Celebrate National Book Month at the Love To Love: Book Fair!
Join us on Saturday, October 24th at Culxr House for a vibrant afternoon dedicated to the love of reading, community, and creativity. We are thrilled to partner with Culxr House to bring you an unforgettable celebration for National Book Month. Whether you are a lifelong bibliophile, a casual reader, or looking for a fun community day out, we are going to have a fantastic time!
What’s Happening at the Fair
Community Book Swap Station: Bring a pre-loved book and trade it for a new treasure! It’s the perfect way to refresh your bookshelves for free and sustainably.
Book-Themed Make & Take Stations: Tap into your creative side with hands-on, literary-inspired crafts fun for all ages. Includes a bookmark-making station with lcoal artist Zaleski!
Local Market Vendors: Shop and support local makers and artisans offering unique handmade goods, art and books.
Live Music & Vibes: Enjoy hi-fi vibes that will keep the energy high while the local book community engages.
Book Club Launch
Culxr House is officially launching its community book club! Sign-ups open on the day of the fair. Don’t miss your chance to join this collective of passionate readers, engage in powerful community discussions, and build lasting connections.
How To Participate in the Book Swap
Gather up to 3–5 gently used books you’ve loved and are ready to pass along to a new home (all genres welcome). Drop off your books at the swap station when you arrive (you will get tickets for each book). Explore the swap tables and trade your tickets for new-to-you titles to take home!
Story Corner ( Read Aloud Times: 2pm & 3pm)
Join us in the Story Corner for a family-friendly cultural literacy experience led by Anahi Salazar, co-founder of Mariposa Libre—a non-profit multilingual bookstore dedicated to empowering youth and their families through literature!
In honor of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), Anahi will lead families and guests through interactive storytelling, hands-on crafting, and cultural learning about the meaning and traditions behind this sacred celebration.
Get Your Donation-Based Tickets Today!
Admission is free and open to the public, but we are asking for a donation-based entry in order to support more communiity programming at Culxr House. Registering in advance helps our vendor plan for the big day!
COST: FREE
ARTIST & ORGANIZER
JENNIFER YOUNG | J.DIANE CREATIONS
I believe that creativity is meant for everyone. I am an artisan and founder of J.Diane Creations, a creative events company. I started out as a wedding planner and designer and now specialize in art, handmade crafts, and creative events. I teach others through public and private DIY workshops.