BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/springfield-mo/literary.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - springfield-mo (literary) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Unity of Springfield Book Club DTSTART:20260908T150000Z DTEND:20260908T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T121353Z UID:10012721-1788861600-1788867000@aroundtheozarks.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join the Unity of Springfield Book Club for an enlightening di scussion of metaphysical and spiritual literature. Our open-topic meetings welcome all\, regardless of whether you’ve read the selected book.\nExp lore a diverse range of genres\, including Unity teachings\, healing and w holeness\, spiritual growth\, metaphysics\, and self-help/personal develop ment. With authors such as Ernest Holmes\, Louise Hay\, Wayne Dyer\, and m ore\, you’re sure to deepen your understanding and expand your perspecti ves. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and dive into the world of spiritual and metaphysical literature. Everyon e is welcome!\nFor more information go to unityofspringfield.org/bookclub LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121353Z LOCATION:Unity of Springfield\, 2214 E. Seminole St.\, Springfield\, MO\, 65804\, United States URL:https://aroundtheozarks.com/event/unity-of-springfield-book-club/2026- 09-08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:aroundtheozarks.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://aroundtheozarks.com/venue/the-third-place END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Author Talk with Patty Prewitt DTSTART:20260920T003000Z DTEND:20260920T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T191602Z UID:25075@itsalldowntown.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:We are beyond honored to host Patty Prewitt in The Footnote on September 19 at 7:30 pm as she shares her journey with us\, reads excerpt s from her work\, and signs copies of her books. This is a free event but seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served ba sis. We look forward to seeing you!\n\n"Patty Prewitt went to prison in 19 86 for a murder she did not commit. She and her supporters fought for just ice every day of her incarceration. Governor Parson freed her on December 20\, 2024. She hit the ground running. Her first memoir\, Trying to Catch Lightning in a Jar\, chronicling the first 20 years of her incarceration\, was published just months later. In December\, she completed her bachelor ’s at Washington University St. Louis\, and this spring she published he r second memoir\, Catching Lightning\, about the second half of her impris onment and release. She has also published a children’s book\, A Little Person Like You Whose Mommy Goes to Prison. Patty is currently working on two poetry books and a Spanish translation of her children’s book." LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T191602Z LOCATION:Bookmarx\, 325 E Walnut\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United State s URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/author-talk-with-patty-prewitt / X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.itsalldowntown.com/calendar/categories/live-music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PAGES & PINTS DTSTART:20260921T200000Z DTEND:20260922T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T060609Z UID:10001400-1790002800-1790024400@hfbrewing.com CATEGORIES:drink,literary DESCRIPTION:Books & Brews Members and book lovers in general!  Are you lo oking for a relaxing spot to grab a brew and enjoy your monthly book club book?  Pop in to Hold Fast every 3rd Monday of the month to read your boo k and receive $5 pints! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T060609Z LOCATION:Hold Fast Brewing\, 235 N Kimbrough Ave\, Springfield\, MO\, Unit ed States URL:https://hfbrewing.com/event/pages-pints-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hold Fast Brewing X-SOURCE-URL:https://hfbrewing.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Books & Brews Book Club DTSTART:20260923T230000Z DTEND:20260924T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T002554Z UID:6678-1790190000-1790195400@417local.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us on the 4th Wednesday of the month to discuss this mont h’s book. \nWe’re a group of friends who love books and beer! We meet at Hold Fast Brewing every fourth Wednesday night\, from 7-8:30pm\, to tal k about our current read. You can also join the Books & Brews Facebook Gro up to participate in voting on what to read next! \nEach monthly selection is diverse so there’s always something new and interesting waiting for you when you show up each month! Plus\, it’s a chance to enjoy some deli cious craft beers while discussing your favorite literature. What more cou ld you want? LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T002554Z LOCATION:Hold Fast Brewing\, 235 N Kimbrough Ave\, Springfield\, MO\, 6580 6\, United States URL:https://417local.com/event/books-brews-book-club/2026-09-23/ X-SOURCE-NAME:417 Local X-SOURCE-URL:https://417local.com/events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR