Community Calendar

Join us at the Thurber Center for an evening with Thurber Prize Winner & Best-Selling Author Julie Schumacher. Her novel "The English Experience" completes her hilarious trilogy of academic mishap by chronicling the beleaguered Professor Fitger as he leads the annual “Experience Abroad” to London and beyond with eleven clueless undergrads in tow. This event will be moderated by humorist and Thurber Prize award show writer Brooke Preston.

Join us at the Thurber Center for an evening with Thurber Prize Winner & Best-Selling Author Julie Schumacher. Her novel The English Experience completes her hilarious trilogy of academic mishap by chronicling the beleaguered Professor Fitger as he leads the annual “Experience Abroad” to London and beyond with eleven clueless undergrads in tow. This event will be moderated by humorist and Thurber Prize award show writer Brooke Preston.

For one night only, in partnership with The Friends of the Marysville Public Library, Walking Distance transforms into a used book store, enjoy a brew, snag a book. Tickets are $25/person and include a beverage of your choice, three books from the store, and 3 raffle tickers that can be put towards various raffles for local businesses and items! Support free speech and libraries while having fun! You can buy tickets online or at the door and feel free to stay late to watch The Golden Bachelor.

ThurberCon is a writing conference jam-packed with workshops, panels/ask-me-anythings, networking opportunities, an open mic, and more! No matter where you are on your personal and professional journey, ThurberCon has the educational tools, inspiration, and practical advice from seasoned experts to support and empower your best writing.

ThurberCon is a writing conference jam-packed with workshops, panels/ask-me-anythings, networking opportunities, an open mic, and more! No matter where you are on your personal and professional journey, ThurberCon has the educational tools, inspiration, and practical advice from seasoned experts to support and empower your best writing.

ThurberCon is a writing conference jam-packed with workshops, panels/ask-me-anythings, networking opportunities, an open mic, and more! No matter where you are on your personal and professional journey, ThurberCon has the educational tools, inspiration, and practical advice from seasoned experts to support and empower your best writing.

This talk explores the phenomenon of pseudoarchaeology that is featured in tales of ancient apocalypses and aliens wrongly attributing archaeological sites in the Americas to non-human or mythical ancestors, belittling the Indigenous communities who first occupied this land and created them.

Drop in any time between 6:00-8:00 pm for spooky stories, tours of Thurber House, and more! For our adult Halloween fans and paranormal enthusiasts, we’ll have an adult-only bonfire night with drinks and spooky storytelling with award-winning author John Kachuba. Tours of the haunted Thurber House will also be available during the event. Tours will detail the real life historical events that some say have contributed to decades of ghostly activity at 77 Jefferson Avenue.

Join us at the Lincoln Theatre for a special book event with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes. In her new memoir, Who Do I Think I Am?, Anjelah explores subjects such as navigating your racial identity, finding your place in the world, chasing your crazy dreams, embracing the messiness of an evolving faith, and searching for belonging and meaning.

Join Emmy Award-Winning Actor, Author, and Comedian Henry Winkler, in Conversation with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Connie Schultz as they discuss "Being Henry" a deeply thoughtful memoir of the lifelong effects of stardom and the struggle to become whole.

You will have the opportunity to ask Henry questions after the event, take a photo with Henry, and get your book(s) signed by Henry and Connie.