Upcoming Events
Juneteenth Jam Children's Book Drive
Get Lit Books & Things is partnering with Vickie Davis and Juneteenth Jam to provide books for kids. Donate new or gently used books in store beginning on April 25th, Independent Bookstore Day. Don’t have a book? Purchase discounted books in store!
Get Lit Book Club
Join us for our book club meeting where we will be discussing This is How We Lose the Time War by Amar El-Mohtar & Max Goldstein.
Junteenth Jam
We will have a booth at the Juneteenth Jam in Rialto! Come by and say hi at this family friendly event! Tickets are free!
Lit Non-Fic Book Club
Lit Non-Fic Book Club will be held on SATURDAY, June 20th at 2pm. We will be discussing Communion by bell hooks.
Unicorn Story Hour
Join us for Unicorn Story Hour and Crafts! Kids are encouraged to come in their favorite onesies!
Game Night & Birthday Party
Join us for fun games, some light snacks, and lots of laughs! We will also be celebrating June birthdays!
Now, we know that folks love to show up without an RSVP, but they really do help us plan. If you are coming, please let us know. Feel free to bring friends and fam to celebrate with you.
Not your birthday? Come play games anyway! (But please do still RSVP!)
Lit Non-Fic Book Club
Lit Non-Fic Book Club will resume on Sunday, May 17th at 2pm and meet on the third Sunday of each month. Submit your vote on which book you would like to read. Voting is open until Sunday, April 10th.
Get Lit Book Club
Join us for our book club meeting where we will be discussing We Don’t Talk About Carol by Kristen L. Berry. This book is currently available for purchase in store and online.
Independent Bookstore Day
Join us as we celebrate Independent Bookstore Day and National Poetry Month all day! Poetry Workshop led by Kade Lukiyo from 2pm - 3pm. Poetry corner all day, as well as discounts and prizes and new Get Lit Books & Things merch!
Get Lit Book Club
Join us for our book club meeting where we will be discussing We Don’t Talk About Carol by Kristen L. Berry. This book is currently available for purchase in store and online.
Game Night & Birthday Party
Join us for fun games, some light snacks, and lots of laughs! We will also be celebrating August birthdays!
Now, we know that folks love to show up without an RSVP, but they really do help us plan. If you are coming, please let us know. Feel free to bring friends and fam to celebrate with you.
Not your birthday? Come play games anyway! (But please do still RSVP!)
Lit Non-Fic Book Club
Join us for our book club meeting where we will be discussing Here We Go Again by Alison Cochrun. We will also choose the next book during this meeting.
Get Lit Book Club
Join us for our book club meeting where we will be discussing Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor. Book available for purchase in store and online.
Open Mic Night
It’s our anniversary! We are celebrating with another Open Mic Night! The theme is Celebration! Poetry, Spoken Word, Comedy, Singing, & Dramatic Readings all welcome!
A Vessel Born to Float Signing
Poet, actress, and roller-skating femme warrior Yazmin Monet Watkins will be at our Get Lit Books & Things Anniversary event reading from her book of poetry, A Vessel Born to Float. She will sign copies immediately following.
Game Night & Birthday Party
Join us for fun games, some light snacks, and lots of laughs! We will also be celebrating August birthdays!
Now, we know that folks love to show up without an RSVP, but they really do help us plan. If you are coming, please let us know. Feel free to bring friends and fam to celebrate with you.
Not your birthday? Come play games anyway! (But please do still RSVP!)
Sewing Class
Join us for a 4-part beginner sewing class designed to get you stitching with confidence! You'll receive a sewing instruction book (we wouldn’t be a bookstore if we didn’t include a book!), access to machines and tools, and hands-on guidance in each 2-hour session. Walk away with completed projects and a solid foundation in sewing basics. This will be sew much fun!
The Moon Prince Reading & Signing with Emilia Mondragon
Emilia Mondragon will be in store reading and signing her new novel The Moon Prince on Saturday, August 9th at 3:00pm. Purchase your copy Today!
The Book Was Better Book Club for Kids
Join us for our Summer Book Club for Littles (ages 8+)
In June, July, & August, kids will read a book and then we will screen the movie in store.
Friday, June 27th - Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief
Friday, July 11th - Tale of Despereaux
Friday, August 8th - A Wrinkle in Time
Get Lit Book Club
Join us for our book club meeting where we will be discussing Here We Go Again by Alison Cochrun. We will also choose the next book during this meeting.
Game Night & Birthday Party
Join us for fun games, some light snacks, and lots of laughs! We will also be celebrating July birthdays!
Now, we know that folks love to show up without an RSVP, but they really do help us plan. If you are coming, please let us know. Feel free to bring friends and fam to celebrate with you.
Not your birthday? Come play games anyway! (But please do still RSVP!)
Open Mic Night
Join Us for Open Mic Night! Poetry, Spoken Word, Comedy, Singing, & Dramatic Readings all welcome!
Get Lit Book Club
Join us for our book club meeting where we will be discussing Here We Go Again by Alison Cochrun. We will also choose the next book during this meeting.
Unicorn Story Hour
Join us for Unicorn Story Hour & Toddler Time. To help us plan, please let us know you are coming!
Game Night & Birthday Party
Join us for fun games, some light snacks, and lots of laughs! We will also be celebrating March birthdays!
Now, we know that folks love to show up without an RSVP, but they really do help us plan. If you are coming, please let us know. Feel free to bring friends and fam to celebrate with you.
Not your birthday? Come play games anyway! (But please do still RSVP!)
The Book Was Better Book Club for Kids
Join us for our Summer Book Club for Littles (ages 8+)
In June, July, & August, kids will read a book and then we will screen the movie in store.
Friday, June 27th - Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief
Friday, July 11th - Tale of Despereaux
Friday, August 8th - A Wrinkle in Time
Get Lit Book Club
Join us for our book club meeting where we will be discussing Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young. We will also choose the book for August during this meeting so please come ready with suggestions!
Glow Paint & Sip Party
Join Us for a Paint & Sip with glow paint hosted by Maryam Crogman of LXP Studios.
All Supplies will be Provided. No painting experience necessary. Light snacks! Bring your own sips.
Get Lit Book Club
Join us for our book club meeting where we will be discussing Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino. We will also choose the book for JULY during the meeting so please come ready with suggestions!
Unicorn Story Hour
Join us for Unicorn Story Hour & Toddler Time. To help us plan, please let us know you are coming!
Indie Bookstore Day Pop Up & Open Mic
Independent Bookstore Day is a one-day national party that takes place at indie bookstores across the country on the last Saturday in April. It is a day to celebrate and support independent bookstores across the U.S.. This year we will be celebrating Indie Bookstore Day with a pop up shop and open mic night.
Get Lit Book Club
Join us for our book club meeting where we will be discussing A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams. We will also choose the next book during the meeting so please come ready with suggestions!
Note: There are two dates for this month. Wednesday, April 2nd and Sunday, April 6th. RSVP for the meeting you would like to attend.
Get Lit Book Club
Join us for our book club meeting where we will be discussing A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams. We will also choose the next book during the meeting so please come ready with suggestions!
Unicorn Story Hour
Join us for Unicorn Story Hour & Toddler Time. To help us plan, please let us know you are coming!
Game Night & Birthday Party
Join us for fun games, some light snacks, and lots of laughs! We will also be celebrating March birthdays!
Now, we know that folks love to show up without an RSVP, but they really do help us plan. If you are coming, please let us know. Feel free to bring friends and fam to celebrate with you.
Not your birthday? Come play games anyway! (But please do still RSVP!)
Read In
Get Lit isn't just a bookstore to buy books. It's a safe space to relax and unwind. Come down, pick a comfy seat, and read with us. Bring a book or buy a book! All ages welcome.

