Inlandia Institute

Books, writers, giveaways, and a chance to discover your next favorite read, all happening this Thursday!

Join us for Inlandia’s Indie Author Fair from 5:00–7:30 PM at the Riverside Main Library Community Room. Meet local authors and illustrators, browse and purchase books, and connect with fellow book lovers from across the Inland Empire. Plus, several participating authors have generously donated signed books and/or merch for our raffle giveaways, giving attendees even more opportunities to take home something special.

We’re thrilled to be partnering with such a talented group of writers and artists and can’t wait to celebrate authors within and outside of our community. Participants are tagged below. If you’re participating and don’t see your name, leave a comment and we’ll add you!

-Free admission
-Author talks
-Raffles/giveaways
-Meet local authors and illustrators

The 2026 Pura Madre Design Contest is officially open! We’re looking for an original design to be featured on merch with all proceeds supporting Pura Madre creative workshops for moms.

Winning artist receives:
📚 A selection of books
💵 $150 prize
🖌️ Their artwork featured on official Pura Madre merch + some free merch with their design

Open exclusively to artist moms in the Inland Empire.

Submit your design by May 31, 2026 through the link in our bio or by scanning the QR code on the flyer!
Help us celebrate creativity, community, and motherhood through art.

CallForArtists DesignContest SupportLocalArtists CreativeMoms WomenWhoCreate LatinaArtists CommunityArt ArtContest

Don’t forget! Free event! Tonight, Inlandia is honored to be joining with Save our Chinatown Committee and others to celebrate Ching-In’s new book with a special reading. We will be at the Heritage House alongside all of these wonderful, historic individuals. Come out and celebrate with us this AAPI Heritage Month.