Stephen C. Thomas

prag·mat·ic

Stephen C. Thomas is pragmatic professional with extensive bookstore and library experience.He draws upon social responsibility, creative placemaking, and technical assistance to establish new programs and public access to the arts.


UPCOMING EVENTS


WALKBRARY

Scribes & Vibes will host a virtual audiobook walking club experience during Walktober.Walk with us! Join us for a virtual audiobook walk. Enjoy a balance of culture and care as as we walk at least 30 minutes a day while listening to audiobooks throughout the month of October.

audiobook walking club experience

October 1—31, 2026

Anytime, Anywhere

How It Works:1. Search and stream audiobooks with Scribes & Vibes or browse and borrow an audiobook from your local library.2. Join the Walkbrary Community on StepUp.3. Motivate your friends and family to move more and listen to more books.When you register you will have the option to buy books from Scribes & Vibes, however, a purchase is not required to participate.


CULTURE & COMMUNITY


Holiday Book Tasting, Scribes & Vibes Bookshop, Virtual Events and Pop-Up EventsWalkbrary: Audiobook Walking Club, Scribes & Vibes Bookshop, Virtual EventsBlerd + Beautiful Book Club Experience, Scribes & Vibes Simulcast, Online Book ClubFirst Chapter Fridays, Scribes & Vibes Simulcast, Virtual Events and Live StreamingBlack Bookstore Tour, Scribes & Vibes Bookshop, Virtual Events and Pop-Up EventsLibrary After Hours, Scribes & Vibes Bookshop, Virtual Events and Pop-Up EventsThe Authors Hour, Scribes & Vibes Simulcast, Virtual Events and Live Streaming


STORYTIMES


Pop-Up Storytime, Scribes & Vibes Bookshop, Pop-Up EventStorytime Saturdays, Scribes & Vibes Bookshop, Pop-Up EventRhythm & Rhymes Storytime, Scribes & Vibes Bookshop, Pop-Up EventStreaming Storytime, Scribes & Vibes Bookshop, Virtual Event


SELECTED LIBRARY PROGRAMS


2026

Family Yoga at The Library, Louise Watley Library, Atlanta, GAThe Walkbrary, Louise Watley Library, Atlanta, GA

2025

Holiday Book Tasting, Louise Watley Library, Atlanta, GAFood Talk: Color Your Plate, Louise Watley Library, Atlanta, GAPlantbrary Spring Festival, Louise Watley Library, Atlanta, GAThe Teabrary, Louise Watley Library, Atlanta, GAStorybook Garden, Louise Watley Library, Atlanta, GARhythm & Rhymes, Louise Watley Library, Atlanta, GAYoga at The Library, Louise Watley Library, Atlanta, GAThe Tiebrary, Louise Watley Library, Atlanta, GA

2024

Holiday Book Tasting, Louise Watley Library, Atlanta, GASenior Medical Expo, Louise Watley Library, Atlanta, GA

2023

Summer Reading Finale with Angela Shanté, Central Library, Atlanta, GASummer Reading: Music & Stories with Jennifer Daniels, Central Library, Atlanta, GASummer Reading Kickoff Party with Eric Litwin, Central Library, Atlanta, GAScribes & Vibes, Central Library, Atlanta, GASentiments of Sankofa: Black History Festival, Central Library, Atlanta, GAAuthors Hour, Central Library, Atlanta, GAJazz Baby Bookmaking Workshop with R. Gregory Christie, Central Library, Atlanta, GARhythm & Rhymes Storytime, Central Library, Atlanta, GA

2022

Rhythm & Rhymes, Central Library, Atlanta, GA

2021

YA Gotta Read This!, Virtual Library, Auburn Avenue Research Library, Atlanta, GAYA Gotta Read This!, Virtual Library, DeKalb County Public Library, DeKalb County, GAYA Gotta Read This!, Virtual Library, City of Conyers Councilwoman Connie Alsobrook, Rockdale County, GA

2020

Library After Hours, Locust Grove Library, Locust Grove, GA


CREATIVE RESIDENCIES


Pop-Up Storytime: 4th Saturdays, Starbucks, Conyers, GA (2020)Scribes & Vibes: 2nd Saturdays, Starbucks, Conyers, GA (2019—2020)Scribes and Vibes: 2nd Saturdays, Stonecrest Library, Stonecrest, GA (2014—2016)Authors Hour: 2nd Saturdays, Stonecrest Library, Stonecrest, GA (2014—2016)Expressable Ink Art Exhibition: 2nd Saturdays, Stonecrest Library, Stonecrest, GA (2014—2016)Scribes & Vibes: 2nd Saturdays, Starbucks, Conyers, GA (2008—2012)Authors Hour: 2nd Saturdays, Starbucks, Conyers, GA (2008—2012)Expressable Ink Art Exhibition: 2nd Saturdays, Starbucks, Conyers, GA (2008—2012)