Past Events

Dandelion Bookshop

Dandelion Book Club

7:00 PM • Wednesday, September 16, 2026Dandelion BookshopFree

Join us as we discuss Porcupines by Fran Fabriczki. Moving between Budapest before the fall of the Berlin Wall; Washington, DC, in the tense years of the Cold War; and the bright sunshine of early aughts Los Angeles, Porcupines is an irresistible novel about mothers and daughters, secrecy and loneliness, belonging and reinvention—and what happens when the truth can’t be held back any longer.

Sep13

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Bookstore Write-In

4:00 PM • Sunday, September 13, 2026Dandelion BookshopFree

There’s something inspiring about writing among other writers--and while surrounded by books! Join us for an after-hours write-in at the bookshop. There will be time to chat for a bit at the start, followed by quiet writing with an optional prompt in case you need something to get your pen moving. Bring your laptop or notebook and we’ll make progress on our writing projects together.

Sep12

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A Day With Frog and Toad

12:00 PM • Saturday, September 12, 2026Dandelion BookshopFree

Join us for a cozy autumn afternoon as we welcome the changing leaves, crisp air, and cooler days with everyone’s favorite best friends, Frog and Toad! We’ll read classic Frog and Toad tales and enjoy activities and treats inspired by their stories.

Sep11

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Storybook Yoga - Autumn Class 1

10:30 AM • Friday, September 11, 2026Dandelion Bookshop$22

Join us for a fall mini-session of storybook yoga. Flow through a sequence of fun and creative poses that embody the story, bringing literature to life. This class is designed for early childhood (0-5 years) and their grown ups to combine movement, play, and reading. $22 per class or $80 for four-class semester.

Sep6

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The Romantasy Society Book Club

5:00 PM • Sunday, September 6, 2026Dandelion BookshopFree

Introducing The Romantasy Society, a new book club for readers who disappear into books and forget the real world exists. Do you crave impossible worlds, morally gray characters, dangerous magic, and stories that ruin your sleep schedule? Join us as we kick off with our very first meeting, where we’ll get to know each other and select our first book.

Jun27

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All's Fair in Love and Buried Feelings: A Conversation with YA Author Kit Rosewater

7:00 PM • Saturday, June 27, 2026Dandelion BookshopFree

Come celebrate Pride with award-winning, bestselling authors Kit Rosewater and Ann Zhao as they discuss Kit’s recent and upcoming queer YA novels–All’s Fair in Love and Field Hockey and Buried Feelings–and their role in larger canon of queer YA literature.

May31

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Bookstore Write-In

4:00 PM • Sunday, May 31, 2026Dandelion BookshopFree

There’s something inspiring about writing among other writers – and while surrounded by books! Join us for an after-hours write-in at the bookshop. There will be time to chat for a bit at the start, followed by quiet writing with an optional prompt in case you need something to get your pen moving. Bring your laptop or notebook and we’ll make progress on our writing projects together.

May20

photo of More than Enough by Anna Quindlen

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Dandelion Book Club

7:00 PM • Wednesday, May 20, 2026Dandelion BookshopFree

Join us as we discuss More Than Enough by Anna Quindlen. A woman confronts the surprising results of an ancestry test and begins to question the meaning of family and friendship in this wise, tender novel teeming with life. Written with Anna Quindlen’s trademark warmth, humor, and insight into the power of love and hope, More Than Enough explores how we find ourselves again and again through the relationships that define us.

May13

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Spring Writing Inspiration

7:00 PM • Wednesday, May 13, 2026Dandelion BookshopFree

Put some Spring energy into your stories with our generative writing workshop! We’ll seek inspiration and use story prompts in a variety of forms, designed to call to your imagination. Come with your notebook and pen prepared for some light-hearted experiments! You do not have to be a member of SCBWI to attend—all are welcome!

May7

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Dandelion Journaling Club

6:00 PM • Thursday, May 7, 2026Dandelion BookshopFree

Join us for a monthly journaling gathering inspired by The Book of Alchemy by Suleika Jaouad. This is a writing-forward experience. You’ll be guided through several journaling prompts, spend extended time writing quietly together, and have optional moments to share reflections. There’s no pressure to share and no expectation to be a “writer.” Suleika describes a journaling club as “a gathering that’s equal parts tender and mischievous… to write together. To share—or not share. To surprise yourself.