Join us for our monthly yoga 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 Crafty Hour! Feel free to bring whatever you’re working on!

Friendly Alien Books is proud to partner with the Human Rights Campaign for a Story Slam to celebrate National Coming Out day.

Come share stories and enjoy refreshments

Join us as we welcome illustrator Tess Armstrong to Friendly Alien Books! Tess has illustrated a number of books, and will have those and other art on display!

As we mark Banned Books Week this year, we are holding a sale on Saturday, Oct. 10

10% off purchases of $25 or more

20% off purchases of $50 or more

Join us during Banned Books Week for From Xerox to Revolution: A Zine History & Workshop. Jess Meoni will lead the lecture and workshop.

Learn about the history of zines, their place in history as an art of resistance.
Then make your own! All tools and materials to create your own zine will be provided

Tickets can be purchased here.

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

We are reading "If It Makes You Happy" by Julie Olivia
Come for 6, discussion at 6:30!

Art and Literature come together as we welcome artist Geori Stankiewicz and her show, “Dark and Whimsy”

PLUS! We are proud to once again host Scranton Fringe Literary Open Mic for this year’s festival. Writers of every genre are welcome to share their work! Signups start at 6:30, readings start at 7!

We’ll see you there!

Friendly Alien Books will be open 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, to celebrate the release of “Threshing Day” by Rebecca Yarros!

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 at FAB for a Kindle/e-reader charm workshop! Sarah with Charm & Thread will lead the class. Participants will be able to choose kindle charm holder, chain, and 7 charms to assemble during class!

Buy tickets here.

Join us for the September meeting of our Rotating Genre Book Club.

We are reading H.G. Parry’s “The Witch Below the Dreaming Wood.”

Come for 6, discussion at 6:30!

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!