Events
The Forbidden Library hosts events in-store and online, please see below for event dates and more.
October 10, 2026
1:00pm - 5:00pm
BOOK SIGING WITH MIMI GUNN
Join us October 10 from 1–5 PM as we welcome Mimi Gunn to Forbidden Library for a book signing.
Come meet Mimi, grab a copy, and get it signed!
October 14, 2026
7:30pm - 9:30pm
THE DRAGONS DAUGHTER BOOK CLUB
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Join us for an evening discussing The Dragons Daughter by Jade Everhart.
📖 Hosted by Lydia
🗓 October 14
⏰ 7:30pm–9:30pm
💲 $35
• Includes the book or a $25 gift card
• Snacks & refreshments included
Once the books arrive, we'll contact you so you can pick up your copy with plenty of time to read before book club night.
Whether you're a longtime book club attendee or joining us for the first time, we'd love to have you for a cozy evening of discussion, snacks, and bookish conversation.
Spots are limited and always go fast.
October 16, 2026
7:30pm - 9:30pm
THE POET EMPRESS BOOK CLUB RUN BY CATHERINE
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Join us for an evening discussing The Poet Empress by Shen Tao.
📖 Hosted by Catherine
🗓 October 16
⏰ 7:30pm–9:30pm
💲 $50
• Includes the book or a $40 gift card
• Snacks & refreshments included
Once the books arrive, we'll contact you so you can pick up your copy with plenty of time to read before book club night.
Whether you're a longtime book club attendee or joining us for the first time, we'd love to have you for a cozy evening of discussion, snacks, and bookish conversation.
Spots are limited and always go fast.
October 17, 2026
12:00pm - 4:00pm
NEW RELEASS & BOOK SIGING WITH JADE EVERHART
Join us October 17 from 12–4 PM as we welcome Jade Everhart to Forbidden Library for the release of The Witch of Wolf Hollow.
Come meet Jade, grab a copy, and get it signed!
October 17, 2026
5:30pm - 7:30pm
BOOK BOUQUET WORKSHOP (HALLOWEEN EDITION)
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Our Book Bouquet Workshop is back but this time, we’re going dark.
Join us for a spooky-season evening creating your own gothic book bouquet using dark florals, book pages & moody details. Everything you need to create your bouquet will be provided. Just bring a hardcover book you’re willing to cut up!
🥀 All crafting supplies included
🥀 Dark florals & spooky-season details
🥀 Cookies & refreshments
🥀 Take home your finished book bouquet
$45 + GST
Turn pages into petals & create something beautifully dark.
Limited spots.
October 23, 2026
7:30pm - 9:30pm
BEADED SPIDER WORKSHOP
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Join us at Forbidden Library for a spooky little craft night hosted by Rawrstone Hidden Gems!
Create your own beaded spider to take home , choose your beads, get creative, and make it completely your own.
October 23
7:30–9:30 PM
$45 per person
Your ticket includes all supplies & instruction, beverages, plus a $10 Forbidden Library gift card to spend in store.
Spots are limited , grab your ticket before they crawl away.
October 24, 2026
12:00pm - 4:00pm
NEW RELEASS & BOOK SIGING WITH KF THÈRÉSE
Join us October 24 from 12–4 PM as we welcome KF THÈRÉSE to Forbidden Library for the release of Wagon Trains & Silver Secrets.
Come meet KF, grab a copy, and get it signed!
October 26, 2026
9:00pm - Midnight
ACOTAR MIDNIGHT RELEASE PARTY
SOLD OUT
Join us October 26 from 9PM - Midnight at Brewsters for an unforgettable night featuring trivia, vendors, themed fun, and a midnight book pickup celebration.
🎟️ Ticket includes the book + 1 drink — $60
✨ Optional swag bag upgrade by Binded Books
Costumes and cosplay are encouraged.
Limited tickets available.
October 31, 2026
HALLOWEEN
Spend Halloween surrounded by books, tarot, candy, and spooky vibes at Forbidden Library.
We’ll have walk-in tarot readings happening throughout the day:
🔮 $10 — 5 minutes
🔮 $20 — 10 minutes
No appointments or pre-booking — walk-in only!
And yes, we’re handing out candy! 🍬
Shop books. Leave with a treat… or a trick. Who knows?
November 7, 2026
5:30pm - 7:30pm
HOLLOW BOOK CLUB
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Join us for an evening discussing Hollow by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti.
📖 Hosted by Megan
🗓 November 7
⏰ 7:30pm–9:30pm
💲 $40
• Includes the book or a $30 gift card
• Snacks & refreshments included
Once the books arrive, we'll contact you so you can pick up your copy with plenty of time to read before book club night.
Whether you're a longtime book club attendee or joining us for the first time, we'd love to have you for a cozy evening of discussion, snacks, and bookish conversation.
Spots are limited and always go fast.
November 13, 2026
7:30pm - 9:30pm
THE POISON DAUGHTER BOOK CLUB
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Join us at Forbidden Library to discuss The Poison Daughter by Sheila Masterson.
Hosted by Destini
November 13
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
$50
Your ticket includes:
A copy of The Posione Daughter OR a $40 Forbidden Library gift card
Snacks & refreshments
Book discussion
Time to shop the store
Come hang out with fellow readers for a fun night of discussion, snacks, and shopping!
Limited spots available.
November 14, 2026
2:00pm
LIVE READING & BOOK SIGNING WITH STEPHANIE N YOUNG
Join us at Forbidden Library for a special Live Reading & Book Signing with Stephanie N Young!
Stephanie will be reading from her new sci-fi romance, Eclipse of Empires, at 2:00 PM, followed by a book signing.
No ticket needed , just walk in, grab a seat, and enjoy the reading! Books will be available to purchase in store.
November 21, 2026
11:00am - 3:00pm
BOOK SIGNING WITH DARREN DOBLANKO
Join us November 21 from 11–3 PM as we welcome Darren Donblanko to Forbidden Library for the signing of The Sexual Memoirs of Peter Lane.
Come meet Darren, grab a copy, and get it signed!
Last Thursday Of Every Month
7:30pm - 9:30pm
BOOK BEDAZZLING
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Join us for Book Bedazzling, a monthly collaboration with Forbidden Library!
This cozy, creative night is all about celebrating your love of books, getting a little crafty, and connecting with other romance readers.
We’ll gather at Forbidden Library on the last Thursday of every month from 7:30 to 10:00 PM for an evening of book bedazzling, private shopping, and plenty of book yapping with new friends.
You’ll leave with a decorated, personalized book and a curated set of bedazzling supplies to take home.
Bring your favourite book from home or pick out a new one in store to decorate and make extra cute.
✨ Your $58 ticket includes:
-A $20 gift card to Forbidden Library
-10% off shopping during the event
-All book bedazzling craft materials to use and take home
-Sweet treats to snack on while you create
-Light beverages to sip
-Unlimited yapping about books with fellow romance lovers
Come get creative, treat yourself to a cozy night out, and meet other readers who love a good romance as much as you do.
We can’t wait to see you there. 💖