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SUMMARY:Local Author Festival!
DESCRIPTION:Come out for our FOURTH annual Local Author Festival! We’ll have local writers in all kinds of genres here to tell you about their books and sign them for you too! Meet your new favorite author!
URL:https://gardenpartybooks.com/event/local-author-festival-4/
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SUMMARY:Book Club on the Creek
DESCRIPTION:Join Garden Party Books and Damselfly Forest Therapy for a guided literary nature walk inspired by Robin Wall Kimmerer’s beloved book\, “Braiding Sweetgrass.” \n\n\n\nThrough sensory invitations\, selected readings\, and quiet moments of reflection along Cascade Creek\, we’ll explore themes of reciprocity\, gratitude\, attention\, and belonging—not only through conversation\, but through direct experience with the living world around us. \n\n\n\nAfter returning to Garden Party Books\, we’ll gather for tea\, light snacks\, and an informal discussion of the book and our experience together. \n\n\n\nNo prior forest therapy experience is required. Reading “Braiding Sweetgrass” is encouraged but also not required. Braiding Sweet grass is on sale at Garden Party and can be bought through them online here.  \n\n\n\nTickets for the walk are $45 and you can register here!
URL:https://gardenpartybooks.com/event/book-club-on-the-creek/
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SUMMARY:Book Fair at Little Thistle!
DESCRIPTION:The second annual Little Thistle Book Fair is this Saturday! Join us from 11-4 and search for your next favorite page turner. You can also find the perfect reading snack\, and accessories. There’s something for everyone! \n\n\n\nGarden Party will be there along with Once Upon a Crime Mystery Books\, Blind Date with a Book\, Book Aneer\, Griot Arts\, Cream and Amber\, Sage and Pink Feathers\, Bites by Kara\, and Sugar and Steam Coffee! \n\n\n\nWe’ll have lots of used books in pristine condition\, spooky stickers and pins to get you ready for fall\, and if you stop by our table you’ll get a coupon for 30% off used books at Garden Party\, good for that Saturday only! But it’s only a 4 minute drive away\, so worth heading over! AND the Taco Lab food truck will be there all afternoon to keep you fueled while you shop. Sounds like a pretty nice little Saturday.
URL:https://gardenpartybooks.com/event/book-fair-at-little-thistle/
CATEGORIES:Garden Party Books
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Writers Off the Page in Lanesboro!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging evening with Thomas Maltman and his newest novel\, Ashes to Ashes\, winner of the 2026 Minnesota Book Award for Novel/Short Story. Unfolding over the course of Lent\, and against a background of rural ministry and ancient mythology\, the novel tells the story of three teenagers in small town Minnesota\, each dealing with their own personal trials. \n\n\n\nMaltman will be joined in conversation by fellow writer and Minnesota Book Award winner Mubanga Kalimamukwento\, on what about Minnesota inspires authors\, and in particular how Vikings\, magical realism\, and mysticism make for gripping storytelling. Following the discussion\, audience members are invited to participate in a Q&A session and have further informal conversation with the featured speakers. \n\n\n\nLight refreshments will be provided\, copies of Ashes to Ashes will be available for purchase\, and the evening will finish with a book signing. \n\n\n\nAshes to Ashes and books by Mubanga Kalimamukwento are on sale at Garden Party right now if you want to learn more about these authors before the event!
URL:https://gardenpartybooks.com/event/minnesota-writers-off-the-page-in-lanesboro/
CATEGORIES:Garden Party Books
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: Boo's Big Achoo!
DESCRIPTION:So excited for the launch of Boo’s Big Achoo by Rochester author Iris Wang! If you love Boo Can’t Poo (and who didn’t?) you’ll love Boo in his newest adventure! \n\n\n\nThis free event will have books for sale and SNACKS!
URL:https://gardenpartybooks.com/event/book-launch-boos-big-achoo/
LOCATION:Garden Party Books\, 602 7th St NW\, Rochester\, Minnesota\, 55901\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Artery: Eat Your Heart Out
DESCRIPTION:The ARTERY: Eat Your Heart Out 🕷️🕸️ \n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, October 17th\, 2026. \n\n\n\nLocation: parking lot between @gardenpartybooksmn and @amethyst.studios.mn \n\n\n\nWhat to expect: \n\n\n\n• ~30+ local artists/ food vendors. \n\n\n\n– highlighting LGBTQIA+\, BIPOC\, and immigrant small businesses and creatives! \n\n\n\n• food fundraiser \n\n\n\n– financially support the local organizations we are partnering with and receive custom art prints. \n\n\n\n– @thelanding_mn @channelonefoodbank @pchs_rochester etc. \n\n\n\n• potential face painting station. \n\n\n\n• seasonal spooky craft station. \n\n\n\nThe August event meant so much to so many people\, and the number one question we were asked is when the next event will happen! \n\n\n\nThe very next day we began work on the second ARTERY art market\, and are THRILLED to finally share the date with you all! \n\n\n\nThe turnaround is much quicker this time so we want to get the poster out there as soon as possible for everyone to see. \n\n\n\nApplications will be opening this week with more details coming very soon. We can’t wait to see you all there! \n\n\n\nThank you again for the endless support\, it’s been an honor seeing how one moment can turn into a movement.
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