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Events
Indy Indie Book Crawl
Mar 19
Indy Indie Book Crawl
Nutty for Novels Book Club Discussion (March)
Mar 23
Nutty for Novels Book Club Discussion (March)
Paws to Read
Mar 28
Paws to Read
Paws to Read
Apr 25
Paws to Read
Nutty for Novels Book Club Discussion (April)
Apr 27
Nutty for Novels Book Club Discussion (April)
Nutty for Novels Book Club Discussion (May)
May 25
Nutty for Novels Book Club Discussion (May)
Nutty for Novels Book Club Discussion (June)
Jun 22
Nutty for Novels Book Club Discussion (June)

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📚🏀 March Madness… Bookshop Edition! Feeling competitive? Grab a full bracket and predict every round! Turn in your completed bracket by March 10—closest to the final results wins a gift card and bookish goodies. 📚 Then join us each
Men’s hockey team let you down? We’ve got a whole shelf of fictional men who don’t disappoint.
Wow! Yesterday’s Adult Book Faire was unbelievable. The line was out the door right at noon! We cannot thank @fourfingerlebanon enough for inviting us to partner with them on this. The people were amazing, the atmosphere was on point, the drink
📣 Heads up, Squirrels! 📣 Our storefront will be closed tomorrow (Sunday, Feb 22) — but you can still find us out in the wild at a Book Faire for Adults at Four Fingers Distillery in Lebanon. You can expect: A curated book selection by The
2026 World Day of Social Justice: If you’ve stopped by our store, you know that we have a whole section on resistance/social justice- related nonfiction books. Let’s continue to educate ourselves to take action for equality, dignity, and
Happy Lunar New Year! This celebration is rooted in centuries of tradition and focuses on renewal, reflection, and hope for the year to come. Wishing you a year filled with meaningful moments and stories.
Our first-ever Bookish Valentine Scavenger Hunt was a success 💘📚 More than twenty duos — romantic and platonic — spent the evening learning about themselves through each other’s eyes, which was felt really special to witness. S
It’s National Send a Friend a Card Day. Text messages are cute, but have you tried saying it on paper with sarcasm, swear words, and attitude? #NationalSendACardToAFriendDay
📚 February at Curious Squirrel Bookshop 💘🐿️ We’ve got a cozy, community-filled month ahead. Here’s what’s happening: 💌 Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt Saturday, Feb 14 | 6–8 PM Bring your partner, best friend, or f
Shoutout to our favorite mail carrier—thank you for braving the weather, showing up with a smile, sharing your candy, and listening to my rants while standing there with a full mail bag on your shoulder. You make our afternoons brighter, and

“Having the courage to tell your own story goes hand in hand with having the curiosity and humility to listen to others' stories.”

—Sarah Kay