Looking for a unique way to celebrate Valentine’s season (whether you’re single, coupled up, or just love discovering great stories)? Join us for Blind Date with a Book – a literary event that turns book picking into a delightful adventure!
Here’s the twist: the books are wrapped in mystery. You won’t see the title or author – you’ll choose your next read based on a few intriguing hints instead. It’s like matchmaking… but for stories!
What’s It All About?
At Blind Date with a Book, we hand-pick a variety of books and wrap them in plain paper with a few clues about what’s inside – but no covers, titles, or authors to sway your choice. You simply browse the hints, pick the one that calls to you, and take it home.
It’s a fun way to:
- Step outside your reading comfort zone and try a genre you might not normally choose.
- Rediscover the joy of surprise reading, where the story finds you instead of the other way around.
- Celebrate the season of love in a bookish way! Whether you’re here for romance or mystery (or anything in between), it’s an opportunity to fall for a story you’d never expect.
Think of it as literary speed dating, where the only swipe you need is for a good story!
Powered by Book Fairies
A little magic is helping make this event possible: the books for Blind Date with a Book have been kindly donated by The Book Fairies, a global community of book lovers who spread the joy of reading by sharing books with others. Across the world, book fairies prepare books, add special stickers, and leave them for people to find – bringing a bit of surprise and magic to reading.
📆 Event Details
Since Valentine’s Day falls on the weekend this year, we’re moving the romance to Friday the 13th. Spooky? Maybe. Practical? Definitely. Because true love (and good books) won’t wait.
🗓 Date: Friday 13th February
📍 Location: The Library
⏰ Time: All day (while stocks last)
No need to check out the book – once you choose it, it’s yours to keep and enjoy!