Events
5/20: Banned Book Club
This monthly conversation for teens and adults explores books banned from public schools in the United States. On 5/20, we’ll gather to discuss Angie Thomas’ The Hate U Give.
5/22: Philosophy 101… For Kids!
Families and kids of all ages are invited to join us on Sunday, May 22 from 3-4 pm for an afternoon exploring philosophy with Scott Hershovitz, U-M Law and Philosophy Professor and author of the amazing new book for families, Nasty, Brutish, and Short: Adventures in Philosophy With My Kids.
5/26: Author Night w/ Aaron Foley
Join us on Thursday, May 26 at 7 pm for an evening with Aaron Foley, author of Boys Come First, a contemporary love story about three Black gay millennial men looking for love, friendship, and professional success in the Motor City.
6/10: Last Day of School Fun… and Manga Sale!
Celebrate the last day of school with a “buy two, get 1 free” manga sale! Plus, K-12 schoolteachers get a free bath bomb with any purchase!
6/12: Movies by Moonlight Pop-Up @ Top of the Park!
On Sunday, 6/12, Team Booksweet will be onsite at Top of the Park (Ingalls Mall on the U-M campus) with a pop-up shop and fun creative activities to celebrate the first Movies by Moonlight screening of the summer: Disney’s Encanto!
6/17: Banned Book Club
This monthly conversation for teens and adults explores books banned from public schools in the United States. On 6/17, we’ll gather to discuss Melissa [previously published as George] by Alex Gino.
6/18: Rainbow Readers Storytime with Stand With Trans
Join us on Saturday, June 18 from 2-3 pm for Rainbow Readers Storytime with Stand With Trans at Booksweet (1729 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor).
6/24: Belated Poetry Book B-Day Party
It’s hard to launch a book during a pandemic! Now that we can gather a bit more readily, let’s celebrate the incredible work released by Washtenaw County poets since March 2020.
6/26: Booksweet + Black Men Read @ A2SF
On Sunday, June 26 from 5-8 pm, join us for a Black Men Read Book Party with Booksweet in the A2SF Kidszone at Top of the Park! In this “Reading Rainbow”-like experience, kids will enjoy a story from the African diaspora, take a wiggle break, do a creative activity, and show ‘n tell with their friends.
6/30: Grown Folks Storytime with Civic Improv
The incredibly funny performers from Civic Improv will use your favorite childhood books as a launch pad for grown folks sketches. This is an event for 18+.