October 2025 Colorado Springs Book Events

Book Club Nights at MoJoe’s

• When: Every Thursday, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
• Where: MoJoe’s Cafe, 201 E Kiowa St, #100, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
• Cost: Free
• How to join: Walk in, bring a book or writing materials, and join or start a group!

Unstructured community time keeps me actually reading, not just scrolling. It is downtown, which makes dinner before or after very easy.

We’re inviting book enthusiasts to join us for book-related activities.

• Talk about books
• Read books
• Write books
• Anything book-related

Brews, Books, and Acoustic Loops

• When: Friday, Oct 3, 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.
• Where: Ascent Brewing, 6630 Chief Rd, Falcon, CO 80831
• Cost: Free
• How to join: Just show up

Golden hour browsing with a paperback and live music is my personal happy place.

• Roadrunner Bookshop will be on site with their mobile bookstore
• Jason Figz will play a rare 3-hour acoustic looping set
• Ascent Brewing will be pouring your favorites all evening
• Custom Catering will be serving up delicious eats to keep you fueled

The perfect mix of brews, books, food, and live music. Grab a friend and hang with us!

Book Lovers Workshop and Book Swap pARTy

• When: Saturday, Oct 4, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Where: Painting with a Twist, 2834 N Powers Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80922
• Cost: $39-$49
• How to join: Register online, choose your art, arrive 30 minutes early if you want to pour a custom candle

Bring up to 10 books to swap and leave with a refreshed shelf, plus a new piece of art you made yourself.

Paint, sip, and gather with fellow book-lovers to pass on your well-loved reads. Find a few new titles for your bookshelf and even more for your TBR list! Bring up to 10 books to share. Everyone will take home the same number of books they brought.

Create any painting on any surface with guidance from one of our professional artists. Pick your art ahead of time so we can pre-sketch your canvas and have your paints ready!

We use organic soy wax for our candle creations & have 24 fragrances to create signature scents. Arrive 30 minutes before the painting class starts to upgrade your experience with candle making.

$10 Bottomless Mimosas available with orange, cranberry, and mango juice on Saturdays! Our Inspiration Bar offers a selection of wine, beer, bottled cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks.

Donald Mace Williams Meet and Greet

• When: Saturday, Oct 4, 12:00 p.m.
• Where: Basecamp Books & Adventure, 3918 Maizeland Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
• Cost: Free
• How to join: RSVP on the event page and arrive early for seating

A 95 year old climber and scholar reading from Timberline USA is the kind of living history I never miss.

Join us as 95-year-old author Donald Mace Williams joins us to discuss and read passages of his book, Timberline USA. Donald spent years climbing peaks all over the United States and holds a PhD in English, with a particular expertise in the epic poem Beowulf.

Journal Binding Class

• When: Saturday, Oct 4, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. (also Oct 18 and Oct 19)
• Where: Green Mtn Haven, 332 N Nevada Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903
• Cost: $30.00
• How to join: Register online and choose your cover materials

Learn traditional stitch binding and leave with a hand made journal ready for reading notes and quotes.

Craft your own beautiful, handmade journal from cover to spine! There’s something deeply satisfying about writing in a journal you made with your own hands. In this comprehensive book-binding workshop, you’ll learn the art of creating a custom journal from scratch by designing the cover, stitching the pages together with traditional binding techniques, and personalizing every detail.

Your workshop includes a junk journal kit filled with vintage-inspired papers, ephemera, decorative elements, and embellishments to make your journal truly one-of-a-kind. Whether you’re creating a daily diary, travel journal, art journal, or gratitude book, you’ll leave with a beautiful handbound treasure and the skills to make more.

What You’ll Experience:

• Learn traditional book binding and stitching techniques
• Create a custom cover that reflects your personal style
• Includes a junk journal kit with vintage papers and embellishments
• Perfect for writers, artists, and stationery lovers
• Take home a fully functional, beautiful, handmade journal
• Gain skills to create more journals at home

Rebecca Parcha Meet and Greet

• When: Sunday, Oct 5, 4:00 p.m.
• Where: Star Creations by Cari, 103 S Main St, Fountain, CO 80817
• Cost: Free with RSVP
• How to join: RSVP on the group event page, books available for purchase and signing

Fangs of Fate is a perfect October pick if you love vampiric ethics, justice, and a complicated romance.

We’re so excited to announce a special event for the Book Baddies book club: local author Rebecca Parcha will be joining us for an exclusive meet & greet! This event is extra special because Fangs of Fate will be one of our October Books of the Month.

• Join us for an afternoon of books, conversation, and fun.
• Rebecca will also have copies of Fangs of Fate available for purchase, so don’t miss the chance to grab a signed copy!
• Light refreshments will be available.
• We’ll also have time for photos and mingling!

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect directly with an author and celebrate our shared love of reading.

Poetry and Paint Night | Edgar Allan Poe

• When: Tuesday, Oct 7, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Where: Painting with a Twist, 2834 N Powers Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80922
• Cost: $39-$49
• How to join: Register online, optional candle pour if you arrive early

The Harvest Moon Raven artwork with a little glitter is a spooky sparkle I love.

One night only! Grab your literary-loving friends and join us for a supernatural evening of poetry and painting. You’ll sip wine and get artsy while our entertaining artist retells Edgar Allen Poe’s chilling narrative The Raven and guides you step by step through our new “Harvest Moon Raven” painting. Add glitter to make your night sky sparkle!

We offer DIY candle-making to create a custom, fall-scented candle. We use organic soy wax for our candle creations & have 24 fragrances to create signature scents. Arrive 30 minutes before the painting class starts to upgrade your experience with candle making.

It’s Twisted Tuesday, so you get $3 house wine and beer during class! Our Inspiration Bar offers a selection of wine, beer, bottled cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks.

COS Silent Book Club

• When: Tuesday, Oct 7, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
• Where: Uva Wine Bar, 1268 Interquest Pkwy #160, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
• Cost: Free
• How to join: RSVP on Facebook Event

A midweek reset with your current read, a good glass of wine, and zero small talk pressure. Bring any book and enjoy quiet company.

At Silent Book Club, there’s no assigned reading. All readers are welcome—ebooks, audiobooks, textbooks, comic books… it’s BYOBook. Friends and strangers gather at a set time and location, order food or drinks, share what they’re reading, and settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not! The typical schedule for a Silent Book Club evening is:

• 6:00-6:30 PM — People arrive, purchase drinks/food, share what they’re reading
• 6:30-7:30 PM — Quiet reading hour
• 7:30-8: PM — Optional socializing, head out or just keep reading

Silent Book Club is an open-to-the-public and free event. All you need to bring is yourself and a book.

The Boy Who Lived Trivia

• When: Thursday, Oct 9, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Where: Red Leg Brewing, 2323 Garden of the Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
• Cost: Free
• How to join: Pre register a team of up to 8, space is limited

Deep canon questions and costumes encouraged. I will be the one clutching a butterbeer recipe.

Whether you’re a wizard, witch, or muggle-born genius, this is your time to shine. Grab your wands, dust off your robes, and prepare to test your knowledge of the magical world you know and love. From the secrets of the castle with moving staircases to the names of every Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, no enchanted stone will be left unturned.

• Magical Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place — proudly provided by Ramos Law
• Pre-registration is required, limited to 30 teams. Please keep your teams to 8 people or smaller; space will be limited.
• Upon arrival, please check in with Triviality to officially sign up and receive your trivia booklet.

Costumes are encouraged, bring your cleverest team of up to 8 members, and get ready for a night of trivia dedicated to The Boy Who Lived and the world that raised him.

Friends of PPLD Fall Book Sale

• When: Friday to Sunday, Oct 10 to 12
• Where: East Library, 5550 N Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
• Cost: Most items $2.25 or less, Sunday is $7 bargain bag day
• How to join: Walk in, bring a tote, bring your list

My system is simple. Set a budget, bring a rolling tote, and be ruthless about what sparks joy.

Find Your Next Favorite Read at the Friends of the Library Book Sale!
Get ready to discover your next great read and support a wonderful cause! The Friends of PPLD’s BIG Book Sale is back, just in time for cozy fall reading.

Join us for a treasure trove of gently used books across every genre imaginable. Whether you’re looking for bestsellers, classic literature, cookbooks, or children’s stories, you’re sure to find something special to add to your collection.

Every purchase supports the library’s programs and services, helping to provide vital resources for our community. It’s the perfect way to refresh your bookshelves and give back at the same time.

A Jane Austen Murder Mystery and High Tea

• When: Friday, Oct 10 and Friday, Oct 17, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
• Where: FestiviTea, 2336 Vickers Drive, Suite 130, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
• Cost: $40
• How to join: Buy tickets online, costumes encouraged

Witty one liners, fancy treats, and a scandal in the water closet. Consider me delighted.

In celebration of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, we are excited to host a Jane Austen-themed Murder Mystery & High Tea.

“A scandal of great proportions has rocked Rosings Park. A body has been found decapitated and stuffed into the water closet within the breakfast room.” Our murder mystery script is based on the books “Pride and Prejudice,” “Sense and Sensibility,” and “Emma”; join us for an evening of intrigue and fun with clever references to characters and places from these classic stories.

A traditional “High Tea” in England consists of a more substantial meal served at the dinner table and eaten later in the day. While many people in Britain today refer to this meal as ‘supper’ or ‘dinner’, in many homes, it’s still referred to as ‘tea’. And the word ‘high’ has been (rather confusingly) dropped from the phrase altogether.

Build Your Own Miniature Library (Teens)

• When: Multiple dates, Oct 11 to Oct 29
• Where: PPLD branches
• Cost: Free
• How to join: Register in advance, ages 13 to 18

Craft a tiny shelf of your favorite reads with metal tins and wood veneer. It is adorable and surprisingly satisfying.

Do you love tiny things? Combine your two loves and join us for a pint-sized program! Using metal tins and wood veneer, we will craft a personalized miniature bookshelf full of tiny versions of all your favorite books! Ages 13 – 18.

• Ute Pass Library: Sat., Oct. 11 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
• East Library: Sat., Oct. 18 from 2 – 3:30 p.m.
• High Prairie Library: Thu., Oct. 23 from 4 – 5 p.m.
• Library 21c: Mon., Oct. 27 from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
• Calhan Library: Wed., Oct. 29 from 4 – 5 p.m.

Shaylin Gandhi Meet and Greet

• When: Sunday, Oct 12, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
• Where: Star Creations by Cari, 103 S Main St, Fountain, CO 80817
• Cost: Free
• How to join: RSVP on the group event page, books available for purchase and signing

Meet a local author and add her books to your TBR.

Join us for a meet and greet with the incredible Shaylin Gandhi! She will have a pre-ordered setup and physical copies on site. Come hang out, have some snacks!

Witches High Tea and Paint

• When: Sunday, Oct 12, 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
• Where: Painting with a Twist, 2834 N Powers Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80922
• Cost: $47-$59
• How to join: Book your seat for the tea and paint

A witchy art night for a cozy Sunday.

Grab the ghouls and get spooky! Don your witch hats and brooms for fantastic photo ops and enjoy witchy movie and music trivia while you paint. Fun is guaranteed; no spells necessary!

We use organic soy wax for our candle creations & have 24 fragrances to create signature scents. Arrive 30 minutes before the painting class starts to upgrade your experience with candle making.

Enjoy unlimited tea and coffee from our tea bar, included in your ticket. Bring your own snacks. $10 Bottomless Mimosas available with orange, cranberry, and mango juice! Our Inspiration Bar offers a selection of wine, beer, bottled cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks.

Silent Reader’s Club

• When: Sunday, Oct 12, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
• Where: Treehouse Cafe, 5965 N Academy Blvd Suite 203, Colorado Springs, CO, 80918
• Cost: Free
• How to join: RSVP on the Facebook event.

Built-in accountability that bumps your page count without any prep or assigned book.

Welcome to our Silent Reader’s Club, a unique and peaceful gathering for book lovers! In this event, you can enjoy reading, connecting, and sharing your literary journey in a relaxed and quiet environment.
Event Highlights:

• Bring Your Own Book: Choose your favorite book or current read to bring along.
• Silent Reading Time: Spend an hour and a half in silence, immersed in your book, in a comfortable and cozy setting.
• Optional Discussion: After the silent reading period, you’re welcome to share thoughts, recommendations, and reflections with others, but it’s completely optional.
• Refreshments Available: Enjoy coffee, tea, or cafe snacks as you read.
• All Genres Welcome: Whether you enjoy fiction, non-fiction, sci-fi, romance, or any other genre, our Silent Reader’s Club is open to all.

Join us for a relaxing and rejuvenating experience where you can escape into the world of books, enjoy the company of fellow readers, and appreciate the beauty of quiet moments.

Reading Night at Comfort and Joy Cat Café

• When: Friday, Oct 17, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Where: Comfort and Joy Cat Café, 615 S. Nevada Ave, Co. Springs 80903
• Cost: $20, limited to 10 spots
• How to join: Buy tickets in advance, includes drink, snacks, and a midweek reading pass

Two hours of quiet reading with cats and a gentle book chat is my favorite way to reset.

Bring your current book to the lounge with the cats and be taken away. One hour of reading and a 45-minute optional discussion of your book, including comments, criticism, and recommendations.

Complimentary wine, coffee, or tea, light snacks, and a pass to read in the cafe Tuesdays & Wednesdays 1:00-3:00 p.m.

I’sha’keyva Porter Meet and Greet

• When: Saturday, Oct 18, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
• Where: Star Creations by Cari, 103 S Main St, Fountain, CO 80817
• Cost: Free
• How to join: RSVP on the group event page, books available for purchase and signing

Fuel your TBR with a local author!

Join us for a special evening with author I’Sha’Keyva Porter! This is a wonderful chance to connect with a talented local author, hear about her work, and celebrate our shared love of books.

Come ready to chat, mingle, and support a local author. Books will be available for purchase, and of course, plenty of bookish conversation awaits!

Don’t miss this chance to meet I’Sha’Keyva Porter in person – we can’t wait to see you there!

Reading Nook Vision Board

• When: Saturday, Oct 18, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
• Where: IDYLL MANOR, 12229 Voyager Parkway, Suite 100, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80921
• Cost: $65
• How to join: Buy a ticket

Design your dream reading corner.

We’re kicking off our 2nd birthday celebration with something special! A cozy, creative morning dedicated to designing your dream reading nook. Together, we’ll guide you through a simple 5-step process using curated materials, such as magazines, fabric swatches, and color palettes, to build a personalized vision board that inspires your space. Gather styling tips on how to bring your nook to life with a thoughtful mix of new and secondhand finds. Grab your girls and let’s create!

Book Swap

• When: Saturday, Oct 18, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Where: Red Leg Brewing Company, 2323 Garden of the Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
• Cost: $5.00
• How to join: Buy a ticket, bring at least 1 book to swap

Great for decluttering. Bring up to 4 books you are done with and leave with up to 4 titles you actually want to read.

Step 1: Please bring at least one book to participate, feel free to bring more if you’d like

Step 2: Check in with the host and lay out your books on the designated tables

Step 3: Browse through other people’s books

Step 4: You may grab up to four new (to you) books to take home per person

Step 5: Mingle with fellow book lovers and support the venue

Step 6: The leftover books get circulated back into future Book Swap events and donated to Little Free Libraries

Red Leg Book Fair

• When: Saturday, Oct 18, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Where: Red Leg Brewing Company, 2323 Garden of the Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
• Cost: Free
• How to join: Just show up

Whether you’re a casual reader, die-hard bookworm, or just here for the drinks and vibes, there’s something for everyone.

Where books, brews, and community come together! Join us for a book-lover’s dream day! Whether you’re a casual reader, a die-hard bookworm, or just here for the drinks and vibes, there’s something for everyone. Here’s what’s in store:

• A mobile bookstore packed with fresh reads from Roadrunner Bookshop
• Unique vendors with anything from bookish accessories & customizable trucker hats
• Meet & mingle with local authors
• Book Swap with Colorado Springs Book Swap Society ($5 ticket gets you in the swap!)
• Creative, themed drinks to sip while you browse

Bring a tote, bring your TBR list, bring your friends, and make it a literary day to remember!

Book Lovers Night Out

• When: Sunday, Oct 19, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Where: Painting with a Twist, 115 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
• Cost: $29.00
• How to join: Buy tickets to reserve your seat

A creative night of painting bookmarks inspired by the worlds of your favorite stories.

Calling all book lovers, fantasy fans, and readers who love a good adventure! This event is for you!

Join us for a creative night of painting inspired by the worlds of your favorite stories. Whether you’re obsessed with star-crossed lovers, battle scenes, magical creatures, or epic quests, you’ll feel right at home designing your own fantasy-themed bookmark.

We offer a wide variety of beverages available for purchase in-studio, including wine, beer, Mimosas, frozen wine slushies, and bottled malt beverages for our guests aged 21 and above. Prefer to skip the alcohol? We also offer nonalcoholic drinks and snacks. You’re welcome to bring your own food and nonalcoholic beverages as well.

Sarah May and Andrew Singer Meet & Greet

• When: Sunday, Oct 19, 12:00 p.m.
• Where: Basecamp Books & Adventure, 3918 Maizeland Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
• Cost: Free
• How to join: RSVP on the event page and arrive early for seating

Meet two local authors and pick up signed copies of their memoirs.

Authors and full-time van lifers Sarah May and Andrew Singer will be here with their van Rudy, giving tours and signing copies of their memoirs, The Time is Now and She Journeys! Both are powerful stories of trauma, recovery, and resilience.

Haunted by My TBR

• When: Sunday, Oct 19, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
• Where: Painting with a Twist, 2834 N Powers Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80922
• Cost: $39-$47
• How to join: Buy tickets to reserve your seat

Does your TBR (to be read) list haunt you, too? Paint this cute little book-loving ghost with us!

Does your TBR (to be read) list haunt you, too? Paint this cute little book-loving ghost with us! It’s a fun, family-friendly paint event you’ll want to bring your whole book club to!

We use organic soy wax for our candle creations & have 24 fragrances to create signature scents. Arrive 30 minutes before the painting class starts to upgrade your experience with candle making.

$10 Bottomless Mimosas available with orange, cranberry, and mango juice! Our Inspiration Bar offers a selection of wine, beer, bottled cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks.

Twilight Theme Day

• When: October 19, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Where: Happy Hour Donuts, 6660 Delmonico Dr Suite B, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
• Cost: Free
• How to join: Just show up, check out the themed menu on the Facebook event

Celebrate hoa hoa season with themed donuts and drinks.

Twilight fans!! Stop in for a special one day only Twilight menu and celebrate hoa hoa hoa season!

Haunted by My TBR — Downtown Edition

• When: Wednesday, Oct 22, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Where: Painting with a Twist, 115 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
• Cost: $39-$49
• How to join: Reserve a seat online, bring snacks if you want

If your TBR haunts you, immortalize it with acrylic and a glitter pen.

Does your TBR (to be read) list haunt you, too? Paint this cute little book-loving ghost with us! It’s a fun, family-friendly paint event you’ll want to bring your whole book club to!

Get Ready to Unleash Your Inner Artist! No painting experience? No problem. Our step-by-step classes are perfect for total beginners and creative pros alike. Enjoy a relaxed, upbeat atmosphere led by our fun, encouraging, and outgoing local artists. You’ll be amazed at what you can create when you’re simply having fun!

We offer a wide variety of beverages available for purchase in-studio, including wine, beer, Mimosas, frozen wine slushies, and bottled malt beverages for our guests aged 21 and above. Prefer to skip the alcohol? We also offer nonalcoholic drinks and snacks. You’re welcome to bring your own food and nonalcoholic beverages as well.

Spooky Stacks at Penrose Library

• When: Monday to Tuesday, Oct 27 & 28, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Where: Penrose Library, 20 N. Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
• Cost: Free
• How to join: RSVP on their website, under 18 must be with an adult

Low light, creaky floors, and local history ghosts make for perfect pre Halloween storytelling.

Get ready to explore the eerie side of history with Spooky Stacks 2025! This year, Regional History & Genealogy invites you to delve into the chilling tales of famous deaths from the Pikes Peak Region. Wander through our dimly lit stacks and encounter the spirits that still linger, each with a haunting story to tell.

Please note that this is a low-light event, which adds to the spooky ambiance. Perfect for those who dare to discover the darker corners of our region’s past.

Tours will begin on a first-come, first-served basis, with the last tour starting at 6:30. This event will take place inside the historic Carnegie Library building, located adjacent to Penrose Library.

An adult must accompany those under 18 years of age.