Join us for an afternoon of arts with author, Mark Liebenow, and musician, Marcia Henry Liebenow. 

 1:00pm 
 May 2nd, Saturday
 FREE EVENT

Mark Liebenow will be reading excerpts from his book "Mountains of Light: Seasons of Reflection in Yosemite". Copies of the book will be available for sale and for signing. Marcia Henry Liebenow, a talented musician, will be playing a selection of classical string music to wrap up the afternoon. 

About our Guests:

Mark Liebenow writes about nature, prostate cancer, grief, and the wisdom of fools. The author of four books, his essays, poems, and critical reviews have been published in many literary and medical journals. One of his essays was named a notable by Best American Essays, and he has been nominated for five Puschart Prizes. He posts weekly on his Substack account, Dissolving Mountains, about cancer. His account of hiking in Yosemite to deal with his first wife's death, Mountains of Light, was published by the University of Nebrasks Press. He studied English at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and creative nonfiction at Bradley University.

Marcia Henry Liebenow, Concertmaster of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra, is professor of Violin, Viola, and Chamber Music at Bradley University. She is in demand as a recitalist, chamber musician, soloist, and highly regarded as a teacher. She has performed with orchestras in Europe and throughout the United States, including performances of Shirish Korde's Svara-Yantra Concerto for Violin, Tabla, and Orchestra. Her chamber music performances have been broadcast nationally on American Public Media's Performance Today. A graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music, she has three CDs on the Centaur label. 

All you have to do is read the book and attend the discussion!

Those who wish to purchase a drink should plan on arriving early.

This club will meet during regular store hours for those wishing to do any shopping before or after.

RSVP to westmaincoffeeco@gmail.com is highly recommended, but last-minute attendees are welcome.

Join us for our first Indie Bookstore Day as a new bookstore! Keep an eye out on our socials for announcements and more details to come!

 Find the GOLDEN TICKET (there's only one)! Earn 12 FREE audiobooks from Libro.fm

Explore the Upside Down in Mike Wheeler's Hunt for Thessalhydra! 

 This is a youth table for ages 8-15 
 West Main Coffee & Books
 Friday, April 24th, 2026
 Doors open at 4:30pm; Game starts at 5:00pm
 Optional Donation (recommended donation: $5)
 Only SIX spots available

How to Reserve:
Contact Mythforge via Facebook, Instagram, or email mythforgettrpg@gmail.com

Want to send a donation ahead of time? Venmo Mythforge Tabletop Adventures: @mythforgettrpg

Seats are on a first-come, first-served basis

Community Puzzle Swap Day is a day to bring your old puzzles and trade them in for a new (used) puzzle of someone else's. 

We have a small starter pile of used puzzles for those who show up at the beginning of the day, but the puzzle swap station will be open throughout the day during our regular store hours. 

Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle 

 West Main Coffee & Books (Toulon, IL)
 Saturday, April 18th
 9am-3pm

Join us for our next Bedazzle-a-Book Party! Bring your own books or purchase from us!

 Date: Friday, April 17th
 6:00pm-8:00pm; Doors Open at 5:30pm
 $30 per person
 Ticket includes one drink and a bedazzling kit to take home
 10% off any books purchased during this event

Purchase tickets in-store or online at: 
https://order.toasttab.com/.../west-main-coffee-company...

Join us on the evening of Thursday, April 16th to celebrate National Poetry Month and the Big Read with a Blackout Poetry Workshop. 

We will have a guest workshop lead from Midwest Partners and all the supplies you need to create your own Blackout Poem. 

Attendees are welcome to share their poems at the end of the event if they'd like. 

Thank you to Midwest Partners for collaborating with us to make this event possible.

Let's discuss Tidelands by Philippa Gregory!

First timer? All you need to do is read the book, come inside and get a drink if you'd like, and find a comfy spot with the group. Doors open at 5:30pm and we encourage anyone who wants to purchase a drink come in early. The bookstore register will stay open all night for any shopping before or after book club. Hope to see you there!

RSVP to westmaincoffeeco@gmail.com is highly recommended, but last-minute attendees are welcome.

🧩 Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle!

Community Puzzle Swap Day is a chance to meet some fellow puzzlers and swap out your old puzzles for some new (used) puzzles!

We’ll have a small starter pile of used puzzles available for those who show up early in the day.

This is a free event.

All you have to do is read the book and attend the discussion!

Those who wish to purchase a drink should plan on arriving early.

This club will meet during regular store hours for those wishing to do any shopping before or after.

RSVP to westmaincoffeeco@gmail.com is highly recommended, but last-minute attendees are welcome.

Intro to TTRPGs is our first casual gathering for those interested in learning and playing TTRPGs like Dungeons and Dragons at West Main Coffee & Books. 

Agenda:
Meet the GMs
Meets the Players (YOU)
Overview of 5th Edition (game system)
What to Expect
What's Needed
Intro to Races and Classes
General FAQs

This is a FREE event open to ALL AGES. 

We will be using this event to help us gauge our next steps to bring TTRPGs to West Main Coffee & Books. If you cannot make this session but are interested in playing, please reach out to us and let us know you're interested, age range, best day to play, and any other questions you may have.

Let’s read Toxic Grit!

Never been to one of our meetings before? All you need to do is read the book and show up!

Doors open at 5:30pm. For those who wish to purchase a drink, we recommend you arrive early. The bookstore register will be open for any shopping before and after book club. This is a free event.

RSVP to westmaincoffeeco@gmail.com is highly recommended, but last-minute attendees are welcome.

Zack Snyder from WYAP Soccer will be at the shop from 9:30am-2:30pm on Saturday, February 28th for sign-ups!

 Ages: 4 years old - 8th grade
 All Towns Welcome
 Cash or Check Accepted at Sign-Up
 Forms Available at Sign-Up

Please direct further questions to Zack Snyder. 

Cook the Book Club is a community potluck dinner hosted in our Indie bookstore!

1. You choose the recipe to make from a cookbook. Sorry, no TikTok or Pinterest recipes here!

2. Make the dish and label it.

3. Bring it to share. Don’t forget the serving utensils!

4. Share the story behind the dish.

5. Eat and be merry!

The bookstore register will be open during this event for any shopping.

RSVP to westmaincoffeeco@gmail.com is highly recommended, but last-minute attendees are welcome.

All you have to do is read the book and attend the discussion!

Those who wish to purchase a drink should plan on arriving early.

This club will meet during regular store hours for those wishing to do any shopping before or after.

RSVP to westmaincoffeeco@gmail.com is highly recommended, but last-minute attendees are welcome.

Isolation is one of the biggest struggles people face today. "Join or Die" is an award-winning documentary about the importance of community and "being a joiner." Our health and the health of our towns depends on us 'relearning the language of community.' Join us, won't you? 

In collaboration with Midwest Partners. 

Thursday, February 19th at West Main Coffee & Books

Refreshments will be available. 

Donations to help cover the cost of the film screening on the night of the event will be accepted.

Doors Open: 6:00PM 
Film Starts: 6:30PM 
Discussion to follow

Let's discuss The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner!

First timer? All you need to do is read the book, come inside and get a drink if you'd like, and find a comfy spot with the group. Doors open at 5:30pm and we encourage anyone who wants to purchase a drink come in early. The bookstore register will stay open all night for any shopping before or after book club. Hope to see you there!

RSVP to westmaincoffeeco@gmail.com is highly recommended, but last-minute attendees are welcome.

Slow down and savor the moment with a cozy morning of painting and sipping in Toulon. 
“Bound Together with a Sip” is a perfect project for book lovers and coffee enthusiasts  
This fun and approachable still life design features over a dozen acrylic paint colors, making it both vibrant and creative while remaining beginner-friendly. 
Stop in early to grab a delicious drink and grab some more during the class 
This class is only limited to 10 painters so book your spot ASAP! 

 Date/Time: Saturday, February 14 at 10am 
 Location: West Main Coffee & Books, Toulon
 Fee: $35 for a 16x20 canvas 
 Book Now: www.paintingpartiesbylucy.com
or VENMO accepted: @LucySchmidt99

Grab your sweetheart a coffee and add a mini dried flower bouquet for 3.00! 

All mini bouquet options are pictured above. Available while supplies last. First-come, first-served.

Tickets are $30 each and include: 

• 2 hours of bedazzling fun

• bedazzling kit (a rainbow assortment of rhinestones, glue, and application tools)

• drink ticket for any beverage from the barista bar (decaf and caffeine-free options)

• take the bedazzling kit home with you to finish up or bedazzle more books!

Bring a book from your collection at home or purchase one from us 10% off the night of the event. Doors will open at 5:30pm for beverages and browsing. 

Purchase tickets in-store or online at: https://order.toasttab.com/online/west-main-coffee-company-213-w-main-st

Join us for a Saturday morning Kids Storytime!

One of our staff members will choose their favorite picture book to read aloud. Storytime will be announced 5-10 minutes prior.

This event is free to attend.

Let's discuss Piranesi by Susanna Clarke!

First timer? All you need to do is read the book, come inside and get a drink if you'd like, and find a comfy spot with the group. Doors open at 5:30pm and we encourage anyone who wants to purchase a drink come in early. The bookstore register will stay open all night for any shopping before or after book club. Hope to see you there!

RSVP to westmaincoffeeco@gmail.com is highly encouraged, but last-minute attendees are welcome.

Join us for a Saturday morning Kids Storytime!

One of our staff members will choose their favorite picture book to read aloud. Storytime will be announced 5-10 minutes prior.

This event is free to attend.

West Main Coffee & Books will be hosting a special festive holiday kid’s story time. Special guest, Miss Teen OSA, Piper, will be reading “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. This is a free event open to the general public.

West Main Coffee & Books will offer a limited menu of hot chocolate, accompanied by a DIY toppings bar for purchase. We will be partnering with Birth to Five Illinois: Region #26, who will provide a FREE Kid’s Craft and Polaroid Christmas Photo Booth. The bookstore will be open for browsing and purchases.