Thirsty Caterpillar

Thirsty Caterpillar Experiential Book Shop

Great things are coming...

06/14/2026

Is there any better way to celebrate a June birthday than with a drag queen storytime!? Connie Nguyen, I am so grateful you included Thirsty Caterpillar in your celebration!! 🌈✨😍

06/13/2026

Settle in with a great book, share a glass of wine, browse our shelves, or let the little ones explore the play garden. Whether you’re here for story time, date night, family time, or a quiet moment to yourself, there’s a place for you at Thirsty Caterpillar. Come spend the weekend with us ✨📚🍷

06/12/2026

Last day of school for LOSD? We think that calls for a little celebration. Reward yourself with a tasting of our summer favorites while your kids play and craft.

Join us tonight for an in-house tasting and sample any five wines from our menu while you gear up for a scorcher of a weekend.

And don’t forget, all bottles you take home are 20% off.

See you at the bar 🍷

June is , and we’re celebrating the best way we know how: with books, fresh air, and community.Join us this Sunday for ...
06/11/2026

June is , and we’re celebrating the best way we know how: with books, fresh air, and community.

Join us this Sunday for a stroller-friendly walk for audiobook lovers. Bring your headphones, your little ones, and whatever you’re currently listening to. We’ll follow a relaxed route with both paved and unpaved sections, bathrooms available along the way at East Waluga and West Waluga parks, and plenty of opportunities to chat with fellow book lovers.

As an added bonus, you’ll receive 2 free audiobooks when you sign up for Libro.fm using the code SWITCH at http://libro.fm/thirstycaterpillar. Libro.fm Audiobooks is an audiobook subscription platform that allows you to purchase audiobooks while directly supporting independent bookstores. It serves as an ethical, community-focused alternative to major competitors like Amazon’s Audible. Every new monthly audiobook membership directly supports Thirsty Caterpillar.

See you Sunday!

A few wonderful things are happening at Thirsty Caterpillar over the next couple of weeks. 📚✨From author events and audi...
06/11/2026

A few wonderful things are happening at Thirsty Caterpillar over the next couple of weeks. 📚✨

From author events and audiobook walks to storytime in the play garden, we’d love to see you here. Pull up a chair, discover something new, and join us for a little literary magic.

🌿 Details and tickets at the link in bio.

We’re so excited to host our very first children’s storytime with Janice Bangs!Join us for a reading of her new book, ...
06/10/2026

We’re so excited to host our very first children’s storytime with Janice Bangs!

Join us for a reading of her new book, a charming story about a determined mama duck, a missing duckling, and the surprises she discovers along the way.

Tickets are $18 and include:
📚Live reading by the author
🎨Themed craft activity
🛝Open play in indoor play garden
🖋️ Meet & greet with the author

Play Garden membership holders can exchange one entry for a ticket!

Signed books will also be available for purchase at the event. We hope you’ll join us for this special milestone as we launch our children’s event series at Thirsty Caterpillar. Purchase tickets here: thirstycaterpillar.com/experience

06/06/2026

Introducing the very first Thirsty Caterpillar Book Club pick: Heart the Lover by Lily King! A finalist for both the PEN/Faulkner Award and the Women’s Prize for Fiction, Heart the Lover is a luminous, deeply moving novel about love, literature, forgiveness, and the people who leave lasting marks on our lives.

Book club sign-ups are now open and spots are limited, so don’t wait! Sign up here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLHJE3BSK3SEA/checkout/VRUINFW4G5KI2WY7QJPTISKN

📅 Book Club Meeting | Thursday, July 9 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Please join us for the start of what we hope becomes a beloved Thirsty Caterpillar tradition.

06/05/2026

July’s book club pick is...
.. going to be announced today!! 👀

We’ll be revealing our inaugural selection and opening sign-ups this evening! Book club sign-ups will be first come, first served, and spots are intentionally limited to foster meaningful conversation and connection.

Want a sneak peek at future book club picks and the chance to claim your spot before everyone else? Our email subscribers get exclusive early access. If you’re not on the list yet, now’s the time. Subscribe here: https://squareup.com/customer-programs/enroll/ANpm5mL5btZT

If your calendar is looking a little too empty, we’ve got some ideas.This week at Thirsty Caterpillar:
📚 Portland Book W...
06/04/2026

If your calendar is looking a little too empty, we’ve got some ideas.

This week at Thirsty Caterpillar:
📚 Portland Book Week kicks off
🍷 Our first-ever wine tasting
☕ Free coffee with a book purchase
👀 The reveal of July’s book club pick

We hope you’ll make us part of your weekend!

Just one week until our very first author event, and trust us, this is one you won't want to miss!Join us for an unforge...
06/04/2026

Just one week until our very first author event, and trust us, this is one you won't want to miss!

Join us for an unforgettable evening with Luke Goebel, author of the critically acclaimed new release, Kill Dick. Expect a candid conversation about the book, a chance to ask your own questions, book signing, and the opportunity to connect with fellow readers over a glass of wine in an intimate setting.

Whether you've already purchased your ticket or are still considering joining us, we're here to answer all your questions before the big night.

Still have a question we didn't answer? Drop it in the comments and we'll be happy to help.

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4200 Mercantile Drive Ste 720
Lake Oswego, OR
97034

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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