Events

Keep an eye on the site and our social media pages for some wicked upcoming events at The Bookworm!  

 

Independent Bookstore Day

Join us April 27th from 10 - 5 and Sunday April 28th from 12 - 4 for our biggest event of the year!

Saturday April 27th - 10am - 5pm

Indie Bookstore Passport Stop!! 

 

We're so happy to be part of this unique event! We've partnered with 10 Edmonton area independent bookstores to bring you an incredible weekend adventure!

Pick up your Indie Bookstore Passport at any participating bookstore on April 27 & 28 and bring it with you on your indie bookstore voyage. With each stop receive a stamp for your passport - and special perks.

If you make it to all of us by the end of the weekend, you’ll be entered to win a bountiful basket of goodies from every store you visited!

Complimentary Coffee from our friends at Roasti*

 

Pick your discount!*

 

*while supplies last!

 

3 for $5 deal on some of our hottest Sale Books! 

 

10am - 4pm - Local Author Book Signings & Readings

 

 

10am - 12pm - 'Fowl Play' co-authors @social_moi and @carlahowatt will be here to sign thier brand new book (We have some copies on hand!)

**They already have a 5 star rating on Amazon!! One reader says, "The authors give the story all the ingredients necessary to keep you interested while both laughing and stressing about whodunnit and will it be solved in time. Very enjoyable romp. Love that is is set in Edmonton."

 



11am - Story time with Rebecca van Dyk, who will be reading her book 'Something More'
Are you trapped in a dull, grey world? Colourful adventures are waiting just beyond this door! Step inside and transform the ordinary in this inspiring book that reveals the beauty and magic of a child's imagination. With a spark of creativity, everyday objects such as laundry baskets and trash cans become vessels of discovery and exploration. Anything is possible when you imagine Something More!

 

 


12pm - 4pm - Kim Germsheid @mrs.eddie.vedder Karen Probert, @mandyevebarnett and @hmshander will all be on hand for books signings and conversation!

 

 Can't wait to see you there! 

Sherwood Park Bookworm Book Club Every 3rd Thursday of the Month

SHerwood Park Book Club Books February, March and April 2024

Previous Book Club Selections

November 2023

Cover Image of book text reads: All the Ugly and Wonderful Things

 

October 2023

The Serpent's Tale by Ariana Franklin is October's Book Club choice

September 2023

EDUCATED BY TARA WESTOVER

The Sherwood Park Bookworm September Book Club book is Tara Westover's 'Educated'

 

August 2023

THE PERFECT GIRL BY GILLY MACMILLAN

The Perfect Gilr by Gilly MacMillan is the Bookworm August Book Club book

 

July 2023

THE SWEETNESS OF FORGETTING: A NOVEL BY KRISTIN HARMEL

July Book Club: The Sweetness of Forgetting by Kristin Harmel

 

June 2023

IF I NEVER MET YOU BY MHAIRI MCFARLANE

If I Never Met You by Mhairi McFarlane

 

April 2023

THE BOOKWOMAN OF TROUBLESOME CREEK BY KIM MICHELE RICHARDSON

April Book Club selection - The Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek

 

January 2023

ONE BY ONE BY RUTH WARE

One by One by Ruth Ware is the January Book Club selection at The Bookworm

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December 2022

Jolabokaflod Festive Book Club/ Book Swap! 

Join us for The December 15th Book Club, which is going to be a festive holiday book swap, in the Icelandic tradition of Jolabokaflod or book flood!
Everyone is welcome to join us, all you need to do is:
  • wrap up a book and chocolate.
  • we will do a secret Santa gift exchange.
  • your book can be new or gently used.
Perhaps you have a holiday favourite you enjoy every year, or and inspiring self help. Include a delicious chocolate treat, and you are set to join in the Jolabokaflod festivities!
Everyone one is also encouraged by bring a snack, appetizer or treat to share and beverages will be provided. Anyone brave enough to attend in their cozy pyjamas may find they get an extra holiday book to enjoy.
Hope you will join us for a festive holiday Jolabokaflod experience!!!

November 2022

THE INVENTION OF WINGS BY SUE MONK KIDD

The Invention of Wings

 

October 2022

THE THIRTEENTH TALE by DIANE SETTERFIELD

The Thirteenth Tale is the Bookworm's Book Club Pick for October

 

September 2022

THE NEST BY CYNTHIA D'APRIX SWEENEY

The Nest is September's Book Club Pick at the Sherwood park Bookworm!

 

 

Saturday, September 17th from 1pm - 2pm

The Bookworm is proud to host the official book launch of Canadian photographer Joe Chowaniec's much anticipated Abandoned Alberta II. 
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Get your hands on a signed copy, chat with the author and celebrate with us! 
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Abandoned Alberta II by Joe Chowaniec available at the Sherwood Park Bookworm

August 2022

Kid's Little Golden Books Journal Camp 

Little Golden Books Demo

Create your own “Little Golden” Junk Journal!!!

Join me August 15, from 1:00 - 4:00 and learn how to turn your favorite story books in to a super cute journal. Everything you need to express your own personal style will be included. The cost for this 3 hour class is only $30.00 each or $25.00 if you are registering siblings. Stop by The BOOKWORM to pre- register and choose your story book

August 2022

THE FIRST MISTAKE BY SANDIE JONES
July Bookworm Book Club

July 2022

WHEN SPARKS FLY BY HELENA HUNTING

When Sparks Fly is The Bookworm's July Book Club Book!