SUN · 12:00pm
CenterFest 2026
35th & Center Street
FRI · 3:00pm
Books On The Rocks
Friday, October 9 at The Reading Room, Omaha
About this event
Meet local authors, discover new reads and shop goods from local makers during this literary evening. Pick up signed books, browse vendor finds and sip specialty drinks inspired by featured authors and their stories.
Who's playing
Books On The Rocks is centered on local authors and local makers rather than a stage lineup. The event listing highlights opportunities to meet authors, shop signed books and browse vendor goods at The Reading Room in downtown Omaha.
What to expect
Expect a book-fair atmosphere with an adult-beverage twist: new reads to discover, authors to talk with, locally made goods to shop and specialty drinks tied to the featured authors and their stories. The Reading Room’s literary setting makes the event feel like an extension of the space’s regular mix of books, conversation and drinks.
Why go
Go if you want a low-key way to support Omaha’s writing and maker communities while finding books you may not see on a standard bestseller table. Books On The Rocks is especially suited for readers who like meeting the people behind the work and leaving with something signed, sippable or locally made.
Where
The Reading Room · 1505 Farnam St · Old Market, Omaha NEOpen in Maps
