Upcoming Events
Free Poetry Workshop
Free weekly drop-in poetry workshop at 647 Coffee. No experience needed, just a notebook and pen. Write for self-care, explore new work, and share only if you wish.
Queer Reader Meetup
Monthly Queer Reader Meetups: 12-2PM every first Saturday. Hour of reading (12-1PM), then social time with fellow readers. Join us for a safe, welcoming community for queer book lovers!
Free Poetry Workshop
Free weekly drop-in poetry workshop at 647 Coffee. No experience needed, just a notebook and pen. Write for self-care, explore new work, and share only if you wish.
BIPOC Reader Meetup
Join our monthly BIPOC Reader Meetups! Second Saturdays 12-2PM: dedicated reading time + social hour. Meet fellow BIPOC book lovers in a safe, inclusive space.
Free Poetry Workshop
Free weekly drop-in poetry workshop at 647 Coffee. No experience needed, just a notebook and pen. Write for self-care, explore new work, and share only if you wish.
Free Poetry Workshop
Free weekly drop-in poetry workshop at 647 Coffee. No experience needed, just a notebook and pen. Write for self-care, explore new work, and share only if you wish.
All Reader Meetup
All Reader Meetups every last Saturday, 12-2PM. Read together 12-1PM, then socialize with other book lovers. Welcoming community space for new friends! Open to all readers.
Free Poetry Workshop
Free weekly drop-in poetry workshop at 647 Coffee. No experience needed, just a notebook and pen. Write for self-care, explore new work, and share only if you wish.
Free Poetry Workshop
Free weekly drop-in poetry workshop at 647 Coffee. No experience needed, just a notebook and pen. Write for self-care, explore new work, and share only if you wish.
Queer Reader Meetup
Monthly Queer Reader Meetups: 12-2PM every first Saturday. Hour of reading (12-1PM), then social time with fellow readers. Join us for a safe, welcoming community for queer book lovers!
Free Poetry Workshop
Free weekly drop-in poetry workshop at 647 Coffee. No experience needed, just a notebook and pen. Write for self-care, explore new work, and share only if you wish.
BIPOC Reader Meetup
Join our monthly BIPOC Reader Meetups! Second Saturdays 12-2PM: dedicated reading time + social hour. Meet fellow BIPOC book lovers in a safe, inclusive space.
All Reader Meetup
All Reader Meetups every last Saturday, 12-2PM. Read together 12-1PM, then socialize with other book lovers. Welcoming community space for new friends! Open to all readers.
All Reader Meetup
All Reader Meetups every last Saturday, 12-2PM. Read together 12-1PM, then socialize with other book lovers. Welcoming community space for new friends! Open to all readers.
Free Poetry Workshop
Free weekly drop-in poetry workshop at 647 Coffee. No experience needed, just a notebook and pen. Write for self-care, explore new work, and share only if you wish.
Free Poetry Workshop
Free weekly drop-in poetry workshop at 647 Coffee. No experience needed, just a notebook and pen. Write for self-care, explore new work, and share only if you wish.
Lit Youngstown
Elizabeth’s Bookshop & Writing Centre will serve as Lit Youngstown’s bookstore of choice for their annual Fall Festival. It is Lit Youngstown’s largest event, hosting hundreds of readers, writers, educators, translators, students, editors, and booksellers in a welcoming and dynamic environment. It is a conference for:
writers to hone their craft and learn more about publishing
readers to hear authors read their own work, and discover new favorite authors
authors and translators to share their work
educators to share scholarship and best practices
students to learn from experienced scholars and published authors
editors to get books into the hands of literary enthusiasts
Registration required for Friday and Saturday events. See more at https://www.lityoungstown.org/fall-literary-festival
BIPOC Reader Meetup
Join our monthly BIPOC Reader Meetups! Second Saturdays 12-2PM: dedicated reading time + social hour. Meet fellow BIPOC book lovers in a safe, inclusive space.
Queer Reader Meetup
Monthly Queer Reader Meetups: 12-2PM every first Saturday. Hour of reading (12-1PM), then social time with fellow readers. Join us for a safe, welcoming community for queer book lovers!
Free Poetry Workshop
Free weekly drop-in poetry workshop at 647 Coffee. No experience needed, just a notebook and pen. Write for self-care, explore new work, and share only if you wish.
Vital Signs: Writing on Healthcare and Its Leftovers
Through guided prompts, readings, and group discussions, we’ll unpack the often-overlooked environmental impact of healthcare waste and examine how poetry can serve as a tool for reflection, resistance, and reimagining. FREE. See details to register.
All Reader Meetup
All Reader Meetups every last Saturday, 12-2PM. Read together 12-1PM, then socialize with other book lovers. Welcoming community space for new friends! Open to all readers.
Free Poetry Workshop
Free weekly drop-in poetry workshop at 647 Coffee. No experience needed, just a notebook and pen. Write for self-care, explore new work, and share only if you wish.
Reclaiming the Narrative with Professor Ira Sukrungruang
Presented by the Arts and Culture Inclusion Council and in partnership with ArtsNow, please join us at 647 Coffee for an evening with Professor Ira Sukrungruang.
BIPOC Reader Meetup
Join our monthly BIPOC Reader Meetups! Second Saturdays 12-2PM: dedicated reading time + social hour. Meet fellow BIPOC book lovers in a safe, inclusive space.
Free Poetry Workshop
Free weekly drop-in poetry workshop at 647 Coffee. No experience needed, just a notebook and pen. Write for self-care, explore new work, and share only if you wish.
Queer Reader Meetup
Monthly Queer Reader Meetups: 12-2PM every first Saturday. Hour of reading (12-1PM), then social time with fellow readers. Join us for a safe, welcoming community for queer book lovers!
Free Poetry Workshop
Join us for a generative poetry workshop with a friendly and supportive community of writers at Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre. Whether you're new to poetry or looking to deepen your practice, this workshop offers a welcoming space to explore language, voice, and creative expression.
In the spirit of our mission to amplify and celebrate marginalized voices, we encourage writers from all backgrounds to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the page. Through guided writing exercises and community connection, you'll discover new ways to craft poems that speak your truth.
What to expect:
Guided writing prompts and exercises
Supportive group sharing (optional)
A warm, inclusive environment for all skill levels
Time to write, reflect, and connect with fellow poets
No experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity, a willingness to play with words, and something to write in.
This workshop is free and open to all.
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. on the last (or sometimes fourth) Saturday of every month. From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., bring a book 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 your favorite books to them. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
If you are new to our group, we welcome you! If we’re not gathered in the cafe, you can find us in the small community room in the back. In addition to enjoying time with a safe, inclusive community, just mention that you’re part of the meetup and you’ll receive 10% off any drink at 647 Coffee.
BIPOC Reader Meetup
As your local hub for books and community, Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre has established regular opportunities for BIPOC readers looking to make new friends.
BIPOC Reader Meetups are from 12-2PM the second Saturday of every month. From 12-1PM, bring a book and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self-care! You deserve it!
Then, from 1-2PM, enjoy unstructured social time with other BIPOC readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend your favorite books to them. It's also a great time to meet people in our community looking for friends.
If you are new to the group, we welcome you! If we’re not gathered in the cafe when you arrive, you can find us in the small community room in the back. In addition to enjoying time with a safe, inclusive community, just mention that you’re part of the meetup and you’ll receive 10% off any drink at 647 Coffee.
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 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 queer readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend your favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in the LGBTQ community looking for friends.
If you are new to our group, we welcome you! If we’re not out in the cafe, you can find us in the small community room in the back. In addition to enjoying time with a safe, inclusive community, just mention that you’re part of the meetup and you’ll receive 10% off any drink at 647 Coffee.
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. on the last Saturday of every month. From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., bring a book 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 your favorite books to them. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
If you are new to our group, we welcome you! If we’re not gathered in the cafe, you can find us in the small community room in the back. In addition to enjoying time with a safe, inclusive community, just mention that you’re part of the meetup and you’ll receive 10% off any drink at 647 Coffee.
BIPOC Reader Meetup
As your local hub for books and community, Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre has established regular opportunities for BIPOC readers looking to make new friends and build community.
BIPOC Reader Meetups are from 12-2PM the second Saturday of every month. From 12-1PM, bring a book and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self-care! You deserve it!
Then, from 1-2PM, enjoy unstructured social time with other BIPOC readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend your favorite books to them. It's also a great time to meet people in our community looking for friends.
If you are new to the group, we welcome you! If we’re not gathered in the cafe when you arrive, you can find us in the small community room in the back. In addition to enjoying time with a safe, inclusive community, just mention that you’re part of the meetup and you’ll receive 10% off any drink at 647 Coffee.
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 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 queer readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend your favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in the queer community looking for friends.
If you are new to our group, we welcome you! If we’re not out in the cafe, you can find us in the small community room in the back. In addition to enjoying time with a safe, inclusive community, just mention that you’re part of the meetup and you’ll receive 10% off any drink at 647 Coffee.
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. on the last Saturday of every month. From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., bring a book 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 your favorite books to them. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
If you are new to our group, we welcome you! If we’re not gathered in the cafe, you can find us in the small community room in the back. In addition to enjoying time with a safe, inclusive community, just mention that you’re part of the meetup and you’ll receive 10% off any drink at 647 Coffee.
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 12-2PM the second Saturday of every month. From 12-1PM, bring a book and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self-care! You deserve it!
Then, from 1-2PM, enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend your favorite books to them. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
If you are new to the group, we welcome you! If we’re not gathered in the cafe when you arrive, you can find us in the small community room in the back. In addition to enjoying time with a safe, inclusive community, just mention that you’re part of the meetup and you’ll receive 10% off any drink at 647 Coffee.
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 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 your favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
If you are new to our group, we welcome you! If we’re not out in the cafe, you can find us in the small community room in the back. In addition to enjoying time with a safe, inclusive community, just mention that you’re part of the meetup and you’ll receive 10% off any drink at 647 Coffee.
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. on the last Saturday of every month. From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., bring a book 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 your favorite books to them. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
If you are new to our group, we welcome you! If we’re not gathered in the cafe, you can find us in the small community room in the back. In addition to enjoying time with a safe, inclusive community, just mention that you’re part of the meetup and you’ll receive 10% off any drink at 647 Coffee.
BIPOC Reader Meetup
As your local hub for books and community, Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre has established regular opportunities for BIPOC readers looking to make new friends and build community.
BIPOC Reader Meetups are from 12-2PM the second Saturday of every month. From 12-1PM, bring a book and READ. Carving out designated time to read each week is an act of self-care! You deserve it!
Then, from 1-2PM, enjoy unstructured social time with other readers. Find out what others are reading or recommend your favorite books to them. It's also a great time to meet people in our community looking for friends.
If you are new to the group, we welcome you! If we’re not gathered in the cafe when you arrive, you can find us in the small community room in the back. In addition to enjoying time with a safe, inclusive community, just mention that you’re part of the meetup and you’ll receive 10% off any drink at 647 Coffee.
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 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 your favorite books to others. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
If you are new to our group, we welcome you! If we’re not out in the cafe, you can find us in the small community room in the back. In addition to enjoying time with a safe, inclusive community, just mention that you’re part of the meetup and you’ll receive 10% off any drink at 647 Coffee.
Alt Street Market
Featuring 175+ unique-unusual-spooky-off kilter makers & artists (including Elizabeth’s Bookshop & Writing Centre) from near and far, plus local food trucks!
Held indoors at the fairgrounds arena, so come out regardless of rain or shine!
*THIS IS A FREE EVENT FOR ALL TO ATTEND*
Bell Tower Brewing Crafty Crawl
The annual Crafty Crawl is set for Sunday, April 27, 1-5pm! Bell Tower Brewing Co. is featuring 16 awesome artists, with a delicious lineup of craft beers and scratch food menu. Plus, they are sponsoring a progressive printmaking activity where you can create a 4-color print! Each brewery will have a stamp for you to add a layer/color to the image. Start at any location, and in the end, you’ll have a complete print to commemorate the event! The design is by local artist J. Annie Williams. This activity is free and offered while supplies last.
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. on the last Saturday of every month. From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., bring a book 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 your favorite books to them. It's also a great time to meet people in your community looking for friends.
If you are new to our group, we welcome you! If we’re not gathered in the cafe, you can find us in the small community room in the back. In addition to enjoying time with a safe, inclusive community, just mention that you’re part of the meetup and you’ll receive 10% off any drink at 647 Coffee.