Embrace Whimsy

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Our mission is to cultivate community using books, creativity and connection. We strive to be so much more than just a bookstore. We want to be a “third space” for the community to have a space for games, art and creativity. A space to meet new people and learn new things. What began as a passion project has evolved into something more. We’re proud of where we are and even more excited for what’s ahead. We take time to understand, explore, and create with purpose at every turn.

Books

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Art

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Games

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Books · Art · Games ·

Hours of Operation

Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Saturday 10am-7pm
Sunday - 12pm-4pm

Upcoming Events.

Summer Reading Club Week 2 Activity: Available all week long June 23rd-28th. Make a blackout poem, supplies provided in store or you can do it on your own and bring it in. Kids: Draw a picture based on your favorite book, supplies provided in store, or you can bring it in. Collect your stamp on your Summer Reading Club Passport when finished.

Saturday Morning Cartoons 80’s Day: All day event! Nostalgic Book Fair Vibes. 12pm-80’s costume contest. 3pm-80’s Trivia. Enter to win prizes. Mystery Puzzle Game with Escape Becks $10/packet (2-4 players can play with one packet). Caricature artists and more!

Little Golden Book Junk Journal Class: Sunday June 28th 1pm-4pm. Come make a Little Golden Book Junk Journal. All supplies provided. $35. Tickets available in the online store.

Bookstore Members Hangout: Sunday June 28th 4:30pm - Members can check the FB Members Group with details.

Summer Reading Club Week 3: Available all week long June 30-July 5th. Write a letter to a friend/family member/pen pal. Kids: Write a note to a friend or family member, or have an adult help you write a letter. Letter writing supplies available in the bookstore, or you can write it at home and bring it in. Show your letter to Collect your stamp on your Summer Reading Club Passport when finished.

Small Business Owner Meet up: Tuesday June 30th 6pm-7pm Come meet & mingle with other small business owners. A chance to network, collaborate and brainstorm ideas.

Open Art - Wednesday July 1st - Free art supplies, every week event. noon-6pm. Come get creative with the various supplies we set out.

Thriller Thursday Book Club - Thursday July 2nd 5pm. Discussing “I Know a Place” by Nat Cassidy.

Community Game Night - Friday July 3rd 6-9pm. Play new games and meet new people.

Friday July 4th - Holiday Hours 10am-4pm

Book Vase Class - Sunday July 5th 2pm-4pm. Come make a vase out of a book. Book, adhesive & cutting supplies provided. $15. Sign up in the online store or give us a call to reserve your spot.

Yarn Magic: Tuesday July 7th - Beginners Crochet class. Free Class. Yarn provided. Bring your own hook/tools or purchase a kit for $5 in the store. 5pm-7pm. Call or send us a message to sign up.

Open Art - Wednesday July 8th - Free art supplies, every week event. noon-6pm. Come get creative with the various supplies we set out.

Dungeons& Dragons Game Night: Wednesday 5pm-8:30pm (Game time is 5:30p). Hosted by Dungeon Master Jimmy Griffin. No previous experience needed, come learn the game and play!

Anti-Social Book Club: Thursday July 15th 6pm (Second Thursday of every month) Discussing Last Call by Elon Green

Bling your book: Friday July 10th 4-7pm, can arrive later as well. Bring any book to bling, $15. Sign up in the online store or give us a call to reserve your spot.

Summer Reading Club Book clubs - Saturday July 11th.

Wilderness Hacks by Joslin Brorsen (Middle School) 2pm-3pm

Scythe by Neal Shusterman (Young Adult) 5pm-6pm

Word Weavers Society: Sunday July 12th 2-4pm. Monthly writer meet up, second Sunday of every month.

Closing at 6pm for monthly PFLAG meeting: Tuesday July 14th (Second Tuesday of every month). If you would like to be a part of the MWC PFLAG Satellite group check out their FB page here.

Open Art - Wednesday July 15th - Free art supplies, every week event. noon-6pm. Come get creative with the various supplies we set out.

Chaotic Crafter Collective: Thursday July 16th 5p-7p. Crafter meet up. Bring your projects and craft in community.

Mad Hatter Tea Party: Saturday July 18th 11a-4pm. Storytime with Alice at 11:30pm. Free Tea and crafts from 11am-1pm (while supplies last). Mystery puzzle game available from 11am-4pm $10/packet (2-4 people can play with one packet). Pressed Flower Fairy light Jar craft class 2pm-4pm $20 per person, sign up online or give us a call to reserve your spot. Additional treats for sale during the event. Feel free to dress up and take photos with Alice.

405 After Dark Book Club - Saturday July 18th 5:30pm Discussing Some Kind of Famous by Ava Wilder.

Kid’s Music class & storytime with BC Music Studio: Sunday July 19th 1pm-2pm. Come listen to a story and play with musical instruments.

School of Stitchcraft & Hookery: Intermediate Crochet class. Tuesday July 21st 5p-7p. Free class, yarn provided. Bring your own hook/tools or purchase a kit in the store for $5. Call to reserve your spot.

Open Art - Wednesday July 22nd - Free art supplies, every week event. noon-6pm. Come get creative with the various supplies we set out.

Hobby Haven Mystery Game Night: Friday July 24th 6p-9p. Hosted by Hobby Haven Game Co. Murder at the Circus. $10 per person. Light Snacks will be provided. Pre-register by July 20th to learn about your character and to be entered into a drawing for a free game. Speaking parts range from life of the party to spectator, so there’s something for everyone. Dressing up is encouraged but not required. Register at hobbyhaven@yahoo.com for more details and to reserve your spot.

Author Event with H.B Berlow: Saturday July 25th 11a-1pm. Come meet the author and purchase signed copies of his books.

Biscuit the Therapy Dog Book Club: Satruday July 25th 2p-4p. Come read books with Biscuit!

Bookstore Members Only Hang: Sunday July 26th 4:30pm: Bookstore members can check the FB group for details. To become a member click here.