Love, With Books

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
Vroman's Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd, 626-449-5320, will host a Valentine crafts project. From their site:

"Valentine's Day Craft Class, Saturday, February 7, 1-3pm, $29.95 per student (plus tax)
We will make some fun, hands-on Valentine crafts. These cute crafts can be given to friends, co-workers, family, or loved ones. All supplies needed for this class are included.
Instructor: Lisa Mason"

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
The City Lights Bookstore hosts "St. Valentine's Day Noir" at The Ha Ra Club, 875 Geary St., S. F., Saturday, February 14, 2009, 8:00 p.m. to celebrate the release of San Francisco Noir 2: The Classics, published by Akashic Books. From the site:

"Some like to spend this romantic holiday amidst candles and soft music. Not us. We'll be spending it in a dark, lusty, and dangerous place. Join us for an evening of unbridled transgression as Peter Maravelis, the editor of San Francisco Noir, hosts a release party for a second volume of hardboiled fiction celebrating the seedy underbelly of our city-by-the-bay. Authors from San Francisco Noir, Volumes One and Two read selections from their works and the works of noir masters of the past. "

RIDGEFIELD, CONNECTICUT
Books on The Common, 109 Danbury Road (Rt. 35), 203-431-9100, is hosting "Kids Love Authors Day," Saturday, February 14, 10:00 AM - noon.

A PDF flier can be downloaded on this page, which describes the event:

"Shower your valentines with literary love! Meet these wonderfilly talented authors and illustrators: Nora Baskin, Sari Bodi, Lauren, Greg & Jackie Logsted, Marc Tyler Nobleman, Susanna Reich, Linda Gramatky Smith, and Allia Zobel. "

NEW YORK, NEW YORK
The Housing Works Bookstore Cafe, 126 Crosby Street, New York, 212-334-3324, presents the "Valentine’s Day Personal Media Mixer and Confessional Culture Variety Show" on Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 8:00 PM. From their site:

"Screw roses and candlelight. Nothing says intimacy like sharing secrets, mixtapes, love letters, life stories, your old diary, and a couple of PBRs with total strangers. Join us for the
Valentine’s Day Personal Media Mixer and Confessional Culture Variety Show featuring performances and activities by PostSecret, Found Magazine, Mortified, Six-Word Memoirs, Cassette from my ex, and music by Michael Hearst of One Ring Zero. Tickets are $15 include a copy of Six-Word Memoirs on Love and Heartbreak or a Mortified, FOUND or PostSecret book, while supplies last."

MANCHESTER,VERMONT
Northshire Bookstore, 4869 Main Street Manchester Center, 802-362-2200,800-437-3700, will host "Kids' Valentine's Day Party!" Saturday, February 14th at 2:00 PM. This event is described on their website:

"It’s our Valentine to our youngest customers! Dress up the little ones in Valentine colors and bring them to Northshire Bookstore for a special children’s Valentine’s Day Party. The event is suitable for kids ages three to eight. Join the Children’s Department staff for a very Valentine storytime, a Valentine-themed craft activity, and some oh-so-sweet refreshments. Wear your heart on your sleeve and bring the whole family for this delightful event!"