Bookspace

Looking for something special to do tonight? Come hear legendary saxophonist, composer, pew fellow and Cecil Taylor band alum Bobby Zankel at the intriguing Black Squirrel Club. The avant garde and free jazz pioneer will be presenting a Winter Solstice Celebration with his group, The Wonderful Sound 8. Bobby's shows are always an experience, a spiritual journey in sound. Come see how the magical space of the Black Squirrel enhances this powerful ensemble of some of the world's most talented musicians and poet Sekai'afua Zankel. Show starts at 7:30 PM. Tickets are available through link below or at the door.

Bobby Zankel & The Wonderful Sound 8: Solstice Celebration Bobby Zankel & The Wonderful Sound 8: Winter Solstice Celebration SUMI TONOOKA LEE SMITH CHAD TAYLOR SHAKOUR SANDERS FABIEN ENGER BRYAN ROGERS

Great opportunity tonight to check out this unique, new venue in Fishtown/Nolibs!! Black Squirrel Club

"Elemental": Stephen Philip Harvey Octet

Come and check out our new book section! ⚠️

Our adult/teen librarian was so inspired by Miss Allegra's best friend book bundles for children that she had to create her own!
We have teen and adult book bundles so you can "read a latte!" :)

Tomorrow, the books formerly found at Bookspace (or at least some of them), will be appearing at the Fishtown-wide sidewalk sale. Come to Cumberland Street at Memphis. Browse, buy, say hello!
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1Scu733QG5gsOs81R1HwMsPbRmtVC_OOX&hl=en&ll=39.953515720622946%2C-75.1340700793051&z=13

Fishtown Sidewalk Sale - Google My Maps May 22, 8am-1pm PLEASE WEAR A MASK Here's how to get on the map: https://www.facebook.com/events/787158921930759

The Dive Bar Tourist I love to travel, and I love Dive Bars... And I love finding Dive Bars when I travel. I have no doubt we'll be doing both very soon, but in the meantime, let's at least have some fun here!

What are you reading?

Space available at Bookspace in Fishtown. Rehearsal, artist studios, workshop, etc. Hourly, monthly, whatever. Affordable and flexible. 100-1000 SQ. FT. Message us here for more info!

Book & Hero saves novels from a tragic fall | Designboom Shop Book & Hero is a clever bookend that will bring a smile to even the most casual of observers faces. A magnet is employed to suspend the superhero in the air, giving the impression of him ‘saving’ the books from an imminent fall. Specifications: Constructed from metal painted black Measurements: L –…

Rehearsal and artist studio space available in Fishtown! Hourly, monthly, whatever. Affordable and flexible. Email [email protected] for more info.

First Friday AtLantis: the glorious time lapse photography of Philadelphia by Thomas Bugaj. You know there's something missing from your home. It's one of Tom's pieces. That's what's missing. Featuring the bar-tending triumvirate of Maryann, Rene, and Frankie! Plus: A super-cool guest D.J. & the Vittles Philly food truck will be here (at some point)! The hell are you waiting for?

Books!

Come out to Buzz Cafe this Saturday at 1PM as the authors from the Garden State Speculative Fiction Writers read selections from the new anthology, Speculations from New Jersey! Event details in the comments below.

Wow! This book sculpture of Smaug emerging from a copy of The Hobbit is just gorgeous. http://geekologie.com/2014/01/book-sculpture-smaug-emerging-from-the-h.php

We have a few brand new Mac laptop chargers left for sale for $40-50. Free same day delivery. Beats going to the Apple store and paying $85. Message or email [email protected].

Bookspace needs some new art on our outside wall. Message if you are interested. Share if you know someone else who may be. Huge blank canvas, great visibility!!

Let's all get on the same page! Philly's One Book for 2014 announced...

FLP - One Book, One Philadelphia: The Yellow Birds is a joint project of the Mayor's Office and the Free Library of Philadelphia that has the goal of promoting literacy and encouraging the Philadelphia community to come together through reading and discussing a single book.

Halloween Costumes That Only Literary People Would Get Every year, we see a lot of bumble bee costumes...

Out-of-use train cars converted into libraries in Chile!

One from the archives...