Our special “speakeasy” (named such because no one can ever find it) upstairs is available for daily seating. Work a bit, meet up with a friend, have a warm drink and a coffee. Chill out in the most peaceful place in town.

We love the “Acorn” series of books for new readers. Written to encourage first chapter books with easy sight words and sweet stories. They’re even a smaller size for small hands to hold. Come have a browse, there are lots of different topics and characters.

February 28th at 1pm, join Christine for our Sci-Fi book club. “Reality is broken. At first, it looks like a disease. An epidemic that spreads through no known means, driving its victims mad with memories of a life they never lived. But the force that’s sweeping the world is no pathogen. It’s just the first shock wave, unleashed by a stunning discovery—and what’s in jeopardy is not our minds but the very fabric of time itself.

February 15th at 11am, Queer & Now book club with @queerandnowsocialclub RSVP direct to Queer & Now on Instagram. “Written with the lush longing of André Aciman’s Call Me by Your Name, the obsessive attention of Jean Kyoung Frazier’s Pizza Girl, and the sweeping romance of the beloved film Love & Basketball, A Sharp Endless Need is a stunning testament to the big feelings of coming of age, falling in love, and, of course, playing sports.”

February 21 at 2pm join Spenser for his non-fiction book club, “Blank Space”. “Over the past twenty-five years, pop culture has suffered from a perplexing lack of reinvention. We’ve entered a cultural “blank space”—an era when reboots, rehashes, and fads flourish, while bold artistic experimentation struggles to gain recognition. Why is risk no longer rewarded, and how did playing it safe become the formula for success? Acclaimed cultural historian W. David Marx sets out to uncover the answers.”

Such a beautiful story!!!! Join Gretchen to discuss Theo of Golden, February 10th at 6pm. A fabulous audio book too. A perfect reader for this gentle, lovely story. The perfect read for these difficult times.

Join Theresa Turetzky for Angel Card Readings and Inspirational Medium messages. Appointments January 31st between 10:30am and 2pm or February 8th between 11am and 3pm. Half hour sessions $75. RSVP a MUST. Fill out the form below and I will email to schedule.

Here’s your reminder to get painting! Join us EVERY Wednesday for art from 12-2pm. Bring your own project or start something here. We have lots of art supplies from beginner to expert levels. Come chat and enjoy art together.

Is there anything more cheerful than a small bag of candy to get you through a long day, a boring drive, a kids sporting event…I love pieces of single candy all mixed up for tasting.

Sometimes January calls for a little change in habits. We LOVE this yogurt and our home made granola. It’s fresh tasting and delicious and fills you up. Grab yours and head to the speakeasy for a peaceful morning getting things done.

Discuss The Correspondent with Gretchen and friends on February 1st at 2pm. “Imagine, the letters one has sent out into the world, the letters received back in turn, are like the pieces of a magnificent puzzle. . . . Isn’t there something wonderful in that, to think that a story of one’s life is preserved in some way, that this very letter may one day mean something, even if it is a very small thing, to someone?”

January 24th at 12:30pm with Hannah. “From the bestselling author of the Kingdom of Lies series comes a slow-burn romantasy set in a Roman-inspired world ruled by merciless vampires. Filled with breathtaking combat, vengeful gods, and magical creatures, We Who Will Die is the epic first installment in an enthralling new series perfect for fans of Carissa Broadbent, Jasmine Mas, and Rebecca Yarros.”

Come check out our section of books with “dyslexia friendly fonts” which reportedly make reading less taxing for folks with dyslexia. Come give them a try! Most are geared toward early readers and chapter books.

One of the best art events around, this yearly show features all manner of artist and some of my very favorites will be showing their work this year! Be sure to grab tickets and put this in the calendar. You don’t want to miss it!

A graphic novel guide to unplugging - from the author of The Anxious Generation. Come grab some tips and fun to break that phone habit for the kids - and maybe for yourself too.

Looking for the ultimate rule book? This is perfect and contains 50 different card games, from games for kids to adult games. A must have for the shelves - and to settle disputes.

The perfect book to settle into January - contains NY Times style games to complete. The perfect book to leave with a pen on your coffee table and complete on the couch! Keep your brain moving on these sluggish winter days.

Read “It Girl” with Spenser and discuss January 17th at 1pm. “Jane Birkin was synonymous with chic. Her effortless style and artistic legacy have been immortalized through her music and film career. And, of course, she was the inspiration behind one of the world’s most coveted bags, the Hermès Birkin. But who was the real woman behind the it girl?”

Join Penny for a discussion of “Feast on Your Life” on January 20th at 1pm. “Delight in food, in eating, in cooking, in serving, in recognizing our luck when we feel full is available to all of us,” says writer Tamar Adler. Adler found relief and ease in spending a year recording instances of such delight. Her hope is that her observations might do the same for you.”

Join Penny for the Foodie Book Club February 24th at 1pm discussing The Lion Women of Tehran. “An “evocative read and a powerful portrait of friendship, feminism, and political activism” (People) set against three transformative decades in Tehran, Iran—from nationally bestselling author Marjan Kamali.”