Join us as we welcome authors Marie Weller & Paula Vertikoff in celebration of their Cranium Critters series. We'll have a fun storytime followed by a memorable craft.

We are thrilled to host Young Adult/ Queer Author, Skye Quinlan will be at our shop to discuss her newest LGBTQA+ y/a novel, Don't Be a Drag

Join us for a visit with Fredericktown Native and Best Selling Amazon author Kim Sloan, Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Kim will be sharing her […]

Are you interested in taking a creative writing workshop, but want to know more about what a workshop class is like? Have you heard the term "Creative Nonfiction" and wondered […]

This event is hosted by the Ohio State Libraries. Have you ever wondered what people used to eat or found an old recipe you wanted to try? During this workshop, […]

Autobiography and Memoir: Writing About Life and Family is a course for adult writers who want to compose and share personal lived experiences and family stories. Each session, you’ll generate […]

In this program, renowned birder Kenn Kaufman will celebrate discovery and rediscovery, the lure of the unknown, and the endless power of birds to delight and amaze us. FOL ticketed […]

Join award-winning crime writer, Michael Connelly, the New York Times bestselling author of thirty nine previous novels which have sold more than eighty-five million copies worldwide and one of the most successful writers […]

Renowned birder Kenn Kaufman will lead participants in a guided bird walk through Deer Haven Park. Presented in partnership with Preservation Parks of Delaware County and the Friends of the […]

This event is in - person or virtually through Zoom. Details regarding the virtual meeting with come with registration. Registration does require a payment of tuition. This is a supportive, […]

Join us as we welcome author and illustrator Jashar Awan in celebration of his lates picture book, Towed by Toad. Hop on a tow-truck ride with Toad as he learns that […]

Timothy Snyder, acclaimed Yale historian and author of the #1 NYTimes bestseller On Tyranny, visits the Bexley Public Library to discuss his latest book, On Freedom. In partnership w/ The […]

This event is held in - person or online through Zoom. Details regarding the online meeting will be given out after registration. This event does have a required tuition for […]

Join us in-store for a special poetry reading with Jennifer Schomburg Kanke on October 22nd at 7pm. Jennifer will be reading from her newest collection, The Swellest Wife Anyone Ever Had.

On October 25th at 7pm, we are excited to be back at WOSU's Ross Community Studio, 1800 N Pearl St., for a discussion with Philip Gleissner, Harry Kashdan, and Sangeeta […]

RSVP NEEDED! We are excited to welcome Richard Cowdrey back to Paragraphs Bookstore to celebrate the release of Happy Halloween, Fiona!

Join us as we welcome educator and author Jonathan Juravich in celebration of his book Yes, Boys Can!: Inspiring Stories of Men Who Changed the World. Yes, Boys Can! highlights the imagination, […]

Join us to hear local author William Shkurti discuss Columbus in 1962 during the Cuban Missile Crisis. (Whetstone Branch - meeting room)

Meet the Ghosts of Ohio gives audience members a glimpse inside a ghost-hunting group, including giving everyone the opportunity to try out some ghost-hunting equipment on their own.

This event is held in - person or online through Zoom. Details regarding the Zoom call will be given out on registration. Registration requires a paid tuition. Writing dialogue is […]

Join Jim Willis to hear historic tales of the paranormal in Ohio

Are you a school aged kid who likes to write stories? Its almost Halloween - the perfect time to write a scary story! Spend the afternoon with fellow writers and […]

Local cartoonist Carl Lucas will teach the basics of setting up and drawing a comic. No drawing experience necessary. Grades 4 to 6. Registration required.

This workshop will build on what participants learned during the first session by giving time and supportive guidance to write and further develop their original fantasy and sci-fi worlds. Registration […]

The Bexley Public Library celebrates its 100th birthday this year, and we are excited about what the next 100 years will look like! What do YOU think Bexley Public Library, […]

The author will share an excerpt from her forthcoming novel, Misshelved Magic, and give away one free copy after the reading.

Inspired by Philadelphia's Backyard Writers Workshop, the Firepit Writers Workshop is a monthly meetup of fiction writers looking to share their work and receive constructive feedback from their peers. The […]

Authors Anonymous meetup continues at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County this fall, welcoming all writers age 18+ to join us twice a month for creative writing […]

Village Poetry Open Mic is a free monthly open mic hosted at Two Dollar Radio HQ. We're here to celebrate and nurture Columbus' diverse and unmatched poetry scene. Hosted by Nathan […]

Special PAL Event: Managing Author-Agent Relationships (This event is FREE and open to ALL premium members) Join us for an informative discussion with renowned Literary Agent, Jem Chambers-Black, as we […]

Out of eagerness to see their book sold to a publisher, sometimes writers and illustrators do not think about the fact that their project first needs to be “sold” to […]

Join us for dedicated writing time to work on your project, sparked by prompts, sharing, and conversation with fellow writers. Registration is required. Take a few hours out of your […]

Celebrate National Novel Writing Month alongside fellow young writers at the library! Put pencil to paper and develop characters, chart plotlines, and exercise your imagination.

J.P. Mitchell, author of the picture book Sweet Fire, will lead an interactive program filled with music and movement. Intended for ages 6-11, older family members are encouraged to participate. Books […]

Tuesday, December 10, 7:30 to 9:00pm Do you have ideas for a graphic novel story? Do you wonder how to pitch your dream project to an agent or a publisher? […]

Leila Philip’s critically acclaimed 2022 book Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America, now a New York Times bestseller, explores these curious creatures and the humans who are learning from them. These […]

Registration Required! Ohio’s current poet laureate Kari Gunter-Seymour is inviting one and all to “come pick her brain” concerning her experiences in service to Ohio, its poets and poetry, in […]

Autobiography and Memoir: Writing About Life and Family is a course for adult writers who want to compose and share personal lived experiences and family stories. Each session, you’ll generate […]

Join us as Columbus poet and librarian Darren Demaree releases his newest book of poetry, So Much More. Darren will be joined by Kari Gunter-Seymour & Travis Chi Wing Lau. […]

Please join the Department of English Visiting Writers Series for a reading and Q&A with alumni and poet, Ava Winter. Ava Nathaniel Winter is the author of Transgenesis (Milkweed Editions 2024), which won […]

Join us as we celebrate the release of Black Night Is Falling, the newest book by celebrated Columbus poet and librarian Scott Woods. Scott will be joined on stage by […]

Self-Care for the Creative Soul: How to Create a Mindfulness Practice to Support Your Writer Self In Person or Zoom! If you’ve ever dreaded facing the page, struggled with critical […]

We apologize for any confusion, but this event is not free for any membership type. Click on Register for Event, then scroll down to Booking Information and choose the ticket […]

Let’s Talk About the Writing Process: Ways of Writing for Every Writer There are many ways to write. Some say that every writer has a different process. (Others argue that […]

Join us for a discussion about showing vs. telling, followed by writing time.   The Plain City Writing Group is a writing workshop for teen and adult writers of all […]

Meet local manga author/artist duo Yenni Fer and Banunu! They will be signing copies of their books "Remote Angel (1&2)" and "This Is My Exodus (1&2)" while chatting with shoppers.

All week of November 18th-23rd we will celebrate giving thanks in the Kid's department. You'll be able to obtain a postcard and supplies to decorate your very own postcard and […]

We are excited to be one of nine bookstores nationwide hosting a midnight release party for bestselling author Haruki Murakami’s new novel, ‘The City and Its Uncertain Walls.’ The party […]

Share your work with members of the Westerville Poetry Group and discover ways others are writing and publishing poetry. Following an open discussion, you are invited to present your own […]

Children and teen author Margaret Peterson Haddix will talk about her newest book, The stolen Key. Presented in partnership with Cover to Cover Books Registration opens on Tuesday, November 5 […]

Join us as we celebrate Jessica Nirvana Ram and her new book, Earthly Gods. Earthly Gods is a collection written by an Indo-Guyanese, first generation, daughter of immigrants who is grappling […]

The Department of English is pleased to host a virtual alumni panel focused on writing careers. For this panel, we'll be talking with Katherine Abram, Technical Writing Manager at Forge […]

Join us for a presentation and celebration of Dr. Corinne Sugino’s new book, Making the Human: Race, Allegory, and Asian Americans. Refreshments will be served. Corinne Sugino is an Assistant Professor in the […]

Authors Anonymous meetup continues at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County this fall, welcoming all writers age 18+ to join us twice a month for creative writing […]

Kickoff the OSU vs Xichigan rivalry week by joining former OSU star running back Maurice Clarett at the Bexley Public Library. Maurice will discuss his book One and Done: How My […]

Local children's author Roxanne Sams will be in the bookstore to promote and sign copies of her numerous children's books, from picture books to middle-grade novels. Bring the kids so […]

Join us for a conversation with the author of The Order of Things: A Memoir About Chasing Joy. Need to Register.

Learn about setting, character development, and more in this writing workshop! Please Register.

CSG senior Gabrielle S. Clarke, whose previous work has appeared in the Thurber House literary journal - Flip the Page and the nonfiction bestselling anthology Black Girl, White School: Thriving, Surviving and No, You […]

Songwriters, poets, writers, and musicians are all welcome to come perform in the grand lobby on the first Tuesday of every month from 7pm-9pm! Each performer will have a fifteen […]

Join us for fun writing activities in the School Help Center.

Autobiography and Memoir: Writing About Life and Family is a course for adult writers who want to compose and share personal lived experiences and family stories. Each session, you’ll generate […]

Inspired by Philadelphia's Backyard Writers Workshop, the Firepit Writers Workshop is a monthly meetup of fiction writers looking to share their work and receive constructive feedback from their peers. The […]

December is often a time to gather with friends. The staff of the Spirituality Network warmly invite you to join us Thursday evening, December 5 from 6:00-8:00 at the Network […]

Village Poetry Open Mic is a free monthly open mic hosted at Two Dollar Radio HQ. We're here to celebrate and nurture Columbus' diverse and unmatched poetry scene. Hosted by Nathan […]

Sabaa Tahir joins us as part of the Battelle Author Series. This event is also sponsored by Lynne and Martyn Redgrave.

Urban Arts Space is thrilled to be part of the book tour for Good Dress, a captivating debut poetry collection by Brittany Rogers. Join us to hear work from the author alongside […]

OPA and Poets Against Racism & Hate USA (PARH USA) will partner with the Ohio History Connection to present a very special celebration of Ohio’s role in the Underground Railroad. The Capstone […]

All BCW and SIC members are invited as well as writers/readers who are thinking about joining.  In addition, guests are allowed (spouses, friends, relatives, etc.), but note: if they’re participating […]

Join us for talks with engaging national authors, free and open to all. Columbus Metropolitan Library’s (CML) 2024 Carnegie Author Series kicks off on Sunday, Feb. 18 with Brendan Slocumb, […]

Join us for talks with engaging national authors, free and open to all. Tickets will be available 6 weeks prior to event. Need to Register.

Join writer Andrea Taylor for a workshop focused on writing for fun! Register Please.

Family Dinner + Discussion Enjoy a meal with fellow readers and discussion led by Jody Everett of Beanbag Books. 3 wine pairings inspired by the book will also be served. […]

Join us for fun writing activities in the School Help Center.

Join us for an hour of writing, hosted by our friend Alex Lewis. We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you […]