Halloween in July

Summer-ween

Step into Summerween at The Archive—an evening of eerie elegance and sunlit shadows, where fireflies flicker like lanterns and whispered secrets drift on the summer breeze. Saturday, July 26 · 8 - 10pm EDT

Slip into your most spellbinding costume (literary characters encouraged!) and wander stories that blur the line between midsummer dreams and midnight horrors. Whether you arrive cloaked in gothic romance, dark fantasy, or whimsy, bring your favorite bookish alter ego to life.

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The Archive Presents

ALCHEMISED Midnight Release Party

Gather with your fellow readers and be among the first to receive ALCHEMISED by SenLinYu as the clock tolls midnight.

In this riveting dark fantasy debut, a woman with missing memories fights to survive a war-torn world of necromancy and alchemy—and the man tasked with unearthing the deepest secrets of her past.

Join us on September 22 at 10:00pm to celebrate the publication of ALCHEMISED. Gather with your fellow readers for raffles, trivia, games, specialty drinks and more!

Dark Academia Ambiance + Themed Cocktails & Coffee Elixirs + Raffles & Prizes + Trivia & Games + Photo Op

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The Archive & Cramer's Kitchen

Italian Night

Wednesday evenings 5:30-8 pm are for Italian Night at The Archive. 🍷

In collaboration with our neighbors at Cramer’s Kitchen, we’re serving up a rotating menu of comforting Italian fare—best enjoyed with a glass of wine and a good story.

Join us weekly from 5:30–8pm for:

  • Fresh Italian dishes made just steps away
  • A curated selection of wine and beer
  • Optional $20 wine flight to sip and savor
  • Space to linger with friends, or settle in solo with a book

Order at the counter, find your corner, and let the evening unfold.

Past Events

  • Fourth Wing Trivia Night

    05.21 · 7pm. 🐉

    Wings, wards, and war games—Fourth Wing Trivia is landing at The Archive. Gather your squad and put your knowledge of Basgiath to the test. Expect fierce competition, unforgettable questions, and a few worthy prizes for the victors.

  • An Evening with Lorna Hollifield & The Archive

    05.13 · 6:30 - 8:30pm

    Join us for an evening with Lorna Hollifield and a spoiler-free book discussion, Q&A, and signing at The Archive.

  • Independent Bookstore Day

    04.26 — Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day

    Pick up a bingo card (swipe for a preview), sip something warm, and shop with fellow book lovers.

  • A Taste of The Archive

    04.16 · 5 - 8pm

    An intimate evening of wine tasting at The Archive, featuring curated flights and thoughtful book pairings to inspire your next great read.