Upcoming events.
Sociopath: A Memoir Book Club
A fascinating, revelatory memoir revealing the author’s struggle to come to terms with her own sociopathy and shed light on the often maligned and misunderstood mental disorder.
Registration includes book, snacks, and a guided discussion! $30
“A non-fiction book with, quite possibly, an unreliable narrator! A strange combo and a fascinating read!” - Nichole
Book Store Romance Day & Downtown Sidewalk Sales
Join us for an exciting and full day in Historic Downtown Hastings for Sidewalk sales, and at Bryant’s you can celebrate Bookstore Romance Day!
I Who Have Never Known Men - Book Club
Deep underground, thirty-nine women live imprisoned in a cage. Watched over by guards, the women have no memory of how they got there, no notion of time, and only a vague recollection of their lives before.
A young girl—the fortieth prisoner—sits alone and outcast in the corner. Soon she will show herself to be the key to the others' escape and survival in the strange world that awaits them above ground.
Registration includes book, snacks, and a guided discussion! $27
BABEL by RF Kuang - BOOK CLUB
Robin Swift is brought to London by the mysterious Professor Lovell. There, he trains for years in Latin, Ancient Greek, and Chinese, all in preparation for the day he’ll enroll in
Babel - the world's center for translation and magic. For Robin, Babel is a utopia dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge. But knowledge obeys power, and as a Chinese boy raised in Britain, Robin realizes serving Babel means betraying his motherland.
Can powerful institutions be changed from within, or does revolution always require violence?
Registration includes book, snacks, and a guided discussion! $30
Twilight Anniversary Party
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Twilight with us at our TWILIGHT PARTY!
$20 entrance fee
Themed snacks, games and Trivia!
Witches Night Out - Downtown Hastings
Join us for a fun night haunting historic downtown Hastings! Wear your favorite witch couture, halloween costumes, and come join the fun! Watch this space for details!
Christine Niemeyer In Concert
Join singer/songwriter Christine Niemeyer for a live concert in the cozy setting of Bryant Books & Music. A mostly “unplugged” event, Christine will be sharing uplifting music to encourage your heart, including favorite songs & hymns with acoustic guitar & piano, along with some of her original songs & tracks. Invite a friend & enjoy a lovely summer evening of beautiful music that will touch your soul! Free admission & CD’s available for purchase & signing. Can’t wait to see you there!
No admission fee - but as usual we will collect free will giving to go to the performer!
Summer BYOB Book Club
All Ages Welcome!
Join us for a summer themed Bring Your Own Book Club! Bring one of your favorite books that has summer vibes to share with the group!
Registration includes snacks, discussion, discounted order (when you order or purchase a recommendation from another attendee!) and private after hours shopping time.
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid - Adult Fiction Book Club
The latest from Taylor Jenkins Reid!
Spy School Kids Book Club
Can an undercover Nerd become a superstar Secret Agent? Follow Middle schooler, Ben Ripley, as he goes through the Junior CIA Academy
Join Joyce for two weeks of crafts, discussion, snacks and fun!
Ages 8-12
Babel - Adult Fiction Book Club
Join Mickayla as we discuss one of Nichole’s favorite reads from the last few years! “This alternative magical history was a true linguistic education and adventure with twisty turns, unrequited love. The story explores language origins and how they change our culture, and can also eliminate and suppress others.”
Robin Swift is brought to London by the mysterious Professor Lovell. There, he trains for years in Latin, Ancient Greek, and Chinese, all in preparation for the day he’ll enroll in
Babel - the world's center for translation and magic. For Robin, Babel is a utopia dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge. But knowledge obeys power, and as a Chinese boy raised in Britain, Robin realizes serving Babel means betraying his motherland.
Can powerful institutions be changed from within, or does revolution always require violence?
Spy School Kids Book Club
Can an undercover Nerd become a superstar Secret Agent? Follow Middle schooler, Ben Ripley, as he goes through the Junior CIA Academy
Join Joyce for two weeks of crafts, discussion, snacks and fun!
Ages 8-12
A Sea of Unspoken Things Book Club
Join Karson to talk about A Sea of Unspoken Things…another enchanting fantasy from Adrienne Young.
A woman named James comes to terms with her twin brother’s mysterious death. While trying to settle her brother’s affairs, ghosts from not only her past, but her brother’s past come to haunt her. What secrets should stay secrets?
Registration includes book, snacks, guided discussion, and private shopping time after hours.
Children's Book Week Celebration
Celebrate Children’s Book Week, May 5-11!
Children’s Book Week is a national week-long event that celebrates books for young readers. 2025 is the 106th anniversary of this beloved program, and this year’s event slogan is An Ocean of Stories. This slogan celebrates the vast, collective ocean populated by the stories we read, share, and tell. Come into the Bryant Books & Music any time during the week and celebrate with us by sharing your favorite children’s book on our Ocean of Stories Wall!
Special Ocean Storytime 11am May 10th, Snacks, Crafts, and of course
AN OCEAN OF STORIES!
Nebraska Passport Kick Off Day!
Join us for Nebraska Passport Kick Off Day!
Sign our passport guest book and receive a May Day Basket (while supplies last)!
Independent Bookstore Day!
- Find the GOLDEN TICKET and win a year for Libro.fm!
- In-Store for snacks, prize drawings, in-store specials and IBD exclusives.
- Participate in our very first Tri City Bookstore Crawl! Visit Rooted Books & Gifts, The Sequel Bookshop, and Bryant's!
Kensington COZY CON!
An Exciting Event Sponsored by Kensington Publishing Corp! On Friday enjoy Cocktails with the Authors. Saturday, at the Hastings City Auditorium, join a selection of their coziest mystery authors for panels, discussions, games, book signings, swag bags and more!
Kensington Publishing Corp. is an independent, family-owned book publisher founded in 1974 and based in New York City. Known for the diversity of the authors and books it publishes, Kensington releases more than 300 fiction and non-fiction titles each year, providing readers with a range of popular genres such as thrillers, romance, historical fiction, cozy mysteries, and non-fiction, as well as true-crime, western, sci-fi, and speculative fiction titles. The house of New York Times bestselling authors, including Fern Michaels, Lisa Jackson, William W. Johnstone, Joanne Fluke, Mary Monroe, Dr. Jen Gunter, Ellen Marie Wiseman, and many others, its imprints include Kensington Books, Dafina, Zebra, Pinnacle, Kensington Cozies, John Scognamiglio Books, Citadel Press, Lyrical Press, and Erewhon Books. Visit them online at kensingtonbooks.com.
Sunrise on the Reaping Midnight Release Party
Join us for the midnight release of the phenomenal fifth book in The Hunger Games series! Admission includes a copy of the Hardcover, extra swag, and entrance to all activities!
Will you make it to the Capital? Who will form an alliance?
Refreshments, Crafting, Training for the Games, and Panem Trivia.
-Register On-Line or In-Person. Books must be purchased before event at Bryant’s for admission.
Pre-Orders for Sunrise on the Reaping can also be made without event tickets by contacting the store or stopping in!
Lainson & Howard Benefit Concert fo HSO
Singer Songwriter and phenomenal guitarist Peter Lainson and his colleague Greg Howard will be sharing an evening of guitar music. Suggested admission is a free will donation to the Hastings Symphony Orchestra’s Century of Sound campaign. A cash bar will be available provided by Blue Fork Kitchen.
Our community is so fortunate to have such remarkable musicians from our classical instrumentalists, community band members, vocalists, and our own singer songwriters. At Bryant’s we want to continue the tradition of a community of music and support our local music organizations.
BreAnne in Concert
Join us for a cozy evening with soulful music from BreAnne. Bring your favorite mug or grab one of ours to enjoy some hot tea while we soak up the warm vibes.
Onyx Storm - Midnight Release Party
Join us for the midnight release
of book 3 in The Empyrean Series!
To Pre-Order Your Special First Edition Copy of Onyx Storm and secure a spot at our Midnight Release Party - Register in-person or On-Line Here!
Shop Small Saturday
Join us in supporting our community by shopping local on Shop Small Saturday!
Celebration of Lights - Mrs. Claus Storytime!
Join us for the annual Downtown Hastings Celebration of Lights! Special Guest Mrs. Claus will be reading stories and visiting with kids throughout the evening by our cozy fireplace! Our local Hastings High School Band students will have hot chocolate and baked goods for sale out front!
Author Visit - Catherine Baker Nicholson
Join us for an in-person conversation with author Catherine Nicholson and her father Thane Baker, the subject of her book Running in Borrowed Shoes; followed by Q&A and signing.
This event promises to be great for anyone with an interest in Nebraska authors, sports, Track & Field, Olympics, K-State, or inspiring stories of humanity!
Books must be purchased before or during event at Bryant’s to receive a ticket for signing line. Order ahead through Eventbrite or stop in the store!
(Space is limited so Reservations Recommended)
Meet the Author:
Catherine Baker Nicholson had her own athletic career and even won a collegiate national championship in the 800-meter run. She gave up the practice of law to raise and homeschool her four children, one of whom later died of brain cancer. Today, she lives in the Omaha, Nebraska, area with her husband and near her father, Thane Baker, the subject of her book. Beginning each day with prayer, she studies, writes, volunteers, and adores her children and grandchildren.
Thane Baker is a native of Elkhart, Kansas and was inducted into the K-State Hall of fame and the USATF Hall of fame. As an Olympian, he won the silver medal in the 220-yard dash at the 1952 games in Helsinki, Finland. He came back in 1956 to claim three medals at Melbourne, Australia. His military service began when he joined KSU’s ROTC. He then spent three years in the Air Force and 27 years in the Air Force Reserves, retiring as a Colonel. (bio from K-State Hall of Fame)
The Boyfriend Bookclub - Thriller
Register Online Here or In-Person at the Store
*Come to book club dressed like your favorite Book character to be entered into a drawing to win Swag!*
Imagine getting into the perfect relationship with the perfect guy. You feel like nothing could spoil your new relationship. But what if your boyfriend is actually a murderer? and what if you are his next victim?!
BYOB Spooky Book Club!
Bring Your Own Spooky, Scary, Suspense, and Horror Book to share with our BYOB Book Club- Spooky Edition!
$10 Registration includes snacks, maybe a Trick or Treat, and after hours shopping!
Downtown Hastings Junk Street
Visit our neighbors downtown along Denver Avenue where you’ll find the best “Junk”! Repurposed art, furniture, crafts, and antiques!
Story Time!
Join us for a family friendly story time! Each week we have a special reader who will share some stories & songs with kids and grown-ups. Activities are geared toward toddler and pre-school age.
BYOB Book Club
Bring your favorite recent read to share with everyone! We love talking about books together! All attendees will receive a discounted price when purchasing or ordering any of the titles shared during book club!
$20 Registration includes snacks and swag and after hours shopping.
Register in-person during regular store hours, or ONLINE.