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The Head & The Hand

Also called: The Head & The Hand Workshop

A nonprofit independent publisher and community bookstore on Frankford Avenue. It runs a writing group, a poetry book club, author events and readings, and it lets community groups book its lower-level workshop for free.

  • Newcomers welcome

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What they do

Join the writing group or the Poetry is for Everyone book club, go to an author event or reading, donate books for store credit, or book the workshop for a community meeting.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
Adults of any age, Kids

When and where

A writing group about once a month on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon, 2 to 3:30 pm. The Poetry is for Everyone book club meets monthly on Sunday afternoons, 2 to 3 pm. Both meet at Valerio Coffee Roasters. The store also hosts author events and a children's story time.

Days
Saturday and Sunday
Times
Daytime

Bookstore

Address
2230 Frankford Avenue
Part of the city
River Wards

Valerio Coffee Roasters, where the writing group and book club meet

Address
2331 Frankford Avenue

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Register on the events page for the next writing group session or Poetry is for Everyone book club meeting, then go to the venue named on that listing..

Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.

What to expect

The writing group meets for about 90 minutes with writers at any stage. The poetry book club meets for an hour, and members read and discuss one book at each meeting. Prices are not listed for these meetings, and registration is required for the writing group.

Tips for your first visit

  • Register on the event page before you go, since the writing group does not take drop-ins.
  • Call 267-702-6744 or email info@theheadandthehand.com for directions, parking or transit, since the site gives none. The contact page also lists (267) 465-1784.
  • Check the events page for changes, since meetings are sometimes rescheduled.

Newcomer welcome

Welcoming to newcomers (4 out of 5). Why we say this: The writing group is open to writers in any genre and at any stage, and the events page says to register for each session. It does not allow drop-ins, so the way in is registration. The events page does not say who can join the book club..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Cost not known yet. The events page gives no price for the writing group or the book club. Registration is required for the writing group. Author events vary: some are free or pay what you can, and others are ticketed.

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Access notes
The lower-level community workshop is reached by a stairwell, according to the group's booking page.

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

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Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
September 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
High

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