What is the Bookish Tote Painting & Book Swap?

A two-hour creative evening where you'll paint your own bookish tote bag and swap books with fellow readers. All supplies provided, all skill levels welcome, and 10% off in-store purchases for every attendee that evening.

When and where is this event?

August 16th | 6:30–8:30pm | The Romance Section, Boulder CO

Tote bags, stencils, and paint. Everything you need to make something worth carrying.

Your creativity — and a book to swap if you have one. No pressure to bring one; you're welcome to pick something up in the store instead.

Do I need any painting or crafting experience?

Not even a little. The stencils do the heavy lifting.

What's the refund policy?

Tickets are non-refundable as supplies are ordered for every guest in advance. If you can't make it, your tote kit will be assembled and available for pickup at the store for one week following the event.

Paint your own Bookish Tote Bag and Book Swap - Boulder

Name: Paint your own Bookish Tote Bag and Book Swap - Boulder
Start: 2026-08-16T18:30:00-0600
End: 2026-08-16T20:30:00-0600
Location: The Romance Section

Sun, Aug 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm MDT

The Romance Section

Boulder CO, United States

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Description

Your next favorite book deserves a bag worthy of carrying it home.

Join us for a Bookish Tote Painting & Book Swap night — a two-hour evening of creativity, community, and the particular joy of leaving with more books than you arrived with.

Paint your own bookish tote using provided stencils, paint, and totes. Bring a book to swap or pick one up in the store. Either way, you're leaving with something new to read and something beautiful to carry it in.

All supplies provided. All skill levels welcome. Just bring your creativity and your love of a good story.

Attendees receive 10% off any in-store purchase that evening — because browsing was always part of the plan.

August 16th, 2026 | 6:30–8:30pm | The Romance Section, Boulder, CO

Space is limited. Tickets are non-refundable as supplies are prepared for every guest in advance. Can't make it? Your tote kit will be assembled and available for pickup at the store for one week following the event.

FAQs

What is the Bookish Tote Painting & Book Swap?

A two-hour creative evening where you'll paint your own bookish tote bag and swap books with fellow readers. All supplies provided, all skill levels welcome, and 10% off in-store purchases for every attendee that evening.
When and where is this event?

August 16th | 6:30–8:30pm | The Romance Section, Boulder CO
What's provided?

Tote bags, stencils, and paint. Everything you need to make something worth carrying.
What should I bring?

Your creativity — and a book to swap if you have one. No pressure to bring one; you're welcome to pick something up in the store instead.
Do I need any painting or crafting experience?

Not even a little. The stencils do the heavy lifting.
What is the 10% off for?

All attendees receive 10% off any in-store purchase that evening only.
What's the refund policy?

Tickets are non-refundable as supplies are ordered for every guest in advance. If you can't make it, your tote kit will be assembled and available for pickup at the store for one week following the event.