events

We’ve come up with what we think are some exciting events, but if you have a fun idea for our hello again books community, talk to us while you’re in the store or send an email to helloagainbooks@gmail.com. We’re open to suggestions!

One thing: Before we get into the specifics, these events may change and are subject to cancellation due to circumstances beyond our control, so we recommend you check us out on social media (Instagram and Facebook) or call us (321) 877-0351.

You can also email us at helloagainbooks@gmail.com.

Let's talk events!

A Day in Early June: "Be the Rainbow!" Pride in the Village
2025 was our 5th annual Be the Rainbow event in historic Cocoa Village! We had a full day of activities scheduled that are created to honor our diverse community - allies welcome, and colorful attire is encouraged! Rainbows, unicorns, tutus... anything and everything that brings you happiness when you put it on! Visit the Be the Rainbow page here on our website! And thanks for coming this past June! Stay tuned for Be the Rainbow 2026!

Weekly & Monthly Scheduled Events

FIRST Wednesday of every month: Be the Rainbow LGBTQ+ Book Club (BtR). Join us each month for the Be the Rainbow book club, where we'll read gay stories and books by queer authors. ALL LGBTQ+ community members and allies welcome! No sign-up needed, just show up! This is a FREE event, as are all of our book clubs. And don't worry if you didn't finish the book, come anyway. Perhaps the conversation will inspire you to read it!

SECOND Wednesday of every month: hello again books Banned Book Club (the BBC) 6:30pm-8pm. We host our own, all-genre book club every month and invite readers to join us for a lively discussion about a specific banned/challenged book and anything else that might come up! Want to come? Just show up. Want to know what we're reading? Check out our posts on IG or FB or visit the store! This is a free event.

THIRD Wednesday of every month: hello again books SMUT Book Club. 6:30pm-8pm. Friends of hello again books host this book club every month and invite readers to join them for a lively and colorful discussion about the book and anything else that might come up! NOTE: these books are sexually explicit in nature. Attend at your own discretion. Want to attend? Just show up. Want to know what we're reading? Check out our posts on IG or FB or visit the store! This is a free event.

LAST Wednesday of every month: hello again books Regular Book Group (RBG) 6:30pm-8pm. We host our own book club every month and invite readers to join us for a lively discussion about the book and anything else that might come up! Want to come? Just show up. Want to know what we're reading? Check out our posts on IG or FB or visit the store! This is a free event.

LAST Friday of every month: Book Club *for Kids by Kids. 4pm-5pm. Friends of hello again books host this book club every month. This group, for kids between the ages of 11-14 years old, focuses on age-appropriate banned and challenged books. Please fill out the Google Docs form for details. This is a free event.

On certain Saturdays: Author Events/Pop-up Craft Events. 1-3pm). Enjoy learning about books written by local authors! They'll talk about their writing process, their book, and how they got it published. Most authors stay for questions and sell copies of their book at the event! Or, get ready to shop items and creations from local crafters and artists. This is a free event to attend and it is also free for the local author or crafter. Email us at helloagainbooks@gmail.com to schedule your event.

Sundays: Sit & Knit. 12pm-4pm. Bring your knitting, crochet, needlepoint, beading, or yarn-spinning and enjoy our space while crafting with other like-minded peeps. Might be the perfect time to find a new pattern and make a crafty friend or two! This is a free event and no sign-ups are required.

Every month, days & meeting locations vary: Silent Book Club. Silent Book Club is a global community with thousands of chapters across 60+ countries. There’s no assigned reading—just bring whatever you’re into, from novels to audiobooks. Readers meet at local spots, share what they’re reading, and enjoy quiet time together. Afterward, you can chat—or simply head out. It’s all about connection, community, and the joy of reading on your own terms. All are welcome! This is a free event and no sign-ups are required. Learn more about Silent Book Club and find a chapter (we'll be on the map soon!).

October 2025 Silent Book Club, Sunday, October 5, 4-5pm, at hello again books, highlighting the 1st day of Banned Books Week with Libro.fm and Silent Book Club. Libro.fm is amazing, if you haven't heard of them! Attendees can shop an expanded selection of banned books, listen to a banned book in the store, and receive a FREE audiobook copy of Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Book, courtesy of Libro.fm!
November 2025 Silent Book Club, Sunday, November 2nd, 4-5pm, also at hello again books, and then we're hoping the weather is cool enough (and dry enough!) to take us outside! Stay tuned or join us for future events! They'll talk about their writing process, their book, and how they got it published. Most authors stay for questions and sell copies of their book at the event! Or, get ready to shop items and creations from local crafters and artists.
Next Silent Book Club will be out in the wild: Stay tuned!

Special events happen all the time! For exact dates and times for all events follow us on Facebook or Instagram. If you’re not social media savvy/friendly, visit the store and talk to us!

We Support NaNoWriMo Participation

Yes! We're talking about the National Novel Writing Month event, which takes place every November. Basically, you commit to writing a certain number of words every day so that at the end of November you have a complete first draft of a 50,000-word novel. A NOVEL that YOU wrote.

Have you been thinking about writing a book? THIS is your opportunity to get in on the ground floor and be a part of a community of writers who can support you through this journey. There are events throughout the year to get writers writing... so join in anytime!

Honestly, we've been thinking about doing this for years, but have never made the time or the commitment. You know what: there's no time like the present! Let's get started, so when we hit November we are a small but supportive group of writers ready to join the thousands of others around the world who accept the challenge of writing a novel in a month!

Want more information on NaNoWriMo? Check it out here.