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  • Kids’ Story Hour with Author Sarah McCormick

    Tia’s Play Cafe 1533 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids

    NEW VENUE Due to predicted thunderstorms, this event will now be held at Tia’s Play Cafe. Author Sarah McCormick will reading her children’s book Ollie the Owl for a kids’ ... Read more

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    Youth Poetry Night & Book Fair

    Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation 1530 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    We’re excited to offer an evening of verse by young poets with the GRCCT, the Diatribe, and Grand Rapids Poet Laureate Christine Stephens-Krieger! Book Fair Authors Cynthia Beach Alby Blazo ... Read more

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    Fantasy & Sci-Fi Author Panel

    Arktos Meadery 442 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI

    We’re excited to partner with Arktos Meadery to bring you an out of this world Fantasy and Sci-Fi Author Panel to answer all of the quests... we mean, questions, you ... Read more

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    Juneteenth Children’s Story Hour

    Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives 87 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI

    Join GR Lit Fest for a Juneteenth Children’s Story Hour at the Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives!

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    Spiritual and Inspirational Author Talk

    Grand Rapids Civic Theater 30 Division Ave N, Grand Rapids

    GR Lit Fest is excited to partner with Grand Rapids Civic Theater for a Spiritual and Inspirational Author Talk featuring Michael G. Farrell. The event will be held in the ... Read more

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    Horror & Thriller Author Panel

    Less Traveled 959 Cherry Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI

    We’re so excited to partner with Less Traveled to present you with a spine-tingling Horror and Thriller Author Panel! Bring all the questions haunting you about these intense genres. RSVP ... Read more

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    Mystery Author Panel

    Cellar Bird Books 415 Bridge St NW Suite B, Grand Rapids, MI

    This event is free to attend, but please RSVP. Click Here We’re excited to bring you an amazing panel of Mystery Authors to answer all of your burning questions about ... Read more

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    Read-a-long Play

    Fulton Street Market 1145 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    We are excited to partner with Midtown Neighborhood Association, Sylvan Learning Center, and Fulton Street Market for THE PLAYGROUNDgr’s bibliotherapy session featuring How Are You Peeling. This adorable children’s book ... Read more

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    GR Poetry… is LIT!

    Wealthy Theatre Annex 1110 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

    Join the Grand River Poetry Collective and GR-MiFi for an all day affair of community, culture, and creative expression! Through workshops, pop-up performances, interactive discussions, and activities centered around storytelling and ... Read more

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    Romance Author Panel

    Turnstiles 526 Stocking Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Join us at Turnstiles, grab a drink and food, and get ready for an over the top night to fully appreciate the romance genre! Our night will begin with some ... Read more

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    Poetry Reading with the Grand River Poetry Collective

    Wealthy Theatre Annex 1110 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

    The Grand River Poetry Collective will gather for a poetry reading and a Q&A at the Wealthy Theatre Annex, where several rooms will be “poetry activated.” Join your host Christine ... Read more

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    Poetry in the Park at Burton Woods

    Burton Woods 2183 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

    We’ll to walk the trails of Burton Woods and hear beautiful poetry by some of our local poets. Poets Include Lynne Schmidt Vincent Moyet Lisa McAllister Meeting Spot We’ll meet ... Read more

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    Children’s Story Hour with a Queen

    Black Dog Books & Records 959 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI

    What better way to celebrate Pride and the GR Lit Fest than with a children’s story hour? And Luz De La Rica is helping us do it in style, too. ... Read more

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    Silent Book Club, Park Edition

    Wilcox Park 100 Youell Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

    GR Lit Fest is excited to Partner with Silent Book Club and Friends of GR Parks to host a Silent Reading event that’s focused on reading outdoors. Come on out ... Read more

  • 2-SLGBTQIA+ Author Panel

    Scorpion Hearts Club 1035 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Space is Limited! Please RSVP: Click Here We’re excited to partner with Scorpion Hearts for a panel of queer authors. We’ll be discussing a sampling of queer experiences in sharing ... Read more

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    Adult Book Fair

    Speciation Cellars 928 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

    Celebrate the close of the GRLitFest with an adult book fair hosted at Speciation Cellars! We’ll be packing Speciation’s lot FULL of local authors’ books for readers to browse and ... Read more

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    Silent Book Club, Read Local

    Speciation Cellars 928 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

    GR Lit Fest is excited to partner with Silent Book Club and Speciation Cellars to host a silent reading event focused on reading local authors. Come on out to Speciation ... Read more

  • Spooky Open Mic Night and Book Sale

    Spooky Open Mic Night & Book Sale

    Pux Cider Taphouse 311 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

    GOT A SPOOKY STORY TO SHARE? GR LitFest, in partnership with The Twilight Traveler and Pux Taphouse, presents SPOOKY OPEN MIC NIGHT & BOOK FAIR! Writers are invited to share ... Read more

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    Dark Romance Galentine’s Day

    Pages & Grapes 1760 44th St SW Suite 6, Wyoming, MI, United States

    Turning Red from all the Pink? GR LitFest, in partnership with Pages & Grapes bookstore featuring Two Crowns, presents DARK ROMANCE GALENTINE’S DAY & BOOK FAIR! Galentine’s Day doesn’t have to be pink and fluffy. ... Read more

  • GR Lit Fest Story Hour with Author Georgia Ann Moss

    Kids’ Story Hour with Author Georgia Ann Moss

    KDL - East Grand Rapids Branch 746 Lakeside Dr SE, East Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Join author Georgia Ann Moss as she reads her children’s book Uncle Buddy for a kids’ story hour! About the Book Uncle Buddy is the story of one of the ... Read more

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    Fantasy & Sci-Fi Night

    House Rules Board Game Lounge 404 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    In partnership with House Rules Game Lounge, GR Lit Fest invites you to an out of this world Fantasy and Sci-Fi Night! Come early for a meal, enjoy a panel ... Read more

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    Books & Buzzers: A Literary Game Show Experience

    Mammoth Distilling 710 Wealthy St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI

    Oops! All Game Shows! with GR Lit Fest A Night of Literary Trivia Like Never Before This isn’t your average pub trivia night- It’s Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, and Family ... Read more

  • GR Lit Fest Story Hour with Author Becca Bielicki

    Children’s Story Hour with Author Becca Bielicki

    GRPL - West Side Branch 713 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI

    Author Becca Bielicki will reading her book Banana Goes to Space for a children’s story hour! About the Book Banana Goes to Space is a fun and uplifting story about ... Read more

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    Author Happy Hour

    Speciation Cellars 928 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

    Featured authors for this event include: YOU! GR Lit Fest is excited to partner with Speciation Cellars to host an Author Happy Hour! Join us for a drink and celebrate ... Read more