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OPEN MIC NIGHT
At the Black Dog Books we are hosting an Authors Open Mic Night, inviting writers of all genres to share their original work with a live audience. It's a cozy evening of storytelling, creativity, and community connection among book lovers. Join us every fourth Saturday of the month for snacks, light refreshments and artistic collaboration.
Would you like to be involved in our Open Mic Night?
Information on the exact dates of our upcoming events can be found on our
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Black Dog Books Events
Join us July 4–6 for Litstock, our summer celebration of stories and self-expression. Enjoy complimentary lemonade, seasonal snacks, and a curated collection of Americana literature. Craft a flower crown at our all-ages station and browse books that celebrate the spirit of independence
Join us July 4–6 for Litstock, our summer celebration of stories and self-expression. Enjoy complimentary lemonade, seasonal snacks, and a curated collection of Americana literature. Craft a flower crown at our all-ages station and browse books that celebrate the spirit of independence
When:
July 4th - 6th
June 28th, this is the monthly open mic night where we invite local authors, poets and artists to share their work in an inclusive, creative space. It is 6-8 the fourth Saturday of every month. Join Us!
Event Frequency:
The fourth Saturday of every month.
Celebrate the summer solstice with a little magic for every age. Join us for Midsummer at the
Bookshop, an all-day event filled with sunshine, stories, and a touch of the mystical.
For kids: Create and decorate your own sandcastle bucket to kick off a season of play and imagination.
For adults: Enjoy a moment of calm with a DIY dried flower bookmark station and explore what the season may hold with an in-store tarot reading.
When:
June 21st at 11 AM
Join us June 12 at 5PM for Ladies Night at Black Dog Books! We’ll sip wine, snack, and make book bouquets—fresh flowers arranged by genre. (Romance? Mystery? Young adult? You decide!) It’s giving girls’ night meets cottagecore craft hour. BYO bestie
When:
June 12th at 5 PM
Join us for exclusive Reading and Book signing with author Marina Cramer on May 31st at 6pm. She is going over her new novel Winners and Losers.
When:
May 31st at 6 PM
