Upcoming Events
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Storytime: Guinea Pigs Don't Wear Pants
Author Chris Paul Farias will join us at Commonplace to celebrate the launch of their new children's book Guinea Pigs Don't Wear Pants - all are welcome!
Book Launch: Always A Part Of The Land by Cody Groat
Dr. Cody Groat will join us for a discussion and Q&A to launch his new book on National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Book Club
The obscure speculation book club will meet to discuss Plastic, Prism, Void by Violet Allen.
Canada Day Market
We're a vendor at Ingersoll's 2026 Canada Day Celebration! Come see us for a handpicked selection of Canadian authors.
MACRAME WORKSHOP
Join Emma from @dontbe.knotty to make a custom macrame wall-hanging. Tickets are $50 and include all materials and 15% off any book purchases during the workshop.
New & Notable Book Club: Yesteryear
The New & Notable Book Club is reading Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
Saturday Storytime: Tia McGraff's Songs'n'Tails
Join us for a special musical edition of Saturday Storytime featuring Tia McGraff, author of Jake The Road Dawg. Registration coming soon!
Local Author Book Launch: D.B. Newman
Local Author D.B. Newman will be in-store to launch their debut novel.
INGERSOLL PIZZA FEST
We're open late for Pizza Fest with a sidewalk sale and more!
SMELLS LIKE YOUR BOOK BOYFRIEND
Or girlfriend, or villian, or morally grey obsession. Join us for a custom scent blending workshop by Jarful Refillery to create an essential oil blend and custom lotion or soap that smells like stepping into your favourite book. Tickets are $65 and include all materials required and participants enjoy 15% book purchases during the private shop following the workshop.
Saturday Storytime: Kelsey Marshalsey
Kelsey Marshalsey, author of the ever-popular Missy Moo the Highland Coo books is back to read from her new book, The Happy Ghost. Registration Coming Soon!
obscure speculation book club
The obscure speculation book club is reading The Years Shall Run Like Rabbits by Ben Berman Ghan. The author will be joining for an exclusive conversation with book club participants!
A Night in Velaris: ACOTAR 6 Midnight Release
Join us for a FREE event to celebrate the launch of ACOTAR 6. Pre-Orders will be available to pick up at the end of the event and books will be available to purchase after midnight.
Past Events
Oxford Pride Family Day
We're thrilled to be a sponsor of the Oxford Pride Committee and a vendor at Oxford Pride Family Day 2026.
Book Club
The New and Notable book club meets to discuss Ruins by Lily Brooks-Dalton
Rainbow Storytime
Join us at Commonplace Books for a special edition of Saturday Storytime with Oxford County Pride, Oxford County Library, and the Woodstock Public Library
This joyful and welcoming Rainbow Storytime Adventure is a place where stories sparkle, imaginations soar, and everyone belongs. Ms Rubyyy will bring books to life with warmth, creativity, and fun, creating a magical experience for children and their families.
This event is open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program.
Saturday Storytime
Join us for a cozy storytime with Jordan Barons, the author of Oliver The Crane.
Libby Ward on Honest Motherhood: In Conversation with Kealy Keating
Commonplace Books is thrilled to present Libby Ward on Honest Motherhood, in conversation with local mom, content creator, and influencer Kealy Keating!
There are two ticket options: Event & Signed Book, and Event Only
Book Club
The obscure speculation book club meets to discuss The Awakening of Lora Abernathy by MJ Anthony.
Book Club
The New & Notable Book Club meets to discuss This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum.
Author Signing: Lauren O'Brien
Lauren O'Brien, author of Tide Bound and Tide Keeper, and the newly released Hexed By The Tide will be in-store signing books!
Saturday Storytime
Join Michelle Mercer, author of Perfectly Patty's Colourful Imagination for a cozy storytime.
Painted Edges Workshop hosted by Dead Trees & Ink and Everbound Bindery
Love the look of sprayed book edges but want a more accessible, hands-on approach? This Painted Edges Workshop teaches you how to achieve the same stunning edge effects using controlled painted techniques to create stunning book trophies for your shelves! Tickets include a take-home kit to continue making more on your own! Participants can bring their own book to paint (under 400 pages) or enjoy 15% off the purchase of a book in-store for the workshop. There are limited spots available, register now!
Author Signing: Erik Tucsok
Erik Tucsok, author of Of Perfect Spirit, will be in store signing books!
Drop-In Guided Journalling with Stephanie Malo
Join Stephanie Malo for a drop-in guided journalling session inspired by her Stopping to Smell the Flowers book series, available in-store!
Independent & Self-Published Author Panel
Local self-published and independently published authors will discuss their experiences writing, navigating publishing, marketing, and more. Q&A and book signing with presenting authors.
Independent Bookstore Day
We'll be celebrating all day in honour of Canadian Independent Bookstore Day! More details to come.
Saturday Storytime: Zamboni - How it Works
Join us for a cozy Saturday Storytime with Jessica Jones-Cole, author of Zamboni: How It Works.
Spring Poetry Salon & Open Mic
An evening of poetry in celebration of National Poetry Month featuring 15-minute readings from headlining poets Emily De Angelis, Nathaniel Luscombe, Irina Moga, and Mary Anne Griffiths, followed by a short Q&A. After a brief break, the mic opens to community members for a lively open mic session. Books by our featured poets will be available for purchase and signing.
In Conversation with Mx. Nillin Lore
A conversation with Mx. Nillin Lore about their new book Carry On: Unpacking Your Internalized Transphobic and Queerphobic Baggage.
Saturday Storytime: Ozzy's Power
Join us for a cozy Saturday Storytime with Alice Hatchard, author of Ozzy's Power.
Registration is Required!
Silent Book Club @ Commonplace Books
The Oxford County Chapter of the Silent Book Club will meet at Commonplace for an afternoon of reading in the lounge. No registration necessary.
In Conversation with A.D. Sui
Nebula Award Winning Author A.D. Sui will be joining us to discuss their new book The Iron Garden Sutra. A.D. will be joined in conversation by author Nathaniel Luscombe.
Saturday Storytime: Judy Ann Sadler
Join us for a reading and a craft perfect for little readers age 2-7.
Saturday Storytime: Kelsey Marshalsey
Kelsey is an award-winning Ontario-based author, illustrator, book designer, and publisher. She founded Brown Paper Fox in 2016 and is passionate about bringing stories to life that celebrate inclusivity, diversity, and encouraging children to embrace what makes them unique. As a mum of two, she’s inspired daily by her kids.
Join us for a reading of Kelsey's books that will have your littles giggling along! This event is for ages 2-7. All little readers must be accompanied by a big kid (their parent or guardian).
Paper Bag Princess Day
Join us for a drop-in style celebration of The Paper Bag Princess, the beloved children's book from iconic Canadian author Robert Munsch. Crafts, dress-up, colouring, and more available all day. Join us for a reading of The Paper Bag Princess for a chance to win a Munsch prize pack!
Reading of The Paper Bag Princess with Local Authors
10:30am - Deb Campbell
2:30pm - Matt Colby