Upcoming Pop-ups and Events
SOMArdi Gras 2025 Disco Parade
Paper Hearts has got disco fever! Show off your dance moves with us at the SOMArdi Gras parade, but Don’t Let Pigeon on the Dance Floor! If you are interested in riding with us on the float or helping us decorate, please contact Beth or Kat at hello@paperheartsbooks.com or through the Paper Hearts Instagram!
A Court of Frost & Starlight Pop-Up
Join us at Lost Forty Brewing ( 501 Byrd St, Little Rock, AR) for their ACOTAR -inspired See You Next Tuesday event on Tuesday, February 25th from 4:00PM - 9:00PM! We will be there to help you find your next romantasy read, or guide you even deeper into the Maas-iverse (if you aren’t already an expert that is).
Lost Forty is offering thematic “Faerie Wine” and “Impressive Wingspan” cocktails to toast to “the stars who listen and the dreams that are answered.” Make your own bookmark to keep track of your favorite scenes, and join our friends at Painting with a Twist to create your own City of Starlight. (Reservations start at $38 per person, save your spot here!)
An Evening with Beto O'Rourke
Paper Hearts Bookstore and El Sur Street Food Co. present a night of conversation with Beto O’Rourke.
Join Beto O’Rourke for a candid talk about protecting our sacred right to vote and what it will take to save our democracy at this critical moment of truth.
As a former Texas congressman and founder of the voting rights and voter registration organization Powered By People, Beto is uniquely qualified to explain both the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead as we approach the most consequential elections of our time.
Tickets to this event include discussion with Beto and the opportunity to purchase a signed copy of his latest book, WE’VE GOT TO TRY: How the Fight for Voting Rights Makes Everything Else Possible.
To reserve tickets: https://bit.ly/betopaperhearts
Silent Book Club
Bring a book to read in silence for the first 45 minutes! Then, we will have discussion time at the last 15 minutes. Feel free to stay or, in true introvert fashion, feel free to skip that part!
Family Book Club
This month, we will be reading Pax by Sara Pennypacker. Grab a copy here: https://square.link/u/rdE8juNv
At the bookclub, kiddos aged third grade and younger will do a craft. Third graders through adults will participate in a book discussion!
Book Rally
We will be discussing Financial Feminist by Tori Dunlap! Grab your copy here: https://square.link/u/Fwl0ezE9
Paper Hearts Book Club
This month, our topic will be a book you were gifted in December! Questions? DM us on Instagram!
Silenced Stories @ Community Bakery
This month we will be discussing The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls. Pre-order your copy here: https://square.link/u/2amsTqQM
Silent Book Club
Bring a book to read in silence for the first 45 minutes! Then, we will have discussion time at the last 15 minutes. Feel free to stay or, in true introvert fashion, feel free to skip that part!
Cookbook Club @ Sterling Market
This month we will discuss The Cookie That Changed My Life and More Than 100 Other Classic Cakes, Cookies, Muffins, and Pies That Will Change Yours by Nancy Silverton with Carolynn Carreño. Cookbooks & event tickets are available for order at this link: https://square.link/u/0xFu9m0F
We recommend picking up your book a few days before and trying a recipe or two before the event!
Paper Hearts Book Club
We are reading Call Us What We Carry by Amanda Gorman! Need a copy? Stop by the store or order at this link: https://square.link/u/5TQZc1wn
Stuffy Sleepover
The last day of school before Winter Break calls for a STUFFY SLEEPOVER! Drop off your stuffed animal at the bookstore on Friday evening between 5-7pm. We will send you updates of what your stuffy is doing throughout the evening. Pick you stuffed animal up in the morning and enjoy a special storytime at 9:30am. Buy tickets at the link below!
December Book Club Party
Join us as we celebrate a year of books read! Catering provided by The Root Cafe. Bring a wrapped book to swap!! Extra points if you can write a little blurb without telling us what book it is!
Puzzle Swap
Bring a pal and a puzzle! Keep your pal, swap the puzzle!
Free event, open to all! Can bring more than 1 puzzle if you want!
Paper Hearts Book Club
Join us upstairs at Pettaway Commons! The theme this month is any book of essays! We can’t wait to see ya!
Snail Mail Writing Party
Join us as we send our pals a little snail mail love! We will provide writing supplies and drinks! Cost - $5
Hazel Marie Book Signing
Like Salt and Ash author Hazel Marie will be here to sign in-store debut novel!!!
SILENCED Stories Book Club
Join us as we celebrate silenced stories…banned and challenged books. Our first read will be All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson!
Silent Book Club
Join us as we read in silence…together!!
6:30-7:15 silent reading
7:15-7:30 socialize (but if you’re a true introvert, there’s no judgement if you choose to leave or continue reading!)
Farmer Trunk or Treat
Beth will be in the garden leading a spooky yet kid-friendly storytime! We’ll also have a special edition Paper Hearts kid book pop-up!
Story Time at Paper Hearts
Join us for our Halloween-themed story time! Trick or Treating will also be available all day, so costumes welcomed and encouraged!
Threads Jewelry Pop Up at Paper Hearts
Join host Ellen Brown from Threads Worldwide for a jewelry show. 10% of sales will go to Foster Love organization. To learn more about Threads and check out a sneak peek, visit: https://threadsworldwide.com/?u=EllenBrown
Storytime in SoMa
Join us for our monthly storytime for children/families during SoMa After Dark! This month, our featured book will be Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall. We will read three books in total. Each child will be given a cookie treat and milk. Books will be available for purchase. Such a delightful way to end the week!
Wild Aster Creative at Paper Hearts
Local creative, Ashley Swain from Wild Aster Creative will be popping up at Paper Hearts Bookstore on Friday, June 17th from 4pm-7pm. (That’s right- extended shopping hour!) We think you will fall in love with these goods made with love.
Chey Makes Bread at Paper Hearts
Chey Makes Bread will be popping up at Paper Hearts Bookstore on Saturday, June 17th from 10am-2pm (or until sold out). Come try some of the tastiest baked goods in Arkansas!
Galentines Day Party
Bloom Salon is teaming up with some of Little Rock’s women-owned businesses to bring you a Galentines night you’ll never forget! Businesses include: Paper Hearts Bookstore, Lasting Links, Terahdactyl Candles, and Daisy Pastry Shoppe.
You know Bloom, they can’t have a party without giving back to our community. For this event we ask that you bring feminine hygiene products as your entry fee. We are doing a product drive to help @arkansaswomensoutreach end period poverty right here in Arkansas. So grab your favorite gals and come have fun while doing some good!
Wednesday Night Poetry Pop-Up
Wednesday Night Poetry in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas is the longest-running consecutive weekly open mic series in the country, perhaps the world! We are celebrating their 34th anniversary with a pop-up. Come browse some books and then settle in for a wonderful evening of poetry. Hosted by Kai Coggin.
Bark Bar Book Club & Pop-Up
Our friends at Bark Bar have started a book club! November will be there 2nd gathering and we are popping-up for the occasion. Bring your pup, talk about books, and find your next read. Guaranteed to be an adorable evening!
Farmer Trunk or Treat
Our pals at The Root Cafe are hosting Farmer Trunk or Treat! We will be hosting a storytime in the courtyard.
Part Farmer's Market, Part Trunk or Treat, it’ll be a wonderful way for you to put a face with the food you eat at the Root and to remind ourselves of the people who are growing/crafting our food!
Each car, in addition to showcasing & selling products, will be giving out candy, sponsored by SoMa501!! Free candy, y'all!!
ANDDDDD our friends at Loblolly are giving out free scoops during the event for people in Halloween costumes!! You don't want to miss out!