Upcoming events

Readings, book clubs, story times... tell us what you'd like to experience at Willowdale Bookshop.

Story Time with Jake

Every Sunday at 11AM
Free to attend and open to all ages!

Willowdale Author Series: “In Conversation with Suzanne Stempek Shea”

September 10, 2026
6:00 pm
– 7:00 pm

Join acclaimed memoirist Susanne Strempek Shea in conversation with fellow memoirist Melanie Brooks as they discuss Compositions: A Memoir in 42 Essays by 1 Kid on Her 8 Years in Catholic School, Handed In 60 Years Late. Blending humor, reflection, and sharp observation, this conversation explores memory, storytelling, and the lasting influence of our earliest experiences.

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How to Read Tarot: A Beginner’s Workshop

September 26, 2026
3:00 pm
– 5:00 pm

What if the cards aren’t here to tell you what’s going to happen, but to help you hear what you already know? Tarot has been used for centuries as a way of making meaning through image, symbol, and story. In this two-hour beginner workshop, we’ll explore the cards not as a tool for fortune telling, but as a way to get curious, ask better questions, and tap into your own intuitive wisdom.

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Private Tarot Readings at Willowdale

For four days only this October, Jesse will be offering a limited number of in-person tarot readings at Willowdale Bookshop.
30-minute private reading | $75
Regular private reading rate: $200
Just 16 appointments available.
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