Community Calendar

The Boerne Book & Arts Fest takes place Saturday, October 1, on Boerne’s beautiful Hill Country Mile with a celebration of all things literary and arts, including live performances, author discussion panels, childrens’ activities and more. The Boerne Book Fest is growing in stature, but firmly remains a downtown Boerne event and fun for the entire family. It is an opportunity for us to showcase the library and all we do – from literature to history to children’s programs – in a fun celebratory day of all things literary.
As always, the festival has a special focus in Texas history. Jennifer Ross-Nazal kicks off the day with a panel on “Making Space for Women.” This panel, regarding the trailblazing women of NASA, is moderated by Boerne Library Advisory Board Member Amy Bean, the daughter of astronaut Allen Bean and includes Astronaut Eileen Collins. Other panels include the myths and mysteries of the Lone Star state and Texas Rivers, Sarah Bird’s latest book, “The Last Dance on the Starlight Pier,” festival-goers will learn about underground Texas dance halls in prohibition and the mob’s role in shaping Galveston tourism in the 1930s.

Join Mrs. Wendy and friends at the Children's Nature Play Area in Phil Hardberger Park, for fun stories and activities about the fantastic creatures, Bats and Spiders! Also joining us this month is our 8-legged pal, Coco the Tarantula!!!

Listen to tales and learn some facts about some common critters that aren't as scary as they seem. Then let’s have some fun at the Children’s Nature Play Area.

A Night of Poetry with Sheila Black, Viktoria Valenzuela & Carmen Calatayud, followed by a Community Open Mic

Join us for a night of poetry and literary celebration as we partner with our friends at Poetic Republic Cafe to create an inviting space for the writing community to share words, wine, and wisdom, with a little latte or espresso on the side. Get inspired by the mesmerizing worlds of three poets, each with their own ferocity of voice. The evening kicks off with Sheila Black reading from her latest image-rich, stunning poetry collection, Radium Dream (2022), which “navigates the boundary between beauty and what is broken.” She’ll be joined by special guests Viktoria Valenzuela and Carmen Calatayud, who will share the gifts of their recent works.

A community open mic follows the featured reading. Bring your poems, stories, and thoughts to share (3-minute limit for each reader). In-person signup starts at 5:45pm.

A Night of Poetry with Sheila Black, Viktoria Valenzuela & Carmen Catalayud, followed by a Community Open Mic

Join us for a night of poetry and literary celebration as we partner with our friends at Poetic Republic Cafe to create an inviting space for the writing community to share words, wine, and wisdom, with a little latte or espresso on the side. Get inspired by the mesmerizing worlds of three poets, each with their own ferocity of voice. The evening kicks off with Sheila Black reading from her latest image-rich, stunning poetry collection, Radium Dream (2022), which “navigates the boundary between beauty and what is broken.” She’ll be joined by special guests Viktoria Valenzuela and Carmen Catalayud, who will share the gifts of their recent works.

A community open mic follows the featured reading. Bring your poems, stories, and thoughts to share (3-minute limit for each reader). In-person signup starts at 5:45pm.