Celebrate Labor Day the right way with 15% off books from some of the amazing publishers we carry — Microcosm and Haymarket — plus other select titles on labor issues, social justice, and related topics.

We’re discounting books from these publishers even though they sell plenty of things not related to the “labor” in Labor Day because, from what we’ve seen, they have a strong commitment to workers’ rights and making the economy work for everyone. I mean, “Haymarket” refers to the 1886 pro-labor protest called the Haymarket affair, and Microcosm supplies most of the zines we carry, including How to Resist Amazon and Why, Resist Monopolies, and Mutual Aid: A Guide to Helping Others. But you can also get books and zines on gardening, soap-making, shed-building, and much more for 15% off, too.

This sale runs from 5pm on Friday 9/4 through close (6pm) on Labor Day, 9/7.

More Events

Enjoy an evening of art and conversation with September’s Meet the Artist featuring local artist Elise Dryden and her series “In the Olive Groves.” Admission is free with original art and prints for sale. Saturday, September 5 at 6pm.

Then join us for Second Saturdays, a semi-open mic for writers of all kinds. In this month’s lineup, we have poets, fiction writers, and songwriters — it’ll be a great evening! Free to attend. Interested in reading/playing? Click the link above for more info and the link to apply. Saturday, September 12 at 6pm.

The hugely popular Mahjong 101 has been rescheduled to September 15. (We think this time works better for a lot of people.) Registration required. Tuesday, September 15 at 5:30pm.

Scenic City Clay Arts is hosting a Ceramic Bookend Workshop in the shop! (Sold out? Try this one!) We’re super excited for this partnership and hope you can make it. Registration required. Friday, September 18 at 5:30 or 6:45.

And I’m excited to announce we’re hosting Alli Spotts-De Lazzer for A Safe Place to Talk About Body Image and Eating Disorders, a conversation for parents, teachers, and everyone who cares for a child of any age—from 6 to 56+! Since space is limited and we want to make sure all seats are filled, we ask $10 to save your seat — but all attendees will receive a $10 Pennington’s gift card at the event! Get more info and save your spot at the link above. (This will be held in our new Community Room to offer some privacy.) Saturday, September 19 at 11am.