Old Capitol Books welcomes anarchist and former political prisoner Eric King on Friday, September 4, at 7pm for a discussion about political repression and the radical struggle against prisons and his recent book, A Clean Hell: Anarchy...

Old Capitol Books presents How to Become a Philosopher, a discussion with philosopher-in-residence Robert Kuhry on Thursday, May 28. Doors open at 6pm. Discussion to follow. This event is free and open to everyone.

On the second Friday of every month at Old Capitol Books, join us at 7pm for a poetry writing workshop. All levels welcome. Free and open to everyone.

Old Capitol Books is hosting very special gathering of our Anarchist Reading Group on Friday, February 6, at 8pm when we'll be joined by CSUMB Professor David Vila Dieguez to talk about his new book, Spanish Punk: Screaming for Democracy...

Old Capitol Books invites you to book signing event by local fantasy author Joyce Sherry for her debut novel, A Tale for the Shadows, on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 1pm. Free and open to everyone!

Old Capitol Books invites you to join our Virginia Woolf Reading Group. We'll read all her novels in 2026! We meet on the first Sunday of each month at 10am. In February, we'll discuss her first novel, "The Voyage Out." All are welcome!

Punk historian and writer John Malkin will be at Old Capitol Books on Saturday, Dec.13 at 7pm, speaking about his recent book Punk Spirit! which examines faith, spirituality, and liberation movements within punk. This event is a fundraiser for the Monterey Direct Aid Fund.

Old Capitol Books continues its film series by and about Palestine and Palestinians with a free screening of the romantic dramedy Gaza Mon Amour (2020) on Friday, October 17 at 7pm. All are welcome.

Every Sunday, 2pm-4pm, chess matches are played between the tumbling piles of books at Old Capitol Books. Come join us for a relaxed game, a chat, or a wee peek at a nearby page. Beginners are more than welcome. Free for everyone.

Old Capitol Books invites you to join us for our Philosophy Reading Group . This month, we're going to discuss the work of Franzt Fanon. No prior reading required. Free and open to everyone.

On the second Friday of every month at Old Capitol Books, join us at 7pm for a poetry writing workshop with Brian Sheffield. All levels welcome. Free and open to everyone.

Miss Fortune (a.k.a. Skylar Walters) is throwing an intimate music show featuring songs from her newest project on Friday, September 19 at 9:30pm at Old Capitol Books. Tickets are $23 - space is limited.