Storytime at Molly's Bookstore

Every Thursday at 10:30 AM, bring your little ones to Molly's Bookstore for Storytime! Perfect for children ages 0-4, our sessions feature engaging stories and activities for kids. Come share the joy of reading with us! Check our instagram @mollysbookstorema for updates!

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Molly's Minis Book Club

A book club for young readers! Best for ages 8-12, join us to make new friends and jump into fun stories! Meets the last Thursday of the month at 5PM Check our instagram @mollysbookstorema for book picks &amp; updates!

Fresh Finds Book Club

Fresh off the press! This book club reads the new work of authors that've been released within the last year! Meets the last Monday of the month at 6PM Check our instagram @mollysbookstorema for book picks &amp; updates!

Mahjong Night!

Join us the first Tuesday of every month at Molly's Bookstore for a night of tiles and fun!! Whether it's your first time hearing of the game or if you've got your Mahjong strategy down to a T, all are welcome. This event will be Hong Kong-style Mahjong. Tickets are $15, however if you buy the Punch Card ticket they will instead be $10 each game night! (Punch card will be given to you upon arrival)

Bound by Romance Book Club

For those interested in romance! Explore popular titles and new releases, even those with movie/TV adaptations! Meets the 2nd to last Thursday of the month at 6:30PM Check our instagram @mollysbookstorema for book picks &amp; updates!

First in Fantasy Book Club

For those who want to try something new, this book club reads the first book in a fantasy series each month! Meets the last Wednesday of the month at 6:30PM Check our instagram @mollysbookstorema for book picks &amp; updates!

Poetry Night!

Join us for Molly's Poetry Night! On Saturday, June 25th at 8PM we'll be having an informal celebration of all things poetry 💙 The agenda will evolve over time but this night will include quiet reading time, small &amp; large group discussions, open mics, and dedicated time to write your own pieces! We encourage you to bring anything you're working on/anything you've read lately that you'd like to share with others! The RSVP is to get a general headcount, so feel free to even if you're just interested but aren't sure if you'll make it! <a href="https://withfriends.co/event/28530977/poetry_night">RSVP HERE</a> This will start as a monthly event with the potential to grow into bi-monthly!

Queer Fantasy Stories

Allston we've got a double feature for you!! Via Luino, author of "All the Scattered Stars", and Katie Abdou, author of "A Prince Among Pirates" are joining us on JUNE 26TH at 7PM 🤩🤩 And!! Meghan Nesmith, who's debut novel "A World Apart" will be coming out this fall is joining as our conversation host!! We're so thrilled and can't wait to see everyone, and this is a FREE event!

Friendship Bracelet's at Molly's Bookstore!

Kicking off our Free Kids Summer Event series, June 17th at 4pm we'll be doing friendship bracelets!! And alsooo we've got some Babysitters Club goodies such as pins, stickers, and exclusive summer art!! 😁😁

Coco Wyo Color & Listen

Looking to do some cozy coloring while listening to an audiobook? Join us at both stores on June 6th! We'll be coloring in some @cocowyocoloring pages and relaxing together ☺️This is a FREE event! Allston will be from 6-8pm

City Farm with Julie Koon

Allston, on June 6th at 10:30AM we're going to be visited by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliepkoon/?hl=en">@juliepkoon</a> with her book (which she both wrote AND illustrated) City Farm!! We can't wait to see you! 🐖👩‍🌾🏙️

Kite Day with Lisa Varchol Perron

It's your turn, Allston! Lisa Varchol Perron will be joining us for storytime and a themed craft on May 16th at 10:30am to celebrate her new release "Kite Day: The Ups and Downs of Mental Health"; a carefully crafted story to help children understand mood disorders 💙

Color a Paper Bouquet!

We have the perfect gift in store this Mother's Day - a uniquely crafted, thoughtfully colored flower bouquet! On May 9th at 10:30am, join us in our black &amp; white town, pick a selection of flowers for your mother/grandmother/aunt/friend (any loved one!) and add your colorful touch to create a beautiful basket of flowers. All supplies included!

Mini Bookshelf Craft

You love books! As do we! That's why we're all here, isn't it? And one of the best parts is filling up your shelves and looking at all the beautiful covers. So....now you can make your very own mini bookshelf!! We're collaborating with Stephanie Ma and are SUPER excited!! I mean c'mon, how amazing are those?? The Standard Covers ticket consists of 18 generic covers (randomly chosen). The Premium Covers ticket has a mix of popular book covers in addition to generic, reaching a total of 36 covers. <a href="https://withfriends.co/event/27921897/mini_bookshelf_event_allston">Get your tickets here!</a> Allston's event will be on May 1st, at 6:00PM

Spring is Here!

With the mix of sunshine and rain, we all know one thing.... SPRING IS HERE!! To celebrate, on April 18th we'll be decorating bookmarks and little flower pots! We'll be providing some flower seeds for you to pick from for your planting 🌼🌸🏵️ Tickets here: <a href="https://withfriends.co/event/27853859/hello_spring_allston">https://withfriends.co/event/27853859/hello_spring_allston</a>

S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

Recs 💬

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S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

Hot & new

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S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

Things to do in Boston this weekend

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S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

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Roundups ⭐️

Curated by Joyraft ⭐️

S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

World Cup Watch Parties 🎉⚽️

S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

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This week 📆

S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

The newest events on Joyraft

Just added

Just added to Joyraft

S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

Can't-miss things to do 🚨

S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

Top 20

Top 20 on Joyraft

S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

Trending events on Joyraft

Trending 📈

S19: interest based

Kid-friendly events in Boston

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

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