Weekly Story Time (Every Sunday, 11 AM)
Join us for a weekly story time under The Great Oak Tree.
Sundays at 11 AM. No RSVP required.
Sunday Storytime With Elly Berke
Join us for a Sunday Storytime with local author Elly Berke! She will read her book Listen, Wonder, Ask.
An Author Talk With Lucy H. Hedrick
Join us for an evening with Lucy Hedrick to discuss her new book “Six Weeks in Reno.”
An Evening With Dr. Amitha Kalaichandran and Dr. Sally Ourieff
Join us for an evening with Dr. Amitha Kalaichandran to discuss her book, “On Healing: Finding Wholeness Beyond The Limits of Medicine.” She will be interviewed by Sally Ourieff
JCC April Book Club - Mothers and Sons by Adam Haslett
Join us for our book club at the JCC Greater Boston. This month we are reading Mothers and Sons by Adam Haslett.
A Brunch Book Launch With Tammy Donroe Inman
Join us for a brunch book launch with Tammy Donroe Inman. Taste the recipes from her newest cookbook, “New England Brunch!”
An Author Talk With David Abromowitz
Join us to discuss “The Foxtail Legacy,” by David Abromowitz. He will be interviewed by Collette Phillips, author of “The Includers: The 7 Traits of Culturally Savvy, Anti-Racist Leaders.”
Hummingbird April Book Club - ‘This Is Happiness’ by Niall Williams
Join our Hummingbird Book Club! We will be reading “This Is Happiness” by Niall Williams.
An Author Talk With Judy Dushku
Join us for an author talk with Judy Dushku to discuss her new book, “Is This The Way Home?” The event will include an author talk, Q+A, and book signing.
April Silent Write Night
Join us for silent write night on April 14. Find a space for focused writing and a community of local writers.
Storytime With Karen Belanger-Richmond
Join us for Sunday Storytime with local author Karen Belanger-Richmond to read her book “Clara’s Curiosity & Her Foxy Friends”
Hummingbird May Book Club - ‘Good Material’ by Dolly Alderton
Join our Hummingbird Book Club! We will be reading “Good Material” by Dolly Alderton.
Writing Jewish Novels With Tova Mirvis and Elizabeth Graver
Join us to discuss writing Jewish novels with “We Would Never” author Tova Mirvis and “Kantika” author Elizabeth Graver.
An Evening with Lisa Genova and Paul English
Join us for an evening with Lisa Genova and Paul English to discuss Genova’s new release, “More or Less Maddy,” a novel that follows the life of a young woman with a new bipolar diagnosis.
Sunday Storytime With Rachel C. Katz
Join us for storytime with local author Rachel C. Katz to read her book “Rise Up!: Powerful Protests In American History.”
Sunday Storytime With Lynn Carriker
Join us for storytime with author Lynn Carriker. She will read her book “The Treasure.”
Hummingbird and JCC Greater Boston March Book Club - We Would Never by Tova Mirvis
Join us for our book club with JCC Greater Boston! This month we will be discussing “We Would Never” by Tova Mirvis. The author will be in attendance!
Middle Reader Panel with Jarrett Lerner, Elly Swartz, and Alex Thayer
Join us for a middle reader panel with local authors Jarrett Lerner, Elly Swartz, and Alex Thayer! Moderated by local librarian Jean Stehle, in this panel we’ll learn about the writing processes and books of four local authors. Geared towards children age 8-12, each ticket includes up to two kids and their guardians.
Silent Write Night - March
We are excited to announce our first Silent Write Night on February 10. Whether you are an established writer or just interested in lighting the creative writing spark, we invite you to join us for 90 minutes on the 2nd Monday of each month.
Author Talk with Dr. Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas
Join us for an author talk with Dr. Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas, to discuss her book “Power to the Pelvis”
Hummingbird March Book Club - “Long Bright River” by Liz Moore
Join our Hummingbird Book Club! We will be reading “Long Bright River” by Liz Moore.
An Author Talk With Neha Ruch
Join us to discuss “The Power Pause,” by Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled. She will be interviewed by Hannah Florman, owner of Hannah Florman Fine Jewelry.
Sunday Story Time With Jonathan Ronzio
Join us for storytime with local author Jonathan Ronzio!
Hummingbird and JCC Greater Boston February Book Club - My Friends by Hisham Matar
Join us for our book club with JCC Greater Boston! This month we will be discussing “My Friends” by Hisham Matar.
Silent Write Night
We are excited to announce our first Silent Write Night on February 10. Whether you are an established writer or just interested in lighting the creative writing spark, we invite you to join us for 90 minutes on the 2nd Monday of each month.
Sunday Story Time With Zeba McGibbon
Join us for storytime with local author Zeba McGibbon!
Hummingbird February Book Club - “The Stationery Shop” by Marjan Kamali
Join our Hummingbird Book Club! We will be reading “The Stationery Shop” by Marjan Kamali
Sunday Story Time With Cedar Pruitt
Join us for storytime with local author Cedar Pruitt!
Sunday Story Time With Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical
Join us for storytime in collaboration with Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical
Coming to the Emerson Colonial Theatre January 25-26, go see the hilarious adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s Cat Kid Comic Club
Attendance is free, no RSVP required!
Hummingbird January Book Club - ‘Bel Canto’ by Ann Patchett
Join our Hummingbird Book Club! We will be reading “Bel Canto” by Ann Patchett
An Author Talk with Joan Leegant
Join us for an author talk with local author Joan Leegant to discuss her newest book “Displaced Persons: Stories,” and to learn about her writing process and how to get started on your own writing journey!
The event will begin at 7:00 PM. Doors will open at 6:30 PM.
Tickets:
$20 - Admission + Book
Free - Admission Only
Sunday Storytime With Mk Smith Despres
Join us for storytime with MK Smith Depres. They will read from their “First Friends” board book series!
Attendance is free, no RSVP required!
Hummingbird and JCC Greater Boston January Book Club - ‘The Foxtail Legacy’ by David Abromowitz
Join us for our book club with JCC Greater Boston! This month we will be discussing “The Foxtail Legacy” by David Abromowitz. The author will be present at the discussion!
Sunday Story time With Chris Parisi and Laura Bolsover
Join us for storytime with Chris Parisi and Laura Bolsover. They will read from their book, “Turtles Don’t Climb Stairs.”
Interactive activity to follow!
Attendance is free, no RSVP required!
Hummingbird and JCC Greater Boston December Book Club - ‘All You Have To Do Is Call’ by Kerri Maher
Join us for our book club with JCC Greater Boston! This month we will be discussing “All You Have To Do Is Call” by Kerri Maher. The author will be present at the discussion!
An Evening with Dr. Jessi Gold and Dr. Anupam B. Jena
Join us for an evening with Dr. Jessi Gold to discuss her book How Do You Feel? One Doctor’s Search For Humanity In Medicine
Tickets:
$30 - Includes a copy of How Do You Feel?
$15 - Admission Only
In Conversation With Ann Patchett
Join us for a conversation with acclaimed author and owner of Parnassus Books, Ann Patchett! Celebrating her newest release, the annotated version of Bel Canto, this event will include a moderated conversation, audience Q+A, and book signing!
An Evening with Alex Thayer
Join us for an evening with Alex Thayer for a reading and interactive activity for her new book Happy & Sad & Everything True, appropriate for age 10 and up!
Tickets are free, RSVP required.
An Evening With Elin Hilderbrand
Join us for an evening with Elin Hilderbrand, the Queen of the Beach Read! Celebrating her newest release “Swan Song,” this event will include a moderated conversation, audience Q+A, and book signing!
Hummingbird November Book Club - ‘Georgia’ by Dawn Tripp
Join our Hummingbird Book Club! We will be reading “Georgia" by Dawn Tripp
An Evening with Karen Kirsten and Judy Rakowsky
Join us for an evening with Karen Kirsten to discuss her book Irena’s Gift
Tickets:
$30 - Includes a copy of Irena’s Gift
Free - Admission Only
Writing Class with Lemon House Publishing, Weekly Class (Mondays, 5:00 PM)
Hummingbird Books is excited to partner with Lemon House Publishing to offer a weekly writing class for your young writer!
Fee: $488