Hey kids, ages K-6th grade! Want to learn to draw the hilarious and unforgettable Matt Sprouts, the star of Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes? Join us for this fun event, and you’ll also create a cartoon version of yourself that brings your personality to life on paper. Plus, as a special treat, you’ll take home a custom self-portrait drawn just for you by Matt Eicheldinger, a local New York Times bestselling author and illustrator. RSVPs encouraged but not required.

“Let’s have some fun, sharpen those pencils, and bring your imagination to life!" ~ Matt Eicheldinger

Thursday mornings are for tiny tot book lovers. Bring you wee ones to Big Hill Books for Storytime with our talented Friends of Big Hill Books volunteer readers. It’s never too early to introduce children to books. Local children’s author Melanie Heuiser Hill and other volunteers lead our Tiny Tots Thursday Storytime program.

Bring your early readers of all ages and their friends. Our talented storytime volunteers will choose selected titles every child will love. This weekly event is a chance for kids to learn to love reading and books.

Join us the third Saturday of every month for Open Mic Night. Big Hill Books will provide the stage, the spotlight, two mics and a speaker. You provide the music, comedy, magic, storytelling, poetry and singing. RSVPs encouraged but not required. If you’re game, then so are we. See you there!

Revenge of the Tipping Point is our May Book Club pick. On the 25^th anniversary of The Tipping Point, author Malcolm Gladwell writes a whole new book to reframe some of the same topics through the lens of our transformed, post-pandemic world. Pick up your copy at the shop or order online today.

Big Hill Books is open 7–9 p.m. for you and your special someone to drop by for date night. Consider it a casual, low-key night out for the two of you after a nice dinner or matinee. Who knows? Maybe you’ll find your next great reads together. This month, the Oobie Doobie Trio returns to our stage for your musical enjoyment.

Fans of The Ski Jumpers, Northernmost, and Wintering can join Minnesota author Peter Geye for a discussion about his latest novel. It’s a story of selfhood and determination on the shores of Lake Superior at the turn of the 20th Century.

If environmental activism and inspiration is your jam, then join Minnesota authors and global expeditioners Amy and Dave Freeman for some wild armchair adventure stories related to their latest book. RSVPs encouraged but not required.

Join us for a book release party for The Scott Fenwick Diaries, the laugh-out-loud, feel-good sequel to the coming-of-age novel Worldwide Crush by Minneapolis author Kristin Nilsen. Let's celebrate with drinks, donuts, stickers, readings, questions and a little Sound of Music karaoke. RSVPs encouraged but not required.