The bookstore is a magical place, full of magical happenings. Here's a peek at our events, upcoming and seasonal, and our book clubs!
Black Bird Summer Reading Challenge
Join in on our epic summer reading challenge! We are so excited to not only have our summer reading raffle, but NEW and super fun passport challenge with a theme all about traveling through books! Stop by the shop to grab your passport and set of challenges. Complete challenges to fill up your passport by reading and posting reviews to earn raffle tickets and an invitation to a end of the summer pizza party! For more information check out our event page on Facebook here.
This summer reading challenge (and pizza party) is geared towards adults. However, all ages are welcome to participate!
Tarot Thursdays and Magical Studies
You asked, and they're back! Nova will be doing tarot readings for *at least* the rest of the summer (so stay tuned for updates)! Message us on Facebook to reserve a reading, or stop by and see about any avalibility. Nova has been reading tarot since she was a small child, and has a gift to understanding the language of the cards. Do you have a burning question for the universe? A casual query about your life path? A curiosity about your love life? Bring your questions to Nova!
Black Bird Book Club
Join us at 7:00pm every fourth Thursday for a monthly book pick and chat! Each month we choose a book we think you'll love and host a little get together in the bookstore to discuss our thoughts. Book club picks can be found in the bookstore (get 15% off!) and our book subscription packs can be found here on our website!
We have some really amazing book club books coming up. Here's a sneak peek!
July 23rd - Diavola by Jennifer Thorne
August 27th - Anji Kills a King by Evan Leikam
September 24th - Where the Axe is Buried by Ray Nayler
We have some really amazing book club books coming up. Here's a sneak peek!
July 23rd - Diavola by Jennifer Thorne
August 27th - Anji Kills a King by Evan Leikam
September 24th - Where the Axe is Buried by Ray Nayler
Downtown Sip and Shops (During First Thursdays!)
Join us each first Thursday of the month for a downtown Sip and Shop event! Meander about downtown Madras and see what all the cute local shops and buinesses have to offer. Many buisnesses (including us!) will be open late with specials, sales, and even pop-up events! This is a perfect opportunity to explore downtown, find fun places you didn't know existed, and support local!
Ship and Shop happens at the same time as the local First Thursday events (hosted by the Madras Downtown Association), so along with extra shopping hours and great deals, there are many other reasons to stop downtown, including a local market, music, and community activities!
Our summer Sip and Shop schedule:
August 6th (5pm-7pm) - It's back to school season! So expect and awesome sale on books, games, and art supplies to kick of the academic year! Plus, enjoy a fun 50s theme for First Thursday!
September 3rd -
October 1st -
Books, Brews, and Tattoos
2027 event info coming soon...
Madras Mayfaire
Are you excited for our next annual Madras Mayfaire? This fantasy-themed Renaissance Faire is our favorite event of the year! Whether you're looking for an epic dress up opportunity (enter the costume contest and get judged by royalty!), wanting to try your hand at axe-throwing and other medieval games, or delight in the idea of shopping a magically themed market, this is the event for you!
Madras Mayfaire 2026 was a huge success! And we are already thinking about next year...
Make sure to stay tuned for updates! Check back here, follow us on social media, and sign up for our newletter to ensure you're not missing out on anything!
Join us each first Thursday of the month for a downtown Sip and Shop event! Meander about downtown Madras and see what all the cute local shops and buinesses have to offer. Many buisnesses (including us!) will be open late with specials, sales, and even pop-up events! This is a perfect opportunity to explore downtown, find fun places you didn't know existed, and support local!
Ship and Shop happens at the same time as the local First Thursday events (hosted by the Madras Downtown Association), so along with extra shopping hours and great deals, there are many other reasons to stop downtown, including a local market, music, and community activities!
Our summer Sip and Shop schedule:
August 6th (5pm-7pm) - It's back to school season! So expect and awesome sale on books, games, and art supplies to kick of the academic year! Plus, enjoy a fun 50s theme for First Thursday!
September 3rd -
October 1st -
Books, Brews, and Tattoos
2027 event info coming soon...
Madras Mayfaire
Are you excited for our next annual Madras Mayfaire? This fantasy-themed Renaissance Faire is our favorite event of the year! Whether you're looking for an epic dress up opportunity (enter the costume contest and get judged by royalty!), wanting to try your hand at axe-throwing and other medieval games, or delight in the idea of shopping a magically themed market, this is the event for you!
Madras Mayfaire 2026 was a huge success! And we are already thinking about next year...
Make sure to stay tuned for updates! Check back here, follow us on social media, and sign up for our newletter to ensure you're not missing out on anything!
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