Denton is set to embark on a month-long celebration of literacy with the Denton READiculous Book Palooza. Organized by Friends with Benefits, this event runs throughout February 2026, culminating in a significant multi-venue gathering on February 28. Participants are encouraged to collect a BINGO card from participating venues to guide their literary adventure with Tex, the event’s mascot.
The entire month will be filled with a diverse array of activities designed to engage and entertain. These include literacy crafts, movie screenings, workshops, and special events across various local venues such as NCTC, TWU, Denton Makers, and more. The full calendar of events can be viewed at dentonbookpalooza.com/feb-schedule.
Participants can fill out their BINGO cards by visiting local bookstores and libraries or attending book-themed workshops and special events. Those who complete their cards are eligible to enter a drawing for a prize at Eastside on February 28.
Event Summary for February 28, 2026
- Location Venues: East Side, Oak Street Drafthouse, Miss Angeline’s, Hemlock Fox, Denton Makers Center, Black Locust Studios, Norman Roscoe, Anderson’s Distillery, Harvest House, Lucky Lou’s, Wilkinson’s Fine Goods, Denton County Brewing Company, The Bearded Monk, Toasty Bro’s, Tom’s Daiquiri, Patchouli Joe’s, The Plot Twist
- Activities: Local artists’ and authors’ readings and merchandise sales at each location
- Genres by Venue: Includes Children’s Lit, Fantasy, Dog Story Time, True Crime, and Comics
- Proceeds Beneficiaries: Denton Public School Foundation, Emily Fowler Foundation, Denton Friends of the Library
Details on the full calendar and more information about the event can be found at the Denton READiculous Book Palooza website and their Facebook page.
Funds raised during the event, including special drink sales and other activities, will support local educational causes, reinforcing the community’s commitment to literacy and learning.