Events, readings & gatherings.
From author readings to book clubs to community nights — this is where Clinton comes together. Check back as we get closer to opening for our full lineup.
Coming this fall
Movie Night with the Keepers — Verity
Join us for a movie night with the Keepers! We're screening Verity — the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling thriller, starring Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Josh Hartnett. Check our Facebook page for showtimes and details.
Plot Twist — The Woman in Cabin 10
Come for the book, stay for the laughs. October's Plot Twist pick is The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware — a locked-room thriller set on a luxury cruise ship where a journalist witnesses something she was never meant to see. Copies available in store. Includes a meal designed around the book. BYOB or BYOW.
The Great Pumpkin Fest — Sheriff's Halloween Party & Music on the Ave Mash Up!
Clinton's 3rd Annual Great Pumpkin Fest is coming to 200–300 5th Ave. S. in Downtown Clinton! Live music, food trucks, trick or treating, kids activities, giveaways, a fall photo op, and more. Come celebrate fall with the whole community.
Love Between the Lines — Pink Ink
October's Love Between the Lines pick is Pink Ink by Avina St. Graves — a dark romance with bold energy and even bolder feelings. Copies available in store. Includes a meal designed around the book. BYOB or BYOW.
Haunted Wine Walk — Downtown Clinton
Hosted by the Downtown Businesses! Grab a glass and stroll through Downtown Clinton for a spooky evening of wine, costumes, and good company. A grown-up Halloween tradition in the heart of the city.
Book Signing — Kerry Espey, Not Yet
Join us for a book signing with local author Kerry Espey, a teacher at Jefferson Elementary in Clinton! Kerry will be signing copies of her children's book Not Yet — a warm and encouraging story perfect for young readers. Copies available in store. A wonderful opportunity to meet a local author and pick up a signed copy for the little ones in your life.
Cult of the Dead Tree — Open Book Discussion
The fourth Thursday book club is back for an open discussion night. Bring whatever you've been reading, a hot take, or just your love of books. No assigned title this month — just good conversation, a meal, and your people. BYOB or BYOW.
Kids Trick or Treat — Downtown Clinton
Bring the kids in costume for Downtown Clinton's annual Kids Trick or Treat! Participating businesses along 5th Ave. S. will be handing out candy. A safe, fun, and festive way to kick off Halloween weekend in the heart of Clinton.
The Main Shelf — Wicked
November's The Main Shelf pick is Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire — the beloved novel that reimagines Oz through the eyes of Elphaba. Now a major motion picture series. Copies available in store. Includes a meal designed around the book. BYOB or BYOW.
It Could Have Been Her
by Lisa Jewell
Pick up your copy in store before the September 10th meeting. Copies are available now — grab one before they're gone.
Ask about membership →
Movie Night with the Keepers — Verity
Join us for a movie night with the Keepers! We're screening Verity — the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling thriller, starring Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Josh Hartnett. Check our Facebook page for showtimes and details.
Check Facebook for times →
Pink Ink
by Avina St. Graves
A dark romance with bold energy and even bolder feelings. Copies available in store. Includes a meal designed around the book. BYOB or BYOW.
Ask about membership →
The Woman in Cabin 10
by Ruth Ware
Come for the book, stay for the laughs. A locked-room thriller set on a luxury cruise ship — journalist Lo Blacklock witnesses something she was never meant to see, and now someone wants to make sure she doesn't talk. Gripping, twisty, and perfect for a dark October night.
Copies available in store. Includes a meal designed around the book. BYOB or BYOW.
Ask about membership →
The Great Pumpkin Fest
Sheriff's Halloween Party & Music on the Ave Mash Up · 200–300 5th Ave. S., Downtown Clinton
Live music, food trucks, trick or treating, kids activities, giveaways, a fall photo op, and more. A free community celebration for the whole family — come enjoy fall in Downtown Clinton!
Haunted Wine Walk — Downtown Clinton
Hosted by the Downtown Businesses · Downtown Clinton, Iowa
Grab a glass and stroll through Downtown Clinton for a spooky evening of wine, costumes, and good company. A grown-up Halloween tradition in the heart of the city.
Book Signing — Not Yet by Kerry Espey
Meet local author Kerry Espey — a teacher at Jefferson Elementary right here in Clinton — as she signs copies of her children's book Not Yet. A warm and encouraging story perfect for young readers, and a wonderful chance to pick up a signed copy for the little ones in your life. Copies available in store.
Open Book Discussion
No assigned title this month — just bring whatever you've been reading, a hot take, or your love of books. Good conversation, a meal designed for the evening, and your people. BYOB or BYOW.
Kids Trick or Treat — Downtown Clinton
5th Ave. S., Downtown Clinton, Iowa
Bring the kids in costume for Downtown Clinton's annual Kids Trick or Treat! Participating businesses along 5th Ave. S. will be handing out candy. A safe, fun, and festive way to kick off Halloween weekend in the heart of Clinton.
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West
by Gregory Maguire
The beloved novel that reimagines Oz through the eyes of Elphaba — now a major motion picture series. Copies available in store. Includes a meal designed around the book. BYOB or BYOW.
Ask about membership →Book clubs for every reader
Want to guarantee your spot? Reach out and we'll get you set up with a membership before opening day.
The Main Shelf
Monthly — first Thursday at 6:00 PM
Our flagship book club. Literary fiction, contemporary novels, and the occasional wild card. Open to all readers — no experience required, just curiosity.
Plot Twist
Monthly — second Thursday at 6:00 PM
For lovers of mysteries, thrillers, and books that keep you guessing until the last page. Spoilers expected. Snacks encouraged.
Love Between the Lines
Monthly — third Thursday at 6:00 PM
Romance, love stories, and all the feelings. From swoony contemporaries to epic historical romances — every kind of love story welcome here.
Cult of the Dead Tree
Monthly — fourth Thursday at 6:00 PM
A casual, wide-open book club with no assigned reads. Bring whatever you're reading, share what you loved (or didn't), and discover your next favorite from a neighbor.
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