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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 E.A. Glaspie
Join us for our Sunday Storytime—E.A. Glaspie will be reading her book, Little Pine.
No RSVP required.
An Evening with B.K. Jackson & Friends
Join editor B.K. Jackson and contributors Aimee Seiff Christian, Nina B. Lichtenstein, and L.C. Coppola for readings from their anthology, ‘Relative Strangers.’
An Evening of Conversation with Claudia Hinz
Join debut author Claudia Hinz as she celebrates the release of her debut novel, Safekeeping!
Sunday Storytime with John Mulhern
Join us for our Sunday Storytime—John Mulhern will be reading his book, Science in the Nursery.
No RSVP required.
An Evening of Conversation with Elin Hilderbrand (JCC Newton)
She’s back! Join us for an evening with bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand as she discusses her newest book, The Thoroughbreds.
An Evening of Conversation with Elin Hilderbrand (New Bedford) - 5pm
Join us for an evening with bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand as she discusses her newest book, The Thoroughbreds.
An Evening of Conversation with Elin Hilderbrand (New Bedford) - 6pm/7pm
Join us for an evening with bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand as she discusses her newest book, The Thoroughbreds.
Sunday Storytime with Cynthia Centerbar
Join us for a Spooky Sunday Storytime—Cynthis Centerbar will be in the store on both Saturday and Sunday to read her spooktacular book, Poor Farm Meadow.
No RSVP required.
Carla Vass in Conversation with Emily Everett
Tickets on sale now to hear Carla Vass discuss her latest novel, The Rally, the story of young tech entrepreneur who escapes to Europe where she encounters the excesses of the über-rich, along with betrayal and love.
Cole Brauer in Conversation with David Southwell
We are thrilled to host an evening with the incredible Cole Brauer! We will discuss her new book, First Light, which recounts her remarkable story of 130 days spent alone at sea as the first woman to sail solo around the globe.
Local Author Circle w/ Kerri Maher
We’re thrilled to partner with the British International School to welcome Kerri Maher for this special book club event. All are welcome—no affiliation with BISB is necessary.
Please note that we’ll be discussing the book in depth, so there will be spoilers!
November Book Club: My Friends
Come attend our November book club. We will be discussing My Friends by Fredrik Backman.
Free to attend - please RSVP.
Sunday Storytime with Megan Lyman
Join us for our Sunday Storytime—Megan Lyman will be reading her newest book, A Sticky Day in Boston Town.
No RSVP required.
Sunday Storytime with Arthur Smith
Join us for our Sunday Storytime—Arthur Smith will be reading his newest book, The Robe Squad: A Charlestown Tail.
No RSVP required.
Sunday Storytime with Inbal Alon
Join us for our Sunday Storytime—Inbal Alon will be reading her books Maddy’s Towers and The Whys Get in Trouble.
No RSVP required.
October Book Club: Wild Dark Shore
Come attend our October book club. We will be discussing Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy.
Free to attend - please RSVP.
Sunday Storytime with Kelly Riera
Join us for our Sunday Storytime—Kelly Riera will be joining us to read her newest book, What Trucks Love to Do 2.: Help and Serve Crew
No RSVP required.
Byron Williams in Conversation with Honorable Amy Nechtem
Join us for a timely conversation between columnist Byron Williams and former Chief Justice Amy Nechtem as they discuss Byron’s newest book, Liberty and Equality in America.
Sunday Storytime with Elifgül Büyükoral
Join us for our Sunday Storytime—Elifgül Büyükoral will be reading her book, Ege and Ávra.
No RSVP required.
Mahjong Night
Join us for a fun night of Mahjong at Hummingbird Books!
Hummingbird will provide the sets, please bring your own 2026 card. Beginners welcome (no instructor on site).
Jim Bildner in Conversation with Stephanie Cornell
Join Jim Bildner, CEO of DRK, for a discussion of his new book, A Matter of Hope with renowned social entrepreneur and leader, Stephanie Cornell.
An Evening of Conversation with Jodi Picoult
Join Lisa’s Book Club and Kiss 108 for an evening with NYT Bestselling author, Jodi Picoult, who will be discussing her successful career as a writer and her upcoming novel, Hollow Bones.
Sunday Storytime with Crystal Lewis
Join us for our Sunday Storytime—3-time Grammy-nominee Crystal Lewis will be joining us to read her book, Claire Clementine Finds Her Voice.
No RSVP required.
September Book Club: I Who Have Never Known Men
Come attend our September book club. We will be discussing I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman.
Free to attend - please RSVP.
Alice Hoffman in Conversation with J. Courtney Sullivan
Join us to celebrate Alice Hoffman's prolific career as an author and her upcoming new release, The Witches of Cambridge!
An Evening of Conversation with Claudia Horn
Listen to Claudia Horn discuss her upcoming book, Rosa Luxemburg’s Herbarium, which presents the first-ever translation of the revolutionary icon’s little-known collection of pressed plants.
Book Bedazzling
Join us for book bedazzling! A perfect chance to add some sparkle to the cover of one of your favorite reads and get your artistic creativity flowing.
Sunday Storytime with Orly Kolatkar
Join us for our Sunday Storytime—Orly Kolatkar will be reading her book, Ethan, Where’s Your Tooth?!
No RSVP required.
Mahjong Night
Join us for a fun night of Mahjong at Hummingbird Books!
Hummingbird will provide the sets, please bring your own 2026 card. Beginners welcome (no instructor on site).
An Evening of Conversation with Luis Baptista and Juliana Pereira
Engage in conversation with Luis Baptista and Juliana Pereira as they celebrate the release of their upcoming how-to guide on career pivoting, Pivot-Quest.
Sunday Storytime with Bruce and Sharon MacDonald
Join us for our Sunday Storytime—Bruce and Sharon MacDonald will be reading their books, Oreo’s Big Adventure and Oreo Saves the Day.
No RSVP required.
Workshop: Decluttering at the Speed of Life
Join certified declutter coach Allison Rothwell and special guest author and YouTuber Dana K. White for a practical, judgment-free workshop filled with simple strategies to reduce clutter and create a more manageable home.
Introduction to Mahjong
Join us for a two-lesson mahjong course with instructor Helene Gelber. Mahjong tiles and racks will be provided.
$115 course fee for two lessons.
Mahjong Night
Join us for a fun night of Mahjong at Hummingbird Books!
Hummingbird will provide the sets, please bring your own 2026 card. Beginners welcome (no instructor on site).