The Reading Room CLE

Galentine's Day Blind Date with a Book 2025
2025-02-13 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Noble Neighborhood Branch of Heights Libraries, 2800 Noble Rd, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, 44121, United States
Celebrate women’s literary friendships and fall in love*
Ticket includes light refreshments and your choice of eligible bachelor (book).
Proceeds benefit literacy and literary projects in CLE.
*love is not guaranteed, but we do guarantee brownies!
Tickets : $20 Donation

Room to Bloom - GRAND OPENING DAY!
2025-07-31 12:00 - 19:00 | The Bookstore @ Kamms, 17021 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44111, United States
We are open for business at last! Come and see us at our new location!

Galentine's Day
2026-02-13 17:00 - 21:00 | The Bookstore @ Kamms, 17021 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44111, United States
Our annual celebration of women's literary friendships! Your ticket (

$15 presale/$20 at the door) includes a blind date with a book, a beverage and a brownie. Upgrade to an adult beverage for $5.
Bring your bestie for a bookish night out!
Note: we always have volunteer and sponsored tickets! If you'd like to help us host, or you're just having a tough financial time, DM the shop and ask to be added to The List; our generous donors don't want anyone to be excluded due to cost!

Janine Holbert Storytime
2026-03-21 10:30 - 11:30 | The Bookstore @ Kamms, 17021 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44111, United States
Feelings can be overwhelming, and Janine Holbert, local writer and kindergarten teacher is here to help. Janine will be reading her book and sharing her experiences as a teacher. The event is free and perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners. And there will be treats for the littles.

Cozy Queer Book Night
2026-03-26 19:00 - 21:00 | The Bookstore @ Kamms, 17021 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44111, United States
Put on a cozy sweater and get ready to discover your next read! It’s time for a night with the bookish besties.
WXMX Cleveland is heading to The Reading Room CLE for a relaxed March drop-in. Come through to chat about what you’re currently reading, swap recommendations, or just enjoy the cozy queer atmosphere with fellow book lovers.
Whether you’re obsessed with sapphic romance, deep into non-fiction, or just love a good thriller, we can’t wait to swap recommendations with you at this local, queer and woman-led business to close out Women’s History Month.

Romantics Bookclub
2026-04-02 19:00 - 21:00
Cleveland Public Library is coming to the Reading Room CLE. Pick up a copy at our shop or at the Library and spend some cozy time at the bookstore on April 2 at 7 pm. We are staying open late for the event.

Congito Jaffe Live Music
2026-04-11 16:30 - 18:00 | The Bookstore @ Kamms, 17021 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44111, United States
Take a Break, Read a Book, and Listen to Music. The Reading Room CLE welcomes Congito Jaffe to our shop.
