Create your very own hand-bound journal in this hands-on Bookbinding Workshop! You’ll learn traditional techniques for stitching pages, crafting a durable cover, and assembling a book that’s fully personalized to your style. By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a beautiful, handmade journal — perfect for writing, sketching, gifting, or cherishing.

All tools and materials are provided, and no experience is required. Our instructor will guide you step-by-step, with plenty of time for creativity, conversation, and discovering the joy of making a book from scratch.

✨ All skill levels welcome
✨ Materials included
✨ A fun, relaxing craft experience in a cozy literary space!

Cost is $35/person and space is limited! Register using the button below!

Note: We must have at least 4 registrations in order to host this event.

Bring your kiddo and their homework or study materials in math, literature, and/or writing and take advantage of one-on-one support from our expert tutors. This relaxed, supportive session is perfect for tackling tough assignments, building confidence, and setting students up for success—while parents enjoy the cozy bookstore atmosphere. 📚✏️

Grab your friends and get ready for a nostalgic night of trivia celebrating the YA books that defined a generation! From dystopian arenas and magical schools to unforgettable love triangles and iconic first lines, this month’s trivia theme is all about YA throwback reads.

Test your knowledge of beloved series, classic characters, and the moments that kept us up way past our bedtimes. Whether you devoured these books in middle school or discovered them later, this trivia night is all about fun, fandom, and friendly competition.

🧠 What to expect:

• YA classics and throwback favorites (think Hunger Games, Divergent, Percy Jackson, HP, etc.)

• Team-based trivia with prizes on the line

• A cozy, welcoming bookstore atmosphere

🍹 Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.

Come relive your favorite reading era, crown your team the ultimate YA champion, and prove you still remember the books that started it all!

Women Who Wander is a welcoming community where women connect through travel—feeling safe, empowered, and supported as we explore new places, cultures, and friendships together.

For our first meetup, we’re keeping it practical and fun: you’ll leave with a simple starting plan for your next trip and a clearer sense of what’s realistic for 2026.

What we’ll cover:
1. How to choose the right trip for your life right now
2. A simple way to think about travel costs (so nothing surprises you)
3. Timing: When to start planning for different seasons
4. 7 nights vs 9–10 nights—how that changes the experience
5. The “Travel Compass” activity (you’ll fill it out and walk out with clarity)

What to expect:
Friendly, conversational vibe (come as you are)
Light teaching + guided discussion
A one-page worksheet you can take home

What to bring:
A pen (we’ll have extras)
Your top 1–2 “maybe someday” destinations (even if you’re unsure)

Please RSVP here so I can plan seating and materials: https://forms.gle/GzLzaREDWS6XdMx37

Hosted by: Malinda & Cynthia — Travel with Malinda & Cynthia | Curated Vacations by Land, Sea & River - www.yologalstravel.com

Please note: If parking is full at SE&B, additional parking may be available in the vacant lot across the street, and in the public lot on historic East Street, just across from Happy Panini.

Bring your tabletop characters to life—one brushstroke at a time! This beginner-friendly RPG Miniature Painting Workshop is perfect for Dungeons & Dragons players, tabletop gamers, and anyone curious about the art of miniature painting—and you get to take home your own hobby kit including paints and brushes to keep the creativity flowing long after you leave.

Participants will learn the basics of miniature prep, paint techniques, shading, and detailing in a relaxed, supportive environment. No experience necessary—this workshop is designed to help you feel confident and creative, whether you’re painting your first mini or leveling up your skills.

🎲 What’s included:

• One RPG miniature to paint and take home

• Your very own hobby kit to take home, including paints and brushes!

• Step-by-step instruction and tips from an experienced painter

• Time to ask questions and experiment at your own pace

You’re also welcome to bring your own unpainted mini if you’d like to work on a specific character.

Cost: $35 per person

Step into Middle-Earth as it was imagined at the very beginning of Dungeons & Dragons—gritty, mythic, and full of danger and wonder. This ongoing tabletop campaign draws inspiration from early D&D roots while blending in ideas from across the game’s history, along with a few new homebrew concepts the Dungeon Master is excited to explore.

The game emphasizes exploration, clever problem-solving, and immersive storytelling over rigid rule systems. Expect a flexible, old-school feel with modern influences, designed to reward creativity and meaningful choices.

🧙 Campaign details:

• Setting: Middle-Earth (early D&D–inspired interpretation)

• Schedule: Every other weekend, generally

• Time: 1:30–5:30 PM

• Rules: Homebrew system drawing from classic to current-era D&D, plus new experimental mechanics

🎟 Tickets: $10 per session

This campaign is ideal for players who love classic fantasy, enjoy thoughtful experimentation at the table, and are curious to experience Middle-Earth through a uniquely tabletop lens. Come ready to explore, adapt, and help shape a living world over time.

Calling all writers! Join us once a month for a supportive Peer Feedback Circle where you can bring a few problem pages or an excerpt you’re looking for feedback on to get some fresh eyes on your work. We’ll talk about how to give, receive, and use feedback so you leave with new ideas and confidence in your writing.

All genres and experience levels are welcome — whether you’re polishing a novel, drafting a poem, or just getting started.

Cost is free! Bring your pages, your questions, and your creativity!

Welcome to the Hutto Silent Book Club!

HOW IT WORKS:

B.Y.O. Book! There are no assigned readings in this book club. All book formats are welcome! Simply join us for an hour of dedicated book talk, reading, and socialization. We meet the first Sunday of every month from 3PM-4:30PM.

Participation is 100% free!

Please note: If parking is full at SE&B, additional parking may be available in the vacant lot across the street, and in the public lot on historic East Street, just across from Happy Panini.

Moving Stories in sand is a hands-on, imaginative storytelling experience where children bring stories to life using figures and a sand tray. By creating scenes in the sand, kids explore storytelling in a way that engages the senses—touch, sight, movement, and imagination.

Through guided play and gentle storytelling prompts, children will:
✨ Build creativity and imagination
✨ Practice communication and self-expression
✨ Explore problem-solving and conflict resolution
✨ Grow confidence and self-esteem

This class offers a calm, supportive environment where every child’s story matters. There’s no right or wrong way to create—just space to explore, express, and have fun.

Ages 4–12 welcome in our 10:30-11:30AM session.

Up to 14 children can participate in each session; participation is free first-come, first-served!

No experience needed • All materials provided

Perfect for curious minds, big feelings, and little hands ready to tell big stories.

About the Instructor:

Robyn Greene, LCPC, started her career as The Story Lady @ Cross Lanes West VA library over 45 years ago. After a long career as a former ELA teacher, Youth Minister, community mental health clinician specializing in family reunification, director of outpatient pediatrics Acadia Hospital (clinician of the year 2013), play therapist, and recently retired as district clinician for MSAD 31 in Howland Maine, Robyn and her husband have returned to Texas from Maine to be with family. Robyn has presented Moving Stories internationally to several play therapy & clinical conventions.

Moving Stories in sand is a hands-on, creative storytelling experience where teens use figures and a sand tray to build scenes, explore ideas, and tell stories visually and symbolically. By shaping narratives in the sand, participants engage multiple senses—touch, sight, movement, and imagination—in a way that supports reflection and self-expression.

Through guided prompts and optional discussion, teens will:
✨ Strengthen creative thinking and imagination
✨ Practice communication and personal expression
✨ Explore problem-solving and conflict resolution
✨ Build confidence in sharing ideas and stories

This class offers a calm, supportive space where teens can experiment, reflect, and create at their own pace. There’s no pressure to perform or share—participants choose how deeply they engage.

📅 Ages 13–18 welcome

Space is limited to 14 participants per session. Participation is free, and first-come, first-served.

No experience needed • All materials provided

About the Instructor:

Robyn Greene, LCPC, started her career as The Story Lady @ Cross Lanes West VA library over 45 years ago. After a long career as a former ELA teacher, Youth Minister, community mental health clinician specializing in family reunification, director of outpatient pediatrics Acadia Hospital (clinician of the year 2013), play therapist, and recently retired as district clinician for MSAD 31 in Howland Maine, Robyn and her husband have returned to Texas from Maine to be with family. Robyn has presented Moving Stories internationally to several play therapy & clinical conventions.

Bring your current fiber project and settle in for a cozy evening of crafting and connection!

Whether you’re a seasoned knitter or crochet fanatic, a total beginner, or somewhere in between, this relaxed meet-up is the perfect place to stitch alongside fellow fiber lovers. Share tips, swap patterns, get help if you’re stuck, or simply enjoy the calming rhythm of knitting in good company.

Grab a glass of wine or a cup of coffee or tea, get comfy, and wile the evening away surrounded by bookish inspiration.

Feel free to bring embroidery or any portable craft, too!

All ages and skill levels welcome.

Free to attend — just drop in and craft!

Take a midweek pause and wine down with us. Join us Wednesday evening for a relaxed, adults-only gathering featuring curated wines, cozy seating, and the comforting atmosphere of your favorite local bookshop.

Browse the shelves, sip a glass, enjoy quiet conversation, or settle in with a good book after a long day. Whether you’re catching up with friends, meeting fellow book lovers, or simply carving out time for yourself, Wine Down Wednesday is the perfect way to slow the week down.

🍷 Wine, beer, and select cocktails available
📚 Browse books and bookish gifts while you sip
🛋 Cozy spaces upstairs and down
🎶 Calm background music, no pressure—just vibes

Come as you are, stay as long as you like, and let Wednesday feel a little softer.

21+ only. Valid ID required.

⚖️ You Be the Judge (Ages 13+)

This discussion-based, critical-thinking class takes place twice per month on Friday afternoons, inviting teens to examine real juvenile crime cases, learn how the law works, consider consequences, and debate outcomes—then decide what they believe is fair and just.

Based on They Broke the Law — You Be the Judge by Judge Tom Jacobs.
Led by an instructor with 45 years of educational experience

Designed specifically for homeschool teens (13+)

Ages 12+ welcome to join at parents’ discretion.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS CLASS IS FULL. We will reopen registration when space becomes available.

About the Instructor:

Robyn Greene, LCPC, started her career as The Story Lady @ Cross Lanes West VA library over 45 years ago. After a long career as a former ELA teacher, Youth Minister, community mental health clinician specializing in family reunification, director of outpatient pediatrics Acadia Hospital (clinician of the year 2013), play therapist, and recently retired as district clinician for MSAD 31 in Howland Maine, Robyn and her husband have returned to Texas from Maine to be with family. Robyn has presented Moving Stories internationally to several play therapy & clinical conventions.

Creating Calm is a Mindful Art Workshop Series taught by artist and instructor, Jessica Snowden. Each is a stand-alone class yet can be taken as an ongoing practice to refocus your mind to find more peace using different art activities.

This workshop will focus on Thought Bubbles.

Thought Bubbles is a lesson in choosing your words and allowing the repetition of shapes and color to turn them into something uplifting. Using a combination of stencils, watercolors, and pens, we will create an abstract design, integrating calming words of your choice. The completed piece will be unique to each student and teaches a technique that can be used on their own called “Neurographic” art, used to work through thought processing and to calm the mind.

This workshop is suited for participants ages 16+

She has taught art classes to all age groups from preschool up to adult ages for over 20 years in various types of mediums, materials, themes, and class sizes.

Calling all teen writers, storytellers, poets, and world-builders! Join us for a supportive, creative writing group designed just for teens. Whether you’re working on a novel, short stories, poetry, fanfiction, or just getting started, this group is a space to write, share, and grow—without pressure or grades.

Each session offers guided prompts, quiet writing time, and optional sharing in a welcoming, judgment-free environment. Teens are encouraged to explore their voices, experiment with different genres, and connect with fellow writers who love stories as much as they do.

No experience required—just curiosity and a love of words. Bring a notebook or laptop and get ready to create!

✨ Snacks and drinks available for purchase in the cafe.

Author Signing with Nikei S. Salas
Featuring The Trees Married Them

Join us for an author signing with Nikei S. Salas, inspirational author, storyteller, and holistic coach. Nikei’s work centers healing, resilience, and transformation—inviting readers to turn life’s obstacles into opportunities for growth.

Nikei is also the author of Black Girl Gone Guru, an inspirational book reflecting on personal awakening and empowerment, and He Poisoned Me and Left Me for Dead, a powerful fictional story rooted in truth that explores healing and remembrance of who we truly are.

At this event, Nikei will be signing copies of The Trees Married Them, a heartfelt work that continues her mission of storytelling as a pathway to self-discovery and restoration.

Nikei S. Salas is the owner of Nikei S. Salas Holistic Coaching, where she supports others on their journeys toward wholeness and alignment.

✍🏽 Meet the author, get your copy signed, and connect through story.

All are welcome.

Learn more about Nikei and her work here: https://www.nikeissalas.com/

Join us for a relaxing and creative evening at The Story Emporium & Bookshop! Sip on a glass of wine, unwind from the week, and enjoy a painting session perfect for all skill levels—absolutely no experience needed.

Come solo or bring friends—this cozy, no-pressure environment is all about having fun and making something beautiful.

Your ticket includes:

✔ One glass of wine (21+)

✔ All painting supplies and canvas

✔ A warm, creative atmosphere among the bookshelves

A perfect night out for anyone looking for a fun date night, or to relax, socialize, and get inspired!

Moving Stories in sand is a hands-on, imaginative storytelling experience where children bring stories to life using figures and a sand tray. By creating scenes in the sand, kids explore storytelling in a way that engages the senses—touch, sight, movement, and imagination.

Through guided play and gentle storytelling prompts, children will:
✨ Build creativity and imagination
✨ Practice communication and self-expression
✨ Explore problem-solving and conflict resolution
✨ Grow confidence and self-esteem

This class offers a calm, supportive environment where every child’s story matters. There’s no right or wrong way to create—just space to explore, express, and have fun.

Ages 4–12 welcome in our 10:30-11:30AM session.

Up to 14 children can participate in each session; participation is free first-come, first-served!

No experience needed • All materials provided

Perfect for curious minds, big feelings, and little hands ready to tell big stories.

About the Instructor:

Robyn Greene, LCPC, started her career as The Story Lady @ Cross Lanes West VA library over 45 years ago. After a long career as a former ELA teacher, Youth Minister, community mental health clinician specializing in family reunification, director of outpatient pediatrics Acadia Hospital (clinician of the year 2013), play therapist, and recently retired as district clinician for MSAD 31 in Howland Maine, Robyn and her husband have returned to Texas from Maine to be with family. Robyn has presented Moving Stories internationally to several play therapy & clinical conventions.

Moving Stories in sand is a hands-on, creative storytelling experience where teens use figures and a sand tray to build scenes, explore ideas, and tell stories visually and symbolically. By shaping narratives in the sand, participants engage multiple senses—touch, sight, movement, and imagination—in a way that supports reflection and self-expression.

Through guided prompts and optional discussion, teens will:
✨ Strengthen creative thinking and imagination
✨ Practice communication and personal expression
✨ Explore problem-solving and conflict resolution
✨ Build confidence in sharing ideas and stories

This class offers a calm, supportive space where teens can experiment, reflect, and create at their own pace. There’s no pressure to perform or share—participants choose how deeply they engage.

📅 Ages 13–18 welcome

Space is limited to 14 participants per session. Participation is free, and first-come, first-served.

No experience needed • All materials provided

About the Instructor:

Robyn Greene, LCPC, started her career as The Story Lady @ Cross Lanes West VA library over 45 years ago. After a long career as a former ELA teacher, Youth Minister, community mental health clinician specializing in family reunification, director of outpatient pediatrics Acadia Hospital (clinician of the year 2013), play therapist, and recently retired as district clinician for MSAD 31 in Howland Maine, Robyn and her husband have returned to Texas from Maine to be with family. Robyn has presented Moving Stories internationally to several play therapy & clinical conventions.

Bring your kiddo and their homework or study materials in math, literature, and/or writing and take advantage of one-on-one support from our expert tutors. This relaxed, supportive session is perfect for tackling tough assignments, building confidence, and setting students up for success—while parents enjoy the cozy bookstore atmosphere. 📚✏️

Bring your current fiber project and settle in for a cozy evening of crafting and connection!

Whether you’re a seasoned knitter or crochet fanatic, a total beginner, or somewhere in between, this relaxed meet-up is the perfect place to stitch alongside fellow fiber lovers. Share tips, swap patterns, get help if you’re stuck, or simply enjoy the calming rhythm of knitting in good company.

Grab a glass of wine or a cup of coffee or tea, get comfy, and wile the evening away surrounded by bookish inspiration.

Feel free to bring embroidery or any portable craft, too!

All ages and skill levels welcome.

Free to attend — just drop in and craft!

Calling all anime fans, manga readers, and lovers of all things fandom! Join us for Anime & Manga Club—a laid-back, social hangout where we celebrate your favorite series, characters, and creators.

Each meeting may include casual discussions, watch clips, manga recommendations, art and cosplay appreciation, and plenty of time to geek out with fellow fans. Whether you’re deep into slice-of-life, fantasy, horror, etc. —or just starting your anime journey—you’re welcome here.

No pressure, no gatekeeping—just a cozy, inclusive space to share your love of anime and manga, make new friends, and discover your next favorite series.

🎌 All fandom levels welcome
🎨 Fan art and cosplay encouraged (but never required)
☕ Snacks and drinks available for purchase in the cafe

Recommended for ages 13+.

Women Who Wander is a welcoming community where women connect through travel—feeling safe, empowered, and supported as we explore new places, cultures, and friendships together.

For our first meetup, we’re keeping it practical and fun: you’ll leave with a simple starting plan for your next trip and a clearer sense of what’s realistic for 2026.

What we’ll cover:
1. How to choose the right trip for your life right now
2. A simple way to think about travel costs (so nothing surprises you)
3. Timing: When to start planning for different seasons
4. 7 nights vs 9–10 nights—how that changes the experience
5. The “Travel Compass” activity (you’ll fill it out and walk out with clarity)

What to expect:
Friendly, conversational vibe (come as you are)
Light teaching + guided discussion
A one-page worksheet you can take home

What to bring:
A pen (we’ll have extras)
Your top 1–2 “maybe someday” destinations (even if you’re unsure)

Please RSVP here so I can plan seating and materials: https://forms.gle/GzLzaREDWS6XdMx37

Hosted by: Malinda & Cynthia — Travel with Malinda & Cynthia | Curated Vacations by Land, Sea & River - www.yologalstravel.com

Please note: If parking is full at SE&B, additional parking may be available in the vacant lot across the street, and in the public lot on historic East Street, just across from Happy Panini.

Grab your friends and get ready for a twisty night of trivia celebrating the most unforgettable last lines in literature! From chilling cliffhangers and swoon-worthy endings to shocking final twists and beautifully bittersweet goodbyes, this month’s trivia theme is all about the lines that closed the book — and left us speechless.

Test your knowledge of iconic endings, dramatic mic-drop moments, and the final sentences that changed everything. Whether you love dystopian finales, magical farewells, or heart-wrenching contemporary conclusions, this trivia night is all about big finishes, bold guesses, and friendly competition.

🧠 What to expect:

Final lines from beloved books (think The Hunger Games, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, The Fault in Our Stars, and more)

Guess-the-book challenges, dramatic read-aloud moments, and a few surprise twists

Team-based trivia with prizes on the line

A cozy, welcoming bookstore atmosphere

🍹 Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.

Come celebrate the endings that wrecked us (in the best way), crown your team the ultimate Lucky Last Lines champion, and prove you remember exactly how the story ended.

Grab your coffee, throw on your coziest sweater (or Texas-weather-appropriate substitute), and step into Stars Hollow for Gilmore Girls Day at The Story Emporium & Bookshop! We’re transforming the shop with themed décor inspired by your favorite fast-talking mother-daughter duo—and you’re invited to celebrate with us all day long.

Guests are encouraged (but never required) to dress in costume—whether you’re channeling Rory’s academic chic, Lorelai’s iconic humor, or your favorite town eccentric. We’ll also be giving away free themed merch while supplies last.

✨ Activities & Highlights

• ☕ Coffee, Coffee, Coffee! – Special drinks and café features available

• 🧠 Gilmore Trivia 5:45PM – Test your Stars Hollow knowledge and win a prize!

• 💬 Quote Wall – Write your favorite Gilmore Girls quote and add it to the wall

• 🧶 Stars Hollow Vibes – Cozy décor, small-town charm, and lots of photo ops

• 🛍 Shop the Shelves – Browse books, gifts, and bookish merch fit for Lorelai and Rory

Whether you’re a longtime fan or watching for the first time, this is a relaxed, come-and-go celebration filled with books, coffee, and community—just the way Stars Hollow would want it.

All ages welcome. Costumes encouraged. Free merch available while supplies last.

Step into Middle-Earth as it was imagined at the very beginning of Dungeons & Dragons—gritty, mythic, and full of danger and wonder. This ongoing tabletop campaign draws inspiration from early D&D roots while blending in ideas from across the game’s history, along with a few new homebrew concepts the Dungeon Master is excited to explore.

The game emphasizes exploration, clever problem-solving, and immersive storytelling over rigid rule systems. Expect a flexible, old-school feel with modern influences, designed to reward creativity and meaningful choices.

🧙 Campaign details:

• Setting: Middle-Earth (early D&D–inspired interpretation)

• Schedule: Every other weekend, generally

• Time: 1:30–5:30 PM

• Rules: Homebrew system drawing from classic to current-era D&D, plus new experimental mechanics

🎟 Tickets: $10 per session

This campaign is ideal for players who love classic fantasy, enjoy thoughtful experimentation at the table, and are curious to experience Middle-Earth through a uniquely tabletop lens. Come ready to explore, adapt, and help shape a living world over time.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot Adventure (Ages 13–18)

Calling all young adventurers! Join us for a guided Dungeons & Dragons one-shot adventure designed specifically for teens ages 13–18. This single-session game is perfect for both first-time players and experienced teens looking for a fun, collaborative tabletop experience.

Players will dive into a fast-paced fantasy story full of puzzles, roleplay, and meaningful choices—all led by an experienced Dungeon Master who keeps the table welcoming, structured, and engaging.

We’ll provide everything needed to play, so no prior experience is required.

We provide:
✔️ Pre-generated, teen-appropriate characters
✔️ Dice and all game materials
✔️ A one-evening adventure with twists and teamwork
✔️ A supportive, inclusive table environment

This session emphasizes creativity, problem-solving, cooperation, and storytelling in a safe, age-appropriate setting.

🎲 Ages: 13–18 only
👥 Group size: Limited for focused play
🍿 Snacks provided
🥤 Non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase

Whether you come solo or bring friends, get ready to roll dice, make heroic choices, and create a story you’ll remember long after the adventure ends.

Join us for a Blind Date with a Book Swap, a fun and low-pressure way to share the books you’ve loved and discover new stories!

Bring a gently used book wrapped in paper with only a few hints written on the outside—think genre, vibes, tropes, or content notes—no titles or authors revealed! Browse the wrapped selections from fellow readers and choose a mystery book to take home. It’s part surprise, part matchmaking, and entirely bookish fun.

Whether you’re looking for romance, fantasy, mystery, or something unexpected, this swap is a great way to step outside your usual reading habits and connect with other readers in the community.

✨ How It Works:

• Bring one wrapped book to swap (or more, if allowed)

• Include brief clues (genre, mood, tropes, age range)

• Pick a mystery book in return

• Unwrap at home—or together if you can’t wait!

All ages welcome. Come solo or bring a friend and let fate choose your next great read.

Please note: If parking is full at SE&B, additional parking may be available in the vacant lot across the street, and in the public lot on historic East Street, just across from Happy Panini.

Have a character, setting, or half-formed idea living rent-free in your head—but no idea how to turn it into a real book? This writing talk is for you.

Join our hosts for an inspiring, practical conversation on how to transform scattered ideas into a full-fledged, workable manuscript. From shaping compelling characters and grounding your story in place, to untangling those elusive concepts that just won’t let go, we’ll share proven strategies for weaving it all into a solid story premise you can actually write.

We’ll also tackle the real obstacles that stop writers from starting—procrastination, self-doubt, and waiting for the “perfect” moment—and offer actionable tips to build momentum and get words on the page.

Whether you’re a brand-new writer or someone who’s been circling the same idea for years, this talk will help you move from thinking about writing to actually doing it.

✍️ Writers of all levels welcome
🗣 Live Q&A included
☕ Drinks and snacks available for purchase in cafe.

Stop waiting. Start writing. Your book begins here.

All ages welcome!

Moving Stories in sand is a hands-on, imaginative storytelling experience where children bring stories to life using figures and a sand tray. By creating scenes in the sand, kids explore storytelling in a way that engages the senses—touch, sight, movement, and imagination.

Through guided play and gentle storytelling prompts, children will:
✨ Build creativity and imagination
✨ Practice communication and self-expression
✨ Explore problem-solving and conflict resolution
✨ Grow confidence and self-esteem

This class offers a calm, supportive environment where every child’s story matters. There’s no right or wrong way to create—just space to explore, express, and have fun.

Ages 4–12 welcome in our 10:30-11:30AM session.

Up to 14 children can participate in each session; participation is free first-come, first-served!

No experience needed • All materials provided

Perfect for curious minds, big feelings, and little hands ready to tell big stories.

About the Instructor:

Robyn Greene, LCPC, started her career as The Story Lady @ Cross Lanes West VA library over 45 years ago. After a long career as a former ELA teacher, Youth Minister, community mental health clinician specializing in family reunification, director of outpatient pediatrics Acadia Hospital (clinician of the year 2013), play therapist, and recently retired as district clinician for MSAD 31 in Howland Maine, Robyn and her husband have returned to Texas from Maine to be with family. Robyn has presented Moving Stories internationally to several play therapy & clinical conventions.

Moving Stories in sand is a hands-on, creative storytelling experience where teens use figures and a sand tray to build scenes, explore ideas, and tell stories visually and symbolically. By shaping narratives in the sand, participants engage multiple senses—touch, sight, movement, and imagination—in a way that supports reflection and self-expression.

Through guided prompts and optional discussion, teens will:
✨ Strengthen creative thinking and imagination
✨ Practice communication and personal expression
✨ Explore problem-solving and conflict resolution
✨ Build confidence in sharing ideas and stories

This class offers a calm, supportive space where teens can experiment, reflect, and create at their own pace. There’s no pressure to perform or share—participants choose how deeply they engage.

📅 Ages 13–18 welcome

Space is limited to 14 participants per session. Participation is free, and first-come, first-served.

No experience needed • All materials provided

About the Instructor:

Robyn Greene, LCPC, started her career as The Story Lady @ Cross Lanes West VA library over 45 years ago. After a long career as a former ELA teacher, Youth Minister, community mental health clinician specializing in family reunification, director of outpatient pediatrics Acadia Hospital (clinician of the year 2013), play therapist, and recently retired as district clinician for MSAD 31 in Howland Maine, Robyn and her husband have returned to Texas from Maine to be with family. Robyn has presented Moving Stories internationally to several play therapy & clinical conventions.

Bring your current fiber project and settle in for a cozy evening of crafting and connection!

Whether you’re a seasoned knitter or crochet fanatic, a total beginner, or somewhere in between, this relaxed meet-up is the perfect place to stitch alongside fellow fiber lovers. Share tips, swap patterns, get help if you’re stuck, or simply enjoy the calming rhythm of knitting in good company.

Grab a glass of wine or a cup of coffee or tea, get comfy, and wile the evening away surrounded by bookish inspiration.

Feel free to bring embroidery or any portable craft, too!

All ages and skill levels welcome.

Free to attend — just drop in and craft!

Calling all teen writers, storytellers, poets, and world-builders! Join us for a supportive, creative writing group designed just for teens. Whether you’re working on a novel, short stories, poetry, fanfiction, or just getting started, this group is a space to write, share, and grow—without pressure or grades.

Each session offers guided prompts, quiet writing time, and optional sharing in a welcoming, judgment-free environment. Teens are encouraged to explore their voices, experiment with different genres, and connect with fellow writers who love stories as much as they do.

No experience required—just curiosity and a love of words. Bring a notebook or laptop and get ready to create!

✨ Snacks and drinks available for purchase in the cafe.

Step into a virtual world of imagination, dice-rolling, and heroic choices—no experience required! Join The Story Emporium & Bookshop for a VIRTUAL Dungeons & Dragons one-shot, a complete adventure told in a single session and guided by an experienced Dungeon Master.

Whether you’re brand new to D&D, a lapsed player looking to jump back in, or a veteran adventurer craving a fun night of storytelling without ever leaving the house, this session is designed to be welcoming, accessible, and low-pressure. Pre-generated characters will be available, rules will be explained as we play, and the focus will be on creativity, collaboration, and having a great time together.

 What to expect

• A fully contained D&D adventure (start to finish in one virtual session)

• Friendly guidance for new players

• Roleplay, exploration, puzzles, and combat

• A cozy, story-first vibe—just like your favorite bookshop, but online

 Format: Virtual (link provided after registration)
 Length: ~3 hours
 Experience Level: All levels welcome—no prior D&D knowledge needed

⚖️ You Be the Judge (Ages 13+)

This discussion-based, critical-thinking class takes place twice per month on Friday afternoons, inviting teens to examine real juvenile crime cases, learn how the law works, consider consequences, and debate outcomes—then decide what they believe is fair and just.

Based on They Broke the Law — You Be the Judge by Judge Tom Jacobs.
Led by an instructor with 45 years of educational experience

Designed specifically for homeschool teens (13+)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS CLASS IS FULL. We will reopen registration when space becomes available.

Ages 12+ welcome to join at parents’ discretion.

About the Instructor:

Robyn Greene, LCPC, started her career as The Story Lady @ Cross Lanes West VA library over 45 years ago. After a long career as a former ELA teacher, Youth Minister, community mental health clinician specializing in family reunification, director of outpatient pediatrics Acadia Hospital (clinician of the year 2013), play therapist, and recently retired as district clinician for MSAD 31 in Howland Maine, Robyn and her husband have returned to Texas from Maine to be with family. Robyn has presented Moving Stories internationally to several play therapy & clinical conventions.

We’re excited to join this year’s Hippo Trail Fest as a vendor, starting Friday at 4:30 PM and into the evening! Set on the edge of Hutto’s beautiful wooded trails at the Hippo Social Club and Patriot Sports & Fitness, this festival celebrates community, fitness, and fun — all while supporting Keep Hutto Beautiful.

Enjoy early packet pickup, a shakeout run, Q&A with the Race Director, tailgate vibes with food and activities, curated art and wellness experiences, live music, games, local vendors (including us!), and plenty of family-friendly fun. Come hang out, explore, and meet fellow adventurers — it’s a trail party you won’t want to miss!

Learn more or register here: Tejas Trails

Calling all Trainers! ⚡

Bring your Pokémon cards and join us for a fun, friendly Pokémon Trading Card Game meetup just for kids.

Show off your favorite cards, trade with other collectors, and meet fellow Pokémon fans to play casual games and talk all things TCG. Whether you’re a seasoned Trainer or just starting your journey, this is a welcoming space to learn, play, and connect.

✨ What to expect:

• Card trading (bring your own cards)

• Casual gameplay with other kids

• Plenty of Pokémon enthusiasm and community fun

Parents are welcome to browse the shop while Trainers battle and trade. Gotta trade ’em all!

Join us for our cozy, conversation-filled book club! This month we’re reading Book of Night by Holly Black.

Whether you’ve finished the book, just cracked it open, or are thinking about joining in the future, all are welcome. Just remember… spoilers are inevitable!
📍 The Story Emporium & Bookshop
🎟️ Free to attend | Books available in-store (quantity limited; we are happy to order more if we run out!)

Come for the book — stay for the community!

Support local and shop small at our Local Vendor Market, a lively celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and community! Stroll through a thoughtfully curated selection of talented local artists, makers, and small businesses, each bringing something unique to the table. From handcrafted goods and original art to books, crafts, and one-of-a-kind gifts, this market is the perfect place to discover treasures you won’t find anywhere else.

Set inside and around the cozy, welcoming atmosphere of The Story Emporium & Bookshop, the market invites you to browse at your own pace, chat with the people behind the creations, and enjoy the magic of shopping local in a space built around stories and connection. Whether you’re looking for a special gift, treating yourself, or simply soaking in the creative energy, our Local Vendor Market is designed to inspire, delight, and bring the community together.

🛍 Interested in Being a Vendor?

Vendor spaces are available inside the shop and outdoors, making this a great opportunity to connect with the community and showcase your work in historic downtown Hutto.

• $50 per table space (indoor and outdoor spaces available)

• Vendors must provide their own setup unless otherwise arranged

• Your business name

• Type of products you sell

• Preferred indoor or outdoor space

👉 Email us at contact@thestoryemporiumandbookshop.com to inquire about availability, tell us about your business and products, and to secure your spot!

Whether you’re a longtime maker or a first-time vendor, we’d love to have you be part of this community-focused market!

Moving Stories in sand is a hands-on, imaginative storytelling experience where children bring stories to life using figures and a sand tray. By creating scenes in the sand, kids explore storytelling in a way that engages the senses—touch, sight, movement, and imagination.

Through guided play and gentle storytelling prompts, children will:
✨ Build creativity and imagination
✨ Practice communication and self-expression
✨ Explore problem-solving and conflict resolution
✨ Grow confidence and self-esteem

This class offers a calm, supportive environment where every child’s story matters. There’s no right or wrong way to create—just space to explore, express, and have fun.

Ages 4–12 welcome in our 10:30-11:30AM session.

Up to 14 children can participate in each session; participation is free first-come, first-served!

No experience needed • All materials provided

Perfect for curious minds, big feelings, and little hands ready to tell big stories.

About the Instructor:

Robyn Greene, LCPC, started her career as The Story Lady @ Cross Lanes West VA library over 45 years ago. After a long career as a former ELA teacher, Youth Minister, community mental health clinician specializing in family reunification, director of outpatient pediatrics Acadia Hospital (clinician of the year 2013), play therapist, and recently retired as district clinician for MSAD 31 in Howland Maine, Robyn and her husband have returned to Texas from Maine to be with family. Robyn has presented Moving Stories internationally to several play therapy & clinical conventions.

Moving Stories in sand is a hands-on, creative storytelling experience where teens use figures and a sand tray to build scenes, explore ideas, and tell stories visually and symbolically. By shaping narratives in the sand, participants engage multiple senses—touch, sight, movement, and imagination—in a way that supports reflection and self-expression.

Through guided prompts and optional discussion, teens will:
✨ Strengthen creative thinking and imagination
✨ Practice communication and personal expression
✨ Explore problem-solving and conflict resolution
✨ Build confidence in sharing ideas and stories

This class offers a calm, supportive space where teens can experiment, reflect, and create at their own pace. There’s no pressure to perform or share—participants choose how deeply they engage.

📅 Ages 13–18 welcome

Space is limited to 14 participants per session. Participation is free, and first-come, first-served.

No experience needed • All materials provided

About the Instructor:

Robyn Greene, LCPC, started her career as The Story Lady @ Cross Lanes West VA library over 45 years ago. After a long career as a former ELA teacher, Youth Minister, community mental health clinician specializing in family reunification, director of outpatient pediatrics Acadia Hospital (clinician of the year 2013), play therapist, and recently retired as district clinician for MSAD 31 in Howland Maine, Robyn and her husband have returned to Texas from Maine to be with family. Robyn has presented Moving Stories internationally to several play therapy & clinical conventions.

Bring your kiddo and their homework or study materials in math, literature, and/or writing and take advantage of one-on-one support from our expert tutors. This relaxed, supportive session is perfect for tackling tough assignments, building confidence, and setting students up for success—while parents enjoy the cozy bookstore atmosphere. 📚✏️

Create your very own hand-bound journal in this hands-on Bookbinding Workshop! You’ll learn traditional techniques for stitching pages, crafting a durable cover, and assembling a book that’s fully personalized to your style. By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a beautiful, handmade journal — perfect for writing, sketching, gifting, or cherishing.

All tools and materials are provided, and no experience is required. Our instructor will guide you step-by-step, with plenty of time for creativity, conversation, and discovering the joy of making a book from scratch.

✨ All skill levels welcome
✨ Materials included
✨ A fun, relaxing craft experience in a cozy literary space!

Cost is $35/person and space is limited! Register using the button below!

Note: We must have at least 4 registrations in order to host this event.

Bring your current fiber project and settle in for a cozy evening of crafting and connection!

Whether you’re a seasoned knitter or crochet fanatic, a total beginner, or somewhere in between, this relaxed meet-up is the perfect place to stitch alongside fellow fiber lovers. Share tips, swap patterns, get help if you’re stuck, or simply enjoy the calming rhythm of knitting in good company.

Grab a glass of wine or a cup of coffee or tea, get comfy, and wile the evening away surrounded by bookish inspiration.

Feel free to bring embroidery or any portable craft, too!

All ages and skill levels welcome.

Free to attend — just drop in and craft!

Step into a virtual world of imagination, dice-rolling, and heroic choices—no experience required! Join The Story Emporium & Bookshop for a VIRTUAL Dungeons & Dragons one-shot, a complete adventure told in a single session and guided by an experienced Dungeon Master.

Whether you’re brand new to D&D, a lapsed player looking to jump back in, or a veteran adventurer craving a fun night of storytelling without ever leaving the house, this session is designed to be welcoming, accessible, and low-pressure. Pre-generated characters will be available, rules will be explained as we play, and the focus will be on creativity, collaboration, and having a great time together.

 What to expect

• A fully contained D&D adventure (start to finish in one virtual session)

• Friendly guidance for new players

• Roleplay, exploration, puzzles, and combat

• A cozy, story-first vibe—just like your favorite bookshop, but online

 Format: Virtual (link provided after registration)
 Length: ~3 hours
 Experience Level: All levels welcome—no prior D&D knowledge needed

Step into Middle-Earth as it was imagined at the very beginning of Dungeons & Dragons—gritty, mythic, and full of danger and wonder. This ongoing tabletop campaign draws inspiration from early D&D roots while blending in ideas from across the game’s history, along with a few new homebrew concepts the Dungeon Master is excited to explore.

The game emphasizes exploration, clever problem-solving, and immersive storytelling over rigid rule systems. Expect a flexible, old-school feel with modern influences, designed to reward creativity and meaningful choices.

🧙 Campaign details:

• Setting: Middle-Earth (early D&D–inspired interpretation)

• Schedule: Every other weekend, generally

• Time: 1:30–5:30 PM

• Rules: Homebrew system drawing from classic to current-era D&D, plus new experimental mechanics

🎟 Tickets: $10 per session

This campaign is ideal for players who love classic fantasy, enjoy thoughtful experimentation at the table, and are curious to experience Middle-Earth through a uniquely tabletop lens. Come ready to explore, adapt, and help shape a living world over time.

Calling all writers! Join us once a month for a supportive Peer Feedback Circle where you can bring a few problem pages or an excerpt you’re looking for feedback on to get some fresh eyes on your work. We’ll talk about how to give, receive, and use feedback so you leave with new ideas and confidence in your writing.

All genres and experience levels are welcome — whether you’re polishing a novel, drafting a poem, or just getting started.

Cost is free! Bring your pages, your questions, and your creativity!

Join us for a live reading from children’s book author Dana Rawdah as she shares her delightful story Cee Cee Nanigans!

About the Book

Cee Cee Nanigans is an inquisitive and vivacious little girl with a knack for creating the cutest chaos in her path. Cee Cee discovers all the unconventional uses for markers and learns the importance of gentle play with her brother, and much more. Join Cee Cee and her mama as they embark on all of her shenanigans together.

About the Author

Dana Rawdah has always been drawn to children’s literature and aspired to write and publish children’s books. As an educator of 14+ years and a proud mother of two, she’s found inspiration through both her experiences and her little muse, her daughter, Cee Cee. Keep an eye out for her next book of adventures! Learn more about Dana here!

Moving Stories in sand is a hands-on, imaginative storytelling experience where children bring stories to life using figures and a sand tray. By creating scenes in the sand, kids explore storytelling in a way that engages the senses—touch, sight, movement, and imagination.

Through guided play and gentle storytelling prompts, children will:
✨ Build creativity and imagination
✨ Practice communication and self-expression
✨ Explore problem-solving and conflict resolution
✨ Grow confidence and self-esteem

This class offers a calm, supportive environment where every child’s story matters. There’s no right or wrong way to create—just space to explore, express, and have fun.

Ages 4–12 welcome in our 10:30-11:30AM session.

Up to 14 children can participate in each session; participation is free first-come, first-served!

No experience needed • All materials provided

Perfect for curious minds, big feelings, and little hands ready to tell big stories.

About the Instructor:

Robyn Greene, LCPC, started her career as The Story Lady @ Cross Lanes West VA library over 45 years ago. After a long career as a former ELA teacher, Youth Minister, community mental health clinician specializing in family reunification, director of outpatient pediatrics Acadia Hospital (clinician of the year 2013), play therapist, and recently retired as district clinician for MSAD 31 in Howland Maine, Robyn and her husband have returned to Texas from Maine to be with family. Robyn has presented Moving Stories internationally to several play therapy & clinical conventions.

Moving Stories in sand is a hands-on, creative storytelling experience where teens use figures and a sand tray to build scenes, explore ideas, and tell stories visually and symbolically. By shaping narratives in the sand, participants engage multiple senses—touch, sight, movement, and imagination—in a way that supports reflection and self-expression.

Through guided prompts and optional discussion, teens will:
✨ Strengthen creative thinking and imagination
✨ Practice communication and personal expression
✨ Explore problem-solving and conflict resolution
✨ Build confidence in sharing ideas and stories

This class offers a calm, supportive space where teens can experiment, reflect, and create at their own pace. There’s no pressure to perform or share—participants choose how deeply they engage.

📅 Ages 13–18 welcome

Space is limited to 14 participants per session. Participation is free, and first-come, first-served.

No experience needed • All materials provided

About the Instructor:

Robyn Greene, LCPC, started her career as The Story Lady @ Cross Lanes West VA library over 45 years ago. After a long career as a former ELA teacher, Youth Minister, community mental health clinician specializing in family reunification, director of outpatient pediatrics Acadia Hospital (clinician of the year 2013), play therapist, and recently retired as district clinician for MSAD 31 in Howland Maine, Robyn and her husband have returned to Texas from Maine to be with family. Robyn has presented Moving Stories internationally to several play therapy & clinical conventions.

Bring your current fiber project and settle in for a cozy evening of crafting and connection!

Whether you’re a seasoned knitter or crochet fanatic, a total beginner, or somewhere in between, this relaxed meet-up is the perfect place to stitch alongside fellow fiber lovers. Share tips, swap patterns, get help if you’re stuck, or simply enjoy the calming rhythm of knitting in good company.

Grab a glass of wine or a cup of coffee or tea, get comfy, and wile the evening away surrounded by bookish inspiration.

Feel free to bring embroidery or any portable craft, too!

All ages and skill levels welcome.

Free to attend — just drop in and craft!

⚖️ You Be the Judge (Ages 13+)

This discussion-based, critical-thinking class takes place twice per month on Friday afternoons, inviting teens to examine real juvenile crime cases, learn how the law works, consider consequences, and debate outcomes—then decide what they believe is fair and just.

Based on They Broke the Law — You Be the Judge by Judge Tom Jacobs.
Led by an instructor with 45 years of educational experience

Designed specifically for homeschool teens (13+)

Ages 12+ welcome to join at parents’ discretion.

About the Instructor:

Robyn Greene, LCPC, started her career as The Story Lady @ Cross Lanes West VA library over 45 years ago. After a long career as a former ELA teacher, Youth Minister, community mental health clinician specializing in family reunification, director of outpatient pediatrics Acadia Hospital (clinician of the year 2013), play therapist, and recently retired as district clinician for MSAD 31 in Howland Maine, Robyn and her husband have returned to Texas from Maine to be with family. Robyn has presented Moving Stories internationally to several play therapy & clinical conventions.

Welcome to the Hutto Silent Book Club!

HOW IT WORKS:

B.Y.O. Book! There are no assigned readings in this book club. All book formats are welcome! Simply join us for an hour of dedicated book talk, reading, and socialization. We meet the first Sunday of every month from 3PM-4:30PM.

Participation is 100% free!

Moving Stories in sand is a hands-on, imaginative storytelling experience where children bring stories to life using figures and a sand tray. By creating scenes in the sand, kids explore storytelling in a way that engages the senses—touch, sight, movement, and imagination.

Through guided play and gentle storytelling prompts, children will:
✨ Build creativity and imagination
✨ Practice communication and self-expression
✨ Explore problem-solving and conflict resolution
✨ Grow confidence and self-esteem

This class offers a calm, supportive environment where every child’s story matters. There’s no right or wrong way to create—just space to explore, express, and have fun.

Ages 4–12 welcome in our 10:30-11:30AM session.

Up to 14 children can participate in each session; participation is free first-come, first-served!

No experience needed • All materials provided

Perfect for curious minds, big feelings, and little hands ready to tell big stories.

About the Instructor:

Robyn Greene, LCPC, started her career as The Story Lady @ Cross Lanes West VA library over 45 years ago. After a long career as a former ELA teacher, Youth Minister, community mental health clinician specializing in family reunification, director of outpatient pediatrics Acadia Hospital (clinician of the year 2013), play therapist, and recently retired as district clinician for MSAD 31 in Howland Maine, Robyn and her husband have returned to Texas from Maine to be with family. Robyn has presented Moving Stories internationally to several play therapy & clinical conventions.

Moving Stories in sand is a hands-on, creative storytelling experience where teens use figures and a sand tray to build scenes, explore ideas, and tell stories visually and symbolically. By shaping narratives in the sand, participants engage multiple senses—touch, sight, movement, and imagination—in a way that supports reflection and self-expression.

Through guided prompts and optional discussion, teens will:
✨ Strengthen creative thinking and imagination
✨ Practice communication and personal expression
✨ Explore problem-solving and conflict resolution
✨ Build confidence in sharing ideas and stories

This class offers a calm, supportive space where teens can experiment, reflect, and create at their own pace. There’s no pressure to perform or share—participants choose how deeply they engage.

📅 Ages 13–18 welcome

Space is limited to 14 participants per session. Participation is free, and first-come, first-served.

No experience needed • All materials provided

About the Instructor:

Robyn Greene, LCPC, started her career as The Story Lady @ Cross Lanes West VA library over 45 years ago. After a long career as a former ELA teacher, Youth Minister, community mental health clinician specializing in family reunification, director of outpatient pediatrics Acadia Hospital (clinician of the year 2013), play therapist, and recently retired as district clinician for MSAD 31 in Howland Maine, Robyn and her husband have returned to Texas from Maine to be with family. Robyn has presented Moving Stories internationally to several play therapy & clinical conventions.

Join us for our cozy, conversation-filled book club! This month we’re reading If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio.

Whether you’ve finished the book, just cracked it open, or are thinking about joining in the future, all are welcome. Just remember… spoilers are inevitable!

📍 The Story Emporium & Bookshop
🎟️ Free to attend | Books available in-store (quantity limited; we are happy to order more if we run out!)

Come for the book — stay for the community!

Moving Stories in sand is a hands-on, imaginative storytelling experience where children bring stories to life using figures and a sand tray. By creating scenes in the sand, kids explore storytelling in a way that engages the senses—touch, sight, movement, and imagination.

Through guided play and gentle storytelling prompts, children will:
✨ Build creativity and imagination
✨ Practice communication and self-expression
✨ Explore problem-solving and conflict resolution
✨ Grow confidence and self-esteem

This class offers a calm, supportive environment where every child’s story matters. There’s no right or wrong way to create—just space to explore, express, and have fun.

Ages 4–12 welcome in our 10:30-11:30AM session.

Up to 14 children can participate in each session; participation is free first-come, first-served!

No experience needed • All materials provided

Perfect for curious minds, big feelings, and little hands ready to tell big stories.

About the Instructor:

Robyn Greene, LCPC, started her career as The Story Lady @ Cross Lanes West VA library over 45 years ago. After a long career as a former ELA teacher, Youth Minister, community mental health clinician specializing in family reunification, director of outpatient pediatrics Acadia Hospital (clinician of the year 2013), play therapist, and recently retired as district clinician for MSAD 31 in Howland Maine, Robyn and her husband have returned to Texas from Maine to be with family. Robyn has presented Moving Stories internationally to several play therapy & clinical conventions.

Moving Stories in sand is a hands-on, creative storytelling experience where teens use figures and a sand tray to build scenes, explore ideas, and tell stories visually and symbolically. By shaping narratives in the sand, participants engage multiple senses—touch, sight, movement, and imagination—in a way that supports reflection and self-expression.

Through guided prompts and optional discussion, teens will:
✨ Strengthen creative thinking and imagination
✨ Practice communication and personal expression
✨ Explore problem-solving and conflict resolution
✨ Build confidence in sharing ideas and stories

This class offers a calm, supportive space where teens can experiment, reflect, and create at their own pace. There’s no pressure to perform or share—participants choose how deeply they engage.

📅 Ages 13–18 welcome

Space is limited to 14 participants per session. Participation is free, and first-come, first-served.

No experience needed • All materials provided

About the Instructor:

Robyn Greene, LCPC, started her career as The Story Lady @ Cross Lanes West VA library over 45 years ago. After a long career as a former ELA teacher, Youth Minister, community mental health clinician specializing in family reunification, director of outpatient pediatrics Acadia Hospital (clinician of the year 2013), play therapist, and recently retired as district clinician for MSAD 31 in Howland Maine, Robyn and her husband have returned to Texas from Maine to be with family. Robyn has presented Moving Stories internationally to several play therapy & clinical conventions.

⚖️ You Be the Judge (Ages 13+)

This discussion-based, critical-thinking class takes place twice per month on Friday afternoons, inviting teens to examine real juvenile crime cases, learn how the law works, consider consequences, and debate outcomes—then decide what they believe is fair and just.

Based on They Broke the Law — You Be the Judge by Judge Tom Jacobs.
Led by an instructor with 45 years of educational experience

Designed specifically for homeschool teens (13+)

Ages 12+ welcome to join at parents’ discretion.

About the Instructor:

Robyn Greene, LCPC, started her career as The Story Lady @ Cross Lanes West VA library over 45 years ago. After a long career as a former ELA teacher, Youth Minister, community mental health clinician specializing in family reunification, director of outpatient pediatrics Acadia Hospital (clinician of the year 2013), play therapist, and recently retired as district clinician for MSAD 31 in Howland Maine, Robyn and her husband have returned to Texas from Maine to be with family. Robyn has presented Moving Stories internationally to several play therapy & clinical conventions.

Calling all writers! Join us once a month for a supportive Peer Feedback Circle where you can bring a few problem pages or an excerpt you’re looking for feedback on to get some fresh eyes on your work. We’ll talk about how to give, receive, and use feedback so you leave with new ideas and confidence in your writing.

All genres and experience levels are welcome — whether you’re polishing a novel, drafting a poem, or just getting started.

Cost is free! Bring your pages, your questions, and your creativity!

Moving Stories in sand is a hands-on, imaginative storytelling experience where children bring stories to life using figures and a sand tray. By creating scenes in the sand, kids explore storytelling in a way that engages the senses—touch, sight, movement, and imagination.

Through guided play and gentle storytelling prompts, children will:
✨ Build creativity and imagination
✨ Practice communication and self-expression
✨ Explore problem-solving and conflict resolution
✨ Grow confidence and self-esteem

This class offers a calm, supportive environment where every child’s story matters. There’s no right or wrong way to create—just space to explore, express, and have fun.

Ages 4–12 welcome in our 10:30-11:30AM session.

Up to 14 children can participate in each session; participation is free first-come, first-served!

No experience needed • All materials provided

Perfect for curious minds, big feelings, and little hands ready to tell big stories.

About the Instructor:

Robyn Greene, LCPC, started her career as The Story Lady @ Cross Lanes West VA library over 45 years ago. After a long career as a former ELA teacher, Youth Minister, community mental health clinician specializing in family reunification, director of outpatient pediatrics Acadia Hospital (clinician of the year 2013), play therapist, and recently retired as district clinician for MSAD 31 in Howland Maine, Robyn and her husband have returned to Texas from Maine to be with family. Robyn has presented Moving Stories internationally to several play therapy & clinical conventions.

Moving Stories in sand is a hands-on, creative storytelling experience where teens use figures and a sand tray to build scenes, explore ideas, and tell stories visually and symbolically. By shaping narratives in the sand, participants engage multiple senses—touch, sight, movement, and imagination—in a way that supports reflection and self-expression.

Through guided prompts and optional discussion, teens will:
✨ Strengthen creative thinking and imagination
✨ Practice communication and personal expression
✨ Explore problem-solving and conflict resolution
✨ Build confidence in sharing ideas and stories

This class offers a calm, supportive space where teens can experiment, reflect, and create at their own pace. There’s no pressure to perform or share—participants choose how deeply they engage.

📅 Ages 13–18 welcome

Space is limited to 14 participants per session. Participation is free, and first-come, first-served.

No experience needed • All materials provided

About the Instructor:

Robyn Greene, LCPC, started her career as The Story Lady @ Cross Lanes West VA library over 45 years ago. After a long career as a former ELA teacher, Youth Minister, community mental health clinician specializing in family reunification, director of outpatient pediatrics Acadia Hospital (clinician of the year 2013), play therapist, and recently retired as district clinician for MSAD 31 in Howland Maine, Robyn and her husband have returned to Texas from Maine to be with family. Robyn has presented Moving Stories internationally to several play therapy & clinical conventions.

Moving Stories in sand is a hands-on, imaginative storytelling experience where children bring stories to life using figures and a sand tray. By creating scenes in the sand, kids explore storytelling in a way that engages the senses—touch, sight, movement, and imagination.

Through guided play and gentle storytelling prompts, children will:
✨ Build creativity and imagination
✨ Practice communication and self-expression
✨ Explore problem-solving and conflict resolution
✨ Grow confidence and self-esteem

This class offers a calm, supportive environment where every child’s story matters. There’s no right or wrong way to create—just space to explore, express, and have fun.

Ages 4–12 welcome in our 10:30-11:30AM session.

Up to 14 children can participate in each session; participation is free first-come, first-served!

No experience needed • All materials provided

Perfect for curious minds, big feelings, and little hands ready to tell big stories.

About the Instructor:

Robyn Greene, LCPC, started her career as The Story Lady @ Cross Lanes West VA library over 45 years ago. After a long career as a former ELA teacher, Youth Minister, community mental health clinician specializing in family reunification, director of outpatient pediatrics Acadia Hospital (clinician of the year 2013), play therapist, and recently retired as district clinician for MSAD 31 in Howland Maine, Robyn and her husband have returned to Texas from Maine to be with family. Robyn has presented Moving Stories internationally to several play therapy & clinical conventions.

Moving Stories in sand is a hands-on, creative storytelling experience where teens use figures and a sand tray to build scenes, explore ideas, and tell stories visually and symbolically. By shaping narratives in the sand, participants engage multiple senses—touch, sight, movement, and imagination—in a way that supports reflection and self-expression.

Through guided prompts and optional discussion, teens will:
✨ Strengthen creative thinking and imagination
✨ Practice communication and personal expression
✨ Explore problem-solving and conflict resolution
✨ Build confidence in sharing ideas and stories

This class offers a calm, supportive space where teens can experiment, reflect, and create at their own pace. There’s no pressure to perform or share—participants choose how deeply they engage.

📅 Ages 13–18 welcome

Space is limited to 14 participants per session. Participation is free, and first-come, first-served.

No experience needed • All materials provided

About the Instructor:

Robyn Greene, LCPC, started her career as The Story Lady @ Cross Lanes West VA library over 45 years ago. After a long career as a former ELA teacher, Youth Minister, community mental health clinician specializing in family reunification, director of outpatient pediatrics Acadia Hospital (clinician of the year 2013), play therapist, and recently retired as district clinician for MSAD 31 in Howland Maine, Robyn and her husband have returned to Texas from Maine to be with family. Robyn has presented Moving Stories internationally to several play therapy & clinical conventions.

⚖️ You Be the Judge (Ages 13+)

This discussion-based, critical-thinking class takes place twice per month on Friday afternoons, inviting teens to examine real juvenile crime cases, learn how the law works, consider consequences, and debate outcomes—then decide what they believe is fair and just.

Based on They Broke the Law — You Be the Judge by Judge Tom Jacobs.
Led by an instructor with 45 years of educational experience

Designed specifically for homeschool teens (13+)

Ages 12+ welcome to join at parents’ discretion.

About the Instructor:

Robyn Greene, LCPC, started her career as The Story Lady @ Cross Lanes West VA library over 45 years ago. After a long career as a former ELA teacher, Youth Minister, community mental health clinician specializing in family reunification, director of outpatient pediatrics Acadia Hospital (clinician of the year 2013), play therapist, and recently retired as district clinician for MSAD 31 in Howland Maine, Robyn and her husband have returned to Texas from Maine to be with family. Robyn has presented Moving Stories internationally to several play therapy & clinical conventions.

Welcome to the Hutto Silent Book Club!

HOW IT WORKS:

B.Y.O. Book! There are no assigned readings in this book club. All book formats are welcome! Simply join us for an hour of dedicated book talk, reading, and socialization. We meet the first Sunday of every month from 3PM-4:30PM.

Participation is 100% free!

⚖️ You Be the Judge (Ages 13+)

This discussion-based, critical-thinking class takes place twice per month on Friday afternoons, inviting teens to examine real juvenile crime cases, learn how the law works, consider consequences, and debate outcomes—then decide what they believe is fair and just.

Based on They Broke the Law — You Be the Judge by Judge Tom Jacobs.
Led by an instructor with 45 years of educational experience

Designed specifically for homeschool teens (13+)

Ages 12+ welcome to join at parents’ discretion.

About the Instructor:

Robyn Greene, LCPC, started her career as The Story Lady @ Cross Lanes West VA library over 45 years ago. After a long career as a former ELA teacher, Youth Minister, community mental health clinician specializing in family reunification, director of outpatient pediatrics Acadia Hospital (clinician of the year 2013), play therapist, and recently retired as district clinician for MSAD 31 in Howland Maine, Robyn and her husband have returned to Texas from Maine to be with family. Robyn has presented Moving Stories internationally to several play therapy & clinical conventions.

Calling all homeschool families! Join us for a Homeschool Curriculum Swap, a relaxed, community-focused event designed to help families share resources, save money, and connect with one another.

Bring gently used homeschool curriculum, books, workbooks, educational games, and learning materials you’re no longer using, and swap them with other local families. Whether you’re refreshing your plans for the upcoming term, exploring new learning styles, or simply curious about what’s out there, this event is a great way to discover new-to-you resources and exchange ideas.

Families are also welcome to place orders for homeschool materials before, during, or after the event—we’ll order them to the shop and call you when they’re ready to pick up, making it easy to get exactly what you need without extra trips.

No items to bring? No problem! You’re still welcome to attend, browse, and connect with fellow homeschoolers. Set in the cozy, creative space of The Story Emporium & Bookshop, this swap is about community as much as curriculum.

📚 All homeschool styles welcome
🤝 Buy, sell, trade, or gift materials
☕ Drinks and snacks available for purchase
🧡 Families, parents, and students invited

Come swap, share, and support one another as we learn together.