Thursday, Feb. 5, 5-8 3 p.m. — A Valentine’s Happy Hour
Simply Made Here, 2302 Frederick Road 21228
Free admission. Free parking. Non-alcoholic mocktails from Plot Twist
Saturday, Feb. 7, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Simply Made Here, 2302 Frederick Road 21228
Free admission. Free parking.
Meet the authors—all of whom are local. Buy a book—for yourself or as a holiday gift—and get it signed. Look for a Blind Date with a Book to meet the authors and win a prize. Participating authors have offered books and swag as prizes.
You are also invited to bring non-perishable food items for Catonsville Emergency Assistance, a local non-profit helping our neighbors in need.
Here are some of our participating authors with links to their websites. Each event will feature a different slate of authors.
On Thursday, Feb. 5, 5-8 p.m.
On Saturday, Feb. 7, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Plot Twist will be serving Valentine-themed mocktails on Thursday. Look for the Book Bus, and Amazonian Acai smoothie food truck on Saturday.
Get ready for a Blind Date with a Book. The authors are bringing books they read and loved. Join in the fun for your chance to pick one of the books. You won’t know what it is until you unwrap it but you’ll have a few clues.
You’ll want to stop here for the crafts, too. This book festival will take place at Simply Made Here, a wonderful artisan’s shop. Crafters have designed all sorts of items just for readers: special bookmarks (some made of wood or leather), artworks celebrating books, mugs and water bottles. If you’ve been here, you know!
Where is Simply Made Here? On Frederick Road, on the way to Historic Ellicott City. Here’s a map. It’s easily accessible from the Beltway, Route 40 or Route 29. Even I-95! There is plenty of parking.
Mark your calendars! Hope to see you there.
Mary K. Tilghman, writer 