Saturday September 5th

12:00pm-2:00pm

Join author Morgan Chavis for a reading and inspiring discussion of Leap Off the Ladder, a conversation about taking chances, creating your own path, and elevating yourself.

Sunday September 13th

1:30 pm-3:30 pm

Join us for an afternoon of Mahjong with Hong Kong Mahjong Academy! Learn the game, meet new people, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon at Half Full.

No experience necessary! RSVP for $12 or walk in for $15.

The Monsters We Defy

Leslye Penelope

Wednesday September 30th

6:30 PM

Join us for this month’s Half Full Book Club as we read The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope.

Set against 1925 Washington, D.C.’s Black Broadway, this historical fantasy blends African American folk magic, jazz, romance, mystery, and a daring supernatural heist.

Our book club is a small, intimate gathering with refreshments, thoughtful conversation, and a welcoming atmosphere. Come ready to talk spirits, secrets, community, and just how far you’d go to pull off the impossible.

Saturday September 26th

12:00pm

Meet young author and leukemia survivor Dream Speller as she shares her inspiring story of courage, strength, and hope in Brave Is My Middle Name!

Stop by, meet Dream, and grab a signed copy!

Saturday September 19th

1:00 pm

We’re partnering with Friends of Rabbits for a special adoption event featuring adorable rabbits looking for their forever homes!

Stop by, meet the rabbits, and learn more about adoption!

Wednesday September 23rd

6:00 PM

Join us at Half Full Bookstore for Unashamed: A Conversation on Black Mental Health, featuring contributors from 88 Unashamed Black Mental Health Stories.

The evening will include readings from the book and an open conversation about mental health, reducing stigma, and the importance of caring for our emotional well-being within the Black community.

This event is free, but seating is limited. RSVP is required to reserve your spot.