Stirling Books & Brew

Loomis Chess Club
2026-05-09 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Stirling Books & Brew, 365 N Superior St, Albion, MI, United States
May 9, 2026 Format:Unrated Open Swiss “Blitz”Game/5 min 3 second delay
The 2026 Meetup location for the Loomis Chess Club is Stirling Books & Brew in Albion, MI, on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 4pm. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting and they have a great selection of books, coffee drinks, and sweet treats!
Contact: Nathan Hale 517-581-2195 (text). Facebook group/Messenger: Loomis Chess Club of Jackson. Chess.com Club: Loomis Chess Club
For full list of events at Stirling, visit our website and view the calendar at https://stirlingbooks.com/events/.

Cozy Grown Up Book Fair
2026-05-06 17:00 - 20:00 | MI
A book fair for grown-ups! Ticket includes one book from our cozy selection, a drink of your choicefrom the café, and a few exclusive deals!
Spring Time brings another Cozy Grown-Up Book Fair, on May 6th, 2026 from 5PM – 8PM.
Jodie from Flannel Patch Farm will be there with seeds, plant starts, and home garden tips.
The focus will be on gardening and building up your green thumb! Grab your friends and enjoy a night of book browsing, green thumbing, crafting, and community. Your $20 ticket includes one book from our cozy selection, a drink of your choice from the café, and some exclusive deals! Plus more great activities to be named later!
Whether you’re a bookworm or just looking for a cozy night out, this event is perfect for all book lovers and friends.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to discover new reads, meet fellow book enthusiasts, and enjoy the evening at Stirling. Grab your friends and make it a memorable night at the Cozy Grown Up Book Fair!

Albion Knitters knit group (1st & 3rd Wednesday Monthly)
2026-05-06 16:00 - 17:30 | Stirling Books & Brew, 365 N Superior St, Albion, MI, United States
Join the knitters at Stirling Books & Brew monthly on the first and the third Wednesday of the month. For more information, contact Beth Lincoln at blincoln@albion.edu.

Harrington 2nd Graders for Ice Cream (time flex)
2026-05-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Stirling Books & Brew, 365 N Superior St, Albion, MI, United States
Contact: Aubrey Benn anb20@albion.edu. 2nd Grade Teacher – Tracy Sergenese.
Coming from Kids n Stuff to Stirling. Talk about business. Serve Ice Cream.

Coffee Hour with Attorney Jim Haadsma
2026-05-02 13:00 - 14:30 | Stirling Books & Brew, 365 N Superior St, Albion, MI, United States
Come Join Attorney and former Representative Jim Haadsma at Stirling Books & Brew on the first Saturday of every month.
Mr. Haadsma is a great listener and we find him to be truly interested in what people have on their minds!

Friday Trivia Night at Stirling
2026-05-01 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Stirling Books & Brew, 365 N Superior St, Albion, MI, United States
Friday Trivia is back every week at Stirling for 2026 through May 1st! Then we’ll take a break for summer and return August 28th.
Julia Mulkey hosts tonight. Come alone and join a team, or bring your whole team!
Pizza available by the slice!

D&D Group
2026-04-29 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-15 16:00 - 20:00 | Stirling Books & Brew, 365 N Superior St, Albion, MI, United States
Tad Machnik <machnikthaddeus@gmail.com>

Stirling Chess Club
2026-04-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Stirling Books & Brew, 365 N Superior St, Albion, MI, United States
Join our Chess Club at Stirling the fourth Saturday of every month at 3pm, with a tournament to end every quarter.
We have chess boards and timers set up and ready to go! Or bring your own set!
Bring your opponent or arrange to meet a partner at Stirling, and enjoy our space which is the perfect spot for games.
For full list of events at Stirling, visit our website and view the calendar at https://stirlingbooks.com/events/.

Independent Bookstore Day
2026-04-25 | Stirling Books & Brew, 365 N Superior St, Albion, MI, United States
Independent Bookstore Day is a one-day national party that takes place at indie bookstores across the country on the last Saturday in April. Every store is unique and independent, and every party is different.

Friday Trivia Night at Stirling
2026-04-24 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Stirling Books & Brew, 365 N Superior St, Albion, MI, United States
Friday Trivia is back every week at Stirling for 2026 through May 1st! Then we’ll take a break for summer and return August 28th.
Tonight we have Drew Dunham bringing the questions. Come alone and join a team, or bring your whole team!
Pizza available by the slice!

Classics Reading Group
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Stirling Books & Brew, 365 N Superior St, Albion, MI, United States

World Book Night
2026-04-23 | Stirling Books & Brew, 365 N Superior St, Albion, MI, United States
Albion Celebrates World Book Night every year on April 23rd!
Join us at locations all around Albion for the Reading of Books and maybe some music, too!

Jennifer Wilber HSB Welcome
2026-04-22 17:00 - 17:30 | Homestead Savings Bank, 503 S Superior St, Albion, MI, United States
Jennifer Wilber / Kristina Francetic

Crochet Club (2nd & 4th Wednesday monthly)
2026-04-22 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-04-08 16:00 - 17:30 | MI

Albion Knitters knit group (1st & 3rd Wednesday Monthly)
2026-04-15 16:00 - 17:30 | Stirling Books & Brew, 365 N Superior St, Albion, MI, United States
Join the knitters at Stirling Books & Brew monthly on the first and the third Wednesday of the month. For more information, contact Beth Lincoln at blincoln@albion.edu.
For full list of events at Stirling, visit our website and view the calendar at https://stirlingbooks.com/events/.

Author Barb Boustead - "Wilder Weather"
2026-04-12 15:00 - 16:30 | Stirling Books & Brew, 365 N Superior St, Albion, MI, United States
Join us for a visit from author Barb Boustead, who researched and wrote the book Wilder Weather: What Laura Ingalls Wilder Teaches Us About Weather, Climate, and Protecting What We Cherish. https://www.wilderweather.com.

Loomis Chess Club
2026-04-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Stirling Books & Brew, 365 N Superior St, Albion, MI, United States
April 11, 2026 Format:Unrated Round Robin “Blitz”Game/3 min +2 second increment
The 2026 Meetup location for the Loomis Chess Club is Stirling Books & Brew in Albion, MI, on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 4pm. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting and they have a great selection of books, coffee drinks, and sweet treats!
Contact: Nathan Hale 517-581-2195 (text). Facebook group/Messenger: Loomis Chess Club of Jackson. Chess.com Club: Loomis Chess Club
For full list of events at Stirling, visit our website and view the calendar at https://stirlingbooks.com/events/.

Alysia Abbott Author Visit
2026-04-10 15:00 - 16:30 | Stirling Books & Brew, 365 N Superior St, Albion, MI, United States
Alysia Abbott will be in town for the Albion College History Department’s event at the Bohm Theatre at 7pm (it’s free and open to the public). This will be the Michigan premiere of the film adaptation of Ms. Abbott’s book.
Alysia is the author of Fairyland: A Memoir of My Father (2013), about growing up in the 1970s and 80s in San Francisco as the only child of a widowed gay man. The book was adapted for film in 2023, and was awarded a number of film festival awards.
The author will be visiting Stirling Books & Brew at 3pm to share about her work and answer questions, as well as sign copies of her book which are available for sale.
