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SUMMARY:Booktoberfest!
DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating *sober* Booktoberfest with books\, NA beers\, root beer\, and soft pretzels for sale! \n\n\n\nCome browse the bookstore while enjoying fall flavors and great snacks! \n\n\n\nMore info as we get closer! 
URL:https://gardenpartybooks.com/event/booktoberfest-2/
LOCATION:Garden Party Books\, 602 7th St NW\, Rochester\, Minnesota\, 55901\, United States
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SUMMARY:Agates IndyBookstore Tour
DESCRIPTION:The League of Minnesota Poets 5th annual Agates IndyBookStore Tour will bring five remarkable poets to Garden Party Books on Friday\, October 16\, at 7 pm: Jon Allen\, Susan S. Chambers\, Jake Griggs\, Loren Niemi and Steven R. Vogel. Admission is free. \n\n\n\nThe tour showcases the League’s highly anticipated Agates Volume 89\, a vibrant poetry collection celebrating the creative spirit of Minnesota’s literary community. This year’s publication will feature the work of more than 90 distinguished and emerging poets from across the state\, each contributing unique voices to a tapestry of contemporary verse. The new collection\, as well as the poets’ books\, will be available for purchase at the event. \n\n\n\nOver the coming months\, the anthology’s poets will appear at more than 30 independent bookstores throughout Minnesota\, sharing their work with audiences in every corner of the state. These events will offer book lovers and poetry enthusiasts the opportunity to connect with the poets\, hear new works and celebrate the enduring vitality of Minnesota’s literary culture.
URL:https://gardenpartybooks.com/event/agates-indybookstore-tour/
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.
URL:https://gardenpartybooks.com/event/the-artery-eat-your-heart-out/
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SUMMARY:Beginner Sewing Workshop: DIY Halloween Patches
DESCRIPTION:In this class you will learn the absolute basics of sewing and how to do a simple stitch that will enable you to embroider\, mend\, and construct clothing. You’ll get to immediately apply your new skill in making a Halloween patch with provided supplies! \n\n\n\nThis class will be run by ThriftyPunk\, a small business dedicated to environmental sustainability\, bringing people together to express themselves creatively\, and creating supportive spaces for the LGBTQ+ community. \n\n\n\nThe cost is $25 and you can register here!
URL:https://gardenpartybooks.com/event/beginner-sewing-workshop-diy-halloween-patches/
LOCATION:Garden Party Books\, 602 7th St NW\, Rochester\, Minnesota\, 55901\, United States
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SUMMARY:Garden Party's 5th Birthday Party!
DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating Garden Party’s 5th Birthday with an old-school birthday party!  \n\n\n\nWe’ll have free funfetti cupcakes\, goodie bags\, free book with purchase\, and $25 Garden Party sweatshirts! Thank you for all your support over the years and getting us to 5! Come celebrate with us!
URL:https://gardenpartybooks.com/event/garden-partys-5th-birthday-party/
LOCATION:Garden Party Books\, 602 7th St NW\, Rochester\, Minnesota\, 55901\, United States
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SUMMARY:Queer Horror Book Club
DESCRIPTION:This is an adult book club that meets monthly at Garden Party!  \n\n\n\nThe October meeting is Sunday\, October 25\, at 1PM and the book is ​Manhunt​. The book is available for sale at Garden Party or you can buy it from us at ​bookshop.org​.  \n\n\n\nTo attend\, please direct message ​Dean on Instagram​ or ​join the discord server​ so they can plan for the number of people attending!
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SUMMARY:Trick or Treat at Garden Party!
DESCRIPTION:Stop by Garden Party on October 31 anytime from 11AM to 5:30PM in costume and pick out a free children’s book! Open to all ages!
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LOCATION:Garden Party Books\, 602 7th St NW\, Rochester\, Minnesota\, 55901\, United States
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