Upcoming Events
Independent Bookstore Day
Independent Bookstore Day is a one-day national party that takes place at indie bookstores across the country on the last Saturday in April.
Join Elizabeth’s Bookshop & Writing Centre and celebrate your local bookstore!
We will have special sales, giveaways, raffles, and more. Participate in our Northeast Ohio Bookstore passport for a chance to win a $10 gift card from
Elizabeth’s Bookshop & Writing Centre
All Reader Meetup
As your local hub for books and community, Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre has established regular opportunities for readers looking to make new friends.
All Readers Meetups are from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. the last Saturday of every month. From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., bring a book or purchase one from our shelves and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self care! You deserve it!
Then, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend you favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
And enjoy 10% off any regular-priced book at Elizabeth's and 15% off at Compass. It's that simple.
For Moms By Moms at the Akron Children's Museum
Calling all incredible moms out there! Akron Children's Museum is hosting a special event to honor and celebrate amazing mothers in our community! Get a sitter and grab your mom squad to join the Akron Children’s Museum for an evening filled with adult-only festivities, laughter and endless fun.
Elizabeth’s is excited to join other wonderful vendors for this event!
Punk Rock Flea Market Akron
ARTISTS & MAKERS, FOOD TRUCKS & RAFFLES!Stacked with 150+++ alternative artists/vendors, crafters, unique makers and small local independent businesses from all over Ohio and surrounding cities, states and communities!
ORIGINAL ART & GRAPHIC APPAREL, ODDITIES, TAXIDERMY, BAKED GOODS & SWEETS, VEGAN TREATS, LIVE ART, VINTAGE CLOTHING, VINYL RECORDS, MACABRE CREATIONS, HANDMADE JEWELRY, LOCAL GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMIC BOOKS, VINYL FIGURES & TOYS, TWISTED PLUSHIES & DOLLS, COLLECTIBLES AND SO MUCH MORE!!!
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ALTERNATIVE ARTS COMMUNITY!Every purchase you make with a vendor gets you a raffle ticket to use at the We Are the Weirdos Ohio raffle booth!
FOOD TRUCKS will be at the front of the building outside and concessions will be sold inside which include hot dogs, popcorn, pizza, sodas, and alcoholic beverages.
ALL AGES !!!Saturday, May 4, 11am-6pmSummit County Fairgrounds Arena Complex Building
Queer Reader Meetup
Queer Reader Meetups are from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. the first Saturday of every month. From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., bring a book or purchase one from our shelves and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self care! You deserve it!
Then, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend you favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
And enjoy 10% off any regular-priced book at Elizabeth's and 15% off off any drink at Compass.
Register for free at Eventbrite
Writing Workshop: Project Proposals for Writers with Akron Soul Train
Join Akron Soul Train at Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre for a free writing workshop on project proposals for writers. Enhance your applications for opportunities such as residencies and grants with insights from arts administrator Pita Brooks, Executive Director of Akron Soul Train, and Meryl Engler, Programming and Exhibitions Coordinator. Gain valuable tools to stand out in written applications, tailored specifically for various opportunities like Akron Soul Train's residency program. Discover what arts administrators and jurors seek in proposals and learn to refine your writing or proposal ideas.
Registration is FREE but required. All participants receive 10% off a purchase at Elizabeth's Bookshop on the day of the event.
BIPOC Reader Meetup
As your local hub for books and community, Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre has established regular opportunities for readers looking to make new friends.
BIPOC Reader Meetups are from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. the Third Thursday of every month. From 5p.m. to 6 p.m., bring a book or purchase one from our shelves and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self care! You deserve it!
Then, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend you favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
And enjoy 10% off any regular-priced book at Elizabeth's and 15% off at Compass. It's that simple.
Book Circle: A Place Called Home, sponsored by CASA
Elizabeth’s Bookshop & Writing Centre is partnering with CASA Summit County (Court Appointed Special Advocates for children), to host this month's CASA Book Circle on A Place Called Home: A Memoir by David Ambroz.
The first 20 registrants will receive a FREE copy of the book and will be entered to win a gift card to Compass (must be present on 5/23 to win). Books should be picked up before 5/16 at Elizabeth's Bookshop unless other arrangements are made. An email will be sent when the books arrive for pickup.
Join us for a light dinner, coffee, and conversation with CASA volunteers, CASA staff, CASA board members, and community members. Since this book circle is open to the community, feel free to invite a friend to join you!
A Place Called Home: A MemoirThere are millions of homeless children in America today and in A Place Called Home, award-winning child welfare advocate David Ambroz writes about growing up homeless in New York for eleven years and his subsequent years in foster care, offering a window into what so many kids living in poverty experience every day.
When David and his siblings should be in elementary school, they are instead walking the streets seeking shelter while their mother is battling mental illness. They rest in train stations, 24-hour diners, anywhere that’s warm and dry; they bathe in public restrooms and steal food to quell their hunger. When David is placed in foster care, at first it feels like salvation but soon proves to be just as unsafe. He’s moved from home to home and, in all but one placement, he’s abused. His burgeoning homosexuality makes him an easy target for other’s cruelty.
David finds hope and opportunities in libraries, schools, and the occasional kind-hearted adult; he harnesses an inner grit to escape the all-too-familiar outcome for a kid like him. Through hard work and unwavering resolve, he is able to get a scholarship to Vassar College, his first significant step out of poverty. He later graduates from UCLA Law with a vision of using his degree to change the laws that affect children in poverty.
Register here: https://summitcasagal.org/news-events/event-calendar.html/event/2024/05/23/book-circle-a-place-called-home/481490
All Reader Meetup
As your local hub for books and community, Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre has established regular opportunities for readers looking to make new friends.
All Readers Meetups are from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. the last Saturday of every month. From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., bring a book or purchase one from our shelves and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self care! You deserve it!
Then, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend you favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
And enjoy 10% off any regular-priced book at Elizabeth's and 15% off at Compass. It's that simple.
Students With A Goal Fundraiser
From A Dream to a Decade
Students With A Goal (SWAG) is thrilled to invite you to "From A Dream to a Decade: Celebrating 10 Years of SWAG's Impact". Join us on May 29, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at The Trailhead, 21 West North Street, Akron, Ohio 44304, as we commemorate a decade of nurturing students' potential and making a difference.
For just $35, which includes a drink ticket, immerse yourself in an evening of celebration and reflection. Enjoy the lively rhythm of live music, savor delectable hors d'oeuvres, and sip on refreshing beverages. It's more than just a party; it's a testament to our mission of creating a mentoring home that cultivates students' God-given potential for learning, leadership, life, and loving relationships.
Elizabeth’s Bookshop will be on-site selling books for donation to SWAG and its students.
Buy Tickets: https://www.studentswithagoal.com/event-details-registration/from-a-dream-to-a-decade
Queer Reader Meetup
Queer Reader Meetups are from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. the first Saturday of every month. From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., bring a book or purchase one from our shelves and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self care! You deserve it!
Then, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend you favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
And enjoy 10% off any regular-priced book at Elizabeth's and 15% off off any drink at Compass.
Register for free at Eventbrite
Book Launch with Jess Everlee
Join Elizabeth's Bookshop and romance author Jess Everlee for the launch of her new book, A Bluestocking’s Guide to Decadence.
Jess Everlee will discuss her new book with Felicia Grossman, a historical-romance author.
How to Register:
Register on this page to attend the in-person author talk at Elizabeth's Bookshop in Akron, OH
Select your ticket option: $5 ticket: receive a $5 gift voucher to be used for any purchase at Elizabeth's the night of the event.
Book-as-ticket—$18.99: Receive a copy of A Bluestocking’s Guide to Decadence, to be picked up at Elizabeth's the night of event (or by July 12).
If you do not receive a confirmation email after registering, please contact us.
Get Your Books:
Books will be available for pick up the night of the event.
Any books not picked up on June 4 must be picked up from Elizabeth's Bookshop on or before July 12, 2024.
About the Author:
JESS EVERLEE writes decadent romance from the Northeast Ohio split-level she shares with her small family of furballs and fellow humans. She holds a B.A. from The Ohio State University, where she studied English and Gender Studies, focusing on Victorian Literature and public health topics. While that background resulted in an eclectic resume, her passion for reading and writing has never wavered.
About the Moderator:
FE ICIA GROSSMAN is the author of historical romance, usually featuring Jewish protagonists and lots of food references. Originally from Delaware, she now lives in the Rustbelt with her family and Scottish Terrier. When not writing romance, she enjoys eclairs, cannolis, and Sondheim musicals.
BIPOC Reader Meetup
As your local hub for books and community, Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre has established regular opportunities for readers looking to make new friends.
BIPOC Reader Meetups are from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. the Third Thursday of every month. From 5p.m. to 6 p.m., bring a book or purchase one from our shelves and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self care! You deserve it!
Then, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend you favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
And enjoy 10% off any regular-priced book at Elizabeth's and 15% off at Compass. It's that simple.
All Reader Meetup
As your local hub for books and community, Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre has established regular opportunities for readers looking to make new friends.
All Readers Meetups are from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. the last Saturday of every month. From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., bring a book or purchase one from our shelves and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self care! You deserve it!
Then, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend you favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
And enjoy 10% off any regular-priced book at Elizabeth's and 15% off at Compass. It's that simple.
Queer Reader Meetup
Queer Reader Meetups are from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. the first Saturday of every month. From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., bring a book or purchase one from our shelves and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self care! You deserve it!
Then, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend you favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
And enjoy 10% off any regular-priced book at Elizabeth's and 15% off off any drink at Compass.
Register for free at Eventbrite
BIPOC Reader Meetup
As your local hub for books and community, Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre has established regular opportunities for readers looking to make new friends.
BIPOC Reader Meetups are from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. the Third Thursday of every month. From 5p.m. to 6 p.m., bring a book or purchase one from our shelves and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self care! You deserve it!
Then, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend you favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
And enjoy 10% off any regular-priced book at Elizabeth's and 15% off at Compass. It's that simple.
All Reader Meetup
As your local hub for books and community, Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre has established regular opportunities for readers looking to make new friends.
All Readers Meetups are from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. the last Saturday of every month. From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., bring a book or purchase one from our shelves and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self care! You deserve it!
Then, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend you favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
And enjoy 10% off any regular-priced book at Elizabeth's and 15% off at Compass. It's that simple.
Queer Reader Meetup
Queer Reader Meetups are from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. the first Saturday of every month. From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., bring a book or purchase one from our shelves and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self care! You deserve it!
Then, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend you favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
And enjoy 10% off any regular-priced book at Elizabeth's and 15% off off any drink at Compass.
Register for free at Eventbrite
BIPOC Reader Meetup
As your local hub for books and community, Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre has established regular opportunities for readers looking to make new friends.
BIPOC Reader Meetups are from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. the Third Thursday of every month. From 5p.m. to 6 p.m., bring a book or purchase one from our shelves and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self care! You deserve it!
Then, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend you favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
And enjoy 10% off any regular-priced book at Elizabeth's and 15% off at Compass. It's that simple.
All Reader Meetup
As your local hub for books and community, Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre has established regular opportunities for readers looking to make new friends.
All Readers Meetups are from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. the last Saturday of every month. From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., bring a book or purchase one from our shelves and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self care! You deserve it!
Then, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend you favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
And enjoy 10% off any regular-priced book at Elizabeth's and 15% off at Compass. It's that simple.
Queer Reader Meetup
Queer Reader Meetups are from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. the first Saturday of every month. From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., bring a book or purchase one from our shelves and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self care! You deserve it!
Then, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend you favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
And enjoy 10% off any regular-priced book at Elizabeth's and 15% off off any drink at Compass.
Register for free at Eventbrite
BIPOC Reader Meetup
As your local hub for books and community, Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre has established regular opportunities for readers looking to make new friends.
BIPOC Reader Meetups are from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. the Third Thursday of every month. From 5p.m. to 6 p.m., bring a book or purchase one from our shelves and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self care! You deserve it!
Then, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend you favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
And enjoy 10% off any regular-priced book at Elizabeth's and 15% off at Compass. It's that simple.
All Reader Meetup
As your local hub for books and community, Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre has established regular opportunities for readers looking to make new friends.
All Readers Meetups are from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. the last Saturday of every month. From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., bring a book or purchase one from our shelves and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self care! You deserve it!
Then, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend you favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
And enjoy 10% off any regular-priced book at Elizabeth's and 15% off at Compass. It's that simple.
Queer Reader Meetup
Queer Reader Meetups are from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. the first Saturday of every month. From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., bring a book or purchase one from our shelves and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self care! You deserve it!
Then, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend you favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
And enjoy 10% off any regular-priced book at Elizabeth's and 15% off off any drink at Compass.
Register for free at Eventbrite
BIPOC Reader Meetup
As your local hub for books and community, Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre has established regular opportunities for readers looking to make new friends.
BIPOC Reader Meetups are from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. the Third Thursday of every month. From 5p.m. to 6 p.m., bring a book or purchase one from our shelves and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self care! You deserve it!
Then, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend you favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
And enjoy 10% off any regular-priced book at Elizabeth's and 15% off at Compass. It's that simple.
All Reader Meetup
As your local hub for books and community, Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre has established regular opportunities for readers looking to make new friends.
All Readers Meetups are from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. the last Saturday of every month. From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., bring a book or purchase one from our shelves and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self care! You deserve it!
Then, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend you favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
And enjoy 10% off any regular-priced book at Elizabeth's and 15% off at Compass. It's that simple.
Queer Reader Meetup
Queer Reader Meetups are from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. the first Saturday of every month. From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., bring a book or purchase one from our shelves and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self care! You deserve it!
Then, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend you favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
And enjoy 10% off any regular-priced book at Elizabeth's and 15% off off any drink at Compass.
Register for free at Eventbrite
BIPOC Reader Meetup
As your local hub for books and community, Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre has established regular opportunities for readers looking to make new friends.
BIPOC Reader Meetups are from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. the Third Thursday of every month. From 5p.m. to 6 p.m., bring a book or purchase one from our shelves and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self care! You deserve it!
Then, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend you favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
And enjoy 10% off any regular-priced book at Elizabeth's and 15% off at Compass. It's that simple.
All Reader Meetup
As your local hub for books and community, Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre has established regular opportunities for readers looking to make new friends.
All Readers Meetups are from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. the last Saturday of every month. From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., bring a book or purchase one from our shelves and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self care! You deserve it!
Then, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend you favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
And enjoy 10% off any regular-priced book at Elizabeth's and 15% off at Compass. It's that simple.
Queer Reader Meetup
Queer Reader Meetups are from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. the first Saturday of every month. From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., bring a book or purchase one from our shelves and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self care! You deserve it!
Then, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend you favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
And enjoy 10% off any regular-priced book at Elizabeth's and 15% off off any drink at Compass.
Register for free at Eventbrite
BIPOC Reader Meetup
As your local hub for books and community, Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre has established regular opportunities for readers looking to make new friends.
BIPOC Reader Meetups are from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. the Third Thursday of every month. From 5p.m. to 6 p.m., bring a book or purchase one from our shelves and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self care! You deserve it!
Then, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend you favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
And enjoy 10% off any regular-priced book at Elizabeth's and 15% off at Compass. It's that simple.
Author Event with Mercy Tullis-Bukhari
Join us for an in-person reading with Mercy Tullis-Bukhari, author of The Little Deaths, followed by a book signing.
The Little Deaths is a collection about the fantastical, mythical, familial, and animal.
"From searing to sweet, Mercy's poems pull us into a maelstrom of passion, cynicism, ecstasy, fury, and joy so that we may understand the fullness of womanhood. Her words illuminate the often perilous path that Black women have to walk to simply find the space to say, I am."
—Keisha-Gaye Anderson
Register on Eventbrite for as little as $5
About the Author:
MERCY TULLIS-BUKHARI is a poet, essayist, and fiction writer who finds inspiration from being a Bronx-bred Afro-Latina American, Honduran and Garifuna, of Jamaican descent. Her maternal grandparents are from Belize and her paternal grandparents are from Jamaica. They all immigrated to Honduras, where her parents were born. She is proud of her immigrant roots, being first generation, and because she was and always will be a Bronx girl, she grew up eating lots of pizza in between all of the homeland dishes.
Being Afro-Latina American, to Mercy, means total acceptance of self. Who she is today reflects her Africanness, her Latinidad, and being American. She validates her identity by accepting her history, and proudly accepts that being a Black woman, Latina, who is a Bronx-bred American, is the sopa marinero of who she is today.
She graduated from New York University with a Bachelor’s in English and American Literature, minoring in English Education. She later received her Master’s from Herbert H. Lehman College in English Literature. She also received her Master’s in Fine Arts from The College of New Rochelle, in Creative Writing. The Little Deaths is her third book of poetry.
Missing Falls Brewery Spring Bazaar
The Missing Falls Brewery Spring Bazaar is great time to shop some amazing crafts while drinking your favorite craft! Elizabeth’s Bookshop is joining a a collection of up to 50 artists and local small businesses set up shop in the Missing Falls Brewery Event Space and overflow in the hallways! This is a free event and a great time to treat yourself!
BIPOC Reader Meetup
As your local hub for books and community, Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre has established regular opportunities for readers looking to make new friends.
BIPOC Reader Meetups are from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. the Third Thursday of every month. From 5p.m. to 6 p.m., bring a book or purchase one from our shelves and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self care! You deserve it!
Then, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend you favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
And enjoy 10% off any regular-priced book at Elizabeth's and 15% off at Compass. It's that simple.
Black-out Poetry Workshop
Join the Writing Centre at Elizabeth's Bookshop for a free writing workshop on Black-out Poetry.
Learn about the fun art form of Black-out Poetry and read examples of how poets use this technique to make new meaning out of old texts. Plus, create your own Black-out Poems with found text and materials provided.
WHEN: Saturday April 13, 11AM-12PM
WHERE: Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre, 647 E Market St, Akron, OH
Registration is FREE but required. All participants receive 10% off a purchase at Elizabeth's Bookshop on the day of the event.
Closed for the Solar Eclipse
Akron is in the Path of Totality for the 2024 Solar Eclipse!
We will be closed on Monday, April 8 to allow our staff to safely view the eclipse, and to cut down on traffic in the area.
Stay safe, and pick up your eclipse glasses at Elizabeth’s Bookshop for $3, while supplies last.
Queer Reader Meetup
Queer Reader Meetups are from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. the first Saturday of every month. From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., bring a book or purchase one from our shelves and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self care! You deserve it!
Then, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend you favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
And enjoy 10% off any regular-priced book at Elizabeth's and 15% off off any drink at Compass.
Register for free at Eventbrite
Finish Your Book!
The Calendar Ohio is partnering with Elizabeth’s Bookshop & Writing Center to present this workshop on writing and publishing. We’ll talk about tangible tips for writing accountability, help you decide between self publishing vs. traditional publishing and the steps to take for both.
Tickets are $12, and participants will receive 10% off a purchase at Elizabeth’s Bookshop & Writing Centre.
All Reader Meetup
As your local hub for books and community, Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre has established regular opportunities for readers looking to make new friends.
All Readers Meetups are from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. the last Saturday of every month. From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., bring a book or purchase one from our shelves and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self care! You deserve it!
Then, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend you favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
And enjoy 10% off any regular-priced book at Elizabeth's and 15% off at Compass. It's that simple.
Evening of Audiobooks and Crafts
Join Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre and artist and workshop host J. Travis for an evening of audiobooks and crafts.
Gather with fellow community members and participate in a craft with materials and instructions provided, all while listening to audiobooks! Enjoy this "silent disco for introverts" and keep your hands busy while enjoying a narrated story in your ears.
Not sure where to access audiobooks? Support Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre by becoming a member of Libro.fm (https://libro.fm/elizabeths/) Use the code CHOOSEINDIE and you’ll get two audiobook credits that can be used on bestsellers, new releases, and more.
Plus, enjoy a free beverage from Compass, and 10% off a purchase at Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre!
BIPOC Reader Meetup
As your local hub for books and community, Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre has established regular opportunities for readers looking to make new friends.
BIPOC Reader Meetups are from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. the Third Thursday of every month. From 5p.m. to 6 p.m., bring a book or purchase one from our shelves and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self care! You deserve it!
Then, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend you favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
And enjoy 10% off any regular-priced book at Elizabeth's and 15% off at Compass. It's that simple.
Akron Book Fest
Elizabeth’s Bookshop & Writing Centre is popping up at the Main Library in Downtown Akron for the second annual Akron Book Fest!
On Saturday, March 9th over 60 authors and illustrators across a variety of genres and ages will share their work, meet fellow readers and writers from the community, and discuss writing and publishing.
March Akron ArtWalk: A Vision of Empowerment
Experience the Akron ArtWalk, a quarterly celebration of the arts featuring artist vendors, creative activities, music, food, and more throughout the Historic Arts District. Admission is free and open to the public at participating venues.
Summit Artspace’s March ArtWalk is presented in collaboration with Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board (Summit DD), the levy-funded agency that provides essential services for more than 5,000 children and adults in Summit County.
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. This month-long celebration raises awareness about the importance of fostering a more inclusive community for people of every ability and the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all facets of community life.
Queer Reader Meetup
Queer Reader Meetups are from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. the first Saturday of every month. From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., bring a book or purchase one from our shelves and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self care! You deserve it!
Then, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend you favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
And enjoy 10% off any regular-priced book at Elizabeth's and 15% off off any drink at Compass.
Register for free at Eventbrite
Reproductive Justice Book Circle
Join University of Akron students and faculty for an interactive discussion of Reproductive Rights as Human Rights: Women of Color and the Fight for Reproductive Justice by Zakiya Luna at Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre.
This informal, community discussion will take place ahead of Zakiya Luna's talk at the University of Akron on February 29 for A Day of Reproductive Justice.
Perfect for community members interested in reproductive justice, intersectionality, and collective care. Free pizza provided before the guided discussion.
Registration Full.
All Reader Meetup
As your local hub for books and community, Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre has established regular opportunities for readers looking to make new friends.
All Readers Meetups are from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. the last Saturday of every month. From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., bring a book or purchase one from our shelves and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self care! You deserve it!
Then, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend you favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
And enjoy 10% off any regular-priced book at Elizabeth's and 15% off at Compass. It's that simple.
Grown-up Book Fair, Black History Month
Everyday Akron is partnering with Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre to bring you MORE old-school Book Fair bliss, while highlighting Black-owned businesses in Akron.
The SECOND Grown-up Book Fair will bring all of your favorite book-ish nostalgia to you with a fresh look. Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre will have an exciting variety of novels, cookbooks, humor, self-development books, and more to add to your TBR.
If you missed our first Grown-up Book Fair, we hope you'll join us this time around. If you attended our first Grown-up Book Fair, we're excited to offer a new features to make the day even more memorable:
New Location! Find us at 647 E Market St inside the Compass Cafe—the home of our brick-and-mortar store.
Longer Hours! The Grown-up Book Fair is open for business from 11AM to 4PM.
Sensory-Friendly Shopping Hour! We're making the first hour of shopping Sensory Friendly. Meaning lower lighting, quieter music, and fewer people. In order to limit the crowd, we ask that you only register for this shopping hour if you or you or anyone in your party requires a Sensory Friendly environment. We promise we will have plenty of books and merch for all shoppers, all day long!
Plus, find Black-owned businesses including Nuni Products, Bizzy Beads, Black Culture Candles, The Juice Hive, and more!
WHEN: Saturday, February 24, 11AM-4PM (11-12 Sensory Friendly shopping)
WHERE: Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre inside Compass (647 E Market St)
Midwinter Tunes
A FREE, annual celebration of all things creative and local will feature six musical acts, visual arts and artists, poets, a dance performance, and interactive pop-ups from Akron-Summit County Public Library, East Ave Gallery & Market, Elizabeth’s Bookshop and Writing Centre, The Nightlight Cinema, and food from Bereka Coffee & Food.
Featuring Poets Kevin Latimer and Risha Nicole.
Introduction to Afrofuturism
Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre invites you to our writing workshop celebrating Black History Month. Join Isaiah Hunt for an informative introduction to Afrofuturism. Learn the history of Afrofuturism, examples in media, and its impact on culture.
Pop-up at The Nightlight Cinema
Visit The Nightlight Cinema in downtown Akron for its Friday evening showings of Origin, based on the book Caste, by Isabel Wilkerson.
Elizabeth’s Bookshop will be selling copies of Caste as well as other relevant titles between Friday night showings of Origin.
Family Day at the Akron Art Museum
Elizabeth’s Bookshop & Writing Centre is popping up at the Akron Art Museum’s Family Day.
Come enjoy the art of storytelling as we celebrate the RETOLD: African American Art & Folklore exhibition! This event will feature literary, visual, musical, and performative means of storytelling that the entire family can appreciate. Families will create artworks, dance alongside performers, and engage with the incredible artworks RETOLD has to offer. Registration requested. FREE. Community Partners in attendance: Special Guests: Dr. Tameka Ellington, Dr. Babacar Mbaye, and Paul Gallagher.
Registration requested. FREE.
Queer Reader Meetup
Queer Reader Meetups are from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. the first Saturday of every month. From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., bring a book or purchase one from our shelves and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self care! You deserve it!
Then, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend you favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
And enjoy 10% off any regular-priced book at Elizabeth's and 15% off off any drink at Compass.
Register for free at Eventbrite
Author Event with Thaer Husien
Join us for an in-person reading with Thaer Husein, author of Beside the Sickle Moon, followed by a book signing.
BESIDE THE SICKLE MOON is a near-future noir based on Israel's occupation of Palestine.
Set in the year 2065, this literary activism tells a first person narrative through Laeth Awad, a Palestinian who lives above his convenience store experiencing time pass through smoke clouds with his cousin Aylul.
All Reader Meetup
As your local hub for books and community, Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre has established regular opportunities for readers looking to make new friends.
All Readers Meetups are from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. the last Saturday of every month. From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., bring a book or purchase one from our shelves and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self care! You deserve it!
Then, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend you favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
And enjoy 10% off any regular-priced book at Elizabeth's and 15% off at Compass. It's that simple.
Accountability in Akron: A Discussion About Qualified Immunity
Organized by Americans Against Qualified Immunity (AAQI).
Qualified immunity has been in the news a lot over the last few years. But what is it really?
AAQI will discuss how this controversial doctrine makes it nearly impossible to hold government officials accountable, even when they knowingly violate a person’s rights. Most importantly, AAQI will share ways Akronites can have a real impact on government accountability in the community.
Attendees who make a purchase of at least $15 from Elizabeth’s Book Shop & Writing Centre will receive a FREE copy of Professor Joanna Schwartz’s new book Shielded: How the Police Became Untouchable, while supplies last. All attendees will receive an AAQI tote bag and stickers.
Lit Youngstown: Uplifting Palestinian Voices
Lit Youngstown, Action Books, World Poetry Books, and Elizabeth’s Bookshop & Writing Center present a reading by poets Ghayath Almadhoun, Olivia Elias, Philip Metres & Deema Shehabi, and translators Catherine Cobham, Sarah Riggs, Jérémy Robert & Marie Silkeberg. Wednesday, January 24 at 1:00pm ET. To attend, visit Lit Youngstown's YouTube channel, click "Live."
https://www.youtube.com/@LitYoungstown/streams
Four poets, four translators, in five nations on three continents, uplift Palestinian voices and discuss the importance of poetry and works in translation.
BIPOC Reader Meetup
As your local hub for books and community, Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre has established regular opportunities for readers looking to make new friends.
BIPOC Reader Meetups are from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. the Third Thursday of every month. From 5p.m. to 6 p.m., bring a book or purchase one from our shelves and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self care! You deserve it!
Then, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend you favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
And enjoy 10% off any regular-priced book at Elizabeth's and 15% off at Compass. It's that simple.
Poetry in the New Year Writing Workshop
Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre invites you to the first Writing Centre program of the year. Join Carrie George for a generative creative writing workshop to build intentional writing practices for the New Year.
No previous writing experience required.
Winter Rest
For Loveland, rest is not a reward earned or a destination to rush toward; rest is an essential element of the work.
We have been exploring the business practices of nourishment and ease, and we will move into the rigorous business practice of abundance when we return from Winter Rest on Monday, January 8, 2024.
The last day to shop in store is Wednesday, December 20.
Winter Whispers: A SWAG Student Showcase
🎉📚 Get ready for an evening of enchanting tales and inspiring poetry at Winter Whispers: A SWAG Student Showcase! 📚🎉
Join us at the Well CDC in Akron, Ohio (647 E Market St, 44304) on December 19, 2023, for a magical night of storytelling. This special event is co-hosted by the prestigious Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre and Students With A Goal (SWAG).
🚪Doors open at 5:30 PM and our talented student performers take the stage at 6:00 PM. Experience the creativity and passion of our SWAG students as they share their winter-themed short stories and poems.
Cover fee is just $5 per person, $3 for non-SWAG students, and FREE for SWAG students. Best of all? Every penny raised goes directly to supporting the incredible work of Students With A Goal.
So, come along, support a great cause, and get into the festive spirit with us! You're in for a cozy, heartwarming evening full of Winter Whispers... ❄️🎅🎄
Highland Square Holiday Stroll
Mark your calendars for December 16 so you can stroll, support local vendors and Highland Square businesses while enjoying pop-up music outdoors up and down the square!
The event will feature Missile Toe- the best of the best punk rock holiday band.
Find Elizabeth’s Bookshop at Akron Brow Bar, 822 West Market Street, from 4-8PM