FREE COMMUNITY EVENT

Sip on Stories is celebrating Indie Bookstore Day on April 25 with a cozy, community-centered event at Stumptown Park!

Join us any time from 4:00–8:00 PM for a relaxed picnic-style gathering where readers can connect, unwind, and celebrate the magic of independent bookstores together. We're also inviting book lovers of all ages to bring a blanket, settle in, and enjoy a peaceful evening of reading and discovery for our Silent Book Club Matthews gathering.

Come celebrate stories, community, and the joy of reading with us under the open sky!

📍 Stumptown Park, Matthews, NC
🕓 4:00–8:00 PM
📚 Pop-up bookstore featuring curated titles
🌟 Exclusive Indie Bookstore Day items
🎁 Special giveaways, including Libro.fm audiobooks for a year
📖 Silent Book Club Matthews gathering
🧺 Community picnic

How Silent Book Club Works

Silent Book Club is called that because it is an opportunity to enjoy quietly reading a book in a location different from your home, where no discussion is required. Some of the locations we visit might have background noise and conversations, but you do not have to participate in any conversations during your time with us. Silent Book Club is BYOBook, so you can show up with any book (physical or digital). There are no assigned readings or discussions, just uninterrupted time to immerse ourselves in the pages of our favorite books.

Event Schedule

Stop by anytime between 4:00 and 8:00 PM for a relaxed, picnic-style gathering. Bring a blanket, snacks, and your current read.