
North Portland Queer Book Club
We love hosting our friends at North Portland Queer Book Club! This month's book is A Sweet String of Salt by Rose Sutherland. The audiobook is available for free on Spotify Premium and/or you can purchase from our shop on Bookshop.org. No RSVP necessary.

Monthly Zine & Collage Night
Join us on the last Wednesday of every month from 6:00-8:00pm for zine and collage night! Folks working on other projects like comics, crochet, etc are also welcome. :)
RSVP and have the event added to your calendar by emailing hello@secondshapesbookstore.com.

Kenton Wine Walk
We're so excited to participate for the first time in this annual event! We'll share the ticket link as soon as it's available. Save-the-date for now!

Kids Story & Play Time
Our lovely neighbor and children's book expert Madeline will be hosting this story time and will be sharing Aunt Isabel Tells a Good One with us. Please email hello@secondshapesbookstore.com to RSVP so we can make sure we have enough space and supplies.

Shapes of Nature: Writing for Grieving Hearts Monthly Workshop
Join friends of Second Shapes, Robin Lanehurst and Heather Dorfman, for generative writing, community building, and storytelling, centered around nature’s complex and powerful shapes - spirals, fractals, waves, and beyond. This workshop will meet monthly five times. Register here: bit.ly/shapesofnatureworkshop

Native Plants Group Meet-Up
This month's plants are Roemer's fescue and alumroot! All you need to do is show up (and bring plant samples if you can find them). Our lovely neighbor Sharon hosts this group and is an amazing resource for all things native plants. Please email hello@secondshapesbookstore.com to RSVP so we can make sure we have enough space and supplies.

BIG SIDEWALK SALE
50% off all nonfiction books, $5 and under book cart, $1 book cart, and lots of free stuff and giveaways! Jordan's oil paintings will be priced to sell, along with some special pieces from the woodshop. Our neighbors at WOO PDX and Kenton Antiques will also be having sales and deals. Come on down!

Kids Story & Play Time
Right before the sidewalk sale we’re gonna do story time! We'll be reading All Are Welcome and designing welcome posters for our neighborhood. All supplies included. Donations accepted for our friends at Innovation Law Lab!
Please email hello@secondshapesbookstore.com to RSVP so we can make sure we have enough space and supplies.

Kids Story & Play Time (resumes July 2025)
Join us every Saturday from 11:00am-12:00pm for a story and play time! Best for ages 3-6, but all ages are welcome and you know your kiddo best.
Email to RSVP and have the event added to your calendar: hello@secondshapesbookstore.com

North Portland Queer Book Club
RSVP, see this month’s book, and find more information: https://www.instagram.com/npqueerbookclub
We love hosting our friends at North Portland Book Club!

Shapes of Nature: Writing for Grieving Hearts Workshop
Register here: bit.ly/shapesofnatureworkshop
Join Robin Lanehurst and Heather Dorfman for generative writing, community building, and storytelling, centered around nature’s complex and powerful shapes - spirals, fractals, waves, and beyond.
Welcome to both advanced and novice writers - and everyone in between.
Shapes of Nature dates (all 7-9pm):
June 19
July 24
August 14
September 18
October 16

Kenton Writers Reading & Book Signing
Featuring Emma Pattee, Brian Benson, and Elizabeth Weinberg


Zine & Collage Night
Bring your zine or collage project to work on! This is a casual hangout with snacks and drinks provided. We’ll have plenty of materials if you want to start a new project. No experience required. Free to attend!
Register by emailing hello@secondshapesbookstore.com.

Healing Intergenerational Pain & Breaking the Cycle: A Four-Part Workshop and Book Club with Dr. Suzanne Manser
Every other week we will meet to discuss the book and have time to answer writing prompts. The themes for each session will be: Mother Wound, the Messages Our Parents Gave Us, Intergenerational Pain and Breaking the Cycle, and Creating Change



Mother's Day Flower Shop Pop-Up with Backyard Bannan
Backyard Bannan will be offering a limited number of seeds, seedlings, and bouquets in the shop as well during pre-order pick-up hours from 12:00-3:00pm on Saturday, May 10.

Kids Story & Play Time: Every Saturday 11am-12pm!
Join us to read a story together and then explore play themed with the book! Best for kids 3-6 but all ages are welcome.

Independent Bookstore Day at Second Shapes Bookstore
Save-the-date! We’ll have extended hours, giveaways, special guests, and more! Details coming soon.

Zine & Collage Night at Second Shapes Bookstore
Bring your zine or collage project to work on! This is a casual hangout with snacks and drinks provided.

Kids Clothing & Gear Swap
Calling all caretakers! Bring your gently used kids’ clothing and gear in for a friendly neighborhood swap.

Kids Story Time
Join us every Saturday at 11am for story and play time! Best for kids 2-6 (but you know your kiddo best).

GRAND OPENING!
Save-the-date! Tell your friends! We open on Saturday, April 5 from 10am-10pm.