See the Community Room page for information on book clubs, writing groups, and other local happenings.
Friday, July 18, 7:15pm.
Poetry Reading with Madam Sorrow. Come enjoy a fantastic poetry reading by this local performance poet. A mother of three and a care manager for a nursing facility, Madam Sorrow is a member of the Art Gallery Poetry Night, the Nile Cafe Poetry Night, and the Jahari Bookstore Poetry Night. She also enjoys singing and baking.
Saturday, July 19, 2:00pm.
War Reading with Todd Komarnicki. A soldier is alone. He doesn't know where he is or how he got here. All he does know is that he is at war. But who is the enemy? Surrounded by a ruined city, without a compass to guide him or a clear mission to fulfill, the soldier must rely on what he has left to survive. Using only memory, his warrior's skills, and his own suddenly fierce humanity, he will construct a map to lead him toward what he desperately hopes will be his escape. War, the new novel by Todd Komarnicki, is the story of one man's journey deep into the heart of violence. Todd Komarnicki is a screenwriter, producer, director, and novelist, and the author of Famine. Active in Hollywood, Komarnicki was the producer of Elf, the 2003 Will Ferrell comedy.
Thursday, July 24, 7:00pm.
Big Blue YA Book Discussion. The Young Adult theme refers to the genre of books we're reading; readers of any age are welcome. More details on the Community Room page.
July's book: A Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass.
Friday, July 25, 7:15pm.
Poetry Aloud and Alive. Everyone's favorite neighborhood poetry session. With a featured reader and open mic to follow.
Saturday and Sunday, July 26 and 27, all day.
SIDEWALK SALE! Come check out all kinds of great discounted books during Big Blue Marble's annual summer sidewalk sale. We'll have a mix of intriguing fiction and non-fiction, and some fun giveaways too! Kids' activities TBA.
Tuesday, July 29, 7:15pm.
Women of the World Book Club. Book Club featuring multicultural and international women writers. July’s book: A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian by Marina Lewycka.
Friday, August 22, 7:15pm.
Poetry Aloud and Alive. Everyone's favorite neighborhood poetry session. With a featured reader and open mic to follow.
Saturday and Sunday, August 23 and 24, all day.
SIDEWALK SALE! Come check out all kinds of great discounted books during Big Blue Marble's annual summer sidewalk sale. We'll have a mix of intriguing fiction and non-fiction, and some fun giveaways too! Kids' activities TBA.
Tuesday, August 26, 7:15pm.
Women of the World Book Club. Book Club featuring multicultural and international women writers. August’s book: Origin by Diana Abu-Jaber.
Thursday, August 28, 7:00pm.
Big Blue YA Book Discussion. The Young Adult theme refers to the genre of books we're reading; readers of any age are welcome. More details on the Community Room page.
August's book: Changeling by Delia Sherman.
Handwork Circle, 7:00pm.
Knitting, crocheting, needlework, and more -- bring your favorite project!
Meets in the cafe, during the Sustainability Salon.
Open to everyone.
Baby Group
Tuesdays at 10:00am.
An informal gathering of babies (and parents) playing, reading, and hanging out.
Big Blue Marble Story Time!
Thursdays at 11:00am.
Monthly Events
First Thursday, 7:00pm.
Sustainability Salon.
Fourth Friday, 7:30pm.
Poetry Aloud and Alive.
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Community Room
Second and Fourth Saturdays, 1:00pm.
Peer Poetry Group.
New date!
Fourth Thursday, 7:00pm.
Big Blue Y.A. Book Discussion.
For more information on these and other community room groups, look here
Just for Kids
New time!
Thursdays, 11:00am.
Big Blue Marble Story Time!
Read events for kids