Once Upon A Bookstore

Love for our Elders Letter Writing Project
2026-02-03 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | SoCo Art Labs, 418 Quequechan St, Fall River, MA, 02723, United States
Drop by the store to pen a letter for the Love for our Elders program. Spread some love during this Valentine season, all supplies provided.

Arctic Tales
2026-01-31 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for the latest cozy stories and playing with snow dough.

Tarot Readings
2026-01-25 14:00 - 17:00
Kick off the new year with a Tarot Reading from the store’s resident reader: Scott Panella.

Once Upon a Silent Book Club
2026-01-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-18 18:00 - 20:00
Bring along whatever you are currently reading, and join other readers for Fall River’s very own chapter of Silent Book Club.

The Seven Dials Mystery
2026-01-20 18:30 - 20:00
Join us for a book vs. movie chat on Agatha Christie’s “The Seven Dials Mystery”. Please watch the movie prior to coming.

Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons
2026-01-19 13:00 - 16:00
Join us for a demo for new or inexperienced players. Only 5 spots for players, gallery watchers welcome!

Kid Detectives!
2026-01-19 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for some silly detective stories followed by a scavenger hunt!

Death at Dunraven Manor
2026-01-18 17:00 - 20:00
Join in on our Agatha Christie weekend by participating in a murder mystery at the store! You will receive your character info prior.

Relax & Read
2026-01-14 18:30 - 20:00
Join us for a yoga class with Nelly and receive a five dollar off coupon for the bookstore.

The People We Meet on Vacation
2026-01-11 14:00 - 15:30
Join us to discuss the book and movie. Please watch the movie prior; it releases on Netflix on January 9th. Let’s gush or vent all about it!

Book Trivia
2026-01-07 18:30 - 20:00
Come solo or with friends to play some book trivia! Rounds will include everything from classics to modern and all genres!

Lego Build!
2026-01-03 10:00 - 11:30
Join us for some fun winter building prompts!

Gingerbread Story Time
2025-12-14 10:00 - 11:30
Join us for stories and a STEM activity with gingerbread playdough!

Bedazzle a Book!
2025-12-11 18:00 - 20:00
Bring your favorite book, or buy one at the store, and give it a little sparkle! Please bring your own beverage of choice as well.

Bookpage Origami Wreaths
2025-12-10 18:00 - 20:00
Let’s make something beautiful out of those book that have just been a little too loved…

Vanessa Lillie in conversation with Raemi Ray
2025-12-07 14:00 - 15:30
Celebrate Vanessa Lillie’s latest release, “The Bone Thief” in conversation with Raemi Ray. Join this thriller-esque discussion with cocoa!

Romance Author Panel
2025-12-06 14:00 - 16:00
Join romance authors AA DaSilva, Hannah Goodman, and Kade Charest for conversation, questions, and book signings!

Story Time with Mrs. Claus
2025-12-06 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for stories, songs, and cookies!

Book Tastings: the Christmas Edition
2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:00
Join us to read and taste a bit of each book! Hot chocolate will be provided, bring any other beverages you would like.

Small Business Saturday
2025-11-29 17:00 - 21:00
Get out of the house to shop local and check out the grand reveal of Blind Dates with a Book, Femme de Bloom jewelry, and holiday books!

Namrata Patel in conversation with Sara Shukla
2025-11-22 14:00 - 15:30
Join us in celebrating the release of Namrata Patel’s new book: Your Next Life Is Now with two talented local authors.

Horror Author Talk Panel
2025-11-19 18:30 - 20:00
Join us for our second horror panel featuring Rory Power, Ricardo Rebelo, Errick Nunnally, and Tabitha Winters.

Author Talk with Emily Franklin
2025-11-16 14:00 - 15:30
Join us for conversation, anecdotes, questions, and book signings with author Emily Franklin.

Clay McLeod Chapman in conversation with Christa Carmen
2025-11-13 18:00 - 20:00
Join dynamic, talented horror authors Clay McLeod Chapman and Christa Carmen for conversation, questions, signings, and photos.

Dog Man: Big Jim Believes Release Party
2025-11-11 09:00 - 19:00
Join us all day in celebrating Dog Man with his latest book, games, and activities.

Author Talk with Avery Motta in conversation with Jenny L. Howe
2025-11-09 14:00 - 15:30
Hear from Avery and Jenny, followed by book signings, photos, music, and more conversation.

Manga Mania with Taylor Silva
2025-11-08 14:00 - 16:00
Celebrate the release of volume 110 of One Piece with manga expert Taylor Silva. Learn facts, play games, and eat themed treats!

Story Time with Hannah Chung
2025-11-08 11:00 - 12:00
Join us in celebrating Hannah’s new book, “Bread Days” with some stories, crafts, and hands-on playing!

Author Talk with Annie Hartnett
2025-11-02 14:00 - 15:00
Hear from national best selling author Annie Hartnett, followed by signings and photos.
