All events are free to attend unless otherwise stated! Please give us a call if you have any questions or concerns.
If you are experiencing COVID-like symptoms or have come into contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, we ask that you please do not attend in-person events. Instead, feel free to order the book over the phone so we can have it signed for you to pick up when you're out of the woods!

Story time with patricia tanumihardja
Saturday, April 15, 11:00am

Join us at Bards Alley as we welcome author Patricia Tanumihardja and her debut picture book, Ramen for Everyone! She will be reading the story at Bards Alley, and we will have additional copies available if you'd like to purchase and have the author sign it.

This is an adorable about young Hiro, who's dream is to make the perfect bowl of ramen, just like his dad! But on his first attempt, things don't go according to plan...

Brendan Slocumb
saturday, April 22, 1:00pm
@ Mary riley styles public library

Meet us back at Mary Riley Styles Public Library for a talk with bestselling author Brendan Slocumb for his newest novel, Symphony of Secrets.

In this gripping new  page-turner, a professor uncovers a shocking secret about the most famous American composer of all time—that his music was stolen from a young Black composer. 

​Registration required. Find parking information for MRSPL here on their website. 

Indie bookstore day
Saturday, April 29

Bards Alley will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day!

We will be starting off with a Stuffy Sleepover with a story time in the morning, holding Blind Date with a Book specials, and taking part in some Church St. partnerships - additional details to come and more will be featured on our Instagram @bardsalley!

Megan wagner lloyd
saturday, may 6, 1:00-3:00pm

Kid's graphic novel author Megan Wagner Lloyd of 'Allergic' fame will be signing copies of her newest books, Squished and Super Pancake at Bards Alley!

She will be tabling from 1:00pm until 3:00pm on May 6th to finish out Children's Book Week with us. You are welcome to purchase your book ahead of time, but we will also have copies available during the event.

Library Fandomania
SATURDAY, MAY 20, 10:00am - 3:00pm
​@ Providence Community Center

Bards Alley will be one participating in Library Fandomania, the first Fandomania since the COVID-19 pandemic! Additional details to come.

From their website: "Co-hosted by Fairfax County Public Library and Neighborhood and Community Services, Library Fandomania is a celebration of all things geeky and is back in person for the first time since 2019. This year, attendees of all ages are invited to show off their cosplay skills and participate in our cosplay contest, enjoy a workshop, meet local and national authors and artists, and even score some free swag. This event is perfect for anyone wishing to connect with other fans, have fun and geek out right here in Fairfax. (Additional information on their website).

Library Fandomania does not require registration and you can drop in anytime during the day. Remember that parking at Providence Community Center is limited. Additional parking is available at Vienna Metro Station and shuttle bus service will be provided."

STORY TIME WITH
HANH BUI
SATURDAY, MAY 27, 3:00PM

​Join us at Bards Alley as we host debut picture book author Hanh Bui for The Yellow Áo Dài, a story of family and identity following Naliah's time fixing a very special áo dài so she can perform a traditional Vietnamese Fan Dance, and learning about her family's legacy in the process. 

Hanh Bui will be reading the book aloud and, afterwards, will be holding a Q&A and giveaway!