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This national one-day party held the last Saturday in April celebrates independent bookstores across the country. Through exclusive books and literary items, contests, refreshments, and everything in between, it’s a party you don’t want to miss!
Books Inc. Alameda
11:30 am Storytime and Book signing featuring local children’s author, CaTameron Bobino for kids ages 5+ Reading from her series of stories centered around Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
12:30 pm Student Puppeteer Showcase Meet 9 year old puppeteer extraordinaire Eleanor Lee Dussud performing 6 selected puppets. Will be in conversation with Jerry T.
1:30 pm Meet the spectacular storytellers from Stagebridge, the bay area’s legendary senior storytelling troupe. Performing stories that are filled with magic, history and inspiration.
2:30 pm Meet three local writers and graphic artists in conversation. Featuring Rasauhn Ali Tatum, Grey Starr, and LaMarr Thomas. Discussing their current works and shared artistic practices.
3:30 pm Meet Cathleen and James Myers and selected performers of The Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society, Inc. (PEERS), a Nonprofit Corporation dedicated to remembering, researching, and re-creating the performing arts of the past. Based in Alameda, their monthly historical costume ballroom dance classes are legendary! They will present an hour of enchanting Circa 1900 in store performance, ala My Fair Lady!
4:30 pm Meet Hans and Pedro, owners of Dahaom 1516 joining to discuss everything about having fun and sharing the joy of brewing beer with a uniquely Bavarian flare!
5pm Welcome Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft who will visit to help commemorate the 21st year serving the Alameda community!
Other Independent Book Store Day Events:
Mrs. Dalloway’s, 2904 College Ave, Berkeley
Pegasus Books, 1855 Solano Ave, 2349 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, & 5560 College Ave, Oakland
Tally Ho! Books, 3941 Piedmont Ave, Oakland
Banter Bookshop, 3768 Capitol Ave Ste. F, Fremont
Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the activity organizer or venue as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
