Events
Weekend Storytime
Every Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 am
Join us every Saturday and Sunday for a weekend storytime and craft for your young ones!
No sign up is required.
Independent Bookstore Day at Words on Warren!
Saturday, April 25th
Join us at Words on Warren to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day!
11:30 am - Special guest Storytime with Greg Pizzoli! Come enjoy his brand new book: When the Sun Goes Down
10:30 am and 1 pm - Guest appearance from the one and only Pete the Cat!
Book Launches and Guest Storytimes
Storytime
Wake Up, Grouchy Bear!
Sunday March 29th 11:30 am
Spring is here. The world is awake and abuzz, but one animal is still sleeping. Bear! When will he finally wake up from his slumber—and what sort of mood will he be in?
Caldecott Honor artist David Ezra Stein dares to poke the bear with hilarious results and reveals that spring is indeed the best season to be out and about.
Join author/illustrator David Ezra Stein as he reads his newest book Wake Up, Grouchy Bear!
David Ezra Stein
Book Launch
Come celebrate the launch of The Oks Are Not OK with author Grace K. Shim in conversation with author of Wish Upon a K Star Kat Cho
Seventeen-year-old Elena Ok (pronounced Oak) has mastered the art of being both a Los Angeles party girl and financially savvy influencer, but her family doesn’t see the brilliance behind her carefully curated image. Instead, they endlessly praise her older brother Gavin, whose most impressive achievement is consistently forgetting his homework. All of Elena’s hard work and social clout disintegrates when the Oks, founders of the wildly popular (and now bankrupt) fast fashion brand It’s Ok! (pronounced “OKAY”), lose their fortune overnight.
With their empire crumbling and an investigation underway, the Oks flee to Blaire, CA—a farming town that’s as glamourous as Temu. Mr. Ok, a now disgraced retail mogul, and Mrs. Ok, a now also disgraced fashion-forward matriarch, realize they’ve spent decades perfecting their public personas at the expense of actually knowing their kids. Meanwhile, Elena and Gavin are stuck in the middle of nowhere, with nothing to distract them from their family’s unraveling dynamics—or each other’s annoying habits.
But life in Blaire isn’t all bad. As the family reconnects with their Korean farming heritage, Elena discovers a hidden gem: the Blaire Fair, the local market brimming with untapped potential. Applying her business savvy, she helps the small-town vendors thrive and sees how they put their profits back into the community. For the first time, Elena begins to question her own definition of success.
The Oks are Not OK offers humor and drama to tell a story about family, self-discovery, and the fine line between building a brand and building a life.
Sunday March 29th 4:00 pm
The Oks Are Not OK
Kat Cho
Grace K. Shim
Storytime
The signs are clear—there’s a BEAR OUT THERE!
You’re lucky to be safe in this cabin in the woods, with a host who is levelheaded, trustworthy, and smart about bear safety.
There’s certainly no need to worry about any dark shadows or sneaky schemes in this book…RIGHT?
Jess Hannigan is back with another bold and brazen tale that’s not too silly, not too scary, but just right.
Join author/illustrator Jess Hannigan as she reads her newest book The Bear Out There
The Bear Out There
Saturday April 4th 11:30 am
Jess Hannigan
Storytime
Winner of the Caldecott Medal! A Coretta Scott King Award Author and Illustrator Honor book, a National Book Award finalist, and a New York Times bestseller! This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of joyful acceptance, from an award-winning creator.
The first picture book written and illustrated by award-winning creator Vashti Harrison traces a child’s journey to self-love and shows the power of words to both hurt and heal. With spare text and exquisite illustrations, this emotional exploration of being big in a world that prizes small is a tender portrayal of how you can stand out and feel invisible at the same time.
Come join author/illustrator Vashti Harrison as she reads her book Big
Saturday April 11th 11:30 am
BIG
Vashti Harrison
Storytime
A young girl and her Aunty set sail on their river raft, basking in each other’s company and in the beauty of the world around them—the sun sparkling on the water, the birds soaring over the mountains, the frogs and butterflies that gather in the reeds. Along the way, they pass friends and families engaged in caring for one another—sharing food, tending wounds, celebrating birthdays, and telling stories—who ultimately join them in cleaning litter and trash from the river.
Celebrated artist Katie Yamasaki’s newest picture book is a nuanced, lyrical celebration of our connections to each other and the environment. With electric, eye–catching illustrations, Ripples reminds us of the value of care and the ways we can perform it—for each other, and for the world around us.
Join author/illustrator Katie Yamasaki as she reads her new book Ripples
Sunday April 12th 11:30 am
Ripples
Katie Yamasaki
Storytime
Sweet Baby!: A Jewish Grandma Kvells
Look at this baby . . . what a genius! And such a shayne punim, too! From the top of baby's adorable head to the tips of their toes, there's nothing for a grandma not to adore in her little bubbeleh. Sweet Babe takes babies and their bubbies, not to mention grandparents of every stripe, on a delightful read-aloud journey that practically cries out for frequent cheek-squishing and keppie (head)-kissing in this irresistible celebration of the connection between grandparent and grandchild, and of Jewish joy through the generations.
Includes a Yiddish glossary at the back with transliterated vocabulary.
Join author/illustrator Robin Rosenthal as she reads Sweet Baby!: A Jewish Grandam Kvells
Saturday April 18th 11:30
Robin Rosenthal
Storytime
Mousestache, Moosestache
Hip, hip, HOORAY-stache! It’s your lucky day-stache!
Join Mouse and Moose in a mustache‑mania world packed with silly rhymes and playful illustrations—perfect for building early reading skills, nurturing a love of language, and keeping readers laughing along the way.
Sit down and stay-stache! And read this book right AWAY-stache!
Join author/illustrator Rowboat Watkins as he reads his latest book Mousestache, Moosestache
Sunday April 19th 11:30 am
Rowboat Watkins
Book Launch
Found Sound
Come join us for the launch of Found Sound with the authors Meg Wolitzer & Charlie Panek
A sound-inspired scavenger hunt and fast-paced mystery about family and friendships lost and found.
“A harmonious blend of STEM intrigue and heartfelt emotion that emphasizes listening closely to what really matters.” —Kirkus, starred review
Felix used to love summer vacation, when his family would trade the bustling noise of New York City for the small-town quiet of Blissfield, Massachusetts. But vacation hasn’t been the same since his big brother left home, and Felix is sure this summer is going to be the worst yet. Then he finds a mysterious box with the words OPEN ME written on the outside. Inside, there’s an audio recorder, headphones, and a list of timecodes. What does it mean?
Felix and his offbeat neighbor, Marigold, follow a string of clues through town. But as the hunt builds to a crescendo, Felix begins to wonder about the identity of the anonymous puzzle-maker behind their adventure.
This delightfully harmonious mother-son collaboration from bestselling author Meg Wolitzer and sound editor and music producer Charlie Panek will change the way you listen to the world
Friday April 24th 6:00 pm
Meg Wolitzer
Charlie Panek
Storytime
Can You Grow a Stripped Banana?
Vibrant, adorable illustrations accompany a mother’s explanation to her daughter, who makes outrageous requests that simply can’t be met. “I can’t grow a striped banana. I can’t stretch like a giraffe. I can’t hear an earthworm’s whisper or make a spider laugh,” Mom admits. But the girl’s requests just get sillier, until the funny and touching moment the next day when Mom shows her daughter that she might have to disappoint her sometimes, but she’ll always find a way to demonstrate just how much she loves her.
Join author Jill Santopolo as she reads Can you Grow a Stripped Banana with special treats from Magnolia Bakery
Sunday April 26th 11:30 am
Jill Santopolo
Storytime
Little Ghost’s Summerween
Little Ghost tries to pick the perfect party theme for his summer birthday in this charming picture book companion to Little Ghost Makes a Friend by bestselling author-illustrator Maggie Edkins Willis.
Little Ghost loves parties, but he’s only ever had the Halloween kind! After attending his first ever birthday party, Little Ghost decides to throw one of his own. His good friend Anya says his party should celebrate Little Ghost and what he likes most. That’s easy—Little Ghost loves Halloween with all its bats, black cats, candy corn, and pumpkins. There’s just one problem: it’s summertime. And Halloween and summer just don’t mix…or do they?
Come join author/illustrator Maggie Edkins Willis as she reads Little Ghost’s Summerween
Saturday May 2nd 11:30 am
Maggie Edkins Willis
Storytime
How NOT to Make a Jelly Sandwich
Prepare for outrageous fun and shenanigans in this madcap comedy from the creator of the beloved Very Impatient Caterpillar series. Perfect for fans of Dragons Love Tacos, We Don’t Eat Our Classmates, The Food Group series, and If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.
Why be simple when you can be silly?
Frankie has her own way of doing things—the FUN way!
In her world, the ordinary becomes more enjoyable with a little original thinking. If you want to make a delicious jelly sandwich, for example, just follow Frankie’s five simple steps:
1. Disguise yourself as a duck
2. Spin with an elephant
3. Bathe a dog
4. Organize a joust
5. Train a hamster
Taking inspiration from the classic elementary school assignment, writing a “how to,” this playful, twisty adventure, filled with ingenious ideas, is an unbridled celebration of imagination and creativity.
Come join author/illustrator Ross Burach as he reads How NOT to Make Jelly Sandwich
Sunday May 3rd 11:30 am
Ross Burach
Storytime
Good Morning, Garden! and Peekaboo, Flowers!
Grow a child's curiosity for nature and learning and say, "Good morning, garden!" From Baby Botanicals, a bright and beautiful new board book series that promotes a love of gardening.
Come join author Jillian Miao as she reads Good Morning, Garden! and Peekaboo, Flowers!
Saturday May 9th 11:30 am
Jillian Miao
Storytime
Serafina Makes Waves
Introducing an irresistibly over-the-top new kitty character who’s ready to make a big splash!
Meet Serafina. If there’s one thing you should know about Serafina, it’s that she absolutely, positively HATES water. Running faucets, rain, or the sea? No thank you. So even though she looks fantastic in goggles, Serafina is NOT happy to be forced into a swim class by the powers that be. NOTHING can convince her to get into that disgusting pit of seething water. Nothing, that is, except maybe a very beloved old friend who needs a hand.
The first book in an unforgettable new picture book series from acclaimed creators Matthew Burgess and Robin Rosenthal shows how trying something new can lead to unexpected joy.
Come join author Matthew Burgess as he reads Serafina Makes Waves
Saturday May 16th 11:30 am
Matthew Burgess