About the Book Eli, a precocious 16-year-old social misfit living on Long Island in August 1979, cons his way into a professional boys’ choir’s Italian and Vatican tour so he can discover his missing father’s legacy. But when he meets his dream girl, Jane, and finds himself connected to an intricate murder plot involving a legendary drug, he must decide ... Read More

Guided by: Cody C., M.Ed! Come reconnect with your menstrual cycle! We’ll learn about the different menstrual phases and how to care for ourselves during each phase, how to track our cycles, options for self-care during our periods, and ways to celebrate our bleed! We’ll understand more about how the menstrual cycle works through lessons, discussion, and art! Sliding scale: ... Read More

Join professors Mark Ferrara and Roger Hecht for a conversation on the stories of the ordinary people who lived, worked, and died along the banks of the Erie Canal, emphasizing the forgotten role of the poor and working class in this epochal transformation. About the Book The completion of the Erie Canal in 1825 was a monumental achievement. Linking the ... Read More

About the Book On December 28, 2017 I was having a holiday drink with my partner and her friend. Around 6pm, I got up, went into the bathroom, and when I came out I told them “something’s not right” pointing to my upper chest. Shortly thereafter, I fell back in my chair. My eyes were rolling and I lost consciousness. ... Read More

Swing on by for a chill game night. We have a wide variety of board games you can choose from to help you decompress after the week. $5 suggested donation.

Join us for our monthly book club led by community members and local literati. This month we'll be reading Quicksand, by Nella Larsen. Nella Larsen (1891-1964) is one of the most well-known names in the Harlem Renaissance canon, though much of her personal history remains elusive. The author of two novels, Quicksand and Passing, and several short stories, she received ... Read More

Come on down to BSB to chat with this award-winning author and get a signed copy of her books! Carol Van Den Hende is the of the Goodbye, Orchid series which won 20+ literary awards including the American Fiction Award, Pinnacle Achievement Award, IAN for Best First Novel, two Royal Dragonfly’s, and Kops-Fetherling Award. When she’s not penning stories of ... Read More

In this talk, Philip V. McHarris invites us to critically examine the role of policing within society and explore transformative alternatives. Drawing from his book, "Beyond Policing," McHarris delves into community-based safety models that challenge traditional policing methods and offer sustainable, inclusive approaches to public safety. Through a combination of rigorous research and compelling narratives, the talk will explore how ... Read More

Jamaica Baldwin and Nancy Miller Gomez will read poems from their newest collections followed by a conversation and a Q&A. About the Authors Jamaica (she/her) is a poet and educator originally from Santa Cruz, CA. Her first book, Bone Language, was published by YesYes Books in June 2023. Her work has appeared in Guernica, World Literature Today, The Adroit Journal, ... Read More

Join preeminent Joanna Russ scholar Alec Pollak in celebrating the publication of a new critical edition of ON STRIKE AGAINST GOD, out now from Feminist Press. Pollak will be joined in conversation by Jeffry Iovannone to discuss Russ's legacy and delve into her experience in republishing this "curious and powerful revolutionary work." (—Alison Bechdel) ALEC POLLAK is a writer, academic, ... Read More