
Trembling, Still: The Awful Clarity of a Mind in Eclipse
A live conversation with Stephen Jenkinson and Kimberly Ann Johnson explores a book written in the wake of Jenkinson’s Parkinson’s diagnosis. The evening concludes with a book signing.
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An intimate author conversation explores environmental psychology, tree wisdom, and reciprocal relationships with the natural world. Lindsay Branham and Sonya Renee Taylor consider how kinship with trees can support personal and ecological healing.
An intimate author conversation explores environmental psychology, tree wisdom, and reciprocal relationships with the natural world. Lindsay Branham and Sonya Renee Taylor consider how kinship with trees can support personal and ecological healing.

An evening memorial reading and author talk with poet Jennifer Sperry Steinorth, with selections from her award recognized books and graphic poem work. Gather in a campus student union room for contemporary poetry and literary community connection.

An evening memorial reading and author talk with poet Jennifer Sperry Steinorth, with selections from her award recognized books and graphic poem work. Gather in a campus student union room for contemporary poetry and literary community connection.
An evening memorial reading and author talk with poet Jennifer Sperry Steinorth, with selections from her award recognized books and graphic poem work. Gather in a campus student union room for contemporary poetry and literary community connection.

An intimate coffeehouse discussion dives into Kae Tempest’s meditative book "On Connection," exploring how creative practice builds self awareness and deeper relationships. Expect honest, tender conversation about creativity, performance, and community.

An intimate coffeehouse discussion dives into Kae Tempest’s meditative book "On Connection," exploring how creative practice builds self awareness and deeper relationships. Expect honest, tender conversation about creativity, performance, and community.
An intimate coffeehouse discussion dives into Kae Tempest’s meditative book "On Connection," exploring how creative practice builds self awareness and deeper relationships. Expect honest, tender conversation about creativity, performance, and community.
A documentary screening, music, and a post-film panel with Aditi Sethi invite reflection on dying, end-of-life care, and the experiences surrounding life’s final days.
A documentary screening, music, and a post-film panel with Aditi Sethi invite reflection on dying, end-of-life care, and the experiences surrounding life’s final days.
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Explore why horror stories draw readers and how religion shapes them through an Appalachian folk horror novel reworking the Medusa myth, set amid a 1920 Tennessee snake handling church and suffrage vote.

Explore why horror stories draw readers and how religion shapes them through an Appalachian folk horror novel reworking the Medusa myth, set amid a 1920 Tennessee snake handling church and suffrage vote.
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Folk-horror and gothic-romance vibes anchor a release night with poetry and singer-songwriter sets, an author chat and audience Q&A, then a late-evening book signing with Andrew K. Clark and local writer Thomas Calder.

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Learn somatic mobility techniques designed to improve voluntary muscle control, ease tremors and stiffness, and build balance and coordination for people living with Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, or dystonia.

Learn somatic mobility techniques designed to improve voluntary muscle control, ease tremors and stiffness, and build balance and coordination for people living with Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, or dystonia.
Learn somatic mobility techniques designed to improve voluntary muscle control, ease tremors and stiffness, and build balance and coordination for people living with Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, or dystonia.

Discuss Michelle Zauner’s memoir exploring Korean American identity, grief, family, food, and music. Readers share perspectives in a welcoming monthly library group open to newcomers.

Discuss Michelle Zauner’s memoir exploring Korean American identity, grief, family, food, and music. Readers share perspectives in a welcoming monthly library group open to newcomers.
Discuss Michelle Zauner’s memoir exploring Korean American identity, grief, family, food, and music. Readers share perspectives in a welcoming monthly library group open to newcomers.

A conversational evening brings together comedian Cliff Cash and novelist Wiley Cash for Appalachian storytelling, humor, and reflections on writing, books, and life in the region.

A conversational evening brings together comedian Cliff Cash and novelist Wiley Cash for Appalachian storytelling, humor, and reflections on writing, books, and life in the region.
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A low-pressure creative journaling session centers on messy, imperfect writing and personal expression. Explore journaling as a flexible practice for reflection, idea-making, and creativity.

A low-pressure creative journaling session centers on messy, imperfect writing and personal expression. Explore journaling as a flexible practice for reflection, idea-making, and creativity.
A low-pressure creative journaling session centers on messy, imperfect writing and personal expression. Explore journaling as a flexible practice for reflection, idea-making, and creativity.

Learn practical ways to support a grieving friend with kindness, empathy, and thoughtful communication. A therapist specializing in grief shares tangible guidance for showing up when there are no perfect words.

Learn practical ways to support a grieving friend with kindness, empathy, and thoughtful communication. A therapist specializing in grief shares tangible guidance for showing up when there are no perfect words.
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A holistic energy work session centered on quantum healing practices, inviting participants to explore relaxation, energetic balance, and personal wellbeing in a quiet, supportive setting.

A holistic energy work session centered on quantum healing practices, inviting participants to explore relaxation, energetic balance, and personal wellbeing in a quiet, supportive setting.
A holistic energy work session centered on quantum healing practices, inviting participants to explore relaxation, energetic balance, and personal wellbeing in a quiet, supportive setting.

A peacebuilding talk on Israel Palestine focused on nonviolence, dialogue, and shared humanity, led by Aziz Abu Sarah, co author of “The Future Is Peace.” Q and A style discussion and an on site book signing follow in a campus student union setting.

A peacebuilding talk on Israel Palestine focused on nonviolence, dialogue, and shared humanity, led by Aziz Abu Sarah, co author of “The Future Is Peace.” Q and A style discussion and an on site book signing follow in a campus student union setting.
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An evening of dream exploration and guided inner inquiry to tap creativity and personal insight. Expect reflective prompts, quiet meditation, and discussion practices that translate nighttime imagery into fresh ideas and grounded self understanding.

An evening of dream exploration and guided inner inquiry to tap creativity and personal insight. Expect reflective prompts, quiet meditation, and discussion practices that translate nighttime imagery into fresh ideas and grounded self understanding.
An evening of dream exploration and guided inner inquiry to tap creativity and personal insight. Expect reflective prompts, quiet meditation, and discussion practices that translate nighttime imagery into fresh ideas and grounded self understanding.
Intimate author conversation with Abrea Armstrong and Tamara Olmedo (Cuentos & Cafe) centered on “book tea” and liberation-minded storytelling. Expect a community-forward literary night in an independent bookstore setting.
Intimate author conversation with Abrea Armstrong and Tamara Olmedo (Cuentos & Cafe) centered on “book tea” and liberation-minded storytelling. Expect a community-forward literary night in an independent bookstore setting.
Intimate author conversation with Abrea Armstrong and Tamara Olmedo (Cuentos & Cafe) centered on “book tea” and liberation-minded storytelling. Expect a community-forward literary night in an independent bookstore setting.

A heart-opening raw cacao ritual centered on sweet remembrance, reflection, and honoring the untamable soul. Expect a grounding, introspective evening with guided intention-setting and community-held ceremonial space.

A heart-opening raw cacao ritual centered on sweet remembrance, reflection, and honoring the untamable soul. Expect a grounding, introspective evening with guided intention-setting and community-held ceremonial space.
A heart-opening raw cacao ritual centered on sweet remembrance, reflection, and honoring the untamable soul. Expect a grounding, introspective evening with guided intention-setting and community-held ceremonial space.

Gentle, facilitated storytelling practice focused on concise personal narratives and empathetic, acceptance-based listening. A reflective circle designed to build communication skills, deepen self-understanding, and restore connection through shared true stories.

Gentle, facilitated storytelling practice focused on concise personal narratives and empathetic, acceptance-based listening. A reflective circle designed to build communication skills, deepen self-understanding, and restore connection through shared true stories.
Gentle, facilitated storytelling practice focused on concise personal narratives and empathetic, acceptance-based listening. A reflective circle designed to build communication skills, deepen self-understanding, and restore connection through shared true stories.
An intimate reading circle explores Women Who Run With the Wolves through mythic stories, ceremonial ritual, and soul remembrance, inviting participants to reconnect with the Wild Woman archetype.
An intimate reading circle explores Women Who Run With the Wolves through mythic stories, ceremonial ritual, and soul remembrance, inviting participants to reconnect with the Wild Woman archetype.
An intimate reading circle explores Women Who Run With the Wolves through mythic stories, ceremonial ritual, and soul remembrance, inviting participants to reconnect with the Wild Woman archetype.

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Explore how folk music shapes character, mood, and action across a three-volume Ozark Mountains series spanning the late 1800s to today, with author background, plot context, and readings from the books.
Explore how folk music shapes character, mood, and action across a three-volume Ozark Mountains series spanning the late 1800s to today, with author background, plot context, and readings from the books.

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As dusk settles, local ballad singer and storyteller William Ritter spins spooky tales alongside traditional folk ballads, creating an intimate autumn evening of eerie storytelling and mountain music for adults.
As dusk settles, local ballad singer and storyteller William Ritter spins spooky tales alongside traditional folk ballads, creating an intimate autumn evening of eerie storytelling and mountain music for adults.