Books & Blooms: Botanical Book Fair
Explore a diverse array of book vendors alongside other vendors offering plant-related merchandise, creating a unique atmosphere that celebrates both reading and botanical beauty.
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Saturday, September 20, 6-9pm
Enjoy after-hours access to our lush gardens as you meet local and regional authors, browse unique vendors, and take part in creative writing activities. Bring a book to swap and discover a new favorite, or simply soak in the atmosphere of books, blooms, and community connection. (pro tip: Bring a blanket to enjoy some silent reading time in the Sunken Garden)
Live Music: Soak in the sounds of live music from Megan Grantham from 6:30-8:30pm
Floral Arranging: Attend a floral arranging demonstration from our staff. Flowers will be available for purchase to make your own arrangement to take home!
Cost: $10 per member, $20 per nonmember – buy tickets
Sunday, September 21, 12-5pm
Open to all bookworms and wordsmiths. Meet with local authors and craft vendors, enjoy a board game café, creative writing activities, a community book swap, and stop by the kids’ story time at 1pm.
Cost: Included with admission
Kids storytime: Sunday, 1-2:30pm
Vendors
Nightlight Books @nightlightbookscleveland
Loganberry Books @loganberrybooks (Sunday only)
Reading Room CLE @readingroomcle
Krystaline Studio @krystalinestudio
McKenzie Makes @mckpowers
Moonlace by Yoly @moonlacebyyoly
Lost in Wonder Art @lostinwonderart
Vitromancy Art @vitromancyart
Cornbread and Honey @cornbreadandhoney
Regeeked -@regeeked
Clevo Books @clevobooks
Love, Anji @loveanjishop
Poetry Unplugged @poetry.unplugged
Druidcrafted @druidcrafted_by_hannah
Chain & Charm @chain.and.charm.330
TaylermadeStudios @taylermadestudios (Sunday only)
Authors
Ciara Hartford @ciarahartford.author
Fern Haught @ferncomics
Samantha Jo @authorsamanthajo
DiAndra Liccardo
Renae Bolton (Sunday only)
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