Bookends: Literature & Libations

09/13/2026

Today we’re celebrating International Dot Day all day long! Based on the book The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, the event encourages readers to “make a mark and see where it takes you,” exploring creativity and encouraging the artist in all of us.
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📆Sunday September 13th
⏰11:00 AM-2:00 PM
🔵Wear your best polka dot ensemble!
🔴Story time 11:30, arts & crafts until 2:00

09/12/2026

New alligator rug to complement our Florida author section, naturally.

09/08/2026

This Sunday we’re celebrating International Dot Day all day long! Based on the book The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, the event encourages readers to “make a mark and see where it takes you,” exploring creativity and encouraging the artist in all of us.
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For any teachers out there, we will have reproducibles available in the days leading up to the activity should you want any for classroom use.
📆Sunday September 13th
⏰11:00 AM-2:00 PM
🔵Wear your best polka dot ensamble!
🔴Story time throughout the day

09/04/2026

Join us at the Midnight Release Party for the latest installment in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series, A Court of Splintered Harmony.
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Your $60 tickets to the event includes:
📚A copy of ‘A Court of Splintered Harmony’
🍹Drink and food
🎼Live harp music
🎲Trivia, games, and lots of fun!
🎟️Tickets to the event can ONLY be purchased in-person at the store starting on Saturday September the 5th, and are limited. Every attendee must have a ticket to the event.
📆Monday October 26th
⏰8:30 PM-Midnight
📌Bookends: Literature & Libations 2208 E 2nd Street

09/04/2026

Calling all gourmands, oenophiles, and aficionados of fine food and creative cooking. We have a wide selection of cookbooks, cocktail tomes, and assorted kitchen gadgets to satisfy the most discerning palettes. Bon apetit!

09/02/2026

Curious what fate has in store for you? Look no further than a tarot card reading with Vee this Friday!
📆Friday September 4th
⏰4:30-9:00 PM

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Our September hours are staying the same, you can shop or shelves at the following times:
Monday & Tuesday - Closed
Wed - Thurs. noon - 6 pm
Friday - 11 am - 9 pm
Saturday - 11 am - 9 pm
Sunday - 11 am - 2 pm

08/31/2026

The final installment of the Practical Magic Book Club will be meeting on Sunday September 27th to discuss ‘The Book of Magic’ (later renamed Practical Magic 2) at 2:00 PM. 🎬There will be a group outing to see Practical Magic 2 in theaters on September 15th at 7:10 PM. 🧹Everyone is encouraged to dress up in their best witchy attire for both events.

🔮Vee will be at Bookends on Sunday the 27th to read tarot cards from 11:00 AM -2:00 PM.

08/30/2026

Vee (she/her) | Tarot Reader has arrived! Sunday is a great day to have a tarot reading and what's new (or classic) on our shelves.

Mark your calendars for Dot Day. We'll celebrate the inner artist in everyone with this inspiring children's book and fun activities on Sept. 13.