• Blue House Banned Book Club JUNE

    Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Welcome to the Banned Book Club, where we believe in the freedom to read! The Blue House Banned Book Club meets the third Sunday of every month at 4:30 p.m. at Blue House Books, 5915 6th Ave A. Help us choose our next title here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/623887789393972

  • BOOKMOBILE: Kenosha Public Market

    BOOKMOBILE: Kenosha Public Market
    Kenosha Public Market 625 52nd Street, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Come see the Blue House Bookmobile at the Kenosha Public Market! We will be at the Market in the municipal building parking lot, 625 52nd St, most Saturdays throughout the summer! Check our event calendar for confirmed dates. Blue House Books will still be open during normal hours at our main storefront location every Saturday...

  • BOOKMOBILE: Kenosha Public Market

    BOOKMOBILE: Kenosha Public Market
    Kenosha Public Market 625 52nd Street, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Come see the Blue House Bookmobile at the Kenosha Public Market! We will be at the Market in the municipal building parking lot, 625 52nd St, most Saturdays throughout the summer! Check our event calendar for confirmed dates. Blue House Books will still be open during normal hours at our main storefront location every Saturday...

  • Find Waldo Local in Kenosha!

    Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Find Waldo in Kenosha! Blue House Books is so excited to be hosting Find Waldo Local in Kenosha! Throughout the month of July, look for Waldo in 25 participating local businesses and organizations around Kenosha and earn prizes! Here's how it works: --Grab a stamp card from Blue House Books --Go to the various businesses...

  • BOOKMOBILE: Kenosha Public Market

    BOOKMOBILE: Kenosha Public Market
    Kenosha Public Market 625 52nd Street, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Come see the Blue House Bookmobile at the Kenosha Public Market! We will be at the Market in the municipal building parking lot, 625 52nd St, most Saturdays throughout the summer! Check our event calendar for confirmed dates. Blue House Books will still be open during normal hours at our main storefront location every Saturday...

  • Storytime & Creativity Workshop with Reed McCloskey

    Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Read and "imaginate" with local author Reed McCloskey! Reed will be at Blue House Books on Saturday, July 8th at 1 p.m. to lead a storytime and creativity workshop that is perfect for children ages 4 to 8. "Many Greetings, Many Faces" is a rhyming frenzy from good morning to goodnight. Get ready to go...

    Free
  • BOOKMOBILE: Kenosha Public Market

    BOOKMOBILE: Kenosha Public Market
    Kenosha Public Market 625 52nd Street, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Come see the Blue House Bookmobile at the Kenosha Public Market! We will be at the Market in the municipal building parking lot, 625 52nd St, most Saturdays throughout the summer! Check our event calendar for confirmed dates. Blue House Books will still be open during normal hours at our main storefront location every Saturday...

  • BOOKMOBILE: Kenosha Public Market

    BOOKMOBILE: Kenosha Public Market
    Kenosha Public Market 625 52nd Street, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Come see the Blue House Bookmobile at the Kenosha Public Market! We will be at the Market in the municipal building parking lot, 625 52nd St, most Saturdays throughout the summer! Check our event calendar for confirmed dates. Blue House Books will still be open during normal hours at our main storefront location every Saturday...

  • David Ferraro, author of The Alchemy of Moonlight, at Blue House Books

    Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United States

    David Ferraro, author of "The Alchemy of Moonlight," is coming to Blue House Books! We are THRILLED to have David here to chat with excited readers about his debut novel and sign books! Our customers have been LOVING "The Alchemy of Moonlight", a queer gothic romance, in which a young marquis caught between freedom and...

  • Geneveive Gornichec in conversation with Olesya Gilmore

    Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Join us to celebrate the release of Genevieve Gornichec's sophomore novel "The Weaver and the Witch Queen" with the author herself! Genevieve will be in conversation with fellow fantasy writer Olesya Salnikova Gilmore, author of "The Witch and the Tsar". Join us as we listen to their discussion about the inspiration behind their novels and...

    $32
  • BOOKMOBILE: Kenosha Public Market

    BOOKMOBILE: Kenosha Public Market
    Kenosha Public Market 625 52nd Street, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Come see the Blue House Bookmobile at the Kenosha Public Market! We will be at the Market in the municipal building parking lot, 625 52nd St, most Saturdays throughout the summer! Check our event calendar for confirmed dates. Blue House Books will still be open during normal hours at our main storefront location every Saturday...

  • We Found Waldo! Prize Drawing & Celebration

    Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Time is almost up to Find Waldo Local in Kenosha! Join us for an end-of-event celebration where we will draw names of qualifying participants for prizes! Waldo searchers have until the start of this event, July 31st at 5 p.m., to get their completed stamp card to Blue House Books. You do not have to...

  • Used Book Exchange

    Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United States

    It's time for another Used Book Exchange! Bring some of your previously loved books to exchange for something new! Here's how it works: --Space is limited, so we have broken the event up into two sessions with 20 people each. --Tickets are $5, and you can use that $5 toward a purchase that night only....

    $5
  • Storytime with Jill and Freddy Letven!

    Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Join us for storytime with local author Jill Letven and her friendly dog Freddy! Jill's book is an adorable story of an unlikely friendship, and is great for children to learn about meeting new friends or gaining a new sibling! Jill will introduce the kids to the books inspiration, her dog Freddy, and she will...

  • High Tea at the Bookstore

    Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United States

    You are cordially invited to High Tea at Blue House Books! Join us for an afternoon with tea, cakes and sweets, mini sandwiches, and great conversation surrounded by beautiful books. Hosted by The Pine Blossom, your High Tea experience also includes your choice of a fabulous fashion hat for the occasion, a gift to take...

    $50
  • After Hours at the Bookstore

    Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Join us for another After Hours at the Bookstore! On Thursday, August 17th, Blue House Books will be open late for a more exclusive shopping experience with deals and refreshments. This month's special guest is musical trio Violet Wilder! We're so excited to have these amazing ladies with us performing an acoustic set as you...

  • Jennifer Chiaverini, author of Canary Girls, at Blue House Books

    Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Historical fiction author Jennifer Chiaverini is coming to Blue House Books! We are thrilled that Jennifer is joining us during her book tour for her latest release, "Canary Girls," a lively and illuminating novel about the “munitionettes” who built bombs in Britain’s arsenals during World War I, risking their lives for the war effort and...

  • Jennifer Chiaverini, author of Canary Girls, at Blue House Books

    Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Historical fiction author Jennifer Chiaverini is coming to Blue House Books! We are thrilled that Jennifer is joining us during her book tour for her latest release, "Canary Girls," a lively and illuminating novel about the “munitionettes” who built bombs in Britain’s arsenals during World War I, risking their lives for the war effort and...

  • Essential Oil Workshop with Modern Apothecary

    Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Are you an essential oils enthusiast? How would you like to create your own blend?! We are excited to partner with Modern Apothecary for an interactive essential oil workshop, hosted by Blue House Books. Participants will be guided through essential oil basics and will have the opportunity to create a scented bath salt and stress...

    $30
  • Storytime with Randi Moxi!

    Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Join us for storytime with local author Randi Moxi! We are so excited to host Randi at Blue House Books so she can share "A Pittie Pool Party," a fun and adorable story about rescue animals! Join us on September 9th for this FREE event that includes storytime and an activity great for kids of...

  • Stories & Spirits Series Presents: Thriller Authors Caitlin Starling and Dan Kraus

    Public Craft Brewing Co. 628 58th Street, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Celebrate the creepiest time of the year with us at Public Craft Brewing, 628 58th St, with thriller authors Caitlin Starling and Dan Kraus! Both authors have new books releasing in the summer and fall, and they are the perfect suspenseful reads for the upcoming chilly autumn nights. The authors will discuss how to tell...

  • Greta Kelly in conversation with MJ Kuhn for the release of THE QUEEN OF DAYS

    The Apis Hotel and Restaurant 614 56th Street, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Help us celebrate the latest book release from Kenosha author Greta Kelly! On Tuesday, October 24th, join us at The Apis in Downtown Kenosha for a lively discussion between Greta and fellow fantasy author MJ Kuhn about "The Queen of Days," a magical heist and hijinks novel. Learn about Greta's inspiration, her writing process, and...

    $35
  • Jeneva Rose and Drew in Kenosha for the release of IT’S A DATE (AGAIN)!

    Rhode Center for the Arts 514 56th Street, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Jeneva Rose is coming back to Kenosha! But this time, instead of bringing us thrills and chills, she's bringing us all the feels with the debut of her first romcom! Joining Jeneva is her partner in crime, Drew! (Although you may know him as the past tense of Draw) Join us for what is sure...

    $21.99
  • Friendship Park Tree Lighting Ceremony

    Friendship Park 5834 6th Avenue, Kenosha

    Friendship Park Tree Lighting Ceremony Join us on the Southside of Downtown Kenosha following the official City of Kenosha Tree Lighting as we celebrate the businesses and residents in the Friendship Park Neighborhood. Businesses nearby will be offering extended hours, special discounts, live music, giveaways, and more! Businesses include Smarty's Sweets & Treats, Equinox, House...