Upcoming Events

Tiny Tots Story Time
Mar
19

Tiny Tots Story Time

Thursday mornings are for tiny tot book lovers. Bring you wee ones to Big Hill Books for Storytime with our talented Friends of Big Hill Books volunteer readers. It’s never too early to introduce children to books. Local children’s author Melanie Heuiser Hill and other volunteers lead our Tiny Tots Thursday Storytime program.

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Friday Night Date Night
Mar
20

Friday Night Date Night

Every Friday night, Big Hill Books is open until 9 p.m. for you and your special someone to drop by for date night and some live music. Consider it a casual, low-key night out for the two of you after a nice dinner or matinee. Bring your partner, your mom, your friend, your dog or just yourself. Who knows? Maybe you’ll find your next great reads together.

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Fairy Door Diaries with Megan McDonald
Apr
1

Fairy Door Diaries with Megan McDonald

From the beloved author of the Judy Moody and Stink series comes the first in a sparkling series of chapter books about a girl whose love for magic and fairy folk takes her on enchanting adventures. Join Author Megan McDonald for a reading from her Fairy Door Diaries story and a self-guided fairy door art project. RSVPs encouraged. Pre-order your copy today.

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A Year Without Home
Apr
12

A Year Without Home

Local author V.T. Bidania’s new middle-grade novel in verse is inspired by her own family's immigrant experience from Laos to Minnesota in the 1970s. Join the author and her conversation partner, Lisa Silmser, Anoka School District literacy lead teacher, for a discussion on a topic that's as timely now as it was half a century ago. RSVPs encouraged but not required. Pre-order your copy today.

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Melt the ICE: Used Books Sale
May
2

Melt the ICE: Used Books Sale

Back by popular demand, and in conjunction with the Bryn Mawr neighborhood’s annual Festival of Garage Sales, Big Hill Books will host another Melt the ICE Used Book Sale. One day only! Pay as you can, cash or Venmo only. Big Hill Books will donate 100 percent of all used book sale proceeds to Mutual Aid support for Near North families affected by ICE. Bring your own bag and make a haul!

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Open Mic Night
Mar
13

Open Mic Night

Join us for the fun on Open Mic Night. RSVPs encouraged but not required. Big Hill Books provides the stage, the spotlight, two mics and a speaker. You provide the music, comedy, storytelling, poetry, magic tricks and singing. If you’re game, then so are we. See you there!

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