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.

Register here for event updates

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.

Register here for event updates

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.

Register for free at Eventbrite

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.

Register here for event updates

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.

Register here for event updates

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.

Register for free at Eventbrite

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.

Register here for event updates

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.

Register here for event updates

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.

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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!

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*THIS IS A FREE EVENT FOR ALL TO ATTEND*

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.

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.

Register here for event updates

Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre is thrilled to join independent bookstores nationwide in celebrating this special occasion! Marked on the last Saturday in April, this day honors the unique culture and community that indie bookstores create. It's a day when book lovers and booksellers across the country come together to celebrate the spaces that champion diverse voices and nurture literary communities.

How You Can Support Us

Join the celebration by supporting Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre instead of turning to the corporate giants:

• Browse and purchase from our online storefront on bookshop.org for physical books and e-books – every purchase directly supports our independent bookstore rather than feeding into massive retail conglomerates

• Explore audiobooks through our partnership with libro.fm – a thoughtful alternative to Am*zon's Audible that returns profits to local bookstores like ours

• Share your favorite indie bookstore moments on social media and let others know why choosing independent matters

• Spread the word about how your purchasing choices help preserve literary diversity and community spaces

When you choose us over Am*zon, you're not just buying a book – you're investing in a diverse literary ecosystem, supporting fair author compensation, and helping maintain the unique character of our community. Your purchase has real impact, creating ripples that extend far beyond a single transaction.

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.

Register here for event updates

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.

Register for free at Eventbrite

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.

Register here for event updates

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.

Register here for event updates

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.

Register for free at Eventbrite

Free Beer Tomorrow: Documenting the History and Culture of Ohio’s Longest Running Lesbian Owned and Operated Bar

In a casual format, filmmakers and storytellers Julia Applegate and Luster P. Singleton will discuss the creation of their upcoming documentary Free Beer Tomorrow. Free Beer Tomorrow tells the story of Jack’s A Go-Go/Summit Station – Ohio’s longest-running lesbian owned and operated bar. In the process of making the film Applegate and Singleton meet former professional women’s football players, lesbian tap dancers, feminist activists, pool sharks, bartenders and drag kings. They also explore the emerging crisis of loneliness and social isolation among elder lesbians in the context of the disappearance of lesbian centric community spaces. 

Following this conversation will be Lesbo Bingo, Bingo made for and celebrating lesbians. Bingo cards can be purchased at the door, and all proceeds will go towards the making of the documentary.

It's Back!!! & Way Better than hiding your CD collection under your floorboards or spending hours of backbreaking labor making t-shirts featuring humorous topical headlines of things you see around town!

It's the 5th annual Smells Like Snow Coffee Festival! Festivities will take place on Cascade Plaza and Main Street from Mill to Bowery. We have a wide array of local coffee and food vendors, boutique shopping and art experiences, live music, plenty of Gilmore Girls references, and even two special guests from the show.

Find us among the all of the other wonderful vendors!