BOOZY BOOK FAIR: Second annual event features local authors, games and brews, presented by Valley Bookseller and Literature Lover’s Night Out. Free. 2 p.m. Sept. 21, River Siren Brewing Co., 225 Main St., Stillwater.
KARLEIGH FRISBIE BROGAN: Discusses “Holding: A Memoir About Mothers, Drugs, and Other Comforts” in conversation with Kathryn Savage. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Magers & Quinn, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls.
ANIKA FAJARDO: Presents “The Many Mothers of Dolores Moore.” 7 p.m. Tuesday, Magers & Quinn, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls.
JAMES KAKALIOS: Launches “The Physics of Superheroes Goes Hollywood.” 7 p.m. Thursday, Magers & Quinn, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls.
ONE BOOK/ONE MINNESOTA: Statewide book club presents free virtual conversation with Sheila O’Connor, author of “Evidence of V,” the program’s fall 2025 title. 7 p.m. Wednesday. To register: thefriends.org/onebook. (There is access to a free e-book until Sept. 28.)
READINGS BY WRITERS: With guest host Danny Klecko and readers Dralandra Larkins, Scott Vetsch and Jim Moore. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, University Club, 420 Summit Ave., St. Paul.
KELSEY TIMMERMAN: Discusses “Regenerating Earth: Farmers Working with Nature to Feed Our Future,” the result of his five years documenting regenerative farming practices around the world. 6:30 p.m. Friday, Patagonia, 1648 Grand Ave, St. Paul.
Diane Wilson (Courtesy photo)
WRITERS FOR DEMOCRATIC ACTION: Poets and writers read from works speaking about political, social and cultural occurrences in this country: Diane Wilson (WDA spokesperson), Margaret Hasse, Kathryn Kysar, Michael Kleber-Diggs and Donna Isaac. This free program is part of the Cracked Walnut Poetry Festival. 7 pm. Thursday, East Side Freedom Library, 1195 Greenbrier St., St. Paul.
What else is going on
Courtney Gerber (Courtesy of the Minnesota Center for Book Arts)
The Minnesota Center for Book Arts has named Courtney Gerber as executive director, replacing Elysa Voshell, who has relocated to Los Angeles. According to the organization’s announcement, Gerber brings more than 20 years of nonprofit arts leadership experience and a passion for book arts to her new role. She has held senior leadership roles at some of the Twin Cities’ most respected cultural organizations, including the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, Minnesota Museum of American Art and Walker Art Center. She has academic training in medieval manuscripts and contemporary art history, as well as personal practice in poetry and visual journaling. She takes the reins Oct. 14. (MCBA is in the Open Book building, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Mpls.)
The George Latimer St. Paul public library is among more than 15 libraries across the state participating in The Great North Star Read Together from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, when book lovers are invited to drop into their local libraries to read quietly for a few minutes or for the entire two hours to show support for libraries.
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