\/strong>, Reverie Books, Author Toby Leblanc Speaking & Signing, 3PM, https:\/\/reveriebooks.com\/events\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dallas<\/strong>, Interabang Books, Authors Burk Murchison and Michael Granberry (HOLE IN THE ROOF), 4PM, https:\/\/www.interabangbooks.com\/event\/hole-roof<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dallas,<\/strong> Deep Vellum Books, Author Bill Cotter Signing (THE SPLENDID TICKET), 7PM, http:\/\/deepvellum.com\/events\/2022\/splendid-ticket<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lewisville,<\/strong> Kindred Creatives Art and Literary Press, Kindred Spirits Night of Poetry, Music, Comedians, Storytellers + Open Mic, 7PM, https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/open-mic-with-kindred-spirits-poets-comedians-storytellers-singers-tickets-467643112137?aff=ebdsoporgprofile<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
San Antonio<\/strong>, Agarita, Agarita + Poet Naomi Shihab Nye, 7:30PM, https:\/\/allevents.in\/san%20antonio\/agarita-naomi-shihab-nye\/200023438885636<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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<\/a>SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>(<\/span><\/span><\/span>Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author Lisa Leader signing, 10AM, https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/lisa-leader-shrunken-heads<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New Braunfels<\/strong>, The Book Haus, Boozy Book Fair at Dry Comal Creek Winery, 12PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1178195839577973\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author Patrick Hanford signing, 12PM, https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/patrick-hanford-fabricated-lies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Woodlands<\/strong>, Buy the Book, Author Susan McCauley (TROOPER AT THE BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL), 12PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BuytheBookTX\/posts\/pfbid02T7oBY8c9AkJ9hZTadEp7PzXfUzMi4eCJ5wacpcbjhqBsdTYHTXDTQM3Uuypui8nLl<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Malvern Books, Author May Cobb speaking, 1PM, ONLINE, https:\/\/malvernbooks.com\/event\/lone-star-lit-at-malvern-books-27\/?instance_id=3763<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
San Antonio<\/strong>, The Mouth Dakota Project, Open Mic, 5PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/333660808952013\/333660895618671<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Houston<\/strong>, Zen Ase Poetry, Poetry in Motion – a Laughz and Lyrics Open Mic, 5PM, https:\/\/allevents.in\/houston\/poetry-in-motion-a-laughz-and-lyrics-open-mic\/10000480251955527<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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<\/a>MONDAY, DECEMBER 12 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>(<\/span><\/span><\/span>Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Conroe<\/strong>, Montgomery County Memorial Library, Writers Group, 1PM, https:\/\/mcmls.libcal.com\/event\/9214836<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stephenville<\/strong>, Stephenville Chamber of Commerce & City of Stephenville, Holly Jolly Christmas 2022 with Author Appearances, 6PM, https:\/\/www.stephenvilletexas.org\/events\/details\/holly-jolly-christmas-2022-40526<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fort Worth<\/strong>, Southwest Regional Branch Library, FW Writes: Write on, write on, write on!, 6:30PM, https:\/\/www.fortworthtexas.gov\/departments\/library\/events\/fw-writes-write-on<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fort Worth<\/strong>, Northwest Branch Library, FW Writes Writers Workshop, 6:30PM, https:\/\/www.fortworthtexas.gov\/departments\/library\/events\/writers-nrw<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
San Marcos<\/strong>, San Marcos Public Library, Writers’ Inc, 6:30PM, https:\/\/www.sanmarcostx.gov\/Calendar.aspx?EID=9625&month=12&year=2022&day=22&calType=0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Barbed Wire Open Mic Series, Stay At Home Open Mic, 7PM, ONLINE, https:\/\/www.bwoms.com\/onlineopenmics\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BookWoman, Getting To Know The Goddess: Honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe, 7PM, ONLINE, https:\/\/www.ebookwoman.com\/event\/getting-know-goddess-honoring-our-lady-guadalupe-zoom<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dallas<\/strong>, JCC of Dallas, Bookfest Presents Michael Granberry & Burk Murchison (HOLE IN THE ROOF), 7PM, https:\/\/jccdallas.org\/event\/hole-in-the-roof\/ <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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<\/a>TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>(<\/span><\/span><\/span>Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Writers’ League of Texas, 2023 Agents Symposium Informational Webinar, 12PM, ONLINE, https:\/\/writersleague.org\/calendar\/agents-symposium-information\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author Jason Stone signing, 5:30PM, https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/jason-stone-beauty-days-gone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deep Vellum Books, Virtual event with Niven Govinden (DIARY OF A FILM!), 6PM, ONLINE, http:\/\/deepvellum.com\/events\/2022\/doaf-virtual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Houston<\/strong>, Writespace, Writespace Member Meetup for Fiction Writers, 6PM, https:\/\/allevents.in\/houston\/writespace-member-meetup-for-fiction-writers\/10000464562156917<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hurst<\/strong>, Hurst Public Library, Trinity Arts Writers Workshop, 6PM, https:\/\/www.hursttx.gov\/Home\/Components\/Calendar\/Event\/14894\/440<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Austin<\/strong>, LBJ Presidential Library, An Evening with Peter Baker & Susan Glasser (THE DIVIDER: TRUMP IN THE WHITE HOUSE, 2017-2021), 6:30PM, https:\/\/www.lbjlibrary.org\/events\/friends-lbj-library\/2022-12-13_evening-peter-baker-and-susan-glasser<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Irving<\/strong>, Irving Archives and Museum, Book Signing and Authors Talk With Burk Murchison & Michael Granberry, 6:30PM, https:\/\/cityofirving.rezgo.com\/details\/328826\/hole-in-the-roof<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Austin<\/strong>, The Moth Mainstage in Austin, 7PM, https:\/\/themoth.org\/events\/the-moth-mainstage-in-austin-2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Katy<\/strong>, Cinco Ranch Branch Library, Book Art Snowman Craft Program, 7PM, https:\/\/www.fortbend.lib.tx.us\/event\/book-art-snowman-craft-program<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
San Antonio Public Library, Author Dr. Rachel Buff discussing her book A is for Asylum Seeker: Words for People on the Move, 7PM, ONLINE, https:\/\/www.mysapl.org\/Events-News\/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D162374994<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dallas<\/strong>, Chocolate Secrets, Verb Kulture Poetry Night, 7:30PM, https:\/\/allevents.in\/dallas\/verb-kulture-poetry-night\/10000396251548047<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dallas,<\/strong> Dallas Open Mic, Dallas Open Mic, 8PM, https:\/\/allevents.in\/dallas\/dallas-open-mic\/10000453705233567<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Austin<\/strong>, Austin Poetry Slam, Lightning Slam & Anyone Can Get It Open Mic, 8:30PM, https:\/\/sites.google.com\/view\/austin-poetry-slam\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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<\/a>WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>(<\/span><\/span><\/span>Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Bedford,<\/strong> Bedford Public Library, Local Author Schequita Goldsmith Meet & Greet, 10AM, https:\/\/bedford.evanced.info\/signup\/EventDetails?EventId=24461&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2022\/12\/01 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dallas<\/strong>, Dallas Public Library, Workshop Wednesdays with the Dallas Poet Laureate, 11AM, https:\/\/dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com\/event\/workshop-wednesdays-dallas-poet-laureate-24<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Harris County Public Library, Author Chat with Nicole Eustace (Covered With Night: A Story of Murder and Indigenous Justice in Early America), 11AM, https:\/\/libraryc.org\/hcpl\/21043<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Boerne<\/strong>, Patrick Heath Public Library, Writers’ Roundtable, 1PM, https:\/\/www.ci.boerne.tx.us\/Calendar.aspx?EID=18882&month=12&year=2022&day=1&calType=0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Granbury Writers\u2019 Bloc, Online Read and Critique, 2PM, ONLINE, https:\/\/granburywritersbloc.com\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
San Antonio,<\/strong> The Twig Book Shop, Author Robert E Ross signing, 5PM, https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/robert-e-ross-karla-or-weightliftress<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Harker Heights<\/strong>, Stewart C. Meyer Public Library, Adult Writers’ Support Group, 6PM, https:\/\/harkerheights.gov\/index.php\/librarycalendar\/eventdetail\/1310\/-\/adult-writers-support-group<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Houston<\/strong>, Showtime Bar and Lounge, ShoShowtime at the Apollo Sing, Rap, Dance, Poetry, 6PM, https:\/\/allevents.in\/houston\/shoshowtime-at-the-apollo\/10000475761815397<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Woodlands<\/strong>, Buy the Book, Open Mic Poetry & Spoken Word Night, 6PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2225501850954655<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Austin<\/strong>, ATX Live Network, Poetry Underground, 7PM, https:\/\/allevents.in\/austin\/poetry-underground\/10000154862206027<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gemini Ink, The Big Texas Read featuring Tomas Q. Morin, 7PM, ONLINE, https:\/\/geminiink.org\/events\/the-big-texas-read-featuring-tomas-q-morin\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Houston<\/strong>, Showtime Bar and Lounge, Art After Dark Open Mic Night, 7PM, https:\/\/allevents.in\/houston\/art-after-dark-open-mic-night\/10000372892721167<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dallas<\/strong>, The Wild Detectives & The Writer’s Garret, Poet Tarfia Faizullah, 7:30PM, https:\/\/writersgarret.org\/event\/inner-moonlight-tarfia-faizullah\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Houston<\/strong>, Write About Now Poetry, Open Mic ft. Visionary The Poet, 7:30PM, https:\/\/writeaboutnowpoetry.com\/events<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Houston<\/strong>, Soaring High Entertainment & Management, Slept On Wednesdays Open Mic and Concert Singers, Rappers, Dancers, Poets, 9PM, https:\/\/allevents.in\/houston\/slept-on-wednesdays-open-mic-and-concert\/10000473345227317 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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<\/a>THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>(<\/span><\/span><\/span>Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Fort Worth<\/strong>, TCU Press Holiday Book Sale, 10AM, https:\/\/calendar.tcu.edu\/event\/tcu_press_annual_holiday_book_sale<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Houston<\/strong>, Emmaus Spirituality Center, Poetry and Prayer: Comfort Throughout Seasons of Grief, 10AM, https:\/\/allevents.in\/houston\/poetry-and-prayer-comfort-throughout-seasons-of-grief\/10000388204268417<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Houston Independent Authors, Writers Lunch: How to Get Rejected-Horror Stories from the Slush Pile, 1PM, ONLINE, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1636357693433399<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Richmond<\/strong>, George Memorial Library, Story Spinners Writing Club, 5PM, https:\/\/www.fortbend.lib.tx.us\/event\/story-spinners-writing-club-23<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author Michael Camarillo Reading & Signing, 5PM, https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/michael-camarillo-warder-516<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Austin<\/strong>, Howson Branch Library, Writing Workshop for ages 10-15, 6PM, https:\/\/library.austintexas.gov\/event\/writing\/writing-workshop-7719821<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dallas<\/strong>, Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture, Letters & Spirits with Author Ben Fountain (THE DEVIL MAKES THREE), 6PM, https:\/\/dallasinstitute.org\/calendar\/letters-spirits-the-jacmel-wreck-by-ben-fountain\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
San Antonio<\/strong>, Gemini Ink, Gemini Ink Holiday Open House, 6:30PM, https:\/\/geminiink.org\/events\/gemini-ink-holiday-open-house\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Georgetown<\/strong>, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Festivus Poetry Open Mic Night, 7PM, https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/festivus-poetry-open-mic-night-tickets-466579149797<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Houston<\/strong>, Word & Deed Society, W&DS Open Mic Thursdays, 7PM, https:\/\/allevents.in\/houston\/wandds-open-mic-thursdays\/10000421636224297<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dallas<\/strong>, Dallas Open Mic, Dallas Open Mic x Speakeasy, 8PM, https:\/\/allevents.in\/dallas\/dallas-open-mic-x-speakeasy\/10000454174948497<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Houston<\/strong>, Bellard Entertainment, Therapeutic Thursday: Poetry and R&B Holiday Special, 8PM, https:\/\/allevents.in\/houston\/therapeutic-thursday-poetry-and-randb-holiday-special\/10000466762468107<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Houston<\/strong>, Taylors of Houston, Mic Night Christmas Party – A night of poetry, RnB, and hiphop hosted by Sincere Lyrix, 8PM, https:\/\/allevents.in\/houston\/mic-night-christmas-party\/10000468247249127<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Colleyville,<\/strong> Colleyville Public Library, Author Luncheon with Dave Lieber (AMON!, SEARCHING FOR PEROT), 12PM, http:\/\/www.eventkeeper.com\/mars\/xpages\/xp_newpopevent.cfm?zeeOrg=COLLEY&EventID=7070082&sw=1920<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Houston<\/strong>, West University Branch Library, Jane Austen Tea, 3PM, https:\/\/www.hcpl.net\/events\/69977<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
San Antonio,<\/strong> The Twig Book Shop, Author Andr\u00e9s Tijerina signing, 5PM, https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/andr%C3%A9s-tijerina-beasleys-vaqueros-memoirs-art-and-poems-ricard-m-beasley<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dallas<\/strong>, Tha Spot Health and Wellness, Tiny Space Poetry and Music Concert feat. Ja’kira & MadameX, 7PM, https:\/\/allevents.in\/dallas\/tiny-space-concert-feat-jakira-and-madamex\/10000463549427817<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
San Antonio<\/strong>, Cafe de Resistencia Books, Pre-solstice Caf\u00e9 Libro Open Mic, 7PM, https:\/\/www.resistenciabooks.com\/a-pre-solstice-cafe-libro-open-mic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dallas<\/strong>, Dallas Poetry Slam, Feature Friday Open Mic, 8PM, https:\/\/www.thedallaspoetryslam.com\/show-schedule<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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The Write Crowd, Featuring the Authors of the Storytellers & Legends Convention, Day 1 of 2, ONLINE, https:\/\/authorkatelynnrenteria.com\/the-write-crowd<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
San Antonio<\/strong>, Friends of Government Canyon, Poetry Hike, 8:30AM, https:\/\/allevents.in\/san%20antonio\/poetry-hike\/10000467181411177<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mineola<\/strong>, Friends of the Mineola Public Library, Book Sale, 9AM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/friendsofthemineolamemoriallibrary<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Austin, <\/strong> Austin Writers’ Breakfast, Writer Meetup at Central Market, 10AM, https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/Austin-Writers-Breakfast\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Canyon Lake<\/strong>, Tye Preston Memorial Library, New Braunfels Writers Guild, 10AM, https:\/\/tpml.assabetinteractive.com\/calendar\/new-braunfels-writers-guild-10\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dallas<\/strong>, Remembering Black Dallas, INC., The Overground Railroad Green Book Tour, 10AM, https:\/\/allevents.in\/dallas\/the-overground-railroad-green-book-tour\/10000473606197887<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
San Antonio<\/strong>, The DoSeum, Author Visit with Asia Jones-Carr, 11AM, https:\/\/www.thedoseum.org\/events\/event\/2739765<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author Valerie Varhaug signing, 11AM, https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/valerie-varhaug-skatey-katie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (Austin Chapter), Georgetown Open Writers Critique Group, 11AM, ONLINE https:\/\/austin.scbwi.org\/events\/georgetown-formally-round-rock-writers-open-critique-group-online-22\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Woodlands<\/strong>, Writing Group Meetup, 12PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1597392803996269<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Boerne<\/strong>, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Jean Nunnally signing, 1PM, https:\/\/www.theboernebookshop.com\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Amarillo,<\/strong> Burrowing Owl Books, Two local authors Dr. Mike Bellah (THE BEST IS YET TO BE) and Refugee Services of Texas (PLATED STORIES), 1PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/burrowingowlbookstore\/posts\/pfbid0gMZKBAUxE6ureEukcZWS31Vot6Eitxq8yt5GYwfQzHzvN6kN9r4F7SSQHejmDDCAl<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fort Worth<\/strong>, The Dock Bookshop, Sip and Shop with local authors signing, 1PM, https:\/\/www.thedockbookshop.com\/event\/sip-and-shop-0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lubbock<\/strong>, Wild Lark Books, Book Signing: Sparks of Joy Too with 14 Authors, 1PM, https:\/\/wildlarkbooks.com\/events\/book-signing-sparks-of-joy-too\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Duncanville<\/strong>, Enda’s Booktique, Holiday at the BOOKtique, 1:30PM, https:\/\/endasbooktique.com\/booktique-events-1<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lufkin<\/strong>, Absolutely Fiction Books, Author James Wade signing, 1:30PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/506818361499923\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Austin,<\/strong> BookWoman, BookWoman’s 47th Anniversary Celebration featuring Carrie Fountain, Naomi Shihab Nye, & Dalia Azim, 2PM, https:\/\/www.ebookwoman.com\/event\/bookwomans-47th-anniversary-celebration<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Austin<\/strong>, Terrazas Branch Library, Write Now Workshop, 2PM, https:\/\/allevents.in\/austin\/write-now\/10000473524433327<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lubbock<\/strong>, Wild Lark Books, Young Writers Workshop, 2PM, https:\/\/wildlarkbooks.com\/events\/young-writers-workshop-december\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Duncanville<\/strong>, Enda’s Booktique, Author’s Roundtable, 2:30PM, https:\/\/endasbooktique.com\/booktique-events-1<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
San Angelo<\/strong>, Old Town Books, Book Signing & Discussion with Author Roger Ellison, 3PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/550872206899403<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fort Worth<\/strong>, Diamond Hill-Jarvis Branch Library, Youth Poet Laureate Workshop, 3PM, https:\/\/www.fortworthtexas.gov\/departments\/library\/events\/teen-ypl1-dhj<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New Braunfels<\/strong>, The Book Haus, Winter Wonderland Market & Book Fair, 5PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/585628429712229<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
San Antonio<\/strong>, Infrarrealista Review, Book Launch with Jacinto Jes\u00fas Cardona (AMAPOLASONG), 6PM, https:\/\/allevents.in\/san%20antonio\/amapolasong-book-launch-with-jacinto-jes%C3%BAs-cardona\/200023619610045<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dallas<\/strong>, Brown Sugah Lounge, The Brown Sugah Lounge – Unplugged with Open Mic Poetry & Drums, 7PM, https:\/\/allevents.in\/dallas\/tbsl-unplugged-a-special-3rd-saturday-event\/200023727398455<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Houston<\/strong>, Little Central America, 1984, Little Central America, 1984, 7PM, https:\/\/allevents.in\/houston\/little-central-america-1984-houston\/200023668968146<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Houston<\/strong>, The Popup Poetry Spot, POETS, PROPHETS, PROFiT$ hosted by Inertia Justice, 7PM, https:\/\/allevents.in\/houston\/poets-prophets-profit$\/10000476788486197<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Artist Demonstration with Author Tiffany Alexandria, 11AM, https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/artist-demonstration-tiffany-alexandria-little-art-greetings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Selma<\/strong>, Ciabolo Chicks Bookstore, Author Bill Cotter signing, 1PM, https:\/\/www.cibolochicksbookstore.com\/events<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Austin<\/strong>, Spicewood Springs Branch Library, Open Mic, 1:30PM, https:\/\/library.austintexas.gov\/event\/open-mic-7722880<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dallas,<\/strong> Manaiya G, The SCOOPS Poetry Slam & Ice Cream Social, 3PM, https:\/\/allevents.in\/dallas\/the-scoops-poetry-slam-and-ice-cream-social\/10000480326127377<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cedar Hill<\/b>, Saviana Winery, Multi-Author readings & signings including Angie Barton, 3PM, https:\/\/savianawinery.com\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Granbury Writers\u2019 Bloc, Online Read and Critique, 4PM, ONLINE, https:\/\/granburywritersbloc.com\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dallas<\/strong>, Verb Kulture Events, BeatStreet Poetry Live Sunday Social & Open Mic, 5PM, https:\/\/allevents.in\/dallas\/beatstreet-poetry-live-sunday-social-and-open-mic-best-sunday-social-ever\/10000475310886657<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
San Antonio<\/strong>, Dead Tree Books, Book Launch ASINA IS HOW WE TALK, 5PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/656551095877338\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
San Antonio<\/strong>, The Mouth Dakota Project, Open Mic, 5PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/333660808952013\/333660832285344<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Houston<\/strong>, Poetry Lounge Sundays, Poetry Lounge We’re Back, Weekly, 6PM, https:\/\/allevents.in\/houston\/poetry-lounge-were-back-weekly\/10000403819193077<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Houston<\/strong>, The Garden Group Enterprises, Sundays are Live Music & Poetry @ The Garden in Midtown, 7PM, https:\/\/allevents.in\/houston\/sundays-are-live-music-and-poetry-the-garden-in-midtown-%7C-happy-hour-%7Cfood\/10000415776106527<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Houston,<\/strong> Matthew Hartnett, The Gumbo Jam featuring singers, rappers, poets, musicians, and horn players, 8PM, https:\/\/allevents.in\/houston\/the-gumbo-jam\/10000477569432027<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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**<\/a>RECURRING STORY TIMES <\/u><\/b>(Denotes In-person Events)<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n
Taylor, <\/strong>Libros Bookmobile, Family Storytime at The Loose Screw<\/a>, M, 12:30PM<\/p>\n
Lark & Owl Booksellers, Super Silly Story Time<\/a>, M, W & F, 9:30AM FACEBOOK LIVE<\/p>\n
Allen Public Library \u2013 M-TH at 10:15 via Facebook Live<\/a><\/p>\n
Leaves Books & Tea, read-aloud story time<\/a>, T-Th, 2PM FACEBOOK LIVE<\/p>\n
Seguin Public Library \u2013 Toddler & Preschool Storytime via Zoom, T & W, 10AM<\/a>, or for the Whole Family, T at 11:15AM outside <\/p>\n
Bryan,<\/strong> Whimsy & Wild Emporium<\/a>, children’s story time, T & Th, 10:30AM<\/p>\n
Dallas Public Library, children\u2019s story time<\/a>, T & Th, 10:30AM ZOOM<\/p>\n
Fort Worth,<\/b> Monkey and Dog Books<\/a>, Story Time, T & F at 10:30AM<\/p>\n
Old Town Books, children\u2019s story time<\/a>, T & F, 10:30AM FACEBOOK LIVE<\/p>\n
Laredo, <\/strong>Laredo Public Library<\/a>, Toddler Story Time, 10AM & 11AM<\/p>\n
Longview Public Library \u2013 T, Facebook Live at 10:30AM<\/a><\/p>\n
North Richland Hills Library , virtual story time<\/a>, T, 10:30AM FACEBOOK LIVE<\/p>\n
New Braunfels,<\/b> The Book Haus<\/a>, musical story time, T, 10:30AM<\/p>\n
Bridgeport, <\/strong>Bridgeport Public Library<\/a><\/u>, story time, T, 4:30PM; W, 11AM<\/p>\n
Pflugerville, <\/strong>Pflugerville Library<\/a><\/u>, baby time, W, 9AM; story time, W, 10AM<\/p>\n
Midland, <\/b>Centennial Library<\/a>, story time, W, 10:30AM & 11:30AM<\/p>\n
Midland, <\/b>Downtown Library<\/a>, story time, TH, 10:30AM & 11:30AM<\/p>\n
Texian Books, tiny Texians story time<\/a>, F, 10:30AM FACEBOOK LIVE<\/p>\n
*Laredo, <\/strong>Laredo Public Library<\/a>, story time, TH, 11AM<\/p>\n
The Twig Book Shop, Miss Anastasia online story time<\/a>, F, 10:30AM INSTAGRAM LIVE<\/p>\n**
Sachse, <\/strong>Sachse Public Library, Baby Bounce Story Time, F, 10:30AM<\/p>\n
Boerne Radio, Early Bird story time, Sat., 7:45AM<\/p>\n
Brazos Bookstore, virtual story time<\/a>, Sat., 10:30AM FACEBOOK LIVE<\/p>\n
Laredo, <\/strong>Laredo Public Library<\/a>, story time, Sat. 10:30AM & 4PM<\/p>\n**
San Angelo, <\/strong>Old Time Books<\/a>, Children’s Story Time on the Patio, Sat., 11AM<\/p>\n
Longview, <\/strong>Books & Barrels, Children’s Story Time<\/a>, 1st, 3rd, & 5th Sat., 10:30AM<\/p>\n
*The Woodlands<\/strong>, Buy the Book<\/a>, 1st and 3rd Sat., 10:30am<\/p>\n
Harris County Public Libraries – Fairbanks Branch: a variety of story times throughout the week<\/a><\/p>\n
San Antonio Public Library, children\u2019s story times throughout the week<\/a><\/p>\n
El Paso Public Library , a variety of children\u2019s programming<\/a> throughout the week FACEBOOK LIVE<\/p>\n
Houston Public Library, virtual story time<\/a>, daily, times vary.<\/p>\n
Laredo Public Libraries, story time live<\/a>, days & times vary, YOUTUBE<\/p>\n
Irving Public Library, online story time<\/a>, days & times vary, YOUTUBE<\/p>\n
The Doseum, virtual story time<\/a>, days & times vary.<\/p>\n
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