Other Events

Ohioana Library is excited to partner with bookstores and organizations around the state to bring unique programs to the literary community! See below for upcoming events. 

Upcoming Events

Gramercy Book Club Featuring Toni Morrison's Beloved

Gramercy Book Club’s April selection is Beloved, the powerful and unflinching look into the abyss of slavery, from acclaimed Nobel Prize winner Toni Morrison. This book club program kicks off the first of three of Morrison’s novels that Gramercy Books will be exploring in 2026 in partnership with Ohioana Library as part of a statewide initiative celebrating Morrison’s indelible impact. Ohio State University English professor and Beloved scholar Jim Phelan will facilitate the group discussion.

A ticket to this program includes a copy of BELOVED. It is strongly encouraged that registrants read the book prior to the program. Buy your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gramercy-book-club-features-toni-morrisons-beloved-in-april-tickets-1977513320575?aff=oddtdtcreator

OHIOANA LIBRARY and the OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT are Gramercy’s Community Partners for this program.

DETAILS:

  • Tuesday, April 7, 7:00 PM
  • Gramercy Books, Bexley
  • Tickets are $21.99 and include a copy of Beloved

Questions? Please email: gramercyinfo@gramercybooksbexley.com

                                                                                                                                            

 

Celebrating the Poetry of Toni Morrison - Virtual Event with Ohio Poetry Association

On August 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM, join us for a special tribute to the incredible works of Toni Morrison. In partnership with Ohio Poetry Association (OPA), we'll dive into Morrison's powerful poetry and discuss the impact of her words on literature and society. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow poets and honor a literary legend. There will be an Open Mic following this event!

Registration closes on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 5 p.m. EDT. The Zoom link and any handouts will be sent to registrants at that time.

Register here for this free event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-the-poetry-of-toni-morrison-virtual-event-tickets-1981814479457?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Check the OPA website for complete event details and follow us on Facebook.

DETAILS:

  • Wednesday, August 5, 5:00 PM
  • Online via Zoom
  • Free event, donations to OPA are welcome and support OPA's mission of promoting and supporting Ohio poets and poetry

Questions? Please email: team@ohiopoetryassn.org