Wednesdays this summer are for kids, grades 3–7, who could use less screen time and more “analog” activities in their lives. Local authors and artists will lead these low-key weekly gatherings in our Ugly Church Basement. No cell phones, no iPads, no laptops. Just good old-fashioned book discussions, read-alouds, board games, journaling, crafts and more. Advanced registration required.

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.

This month’s book club pick is The Good Samaritan. Local Author Toni Halleen will lead this discussion about a man barely holding on in the disaster his life has become. Can he find redemption when he makes a dangerous choice to save a life on the side of the road?

On the first Friday of every month, Big Hill Books opens its doors 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 or your dog. Who knows? Maybe you’ll find your next great reads together.

A workshop for young writers, taught by middle grade authors HM Bouwman and Payal Doshi, using scenes from their books as inspiration for our own writing projects. Advanced registration required.

Wednesdays this summer are for kids, grades 3–7, who could use less screen time and more “analog” activities in their lives. Local authors and artists will lead these low-key weekly gatherings in our Ugly Church Basement. No cell phones, no iPads, no laptops. Just good old-fashioned book discussions, read-alouds, board games, journaling, crafts and more. Advanced registration required.

Ready to create a vibrant, buzzing backyard oasis? Join the horticultural-based duo from Garden Haven for a special workshop outdoors (weather permitting) at Big Hill Books. Registration required.

Bring your early readers of all ages and their friends for some fun, live readings, and activities. Our talented Friends of Big Hill Books will choose selected titles every child will love. This weekly event is a chance for kids to learn to love reading and books.

Our new BHB Romance Book Club has launched, and we meet the third Saturday of each month. In August, join us for The Seven Year Slip, by Ashley Poston. Local romance genre enthusiast Maddy Hohenstein leads our newest book club. RSVPs encouraged but not required. Pre-order your copy today.

Join us for the fun on the third Saturday of the month for Open Mic Night. 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! RSVPs encouraged but not required.

Join Minnesota poets Paula Cisewski, Stan Kusunoki and Liz Weir at Big Hill Books for readings from their latest collections of poems. RSVPs encouraged but not required.

Wednesdays this summer are for kids, grades 3–7, who could use less screen time and more “analog” activities in their lives. Local authors and artists will lead these low-key weekly gatherings in our Ugly Church Basement. No cell phones, no iPads, no laptops. Just good old-fashioned book discussions, read-alouds, board games, journaling, crafts and more. Advanced registration required.

In her new picture book, local author/illustrator Lauren Stringer shares a little-known true story of renowned 20th Century artist Henri Matisse. During this event, children will enjoy a hands-on drawing activity led by the author herself. Bring your little artists to Big Hill Books for a Moroccan-themed family experience. RSVPs encouraged but not required.