Craft supplies piling up? Swap them for new-to-you treasures! Bring what you don't need, take what you do.

Gathered & Bound book club celebrates diverse and marginalized authors!

Discussing: Kinfolk by Sean Dietrich

Discussing - By Night in Chile by Roberto Bolaño

Join us in partnership with Campbell County Public Library for a very special Signature Series event with Julia Quinn, #1 NYT bestselling author of the Bridgerton series! Registration required, please visit CCPL’s website to register.

Woven branches workshop connects visual artists and writers through spontaneous invention, story exchanges, and creative project development inspired by interpretations of homeplace and heritage.

A conversation with author Dr. Holly McGee and Nan Whaley, President & CEO of Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio ACT.

Dr. Holly McGee, author of “One Day We Are Going Home”, tells the story of Elizabeth Mafeking, an extraordinary woman, mother, and activist in Apartheid South Africa.

Translated Japanese fiction that purrs!

Discussing: Kiki’s Delivery Day by Eiko Kadono 

Queer lit! Queer lit! Queer lit!

Discussing - "The Bruising of Qilwa"  by Naseem Jamnia

Join us for our very first Silent Book Club!

In collaboration with the Cincy Art Museum, Art to Ink brings art and creative writing together!

Here's how it works: we'll show you a handful of pieces from the museums collection, you pick the one that grabs you, and then you get quiet time to write about it. A poem, a scene, a rant, whatever shows up. There's no "right" way to do it.

At the end, you can read what you wrote out loud if you want. Or you can fold it up and put it in your pocket forever. No pressure and no writing experience required! Come alone or bring a friend!

An open mic night hosted by Quills & Queers, celebrating LGBTQ+ voices and stories. Share your poetry, prose, or simply come to support local queer writers in a welcoming community space.

Urban Appalachian Community Coalition presents: Place Keepers Wide Open Mic

A death café is a discussion group where everyone is welcome to come together and have an open, curious, and compassionate discussion about all things related to death and dying.

All are welcome!

Show off and share! Bring 10 or more non-food items you’ve created and trade with others! Hobbyists, crafters, and trinket fans are all encouraged.

Bring all the littles for a morning of stories, laughs, and fun with the lovely PH Dee!

Your monthly dose of literary suspense!

Discussing - The Missing Ones by A R Torre

Join us for an evening with author Beth Howard! In Song for a Hard-Hit People, Beth shares her story of growing up in Appalachian Kentucky – the economic struggles, trauma, and ever-present sexism along with the loving care of her close-knit rural community. 

Gathered & Bound book club celebrates diverse and marginalized authors!

Discussing: Skye Falling by Mia Mckenzie

Discussing - Pedro Páramo but Juan Rulfo

Stop by anytime between 1pm and 5pm to DROP EVERYTHING AND READ! Cozy beanbags and seating will be available. Bring your own book or buy a new one from us, grab a coffee or tasty snack, relax and read to your hearts content!

Join us for a no pressure community sing night hosted by The Cinci Sing! No experience necessary - just bring yourself and your voice!

In partnership with The Jeannette Rankin Foundation, The Woman's City Club, and The Women’s Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Wednesday, August 05, 2026 | 6:00pm

The Mercantile Library
414 Walnut Street #1100 Cincinnati, OH 45202

Ever wish open mics didn't feel so intimidating? That's exactly why we created Mindful Mic Sessions -- an open mic for those who struggle with stage fright or performance anxiety. Hosted by local musicians Nic Siemer and Anna Mosoriak, each open mic session will begin with grounding exercises to get you performance ready

Show off and share! Bring 10 or more non-food items you’ve created and trade with others! Hobbyists, crafters, and trinket fans are all encouraged.

RSVP at midsummerpsyche.com

Translated Japanese fiction that purrs!

Discussing: The Curious Kitten at the Chibineko Kitchen by Yuta Takahashi

Come meet your new furry best friend - League for Animal Welfare will be dropping by with plenty of adoptable feline friends to choose from!

Queer lit! Queer lit! Queer lit!

Discussing - "Faltas: Letters to Everyone in My Hometown Who Isn't My Rapist" by Cecilia Gentili"

Are you queer and passionate about the planet? Come mix, mingle, and connect with fellow climate queers! Come for the connections, stick around for an optional wine tasting with Voyager Beverage!

Join us for our very first Silent Book Club!

Author Christopher Greenslate will be in the shop to sign copies of his new release, “Queen Kodiak”!

Queen Kodiak is a young adult graphic novel about a teenage girl who moves to Kodiak, Alaska, and befriends a giant bear cub, leading to a rampage by the cub's colossal, super-charged mother, Queen Kodiak, who seeks to reclaim her offspring.