Credit: Illustrated by Amy Wike

Books and Brews: Book Swap and DIY Bookmarks

Alberta Arts District

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When

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025

6 p.m.–8 p.m.

Cost: Starting at $5.00

Where

Baerlic Brewing – Alberta

2223 NE Alberta St
Portland, OR 97211

The following description was submitted by the event organizer.

Bring a book (or several) to swap. There will be supplies to paint and craft your own bookmarks while you enjoy Baerlic beverages (available for purchase) and browse books as they arrive. Stop in for as long as you like between 6-8 p.m.; no rules on how many books you can bring or take, just be courteous to other swappers. $5 fee to cover crafting supplies. Your host will be local illustrator Amy Wike. 

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Amy Wike

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Illustrated by Amy Wike

Color in a bookmark from our premade selection, or create your own masterpiece using the following materials:

• Bookmark templates on watercolor paper to color in or paint
• Blank paper
• Markers
• Watercolor paint and brushes
• Collage materials
• Ribbon

This is a Portland Book Festival Cover to Cover event.