Calendar of Events

"Kashiwaba's novel is indeed transporting. . . . Pick up this book and be spirited away." -- Gregory Maguire, The New York Times From the bestselling, Batchelder Award-winning author and translator of Temple Alley Summer and The House of the Lost on the Cape comes the fantastic adventure that first inspired Hayao Miyazaki's beloved film, […]

A galvanizing road trip across California's immense public wilderness from a beloved adventurer. "The Enduring Wild is a call to look beyond the surface, embrace the deep connections that tie us to our public lands, and commit to safeguarding them for future generations." --QT Luong, author of Treasured Lands: A Photographic Odyssey Through America's National […]

A galvanizing road trip across California's immense public wilderness from a beloved adventurer. "The Enduring Wild is a call to look beyond the surface, embrace the deep connections that tie us to our public lands, and commit to safeguarding them for future generations." --QT Luong, author of Treasured Lands: A Photographic Odyssey Through America's National […]

An urgent rallying cry to stop holding back and start living life on your terms. Jen Pastiloff convinced herself My life is fine and fine's enough, until the whisper that something was missing turned full-on scream. This is Pastiloff's account of how she reclaimed her voice and desire by radically changing her life. She did […]

Playhouse Village invites the community to the first annual Tiny Art Show at Vroman’s Bookstore on Thursday, July 10 at 11 AM. This charming event features tiny artwork created by the attendees themselves. Normal-sized tiny art specialist Sara Luna will lead a hands-on workshop, guiding participants as they paint on miniature canvases. All finished pieces […]

Playhouse Village welcomes teens to a four-part crochet workshop at Vroman’s Bookstore, held Thursdays from July 10 through July 31, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Designed for ages 13–18, the workshop is led by Vroman’s own resident crocheter, Maya, who will guide beginners through simple crochet crafts. Teens are also welcome to bring their own […]

From hormone specialist and functional medicine doctor, Dr. Julie Taylor, comes a paradigm-shifting guidebook to help women optimize their hormones, starting from birth, through every stage of life, so they can reverse their symptoms, prevent disease, and thrive as they age. Have the vibrant life you've always wanted. No matter your age or stage. We […]

End the day with the quirky residents of Stars Hollow in this adorable, charmingly illustrated board book for Gilmore Girls fans of all ages. Say goodnight to the distinctive town of Stars Hollow and its interesting mix of residents in this lyrical board book featuring familiar locations and beloved friends that adult fans may have […]

Murder, movie stars, and mystery await those who climb aboard this cross-country train, inspired by the real-life history of the Hollywood Victory Caravan Hollywood, 1942. Jacqueline Love's acting career is flailing. Suddenly on the wrong side of 40, parts are drying up, directors are calling her "difficult," and Humphrey Bogart has definitely stopped taking her […]