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EVENTS | June 2026

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June Events

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6/2 TUESDAY 7:30PM, ECCLES THEATER — Neil deGrasse Tyson, Take Me To Your Leader

Join us at Eccles Theater for a discussion and signing of Take Me To Your Leader, a culmination of a lifetime of fascination, speculation, and the amassing of scientific data about the possibility of Aliens visiting Earth.

Drawing on a wealth of depictions from history, literature, pop culture, and film, Tyson applies the universal laws of physics to make the case for what Aliens might look like, act like, how they might travel through the universe to reach us, and what they might think of us upon arrival. Should such an event occur, Tyson further offers useful etiquette tips for your first close encounter.

If you’ve ever wondered why there are so many UFO sightings, or whether Aliens might already be among us, Tyson offers an informed perspective that is both factual and fun. Take Me to Your Leader is a tantalizing exploration of what would be the most mind-blowing experience of your life—the book for anyone who has ever wondered: Are we alone?

Books will be available for purchase.

Neil deGrasse Tyson is a highly popular and influential science advocate, he manages to capture audiences with his sometimes humorous and always informative insights into modern physics. A regular guest on The Daily Show, The Colbert Report and host of his own enduring radio show StarTalk, there is something of the entertainer about Tyson, continually inspiring generations old and new to take an interest in the universe around them.

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6/2 TUESDAY 10AM — Breakfast Club

Join us for a literary Kaffeeklatsch! Books, coffee, snacks, and chats every Tuesday morning in the Happy Camper Deli on the first floor across from our store.

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6/9 TUESDAY 10AM — Breakfast Club

6/14 SUNDAY 6PM — Books After Dark: An Adult Book Fair, Pride Edition

Books After Dark: Pride Edition! Join us after hours on Sunday, June 14 from 6PM-9PM for a night of queer joy.

This is a ticketed 21+ event right smack in the middle of Pride Month with an emphasis on banned LGBTQ+ books.

There will be onsite bartenders with a selection of signature themed cocktails!

Customers can come sip and shop in ambient atmosphere while we discuss the tea surrounding the current sociopolitical climate. Like cultured adults.

Did you know that 3,743 unique titles were banned during the 2024-2025 school year? Book bans are a bellwether of broader societal trends. Since 2021, book bans have reflected backlash, at times coordinated, against the mainstream acceptance of LGBTQ+ people, efforts to reckon with the country’s history of racism and inequality, and increased comfort with open discussion of sex and sexuality. For books banned in the 2024-2025 school year, a strain of anti-intellectualism, as illustrated in bans on nonfiction titles, also mirrors the broader political attack on facts and knowledge and the skepticism and devaluation of, and disdain for, experts and expertise—tactics long associated with the rise of authoritarian regimes and intended to sow distrust in democratic institutions. Let's learn more about how to fight against book bans in Utah!

We are featuring local vendors, artists/creatives as well as hosting a Drag Story Hour and moderated book panel with local publishers, literary icons, and radical educators!

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6/16 TUESDAY 10AM — Breakfast Club

6/23 TUESDAY 10AM — Breakfast Club

6/30 TUESDAY 10AM — Breakfast Club

6/30 TUESDAY 6:30PM — Christine Reed - Alone in Wonderland: Longing for Connection and Adventure in the Shadow of Mount Rainier

Join us in store for a reading and discussion with Christine Reed on her book Alone in Wonderland: Longing for Connection and Adventure in the Shadow of Mount Rainier.

Newly single and questioning everything she thought she knew about herself and her relationships, Christine sets out to hike the 93-mile Wonderland Trail around Mt. Rainier. Alone. Battling rough terrain, unpredictable weather, and the emotional weight of her past, she reclaims her identity as a woman capable of doing hard things and learns that sometimes, solitude is the only place we truly hear our own voice.

Alone in Wonderland is more than a backpacking memoir. It's a raw, relatable story of independence, vulnerability, and the healing power of wild places. With honesty and humor, Christine explores what it means to define yourself on your own terms and reminds us that sometimes, the person you’ve been looking for has been with you all along.

Christine Reed is a long-distance backpacker, climber, and trail runner whose writing blends adventure with emotional honesty. Her outdoor journey began on a whim—and quickly became a way of life. She has since hiked the Appalachian Trail, the Colorado Trail, and the Wonderland Trail, accumulating thousands of miles on foot and countless lessons along the way. Her “Rugged Outdoors Woman” persona, once just a tongue-in-cheek hashtag, has evolved into a symbol of her commitment to living boldly and authentically. Christine’s work resonates with readers seeking stories of independence, resilience, and breaking free from expectations. When she’s not on the trail, she’s often traveling in her van, speaking at events, or working on her next book. She lives in New Mexico, USA.