Join us for the September meeting of our Romance Book Club!

We are reading Emily Henry’s “Beach Read.”

Come for 6, discussion at 6:30!

Friendly Alien Books will be open 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, to celebrate the release of Rachel Gillig’s new book, The Knave and the Moon.

Join us for children’s storytime with local children’s author, Megan Pasonick, as she reads “Kimmy Goes Camping.” The story is inspired by adventures she had while growing up in Wisconsin. Pasonick graduated from King’s College and now writes from her home in Wilkes-Barre. She enjoys sharing her story with the community!

Join us for another Warhammer, DnD, and other fantasy paint night! Feel free to bring whatever model you are working on. If you are new to the hobby, we will have some supplies on hand. The event is free, but please RSVP here!

Join us for Crafty Hour! Feel free to bring whatever you’re working on! Old & Brew will here with a pop-up coffe/spritz bar!

We’re embracing the end of summer with a sip ‘n paint at FAB! Join local artist and author, V. Sanz, as she leads this all-abilities art class. All materials provided. Feel free to BYOB. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased here!

Join us for the August meeting of our Rotating Genre Book Club!
We will be discussing “Piranesi” by Susanna Clarke.
Come for 6, discussion starts at 6:30

Join us for an eventful Bookstore Romance Day!

Start the morning off with yoga class in the stacks! Instructor Gianna Cancelli will lead the all levels class.

You can find tickets here.

After class, find plenty of blind dates with a book, mocktails, freebies, photobooth, & more!

*You do not have to participate in the class to take part in the rest of the celebration!

Artist Marleen Cloutier will be showing her exhibit, “Lost Worlds” at Friendly Alien Books! Plus plenty of fun downtown with other exhibits and the Scranton Jazz Festival

Join us for the August meeting of our Romance Book Club!
We will be discussing “A Forbidden Alchemy” by Stacey McEwan.
Come for 6, discussion starts at 6:30

Join us for storytime led by author Kris Cornado, at 11 a.m. on Sunday, August 2, as she reads her children’s book, Lighthouse Ladies.

There will be a book signing and coloring activity!

Pop-up vendor: Glona Crochet! Find locally, handmade crochet creations for sale!

Local author Dean Fisher will be here for a book signing from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 18!

Join us for our next workshop with The Charming Churchmouse! Make your own book vase with silk florals. All materials provided, plus light refreshments. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased here!

Join us for the July meeting of our Rotating Genre Book Club!
We will be discussing “Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage” by Belle Burden.
Come for 6, discussion starts at 6:30

Friendly Alien Books will be open Tuesday, July 7, as the city wraps up a weekend of World Cup celebrations!

Friendly Alien Books will be open Monday, July 6, as the city wraps up a weekend of World Cup celebrations!

We’re celebrating First Friday, the Scrantastic Spectacular, and the World Cup with a pop-up from Hemlock Thrift! We’ll be open until 8 p.m.

Join us for the July meeting of our Romance Book Club!
We will be discussing “This Book Made Me Think of You” by Libby Page.
Come for 6, discussion starts at 6:30

Yoga is back at Friendly Alien Books!

Join us for another class among the stacks! Gianna Cancelli will lead the all-levels class! Space is limited. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased here.

Join us for the June meeting of our Rotating Genre Book Club!

We will be discussing “Yesteryear” by Caro Claire Burke.

Come for 6, discussion starts at 6:30

The Big Boy 4014 is rolling into Steamtown, and we’re celebrating with special hours! We will be open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday the 15 and Tuesday, the 16!

The Big Boy 4014 is rolling into Steamtown, and we’re celebrating with special hours! We will be open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday the 15 and Tuesday, the 16!

Join local soapmakers, Fabled Foams & Flames, for a fantasy-themed pop-up shop at Friendly Alien Books on Sunday, June 14, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Join Scranton native Bella Diana as she reads her children’s book, The Hungry Seagull.

The story is about friendship, sharing, and adventure.

It’s time for our next workshop, and this one’s pretty CHEESY
Join @aubreyreddnutrition as she leads our first Cheeses & Chapters event on Friday, June 12! Find out which cheeses (& wines) pair with some of your favorite books🧀📚 and then take home your own mini charcuterie board! A perfect date or girls night out👽🛸

Tickets can be found here.

On Sunday, we’re hosting another children’s storytime with Maple Tree Literacy! This week’s book is Dragons Love Tacos, and there will be a fun activity for kids, too!

Our anniversary weekend continues Saturday with:

Free ARC giveaways (while supplies last,) MORE treats from Whisk & Whimsy, mocktails, and a charm bar with The Charming Churchmouse! Plus enjoy 10% off purchases of $25 or more!

Join us as we celebrate our first year in business!

The fun kicks off with a very special First Friday featuring:

Debut local fantasy author V. Sanz, a mobile coffee bar from Cafe Calle, Fused 4 Good permanent jewelry, face painting with kristacore, sweets from Whisk & Whimsy, pizza, wine, and other things I’m definitely forgetting. It all starts at 5, and we’re partying until 9!

We’ll also have some limited edition FAB stickers and bookmarks!