Upcoming Poetry & Literature Events
 Oct 15, 2019
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Markus Zusak - Bridge of ClayLocation: Village Books and Paper Dreams, Village Books and Paper Dreams,Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Village Books is thrilled to welcome Markus Zusak to the readings gallery for the trade paperback release of Bridge of Clay, the breathtaking story of five brothers who bring each other up in a world run by their own rules. [...]More |
 Oct 16, 2019
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Wednesday Story Time in Lynden!Location: Village Books and Paper Dreams, WAVillage Books and Paper Dreams, WATime: 11:00 am - 11:30 am Join us at in the kid’s section of the bookstore as we read aloud from some of our favorite books!More |
 Oct 16, 2019
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VB Reads…Lynden Front StreetersLocation: Village Books and Paper Dreams, WAVillage Books and Paper Dreams, WATime: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Come check out “The Front Streeters,” led by VBPD staff member Gaye. We explore a variety of reads from different genres and have a lot of fun. Grab a friend and let’s chat about books — and whatever else comes [...]More |
 Oct 16, 2019
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Book Group Mixer at Evolve Chocolate + Café!Location: Village Books and Paper Dreams, Village Books and Paper Dreams,Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Village Books has a treat for all members or those interested in joining our book groups and clubs! For one night at each of our locations, we’ll host a Book Group Mixer. Join the party for drinks, discussion, and much [...]More |
 Oct 16, 2019
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Oliver de la Paz - The Boy in the LabyrinthLocation: Village Books and Paper Dreams, Village Books and Paper Dreams,Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Village Books is pleased to welcome former WWU professor, Oliver de la Paz back to the Readings Gallery! In a long sequence of prose poems, questionnaires, and standardized tests, The Boy in the Labyrinth interrogates the language of autism and [...]More |
 Oct 17, 2019
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Book Group Mixer at Overflow Taps in Lynden!Location: Village Books and Paper Dreams, Village Books and Paper Dreams,Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Village Books has a treat for all members or those interested in joining our book groups and clubs! For one night at each of our locations, we’ll host a Book Group Mixer. Join the party for drinks, discussion, and much [...]More |
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Oct 18, 2019
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Purple Friday Story Time!Location: Village Books and Paper Dreams, Village Books and Paper Dreams,Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am Let's get ready for Halloween by reading stories about some traditional beasties from folklore. We'll encounter magical creatures like fairies, ogres, unicorns, and abominable snowmen. The sky's the limit! We'll read, sing, do a craft, and enjoy a small snack [...]More |
 Oct 18, 2019
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Anna Holmes - Spark (Ember of Elissia #2)Location: Village Books and Paper Dreams, Village Books and Paper Dreams,Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The island of Elyssia has settled into quiet peace-until a mysterious intruder assails Queen Caelin's castle and Alain's powerful magic begins to devour him. All the while, the Rosalian Legion circles. In order to save Alain's life, Caelin must find [...]More |
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Oct 19, 2019
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Saturday Story time in Lynden!Location: Village Books and Paper Dreams, WAVillage Books and Paper Dreams, WATime: 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Join us as we read aloud from some of our favorite books. Author does not attend.More |
 Oct 19, 2019
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Romney Humphrey - How I Learned I'm OldLocation: Village Books and Paper Dreams, Village Books and Paper Dreams,Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm How I Learned I'm Old is a collection of humorous essays embedded with a smattering of serious insights. The book tells the tale of what happens when middle age mysteriously departs and old age mischievously claims its territory, delving into [...]More |
 Oct 20, 2019
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Victoria Doerper - What If We All Bloomed?Location: Village Books and Paper Dreams, Village Books and Paper Dreams,Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm "Like an enticing garden, Victoria Doerper’s debut volume of poems is full of surprises: tumbling insight tucked in somber reflection, the celebratory alongside the cautionary. Open this book anywhere and find poems that chart pain, evoke pleasure, offer whimsy and [...]More |
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Oct 22, 2019
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VB Reads…Books & Brews in Lynden!Location: Village Books and Paper Dreams, WAVillage Books and Paper Dreams, WATime: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm You asked for it Lynden, so we delivered! Overflow Taps and Village Books in Lynden have partnered for a monthly book club for 2019. Each month we will read a new book picked by Village Books, and Overflow Taps will [...]More |
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Oct 23, 2019
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Wednesday Story Time in Lynden!Location: Village Books and Paper Dreams, WAVillage Books and Paper Dreams, WATime: 11:00 am - 11:30 am Join us at in the kid’s section of the bookstore as we read aloud from some of our favorite books!More |
 Oct 24, 2019
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Dan Green Blue Water & Teeth Lies and ConsequencesLocation: Village Books and Paper Dreams, Village Books and Paper Dreams,Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Join us in the Readings Gallery for a presentation on both novels by Canadian author, Dan Green! His first novel, Blue Saltwater, published in 2010, chronicles an aboriginal teenager's struggle to escape the Indian Residential School System and return to [...]More |
 Oct 25, 2019
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Chuckanut Radio Hour With Christopher McDougallLocation: Whatcom Community College Heiner Theater, Whatcom Community College Heiner Theater,Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Village Books is so pleased to welcome Christopher McDougall back to the Chuckanut Radio Hour to discuss this heartwarming story about training a rescue donkey to run one of the most challenging races in America. When Chris McDougall agreed to [...]More |
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Oct 26, 2019
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Saturday Story time in Lynden!Location: Village Books and Paper Dreams, WAVillage Books and Paper Dreams, WATime: 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Join us as we read aloud from some of our favorite books. Author does not attend.More |
 Oct 26, 2019
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Carolyn Koehnline Clearing Clutter as a Sacred ActLocation: Village Books and Paper Dreams, Whatcom CountyVillage Books and Paper Dreams, Whatcom CountyTime: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Carolyn Koehnline has been sharing her de-cluttering wisdom long before Marie Kondo came on the scene! Join us in the Waples room of the Inn at Lynden for a presentation of her latest book. Carolyn Koehnline shares a warm and [...]More |
 Oct 26, 2019
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Madeline Ffitch - Stay and FightLocation: Village Books and Paper Dreams, Village Books and Paper Dreams,Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Join us in the Readings Gallery for a reading from this breakout sensation and Indie Next Great Read selection. Set in Appalachia, a region know for its independent spirit, Stay and Fight shakes up what It means to be a [...]More |
 Oct 29, 2019
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Dress Up for Story Time with Claire!Location: Village Books and Paper Dreams, Village Books and Paper Dreams,Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am Here is an opportunity to test out those costumes before trick-or- treating! Join us for a special story time in the kids section where we will read spooky (but not TOO spooky) Halloween tales and sing some songs.More |
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Oct 30, 2019
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Halloween Eve Story Time in Lynden!Location: Village Books and Paper Dreams, Whatcom CountyVillage Books and Paper Dreams, Whatcom CountyTime: 11:00 am - 11:30 am Here is an opportunity to test out those costumes before trick-or- treating! Join us for a special story time in the the kids section where we will read spooky (but not TOO spooky) Halloween tales and sing some songs.More |
