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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 & 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Children’s Story Hour with Author Ms. Z

    GRPL - Seymour Branch 2350 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

    Ms. Z will reading her children’s book When the School Goes Dark for a children’s story hour! About the Book What happens in your classroom when the lights go out ... Read more

  • Historical Fiction Night

    Fountain Street Church 24 Fountain St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI

    Who doesn’t like their fictional tales with a hefty side of history? Join us for an engaging discussion with talented authors as they bring history to life through vivid storytelling. ... Read more

  • YA Author Panel

    Books & Mortar 966 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    In partnership with Books & Mortar, GR Lit Fest invites you to a conversation with authors of young adult fiction! This popular genre offers emotionally intense and often hope-filled stories ... Read more

  • 2SLGBTQIA+ Author Panel

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

    In partnership with Scorpion Hearts Club, GR Lit Fest invites you to a dynamic panel of queer authors. We’ll be discussing a sampling of queer experiences in sharing your story ... Read more

  • Mystery Night

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

    In partnership with Cellar Bird Books, GR Lit Fest invites you to step into a world of secrets, suspense, and spine-tingling twists at our Mystery Night. How is a mystery ... Read more

  • Children’s Story Hour with Author Cassie Veselovsky

    GRPL - Ottawa Hills Branch 1150 Giddings Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

    Cassie Veselovsky will reading her children’s book This is the Lighthouse for a kids’ story hour! Join us for this special, family-friendly event. About the Book Sing, learn, and explore ... Read more

  • Romance Night

    Chicago Beef Joint 822 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

    GR Lit Fest, in partnership with Pages & Grapes romance bookstore and Chicago Beef Joint, invites you to a swoon-worthy and sizzling night with our panel of romance authors. After ... Read more