Register your middle grade kiddo (grades 2-5) for our monthly book club, featuring some of our favorite juvenile fiction books! Owner Abbi Diego (mom of 4, former public librarian, total book nerd) will chat about a great kids’ title each meeting, breaking down a few themes, what we liked or didn’t like, and whether we would recommend it. Your ticket is the book, purchased in-store or online.

Our April pick is Underdog City by Chris Negron, who will join us for the discussion! We are so excited to ask him a million questions about writing a book! Bring along your book to have it signed and personalized.

Sign up through our Google Form.

Students in grades 9-12 are invited to dive into some of the titles that have been challenged or outright banned in school and public libraries. Light snacks and beverages available!

For April, the book is Animal Farm by George Orwell. Find it in-store or online.

Register on our Google Form here.

Pop into Prelude for a chat about a new viral title making its rounds on the internet. Prelude regulars and book lovers Jenna Barber and Brittany Walker will lead us through a conversation about a buzzy title; the April pick is Mayhem and the Mortal by Shanora Williams. You can purchase it in-store or online.

Register through our Google Form here.

Already own the book? Reserve a chair here, and bring your copy along!

Bring your mom/maternal figure/friend to our monthly discussion of a novel that features strong female characters. We’ll chat about themes, favorite quotes, plot twists- whatever comes to mind. The more, the merrier! Purchase your book in-store or online.

April’s pick is Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

Register online through at our Google Form.

Join Liberal Moms Craft Club at Prelude to discuss the timely and apropos 1984 by George Orwell. The book is your ticket, purchased in-store or online through Bookshop.org.

BYOB (who couldn’t use a drink while reading this title in 2026?!) and be ready to dig into the themes of the book, reasons for its censorship, Orwell’s ability to tell the future, and maybe come up with some ways to stand up to authoritarianism.

Register online through our Google form. See you there!

Compete against other teams to finish a 500-piece puzzle quickest for a prize and bragging rights!

Join us at Prelude Bookstore for a speed puzzling evening! Teams of 2 will compete to finish a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle quickest; first place gets a gift card. Each team gets to keep their puzzle.

Snacks and NA beverages will be available to participants. We can't wait to cheer on our puzzlers!

Register for a table or get on our waitlist at Eventbrite.

Join us at Prelude Bookstore to get the warm and fuzzies about romance, love, and maybe a little spice! We’ll giggle our way through a discussion of a recent contemporary romance; March’s pick is Forget Me Not by Julie Soto. The book is your ticket! Purchase in-store or online.

Register on our Google Form here.

Join us at Prelude to chat about a chosen contemporary novel. Come ready to discuss themes, style, characters- all the good stuff! The book is your ticket, purchased in-store or online.

In March we’ll read Is This a Cry for Help by Emily Austin.

Register through our Google Form here.

Register your middle grade kiddo (grades 2-6) for our monthly book club, featuring some of our favorite juvenile fiction books! Owner Abbi Diego (mom of 4, former public librarian, total book nerd) will chat about a great kids’ title each meeting, breaking down a few themes, what we liked or didn’t like, and whether we would recommend it. Your ticket is the book, purchased in-store or online.

Our March pick is Pocket Bear by Katherine Applegate.

Sign up through our Google Form.

Join Sip & ScriptⓇ for Modern Calligraphy Fun!

Join us for pretty lettering on the first day of spring! Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY Bride-to-be, or just a crafty individual, you’ll be introduced to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink in this workshop. We will cover all the basics and prepare you to add those unique lettered details to your snail mail, wedding paper goods, home decor, and more! The perfect crafty night out!

Class includes 1.5 hours of instruction and demonstration, our beginner’s calligraphy kit (two nibs, black ink pot, 2 letter guides, tracing paper, and straight pen holder), and all materials to write on. Everything is yours to keep at the end of the workshop!

Get your tickets below!

This event is BYOB, so feel free to bring your own beverages (remember cups!). Please come early or stay after to shop the bookstore! Class will start promptly at 5:30 PM!

Class Expectations: Yes, lefties are welcome too! This class is encouraged for someone who has never taken a calligraphy class before. We teach the basics, and our expectation for you is to have ink flowing through your nib with enough confidence to be able to practice way beyond class. We love using tracing paper with our guides to help you build muscle memory and develop your own style!  If you have tried calligraphy out before, this class will be a great refresher and hopefully a chance to try some new supplies from our beginner kit that will re-introduce you to this lovely form of art!

A note on bringing guests 16 and under: We love to share this passion with kids. You are welcome to get a ticket for your child if you are comfortable with people around them having a drink or two. We ask that a ticketed adult accompany anyone under the age of 16 at all times.

Purchase tickets through the Sip and Script website here.

Students in grades 6-12 are invited to dive into some of the titles that have been challenged or outright banned in school and public libraries.

For March, the book is Daughters of Eve by Lois Duncan. Find it in-store or online.

Register on our Google Form here.

Pop into Prelude for a chat about a new viral title making its rounds on the internet. Prelude regulars and book lovers Jenna Barber and Brittany Walker will lead us through a conversation about a buzzy title; our inaugural March pick is The Wolf King by Lauren Palphryman. You can purchase it in-store or online.

Register through our Google Form here.

Bring your mom/maternal figure/friend to our monthly discussion of a novel that features strong female characters. We’ll chat about themes, favorite quotes, plot twists- whatever comes to mind. The more, the merrier! Purchase your book in-store or online.

March’s pick is When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill.

The book is your ticket! Register through our Google Form here.

Join the founder of Prelude for a monthly discussion about a new-ish title, fiction or nonfiction. We’ll talk themes, structure, who we’d cast in a film version, how we felt about the ending- whatever comes to mind. The book is your ticket, purchased in-store or online.

February’s pick is Before I Forget by Tory Henwood Hoen.

Register through our Google Form here.

Join us for an evening of cozy jigsaw puzzling at Prelude Bookstore. Each registration will reserve a table for up to 4 participants; pop in and choose any of our 500-piece puzzles, then settle in with some snacks and NA beverages (provided by Prelude) to put it all together. No rush, no prizes- just good vibes away from your screen.

Register through Eventbrite here.

Compete against other teams to finish a 500-piece puzzle quickest for a prize and bragging rights!

Join us at Prelude Bookstore for a speed puzzling evening! Teams of 2 will compete to finish a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle quickest; first place gets a gift card. Each team gets to keep their puzzle.

Snacks and NA beverages will be available to participants. We can't wait to cheer on our puzzlers!

Register for a table or get on our waitlist at Eventbrite.

Join us at Morty’s Meat and Supply to get the warm and fuzzies about romance, love, and maybe a little spice! We’ll giggle our way through a discussion of a recent contemporary romance; February’s pick is The Husbands by Holly Gramazio. The book is your ticket! Purchase in-store or online.

Register on our Google Form here.

*Drinks and snacks at Morty’s not covered by Prelude; please plan on your own check!

Join us at Prelude to chat about a chosen contemporary novel. Come ready to discuss themes, style, characters- all the good stuff! The book is your ticket, purchased in-store or online.

In February we’ll read My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh.

Register through our Google Form here.

Join the founder of Prelude for a monthly discussion about a new-ish title, fiction or nonfiction. We’ll talk themes, structure, who we’d cast in a film version, how we felt about the ending- whatever comes to mind. The book is your ticket, purchased in-store or online.

February’s pick is Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson.

Register through our Google Form here.

Register your middle grade kiddo (grades 2-6) for our monthly book club! Owner Abbi Diego (mom of 4, former public librarian, total book nerd) will chat about a great kids’ title each meeting, breaking down a few themes, what we liked or didn’t like, and whether we would recommend it. Your ticket is the book, purchased in-store or online.

Our February pick is Dragonborn by Struan Murray.

Register your kid through our Google Form.

Students in grades 6-12 are invited to dive into some of the titles that have been challenged or outright banned in school and public libraries.

For February, the book is Looking for Alaska by John Green. Find it in-store or online.

Register on our Google Form here.

Put away your phone and connect with your group over some low-key jigsaw puzzles. Each ticket is for 1 table with up to 4 people. We'll set you up with a 500-piece puzzle at a table in our store; relax and connect screen-free and IRL. Take the puzzle home with you at the end of the night!

We'll have a few snacks and non-alcoholic beverages for participants.

Register on our Eventbrite page here. The event is capped at 5 tables.

Join us to celebrate Ashley Herd’s first book, Manager Method! Prelude will host a book signing and author chat about her HR philosophy.

Tickets can be purchased through our Eventbrite page here.

About the author: Ashley built Manager Method after leading HR and Legal teams at McKinsey, Yum! Brands and Modern Luxury. She’s a top LinkedIn Learning instructor and co-host of the HR Besties podcast.

As the CEO of Manager Method, Ashley works with organizations of all sizes to equip their managers with practical, proven tools that drive clarity, accountability and stronger teams - because better managers build better workplaces.

About the book: A practical, real-world guide that helps managers lead with confidence using a proven 3-step framework—Pause, Consider, Act—to navigate challenges, build strong teams, and avoid burnout.

Most managers are promoted because they excel at their jobs—but the moment they step into a new leadership role, they’re expected to know how to motivate teams, navigate tough conversations, and drive results with little to no guidance. Manager Method fills this gap, and provides managers at any level with practical, real-world strategies to help them lead with clarity, confidence, and impact—without burning out.

Built on Ashley Herd’s proven 3-step framework—Pause, Consider, Act—this book simplifies leadership into an actionable process that helps managers make better decisions, set expectations, and build high-performing teams. Unlike theory-heavy leadership books, Manager Method is designed for busy professionals who need answers now and delivers the step-by-step techniques to make that happen now.

Join the booksellers at Prelude as we read a few picture books! All ages welcome.

Let's start the Valentine celebration early with a night of flowers and paper crafting! Taylor of Bespoke Events will provide the fixings for mini bouquets to brignten your space, then you can join the Prelude girlies to make a cute bookmark and/or cards. Feel free to bring your crafting materials if you have a vision; we'll provide paper, stickers, writing utensils, etc, for those of us with a more freewheeling creative mind.

Purchase tickets through our Eventbrite page here.

Light snacks and NA beverages will be on-hand!

Join the booksellers at Prelude as we read a few picture books! All ages welcome.

Join us and your daughter/mother/maternal figure at Prelude to talk about a delightful work of fiction together! Perfect for high-school kids and up. The book is your ticket! Purchase the novel in store or online.

Our February title is Kevin Kwan’s Crazy Rich Asians.

Register through our Google Form here.

Join us at Morty’s Meat and Supply to get the warm and fuzzies about romance, love, and maybe a little spice! We’ll giggle our way through a discussion of a recent contemporary romance; January’s pick is Maid for Each Other by Lynn Painter. The book is your ticket! Purchase in-store or online.

UPDATE: Thanks to our wonderful readers for selling out our January Book Club! Check out our February title below in our Events listing!

*Drinks and snacks at Morty’s not covered by Prelude; please plan on your own check!

Join the booksellers at Prelude as we read a few picture books! All ages welcome.

Join us at Prelude to chat about a chosen contemporary novel. January’s pick is Palaver by Bryan Washington. The book is your ticket, purchased in-store or online.

Register through our Google Form here.