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Saturday, May 24, 2025
Storytime on the Steps
May 24 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
J Hudson Booksellers

Bring your littles to the front steps of M. Judson for our bi-weekly story time! Enjoy some wonderful picture books read aloud to the crowd by our very own booksellers, and children will even get a sweet treat to go.

Thursday, May 29, 2025
Downtown Alive featuring Earsight
May 29 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
NOMA Square

Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive presented by Spectrum benefiting Metropolitan Arts Council, kicks off the weekend every Thursday night with music at NOMA Square on Main Street. FREE ADMISSION. More than 45,000 people attend this event annually. The event serves as the single largest fundraiser for the Metropolitan Arts Council. Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive opens at 5:30 p.m. and closes at 8:30 p.m. Bands play two sets at 5:50 p.m. and 7:20 p.m

Saturday, May 31, 2025
Storytime on the Steps
May 31 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
J Hudson Booksellers

Bring your littles to the front steps of M. Judson for our bi-weekly story time! Enjoy some wonderful picture books read aloud to the crowd by our very own booksellers, and children will even get a sweet treat to go.

Tuesday, June 3, 2025
In Conversation with Kalla Harris
Jun 3 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

Join us for a free In Conversation launch event celebrating the release of Kalla Harris’ book, The Ground That Devours Us! She will be in conversation with fellow author Skyla Arndt.

Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Books Over Drinks with Katherine Scott Crawford
Jun 4 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

The Miniaturist’s Assistant explores the mystery of time, how our choices ripple throughout history, and what it means to be a fully-realized woman— in any century. If you are a fan of Fiona Davis or Patti Callahan Henry, you do not want to miss Books Over Drinks with Katherine Scott Crawford!

Thursday, June 5, 2025
Lunch and Lit with Katherine Center
Jun 5 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

It’s a thin line between love and love hating in the newest laugh out loud, all the feels rom-com by New York Times bestselling author Katherine Center. If you love Abby Jimenez and Ashley Poston, you do not want to miss Lunch & Lit with Katherine Center for The Love Haters!

Downtown Alive with Jef Chandler Band featuring Marvin King
Jun 5 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
NOMA Square

Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive presented by Spectrum benefiting Metropolitan Arts Council, kicks off the weekend every Thursday night with music at NOMA Square on Main Street. FREE ADMISSION. More than 45,000 people attend this event annually. The event serves as the single largest fundraiser for the Metropolitan Arts Council. Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive opens at 5:30 p.m. and closes at 8:30 p.m. Bands play two sets at 5:50 p.m. and 7:20 p.m

Books Over Drinks with Katherine Center
Jun 5 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

It’s a thin line between love and love hating in the newest laugh out loud, all the feels rom-com by New York Times bestselling author Katherine Center. If you love Abby Jimenez and Ashley Poston, you do not want to miss Lunch & Lit with Katherine Center for The Love Haters!

Books Over Drinks with Katherine Center
Jun 5 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

It’s a thin line between love and love hating in the newest laugh out loud, all the feels rom-com by New York Times bestselling author Katherine Center. If you love Abby Jimenez and Ashley Poston, you do not want to miss Lunch & Lit with Katherine Center for The Love Haters!

Saturday, June 7, 2025
55th Annual Brevard AAUW Book Sale
Jun 7 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Brevard College Boshamer Gym

The Brevard Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is sponsoring its 55th Annual Book Sale, the largest and best book sale in North Carolina. Net proceeds support local STEM and educational scholarships for girls (5th-12th grades) and women at Brevard College and Blue Ridge Community College.

Book donations are collected in Yellow Boxes at numerous community locations from early February to late May 2025. Walk-in donations are accepted each Thursday until May 22 from 10am-2pm at The Book Book, 170 S. Broad St., Brevard, NC.

Sunday, June 8, 2025
55th Annual Brevard AAUW Book Sale
Jun 8 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Brevard College Boshamer Gym

The Brevard Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is sponsoring its 55th Annual Book Sale, the largest and best book sale in North Carolina. Net proceeds support local STEM and educational scholarships for girls (5th-12th grades) and women at Brevard College and Blue Ridge Community College.

Book donations are collected in Yellow Boxes at numerous community locations from early February to late May 2025. Walk-in donations are accepted each Thursday until May 22 from 10am-2pm at The Book Book, 170 S. Broad St., Brevard, NC.

Monday, June 9, 2025
55th Annual Brevard AAUW Book Sale
Jun 9 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Brevard College Boshamer Gym

The Brevard Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is sponsoring its 55th Annual Book Sale, the largest and best book sale in North Carolina. Net proceeds support local STEM and educational scholarships for girls (5th-12th grades) and women at Brevard College and Blue Ridge Community College.

Book donations are collected in Yellow Boxes at numerous community locations from early February to late May 2025. Walk-in donations are accepted each Thursday until May 22 from 10am-2pm at The Book Book, 170 S. Broad St., Brevard, NC.

Tuesday, June 10, 2025
55th Annual Brevard AAUW Book Sale
Jun 10 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Brevard College Boshamer Gym

The Brevard Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is sponsoring its 55th Annual Book Sale, the largest and best book sale in North Carolina. Net proceeds support local STEM and educational scholarships for girls (5th-12th grades) and women at Brevard College and Blue Ridge Community College.

Book donations are collected in Yellow Boxes at numerous community locations from early February to late May 2025. Walk-in donations are accepted each Thursday until May 22 from 10am-2pm at The Book Book, 170 S. Broad St., Brevard, NC.

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
55th Annual Brevard AAUW Book Sale
Jun 11 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Brevard College Boshamer Gym

The Brevard Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is sponsoring its 55th Annual Book Sale, the largest and best book sale in North Carolina. Net proceeds support local STEM and educational scholarships for girls (5th-12th grades) and women at Brevard College and Blue Ridge Community College.

Book donations are collected in Yellow Boxes at numerous community locations from early February to late May 2025. Walk-in donations are accepted each Thursday until May 22 from 10am-2pm at The Book Book, 170 S. Broad St., Brevard, NC.

Literary Bingo
Jun 11 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

It’s Bookish Game Night at M. Judson! Join us and our friends at the Greenville County Library for a night of Literary Bingo, complete with prizes. Look for this event once a month, for a regular dose of fun.

This is a free event.

Thursday, June 12, 2025
Downtown Alive featuring Asheville Junction
Jun 12 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
NOMA Square

Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive presented by Spectrum benefiting Metropolitan Arts Council, kicks off the weekend every Thursday night with music at NOMA Square on Main Street. FREE ADMISSION. More than 45,000 people attend this event annually. The event serves as the single largest fundraiser for the Metropolitan Arts Council. Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive opens at 5:30 p.m. and closes at 8:30 p.m. Bands play two sets at 5:50 p.m. and 7:20 p.m

Bubbles and Beach Reads
Jun 12 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

Are you stumped on the ideal book to bring on your upcoming vacation? Come to our latest Bubbles and Beach Reads event and hear from our booksellers about their favorite fun romance and thriller reads! Book recs and laughter will ensue.

Never been to a Booksellers Recommend? Your ticket includes entry to the event, a glass of bubbly, and one of the books featured.

Monday, June 16, 2025
Women, Life, and Science
Jun 16 @ 5:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

We have partnered with the local organization Women, Life, and Science to host monthly science cafes, featuring speakers from various scientific communities and practices. This is a free event that takes place in the M. Judson Gallery.

This month’s talk will be from Lynne Becker, MSPH, the CEO and Founder of Power of Patients:
“Lessons learned from a Caregiver turned Entrepreneur in Health Tech.”

Women, Life and Science is really just that – women leaders, living a full life, have a professional career in science or peripherally, have been involved in the industry. We are seasoned knowledge experts in leadership, mentorship, entrepreneurship, women’s health, philanthropic and general life experiences. We have stories to tell and knowledge to impart. We overcame challenges, uncertainties and continue to navigate the ever evolving professional and personal balance. We share in kindness and we share openly. We are grateful for many things. We have little regrets but easily forgive ourselves for our missteps. Women, Life and Science is the open forum for dialogue, a think-tank of professional women paving the way for future women leaders. Women are stronger collectively and when we walk in unison, our success becomes ten-fold.

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Books Over Drinks with Kristina McMorris
Jun 17 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
M. Judson Booksellers

From New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday and The Ways We Hide comes a captivating tale of resilience and hope, The Girls of Good Fortune explores the complexity of family and identity, the importance of stories that echo through generations, and the power of strength found beneath the surface. If you love Marie Benedict and Lisa See, you do not want to miss Books Over Drinks with Kristina McMorris!

Thursday, June 19, 2025
Downtown Alive featuring Flipside
Jun 19 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
NOMA Square

**Special Art after Dark night**

Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive presented by Spectrum benefiting Metropolitan Arts Council, kicks off the weekend every Thursday night with music at NOMA Square on Main Street. FREE ADMISSION. More than 45,000 people attend this event annually. The event serves as the single largest fundraiser for the Metropolitan Arts Council. Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive opens at 5:30 p.m. and closes at 8:30 p.m. Bands play two sets at 5:50 p.m. and 7:20 p.m