BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Columbus: literary\, next 7 days (Thu Sep 17 to Wed Sep 23\, A merica/New_York). Rolling: the window moves forward every day\, so subscri be rather than download. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https: //caldiscovery.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains in formation from CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/columbus-oh/next-7-days-literary.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H X-WR-CALDESC:Columbus: literary\, next 7 days (Thu Sep 17 to Wed Sep 23\, America/New_York). Rolling: the window moves forward every day\, so subscr ibe rather than download. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https ://caldiscovery.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains i nformation from CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:Columbus · literary · next 7 days · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Conversations and Coffee: Rikki Santer DTSTART:20260917T160000Z DTEND:20260917T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T060133Z UID:10007478-1789646400-1789651800@columbusrecparks.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Award-winning poet\, educator\, and Spring 2026 Artist in Resi dence at the Fran Ryan Center. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T060133Z LOCATION:Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center\, 139 W Main St.\, Columb us\, OH\, 43215\, United States URL:https://columbusrecparks.com/calendar/conversations-and-coffee-rikki-s anter/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=columbus-oh X-SOURCE-NAME:Columbus Recreation and Parks Department X-SOURCE-URL:https://columbusrecparks.com/events-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Author Visit: Isaac Fitzgerald Friends of the Library DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260918T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T050810Z UID:10018398-1789668000-1789675200@writenowcolumbus.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of DCDL for an entertaining author visit with  New York Times bestselling author Isaac Fitzgerald that will be part memoir\, part history\, and part travelogue\, taking place at Preservatio n Park’s newly renovated Bicentennial Barn\, located in McCammon Creek Park\, on Thursday\, September 17th from 6 pm – 8 pm. \nTickets for thi s event are $44.52 and include a hardback copy of American Rambler: Walki ng the Trail of Johnny Appleseed. \nRegistration will open at 5:30 pm to a llow guests time to enjoy an apple cider slushie while shopping for authen ticated Johnny Appleseed trees\, culinary seasonings\, fruit preserves\, h erbal teas\, salves & tinctures\, local honey\, apple cider vinegar\, and beeswax candles from Stillwater Valley Orchard and Apiary. \nThe book dis cussion moderated by our very own Friends board member\, Monte Stevens\, w ill begin at 6 pm. \nAfter the discussion and Q & A\, Isaac will sign copi es of his book. Back copies of his other books will also be available for purchase that evening from Beanbag Books. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T050810Z LOCATION:preservation parks mcCammon creek park and bicentennial Barn\, 36 75 E Orange Rd\, Lewis Center\, Ohio\, 43035 URL:https://writenowcolumbus.com/event/author-visit-isaac-fitzgerald-frien ds-of-the-library/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=col umbus-oh X-SOURCE-NAME:writenowcolumbus X-SOURCE-URL:https://writenowcolumbus.com/event/poetry-reading-and-open-mi c-night/2025-06-05 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Authors at Bellaire Public Library DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T050810Z UID:10018372-1789808400-1789826400@writenowcolumbus.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join an author event at the library.  Meet authors like local storyteller Teri Lott who reads at 10 a.m. \n330 32nd St\, Bellaire\, OH 43906 LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T050810Z URL:https://writenowcolumbus.com/event/authors-at-bellaire-public-library/ ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=columbus-oh X-SOURCE-NAME:writenowcolumbus X-SOURCE-URL:https://writenowcolumbus.com/event/poetry-reading-and-open-mi c-night/2025-06-05 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SATURDAY STORYTIME WITH AUTHOR TITAN GLOVER DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T050810Z UID:10018393-1789812000-1789815600@writenowcolumbus.com CATEGORIES:family,literary DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. for a special storyt ime with author Titan Glover and his picture book\, I Can. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T050810Z LOCATION:Cover to Cover Childrens Books\, 2116 Arlington Avenue\, Upper Ar lington\, Ohio\, 43221 URL:https://writenowcolumbus.com/event/saturday-storytime-with-author-tita n-glover/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=columbus-oh X-SOURCE-NAME:writenowcolumbus X-SOURCE-URL:https://writenowcolumbus.com/event/poetry-reading-and-open-mi c-night/2025-06-05 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Write-On! Creative Writing Workshop with Mimi Chenfeld DTSTART:20260919T143000Z DTEND:20260919T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T050810Z UID:10018378-1789813800-1789831800@writenowcolumbus.com CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:Looking for some inspiration to pick up the pen? Struggling wi th writer’s block? Or are you ready to enjoy the fun of the creative pro cess? Join us for a day of creative writing led by the beloved literary an d all-around creative artist\, Mimi Chenfeld. Light snacks and beverages w ill be provided\, but please also bring a packed lunch. \nSpace is limited and registration is required. \nREGISTER 4 Seats Remaining LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T050810Z LOCATION:Bexley Public Library\, 2411 East Main Street\, Bexley\, OH\, 432 09\, United States URL:https://writenowcolumbus.com/event/write-on-creative-writing-workshop- with-mimi-chenfeld-4/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign= columbus-oh X-SOURCE-NAME:writenowcolumbus X-SOURCE-URL:https://writenowcolumbus.com/event/poetry-reading-and-open-mi c-night/2025-06-05 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Young Writers Workshop Friends of the Library DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T050810Z UID:10018399-1789822800-1789833600@writenowcolumbus.com CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:Margaret Peterson Haddix\, bestselling children’s author and educational presenter\, will guide children in the development of their o wn published book. Ages 8-12. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nNew York Times bestselli ng author Margaret Peterson Haddix will present an interactive writing w orkshop for children ages 8-12 at the Delaware County District Library: Li berty Branch on Saturday\, September 19. \nThis ticketed event will take p lace from 1pm to 4pm. To allow time for more personalized feedback from th e author for each child\, enrollment in the workshop will be capped at 25 attendees. \nDuring the session\, Haddix will lead the young writers in di scussions and exercises related to plot\, character\, and setting\, as wel l as helping them brainstorm about stories they want to create. Part of th e time will also be dedicated to at least beginning to write those stories . Bound (blank) books will be provided for the young writers to use. \nAlo ng with the workshop\, Haddix will talk about her own journey to becoming the author of more than 50 traditionally published books for kids and teen s. Her works include the Shadow Children series\, the Missing series\, the Greystone Secret series\, and many stand-alones. Her books have won multiple state readers’ choice awards and the Edgar Award for Juvenile Mysteries and have been translated into more than 20 languages. Some of he r books will be available for purchase from Beanbag Books\, and Haddix wil l be available to sign books for readers during her time at the library. \ nLearn more by clicking REGISTER! \nOne session will take place: \n\nLibe rty Branch Library\, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.\n\nAdvanced registration is requir ed\, and the ticket must be purchased via Eventbrite LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T050810Z LOCATION:Delaware Public Library – Liberty Branch\, 7468 Steitz Rd\, Pow ell\, Ohio\, 43065 URL:https://writenowcolumbus.com/event/young-writers-workshop-friends-of-t he-library/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=columbus-o h X-SOURCE-NAME:writenowcolumbus X-SOURCE-URL:https://writenowcolumbus.com/event/poetry-reading-and-open-mi c-night/2025-06-05 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Authors at the Library with Alexis Nikole Nelson DTSTART:20260920T180000Z DTEND:20260920T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T182939Z UID:10017904-1789912800-1789920000@downtowncolumbus.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Where to Eat in the Gay Street District \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 16\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There is no shortage of a mazing food in the Gay Street District. Use this list as a guide to find y our perfect meal near Gay St. \n \nCOFFEE & BREAKFAST \n\nBrioso Coffee – 53 N High St\nBlack Kahawa – 2 E Broad St\nThree Bites Bakery – 12 E Broad St\n\nLUNCH \n\nAracri Pizzeria – 51 E Gay St\nTiger + Lily – 19 E Gay St\nSubway – 61 E Gay St\nRio Fresh Cafe – 50 N High St \nB arroluco – 47 N Pearl St\nSoul 2 Go – 72 E Lynn St\nPoke Bunny – 100 E Gay St\n\nDINNER \n\nBuckeye Bourbon House – 36 E Gay St\nHank’s Lo w Country Seafood & Raw Bar – 6 W Gay St \nChouette – 66 N High St\nT ip-Top Kitchen and Bar – 73 E Gay St\nVeritas – 11 W Gay St\nLatitude 41 – 50 N 3rd St\nRingside Cafe – 19 N Pearl St\nAlley Burger – 26 N High St\nSpeck Italian Eatery – 89 N High St\n\nMissing one? Let us kno w @downtowncolumbus on Instagram!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Related Posts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Downtown \n \n \n \n Where to Eat in the Gay Street District \n \n \n \n There is no shortage of amazing food in the Gay Street District. Use this list… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Downtown \n \n \n \n How to Spend a Day on Gay \n \n \n \n The Gay Street District is packed full of fun for all to enjoy. From fine… LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T182939Z LOCATION:Columbus Metropolitan Library – Main Branch\, 96 S Grant Ave\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/authors-at-the-library-with-alexis- nikole-nelson/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=columbu s-oh X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Columbus X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/experience/sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Adult Writing Workshop: Playing with POV (In-Person OR Virtual) DTSTART:20260921T220000Z DTEND:20260921T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T183109Z UID:10017431-1790013600-1790019000@downtowncolumbus.com CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:Where to Eat in the Gay Street District \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 16\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There is no shortage of a mazing food in the Gay Street District. Use this list as a guide to find y our perfect meal near Gay St. \n \nCOFFEE & BREAKFAST \n\nBrioso Coffee – 53 N High St\nBlack Kahawa – 2 E Broad St\nThree Bites Bakery – 12 E Broad St\n\nLUNCH \n\nAracri Pizzeria – 51 E Gay St\nTiger + Lily – 19 E Gay St\nSubway – 61 E Gay St\nRio Fresh Cafe – 50 N High St \nB arroluco – 47 N Pearl St\nSoul 2 Go – 72 E Lynn St\nPoke Bunny – 100 E Gay St\n\nDINNER \n\nBuckeye Bourbon House – 36 E Gay St\nHank’s Lo w Country Seafood & Raw Bar – 6 W Gay St \nChouette – 66 N High St\nT ip-Top Kitchen and Bar – 73 E Gay St\nVeritas – 11 W Gay St\nLatitude 41 – 50 N 3rd St\nRingside Cafe – 19 N Pearl St\nAlley Burger – 26 N High St\nSpeck Italian Eatery – 89 N High St\n\nMissing one? Let us kno w @downtowncolumbus on Instagram!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Related Posts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Downtown \n \n \n \n Where to Eat in the Gay Street District \n \n \n \n There is no shortage of amazing food in the Gay Street District. Use this list… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Downtown \n \n \n \n How to Spend a Day on Gay \n \n \n \n The Gay Street District is packed full of fun for all to enjoy. From fine… LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T183109Z LOCATION:Thurber Center\, 91 Jefferson Ave\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, Unite d States URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/adult-writing-workshop-playing-with -pov-in-person-or-virtual/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_camp aign=columbus-oh X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Columbus X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/experience/sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AUTHOR ROSE GOETTEMOELLER: SPACE\, NUCLEAR WEAPONS\, AND U.S.-RUSS IA RELATIONS DTSTART:20260921T223000Z DTEND:20260921T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T050810Z UID:10018394-1790015400-1790019000@writenowcolumbus.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Author & Upper Arlington High School alum Rose Gottemoeller  discusses her book\, Security through Cooperation: Space\, Nuclear Weapon s\, and US-Russia Relations After the Cold War. She challenges claims that the U.S. sought to undermine Russia after the Soviet breakup. Rather\, sh e argues that administrations viewed cooperation with Russia as essential to global security. Goettemoeller held many diplomatic roles\, including o n the National Security Council and as the Deputy Secretary General of NAT O. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T050810Z LOCATION:Upper Arlington Library – Main Branch\, 2800 Tremont Road\, Upp er Arlington\, OH\, 43221\, United States URL:https://writenowcolumbus.com/event/author-rose-goettemoeller-space-nuc lear-weapons-and-u-s-russia-relations/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium= ics&utm_campaign=columbus-oh X-SOURCE-NAME:writenowcolumbus X-SOURCE-URL:https://writenowcolumbus.com/event/poetry-reading-and-open-mi c-night/2025-06-05 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Space\, Nuclear Weapons\, and U.S.-Russia Relations A visit with a uthor Rose Gottemoeller DTSTART:20260921T223000Z DTEND:20260921T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T050810Z UID:10018414-1790015400-1790019000@writenowcolumbus.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join author and UAHS alum Rose Gottemoeller to discuss her boo k on US-Russia relations\, exploring nuclear security\, space cooperation\ , and post–Cold War diplomacy. \nRegister18 Seats Remaining LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T050810Z LOCATION:Upper Arlington – Tremont Road Branch\, 2800 Tremont Rd\, Upper Arlington\, Ohio\, 43221 URL:https://writenowcolumbus.com/event/space-nuclear-weapons-and-u-s-russi a-relations-a-visit-with-author-rose-gottemoeller/?utm_source=caldiscovery &utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=columbus-oh X-SOURCE-NAME:writenowcolumbus X-SOURCE-URL:https://writenowcolumbus.com/event/poetry-reading-and-open-mi c-night/2025-06-05 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CLINTONVILLE BOOKS WELCOMES ARVED ASHBY DTSTART:20260922T223000Z DTEND:20260922T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T050810Z UID:10018395-1790101800-1790105400@writenowcolumbus.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sept. 22nd as we welcome Arved Ashby\, author of M y 1980s Gayboy Playlist. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T050810Z LOCATION:clintonville books\, 3286 north high street\, columbus\, oh\, 432 02 URL:https://writenowcolumbus.com/event/clintonville-books-welcomes-arved-a shby/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=columbus-oh X-SOURCE-NAME:writenowcolumbus X-SOURCE-URL:https://writenowcolumbus.com/event/poetry-reading-and-open-mi c-night/2025-06-05 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Internationally Bestselling Author Alexander McCall Smith DTSTART:20260922T230000Z DTEND:20260923T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T002937Z UID:10014462-1790103600-1790107200@downtowncolumbus.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Where to Eat in the Gay Street District \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 16\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There is no shortage of a mazing food in the Gay Street District. Use this list as a guide to find y our perfect meal near Gay St. \n \nCOFFEE & BREAKFAST \n\nBrioso Coffee – 53 N High St\nBlack Kahawa – 2 E Broad St\nThree Bites Bakery – 12 E Broad St\n\nLUNCH \n\nAracri Pizzeria – 51 E Gay St\nTiger + Lily – 19 E Gay St\nSubway – 61 E Gay St\nRio Fresh Cafe – 50 N High St \nB arroluco – 47 N Pearl St\nSoul 2 Go – 72 E Lynn St\nPoke Bunny – 100 E Gay St\n\nDINNER \n\nBuckeye Bourbon House – 36 E Gay St\nHank’s Lo w Country Seafood & Raw Bar – 6 W Gay St \nChouette – 66 N High St\nT ip-Top Kitchen and Bar – 73 E Gay St\nVeritas – 11 W Gay St\nLatitude 41 – 50 N 3rd St\nRingside Cafe – 19 N Pearl St\nAlley Burger – 26 N High St\nSpeck Italian Eatery – 89 N High St\n\nMissing one? Let us kno w @downtowncolumbus on Instagram!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Related Posts \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Downtown \n \n \n \n Where to Eat in the Gay Street District \n \n \n \n There is no shortage of amazing food in the Gay Street District. Use this list… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Downtown \n \n \n \n How to Spend a Day on Gay \n \n \n \n The Gay Street District is packed full of fun for all to enjoy. From fine… LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T002937Z LOCATION:CCAD Canzani Center\, 60 Cleveland Avenue\, Columbus\, 43215 URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/event/internationally-bestselling-author- alexander-mccall-smith/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaig n=columbus-oh X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Columbus X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtowncolumbus.com/experience/sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sit & Write DTSTART:20260923T140000Z DTEND:20260924T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T050810Z UID:10018383-1790157600-1790204400@writenowcolumbus.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us weekly at ReadMore Cafe inside Birdie Books for a morn ing of creativity and inspiration. Leave your screens behind and immerse y ourself in the art of writing. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out\, this club is for anyone looking to put pen to paper and let their thoughts flow. \nA gentle\, judgment-free writing hour. Bring your notebook and write quietly alongside other writers—no sharing required\, just focused time on the page. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T050810Z LOCATION:Birdie Books & Cafe\, Westerville\, OH URL:https://writenowcolumbus.com/event/sit-write-4/?utm_source=caldiscover y&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=columbus-oh X-SOURCE-NAME:writenowcolumbus X-SOURCE-URL:https://writenowcolumbus.com/event/poetry-reading-and-open-mi c-night/2025-06-05 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Short Story Group DTSTART:20260923T143000Z DTEND:20260923T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T183602Z UID:19700@tiferethisrael.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Please join our lively discussions of intriguing stories that engage and entertain. For more information\, contact Fran Duchene.\n\n\n\ nZoom Link\n\nMeeting ID: 836 1771 4527 | Password: tifereth LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T183602Z URL:https://tiferethisrael.org/events/short-story-group-2-2026-09-23/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=columbus-oh X-SOURCE-NAME:Full Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://tiferethisrael.org/calendar/full-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AUTHOR TALK: BRANDY GLEASON DTSTART:20260923T223000Z DTEND:20260923T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T050810Z UID:10018409-1790188200-1790191800@writenowcolumbus.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Brandy Gleason\, editor of American Road tripping\, chief writer at Gleason Family Adventure\, and creator of the p opular Ohio Road Trips Facebook group. No registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T050810Z LOCATION:Plain City Library URL:https://writenowcolumbus.com/event/author-talk-brandy-gleason/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=columbus-oh X-SOURCE-NAME:writenowcolumbus X-SOURCE-URL:https://writenowcolumbus.com/event/poetry-reading-and-open-mi c-night/2025-06-05 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR