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Sunday: 12pm-5pm
Monday: 11am-7pm
Tuesday: 11am-7pm
Wednesday: 11am-7pm
Thursday: 11am-8pm
Friday: 11am-8pm
Saturday 10am-6pm
Upcoming Events
Here's what's happening at
Story Keepers Books!
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September
24 - A Bookish Harvest: Book Pumpkin Workshop:
Turn a retired book into a festive pumpkin for your fall décor. We’ll provide everything you need to transform an old book into a unique seasonal decoration you can take home and enjoy throughout the fall.
Registration is required and costs $20 per person. All materials are included. 5pm
26 - Author Event - Lorisa D. Wiedenheft:
Meet local author Lorisa D. Wiedenheft, author of The Oasis, a middle-grade novel in verse exploring family, resilience, grief, and hope.
Lorisa has a background in Special Education and is also the author of two poetry collections, Love Complications and Reflections. Stop in from 1–3 p.m. to meet Lorisa, learn more about her writing, and pick up a signed copy of The Oasis. 1-3pm
October
1 - Local Author Book Club:
Join us for the first Story Keepers Books Local Author Book Club, featuring Making Russian Dolls by Kim Conway.
The club meets three times throughout October:
October 1, 5–7 p.m. — Meet and greet and book pickup
October 15, 5–7 p.m. — Group discussion
October 29, 5–7 p.m. — Final discussion with author Kim Conway
The first meeting is a chance to meet the group, pick up your copy, and get started. At the second meeting, we’ll discuss however far everyone has made it in the book. The final meeting brings Kim Conway into the conversation for questions, discussion, and insight into the story.
Registration is required and costs $40. Spots are limited. You can sign up in store or online. 5pm
4 - West Allis Car Show:
The West Allis Car Show returns to Downtown West Allis, and Story Keepers Books will be open our regular hours during the event.
While you’re downtown checking out the cars, stop in, cool off, browse the shelves, and see what you discover.
6 - Keeper’s Makers Night:
Keeper’s Makers Night is a relaxed, come-and-go gathering for anyone who wants a little company while working on a creative project. Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, journaling, drawing, or whatever else you’re making.
There is no cost and no registration required. 5pm
7 - West Allis Reads with Christina Clancy:
Story Keepers Books will be at the West Allis Public Library for the West Allis Reads author event featuring Christina Clancy.
We’ll have copies of Christina Clancy’s books available for purchase at the event, giving attendees the opportunity to pick up a book and have it signed by the author. 6:30pm
11 - Open Mic Poetry Night:
Join us for an evening of poetry at Story Keepers Books.
Whether you have a poem of your own you’d like to share or simply want to listen and support local voices, everyone is welcome. Open Mic Poetry Night is a relaxed opportunity for poets and poetry lovers to gather, share work, and enjoy an evening centered around the written word.
There is no cost and no registration required. 5pm
13 - Junk Journal Jumpstart:
Curious about junk journaling but not sure where to begin? Junk Journal Jumpstart is a beginner-friendly class designed to help you create your own junk journal and learn the basics you need to continue working on it at home.
We’ll walk through getting started, and all materials needed to create your journal are provided.
Registration is required and costs $35. 5pm
17 - Horror Author Event:
Spend the day with six voices from the darker side of local literature during our Horror Author Event from 12–6 p.m.
Meet Christopher Micklos, J D Kendall, writing duo Gaglioni & Benton, A M Bacon, and Michael J Stiehl. Browse their work, discover new horror authors, talk with the writers behind the stories, and pick up signed books along the way. 12-6pm
18 - Spellbound Journal Workshop:
Create a journal with a little extra magic during our Spellbound Journal Workshop at Grimoire Girls Coven in West Allis.
Two sessions are available, from 1–3 p.m. and 5–7 p.m. All materials are supplied, and registration is $50 per person.
Space is limited, and registration is handled exclusively through Story Keepers Books, either online or in store, to prevent overbooking. 12-6pm
22 - Turning the Page to Fall: Fall Wreath Workshop
Celebrate the season with a little creativity! Join us at Story Keepers Books for a hands-on fall wreath workshop and create a seasonal wreath to take home and enjoy throughout autumn.
No special crafting experience is needed—just come ready to create and have fun. All materials will be provided. 6pm
24 - Author Event - Ashley Hintermeyer:
Meet author Ashley Hintermeyer at Story Keepers Books from 1–3 p.m.
Ashley will be joining us for a meet-and-greet featuring The Light Devoured. Stop in to meet the author, learn more about her work, and pick up a signed copy. 1-3pm
25 - Junk Journal Club:
Junk Journal Club returns on Sunday, October 25 at 5 p.m.
Bring your journal and spend an evening creating alongside fellow junk journalers. Details about this month’s project and registration will be announced soon. 5pm
30 - Sip and Paint with Sammie Stewart:
Join Sammie from Warmer Sundays Designs for a beginner-friendly Halloween Sip & Paint at Story Keepers Books.
Guests will create a Halloween-inspired painting on an 8x10 canvas with step-by-step instruction. All painting supplies are included, and no experience is needed.
A fun way to celebrate spooky season with a little creativity.
31 - West Allis Halloween Hunt:
Celebrate Halloween in Downtown West Allis during the West Allis Halloween Hunt.
Story Keepers Books will be participating with candy and books for visiting trick-or-treaters. Stop by while you make your way through the neighborhood and see what treats are waiting inside.