The folks at the Midtown Scholar have put together a great event. Learn more here.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19TH
10 AM-6 PM — OUTDOOR TENT SALE
20,000 used books priced at $1, $2, and $3. Across from the store at 3rd & Verbeke Streets.
6pm – ROOFTOP LITERARY TRIVIA AT THE MILLWORKS
Join us for Rooftop Literary Trivia at the Millworks to kick off the Harrisburg Book Festival! Hosted by Harrisburg’s own Miss Anita, come on out and experience great drinks, awesome food, and a Drag Show with you and your friends. No registration required, seating is first come, first served.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20TH
10 AM-6 PM — OUTDOOR TENT SALE
20,000 used books priced at $1, $2, and $3. Across from the store at 3rd & Verbeke Streets.
7 PM — ROE V. WADE: PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE WITH JOSHUA PRAGER AND ALISON DAGNES
Pulitzer Prize-finalist Joshua Prager and political scientist Alison Dagnes discuss the history of Roe v. Wade, the unknown lives at its heart, the present historic moment, and what the U.S. Supreme Court’s reversal of the decision means for our future.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21ST
10 AM-6 PM — OUTDOOR TENT SALE
20,000 used books priced at $1, $2, and $3. Across from the store at 3rd & Verbeke Streets.
10AM-6PM — GRAND OPENING OF THE ANTIQUARIAN AND COLLECTIBLES BUILDING
For the first time, we’re thrilled to unveil our new rare book and collectibles building at 1306 North Third Street, right next to the bookstore! This new location will have thousands of rare and antiquarian books, vintage ephemera, old postcards, victorian maps, and more hard-to-find collectibles to satiate even the most experienced bibliophile.
7 PM — THE THIRD RECONSTRUCTION WITH PENIEL E. JOSEPH
America’s first and second Reconstructions fell tragically short of their grand aims. In this lecture, Dr. Peniel Joseph argues that our Third Reconstruction offers a new chance to achieve Black dignity and citizenship at last—an opportunity to choose hope over fear.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22ND
9 AM-7 PM — OUTDOOR TENT SALE
20,000 used books priced at $1, $2, and $3. Across from the store at 3rd & Verbeke Streets.
10AM-6PM — GRAND OPENING OF THE ANTIQUARIAN AND COLLECTIBLES BUILDING
For the first time, we’re thrilled to unveil our new rare book and collectibles building at 1306 North Third Street, right next to the bookstore! This new location will have thousands of rare and antiquarian books, vintage ephemera, old postcards, victorian maps, and more hard-to-find collectibles to satiate even the most experienced bibliophile.
10 AM-12 PM — CHILDREN’S DAY
Enjoy fun activities for the whole family around the Bookstore, including a scavenger hunt, face painting, an appearance by Harrisburg Senators mascot Rascal, and much more.
10 AM — LIVE ILLUSTRATION AND STORY TIME WITH LAUREN CASTILLO
Join Harrisburg’s own Lauren Castillo for a live illustration, story time, and signing on her brand new book, Our Friend Hedgehog: A Place to Call Home.
11 AM — LIVE ILLUSTRATION AND STORY TIME WITH VERONICA JAMISON
Join Philadelphia illustrator Veronica Jamison for a live illustration, story time, and signing on her brand new book, This Is a School.
12-2 PM — MEET & GREET WITH KIMI CUNNINGHAM GRANT
Meet local author Kimi Cunningham Grant for a book signing, picture, and conversation on her breakout novel of suspense, These Silent Woods.
2-4 PM — MEET & GREET WITH RICHARD CHIZMAR
Meet New York Times bestselling author Richard Chizmar for a book signing, picture, and conversation on his new horror novels — Chasing the Boogeyman and Gwendy’s Final Task.
4 – 6 PM — MEET & GREET WITH STEVEN WILLIAMS
Meet local author Steven Williams for a book signing, picture, and conversation on his new novel of norse mythology, Thyra.
6 PM — GOLD DIGGER WITH SANJENA SATHIAN AND SHEELA JANE MENON
Award-winning author Sanjena Sathian and Dickinson College Professor Sheela Jane Menon discuss a hilarious and moving story about immigrant identity, community, and the underside of ambition.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23RD
10 AM-6 PM — OUTDOOR TENT SALE
20,000 used books priced at $1, $2, and $3. Across from the store at 3rd & Verbeke Streets.
4 PM — BAD VIBES ONLY WITH NORA MCINERNY AND KATE BAER
Renowned podcast host Nora McInerny and #1 New York Times bestselling author Kate Baer turn their eyes on our aggressively, oppressively optimistic culture, our obsession with self-improvement, and what it really means to live authentically in the online age.
6 PM — CLOSING KEYNOTE ADDRESS WITH ROSS GAY: INCITING JOY
Prize-winning poet Ross Gay considers the joy we incite when we care for each other, especially during life’s inevitable hardships.