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Loyalty Bookstore

Nov10
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PastAuthor EventFictionWashington, DC

Kathleen Carr Foster & Elizabeth Held for The Jewel of Corlivo

7:00 AM • Tuesday, November 10, 2026Loyalty BookstoreFree

We're celebrating the debut novel of a major voice in speculative fiction with great conversation, a reading, and a book signing. Join us for a lovely evening and find your next favorite read! This event is free and open to the public, but RSVP is greatly appreciated. Light refreshment will be provided. Please note that Loyalty Books has a zero tolerance policy for harassment of employees, authors, or attendees.

Nov9
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PastAuthor EventPoetryWashington, DC

Ansley Moon & Alice Stephens for REGISTER THE MISSING

7:00 PM • Monday, November 9, 2026Loyalty BookstoreFree

Join us for an in depth-conversation, author between two leaders in the adoptee space in celebration of the debut novel Register the Missing. This event is free and open to the public, but RSVP is greatly appreciated. Light refreshment will be provided. Please note that Loyalty Books has a zero tolerance policy for harassment of employees, authors, or attendees.

Nov8
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PastCommunity EventWashington, DC

Drag Story Hour with Charlemagne Chateau

11:00 AM • Sunday, November 8, 2026Loyalty BookstoreFree

Loyalty is so excited to host Drag Story Hour with Charlemagne Chateau! Starting in 2026, we'll meet at Loyalty in Petworth!This event is FREE to attend, but please RSVP to the right to let us know you're coming! Please note: for safety reasons, adults must be accompanied by a child to attend story hour. Feel free to email events@loyaltybookstores.com with any questions. ABOUT DRAG STORY HOURDrag Story Hour is just what it sounds like! Storytellers using the art of drag to read books to kids in libraries, schools, and bookstores. DSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where everyone can be their authentic selves!Please note Loyalty has a zero tolerance policy for harassment or intimidation of any kind during this event. Support for our Queen and attendees is provided by the wonderful Rainbow Defense Coalition!

Oct31
Halloween
PastCommunity EventWashington, DC

Halloween!

12:00 AM • Saturday, October 31, 2026Loyalty BookstoreFree

Celebrate Halloween with BOOOOO(k)s! We are big Halloween fans at Loyalty Bookstore. Please come visit us on Saturday, October 31, to show off your costume, grab some candy, and chat spooky books with us! To add to the fun, we're offering a free surprise book for the first 30 customers to visit the store in costume! We have 10 children's books, 10 YA books, and 10 adult books to give away. And we'll have treats (for humans and pets) to share throughout the day.

Oct26
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PastBook SigningMiddle GradeWashington, DC

The Paragon Games with Dhonielle Clayton and Christine Platt

7:00 PM • Monday, October 26, 2026Loyalty BookstoreFree

Join us to celebrate book four of our favorite chapter book series! Reenter the world of The Marvelors with The Paragon Games and celebrate this awesome book with us and author Dhonielle Clayton the evening before it is released to the rest of the world! We will have light refreshments and an author talk and book signing. Please RSVP to reserve your spot.