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Once Upon Again Bookstore Presents a bookish social friending event at Republic Brewing Co.

The Book Social: Speed Friending Night

Looking to meet new people who also love books, cozy nights out, and good conversation? Join Once Upon Again Bookstore and Republic Brewing Co. for The Book Social, a relaxed speed-friending night designed for readers who want to make new friends in a fun, low-pressure setting.

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM, so come early, grab food and drinks, settle in, and get ready to mingle. Speed friending will begin at 6:00 PM with quick rotating rounds of conversation using fun book-inspired prompts to keep things easy, light, and never awkward.

You’ll meet new people in short rounds in groups, chat on promted topic for that round— then rotate and do it again! Whether you come solo or with a friend, this night is all about making connections, enjoying the brewery vibe, and having a fun night out.

Event Schedule:
5:00 PM — Check-in begins, food & drinks available
6:00 PM — Speed Friending Begins
6:45 PM — Mingle, Drink, Food & Vendor Break
7:00 PM — Speed Friending Resumes
8:00 PM — Mingle

Tickets: $20 per person
Location: Republic Brewing Co., 72 Old Granite St., Manchester, NH

No pressure. No awkward small talk. Just good drinks, good conversation, and new reader friends.