Events - The Chestnut Tree Book Shop

Events at The Chestnut Tree Bookshop & Cafe

At The Chestnut Tree we host all sorts of groups and meetings – many are monthly, and some are one off..

Our bookshop has been designed to host small meetings, such as book clubs and writers’ groups, and run small events, including poetry readings and book launches. If you are interested in holding your next event at The Chestnut Tree, please visit our Venue Hire page.

For more information about upcoming events and to book tickets or register, please visit our Trybooking Page.

Upcoming Events

Storytime and Drawing workshop with Kim Drane

Looking for a fun school holiday activity? Join Kim Drane author of ‘Lucy Loves Bugs’ in store for a reading of their book and then a fun drawing workshop!

25th of September at 11am. Free to attend – register via Trybooking.

Crafting Night

Join us for a cosy night of knitting & crochet in store. Bring your own crochet or knitting supplies and work on your project in our cosy space. Hosted every month by Emily Bird. Free to attend, register via Trybooking.

Trivia Night

We host a monthly trivia night on the last Wednesday of every month! Held down the road with our friends at Harley & Rose, get ready to have your knowledge tested in all areas and treat yourself to a delicious pizza and maybe a glass of wine or two.

Bad Writers Club

The Bad Writers Club is a place for you to write whatever f$%k you want, in safety.

Plenty of the group’s workshops and classes are held right here at the bookshop – head to class bento to see what’s on and book a session, or find out more here.

Book Clubs

GENERAL

Our General Book Club reads a wide range of books, mostly novels and often new releases. This book club runs on the third Wednesday of each month at 7pm. Join us at the bookshop for a glass of wine, some snacks, and to discuss the book. The pick for October is 'Translations' by Jumaana Abdu.

PARENTS & BUBS

Join us for a monthly catch up at the Chestnut Tree for parents from the inner west community. Bubs are welcome and hot drinks are available. Our pick for October is 'Want: Sexual Fantasies by Anonymous' by Gillian Anderson.

JUNIOR FICTION

Dive into amazing stories with fellow young readers! Join us for lively discussions and book-inspired fun. September's pick is 'Meesh and the bad demon' by Michelle Lam.

DECOLONISE YOUR SHELF

Our book club aims to broaden your reading list by reading books written solely by First Nations and People of Colour. Everyone is welcome. Wine and nibbles are provided. Our pick for our October book is 'The Degenerates' by Raeden Richardson.