Events

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 […]

Join Garden Party Books and Damselfly Forest Therapy for a guided literary nature walk inspired by Robin Wall Kimmerer’s beloved book, “Braiding Sweetgrass.” Through sensory invitations, selected readings, and quiet […]

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, […]

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 […]

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! […]

The ARTERY: Eat Your Heart Out 🕷️🕸️ Date: Saturday, October 17th, 2026. Location: parking lot between @gardenpartybooksmn and @amethyst.studios.mn What to expect: • ~30+ local artists/ food vendors. – highlighting LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and […]