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SUMMARY:Stories with Mr. C.
DESCRIPTION:Join the Purple Couch Bookshop for Storytime with our friend Colby. Saturdays in July & August. No registration necessary. Drop in for stories and fun!
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/stories-with-mr-c-4/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Nostalgic Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:Who didn’t love the school book fair when we were kids?  This time\, it’s books\, beer and dogs.  Who could ask for anything more? When Beth Cairns (@bethonthebookshelf) organized this last year\, we had such a blast! \n\nThe event will take place at Spyglass Brewing (@spyglassbrewing) in Nashua\, NH.\nThere will be multiple bookstores represented\, each with one or two different genres. (We got Romance\, which fits us perfectly!)\nA raffle supporting Old Dogs Go to Helen\, a sanctuary for senior and hospice dogs.  Gift baskets including books\, store gift cards\, and bookish merchandise from each participating store will be raffled off and proceeds will be donated.\nVictoria Lavine\, author of Any Trope But You\, will be returning this year with her new release Not That Kind of Proposal.  If you miss her appearance at the shop\, please come meet her at this event.\n\nAs you can imagine\, this will be slightly different venue than an elementary school bookstore.  Have a beer\, browse some books and bookish stuff\, and support a very worthy cause. \nOld Dogs Go To Helen is not a facility or a shelter. It is a sanctuary for senior and hospice dogs and a hub for people who love old\ndogs and want to rescue\, adopt\, or donate to help them. “We connect people to older dogs available for adoption and those that are in need of further testing\, special food\, and/or costly medical care. We work with shelters and rescues to help these dogs get what they need without the shelter or rescue having to drain their own resources. We aim to spread awareness of the joys o f senior dog adoption to help people see how bringing an old dog into your home is simply one of the best things you can do for our pups and for your soul.”
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/2nd-annual-nostalgic-book-fair/
LOCATION:Spyglass Brewing\, 306 Innovative Way\, Nashua\, NH\, 03062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T160000
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SUMMARY:Book Bedazzling
DESCRIPTION:Join the Purple Couch Bookclub to beautify and bedazzle your favorite book! \n\nClick Here to Reserve Your Seat \n\n\n\nBeautify your favorite book in great company at the Purple Couch Bookshop’s first Book Bedazzling night. We will provide the art space and all the craft supplies. You bring (or buy) the book you’d like to decorate\, and we will provide the rest. Space is limited\, so sign up now! NEW – Due to the volume of supplies being used\, and staff time needed for clean-up\, we now require that bedazzlers are age 14+.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/book-bedazzling-10/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T113000
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SUMMARY:Read to Finley
DESCRIPTION:For the summer\, Finley will be visiting the Purple Couch Bookshop every other Monday morning! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nWe encourage emerging readers to sign up to read to Finley for one of her 15 minute time slots. She is eager to help you improve your confidence and provides free snuggles and endless cuteness.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/read-to-finley-38/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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SUMMARY:Moody Monster Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join Jen and Moody for more great stories about big feelings on a NEW day/time for the month of July!  Jen created My Moody Monster to help people with destructive behavior and mental illness to better cope with their frustrations. When they are better able to cope with their emotions\, it is a lot less stressful for their family as well. \nJen is graciously volunteering her time to read to your children and do some activities with each book to help them understand\, from an early age\, what to do when they feel these big emotions.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/moody-monster-storytime-69/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T103000
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SUMMARY:Babies at the Bookshop
DESCRIPTION:We love Thursdays! There aren’t a lot of opportunities for moms and caregivers to meet and socialize with their little ones. While Rocco’s Reading Room is always available for visits\, the Purple Couch would like to fill that gap by providing the time and the soft space filled with some toys and board books for little ones to explore\, giving moms and caregivers an opportunity to connect.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/babies-at-the-bookshop-62/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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SUMMARY:Fiction Book Club - Valley of the Moms by Hannah Selinger
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss our discussion of the most talked about book on the North Shore. \n\n\n\n\nStepford Wives meets Big Little Lies in this twisty thriller that uncovers the untruths\, petty grievances\, and local school politics underneath a seemingly quaint small town. \nCLICK HERE TO LET US KNOW YOU’RE COMING \nHamilton\, Massachusetts is one of those suburban towns that appears untouched by the outside world where stay-at-home moms wear 2ct diamond studs to the playground\, where a million-dollar property is “affordable\,” and where the Parent Teacher Organization is a hotbed of controversy. Sure\, some people struggle to make ends meet\, but residents would say discussing such ugly matters is impolite. Hamilton has been like this forever\, and everyone likes it that way. Or: almost everyone. \nIt’s not that Anna Plummer doesn’t like Hamilton\, but she never thought she’d be married with two young kids\, comfortable\, complacent…and growing more bored by the minute. So\, when she realizes her second grader won’t be able to attend the “Ziti with Your Sweetie” school dance because she didn’t pay for a “Premium” membership\, she snaps. She sends an email to the terrifying president of the PTO—and all hell breaks loose. \nOne year later\, Anna is found dead in the frozen Ipswich River. Left to pick up the pieces\, her husband\, Denny\, is shaken to his core. He’s no expert\, but he’s seen enough Dateline to know that the police think he’s the main suspect. If they aren’t going to get justice for Anna\, he will. Told through the alternating perspectives of Anna and Denny exactly one year apart\, and with a shocking concluding twist\, Valley of the Moms is a gripping look at the underpinnings of grief\, the social structures of wealth\, and the secrets people keep—even among friends and loved ones.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/fiction-book-club-valley-of-the-moms-by-hannah-selinger/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T190000
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SUMMARY:Aging Well with Cannabis - Dr. Peter Grinspoon
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of the uses of Cannabis in general health and aging with Dr. Peter Grinspoon. \nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT \n\n\nWith sixty million Americans over sixty-five and twice that number over fifty\, many are seeking alternatives to often-harmful pharmaceuticals. Medical marijuana helps with multiple symptoms of aging\, such as chronic pain\, anxiety\, and insomnia\, with relatively low toxicity if used properly. \nJoin the Purple Couch Bookshop and Road Trip Cannabis Dispensary as we welcome Dr. Peter Grinspoon for this important discussion of this essential guide for the “canna-curious” senior\, family member\, or caregiver\, providing practical instructions\, real-life case studies\, and a balanced view of the benefits and risks of cannabis and CBD. Dr. Peter Grinspoon\, a primary care physician and cannabis specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital and a Harvard Medical School instructor\, addresses the “why” and “how” of cannabis use—from science and health benefits to potential risks\, types and forms of cannabis\, consumption methods\, and appropriate dosages. He guides readers through the buying experience\, legal considerations\, and becoming a certified medical marijuana patient\, emphasizing doctor-patient communication for safe and effective use. \nDr. Grinspoon will be at Road Trip in Salisbury\, MA from 2-4pm for a meet and greet (only guests over 21 with valid ID will be admitted)\, and then he will be coming to the bookshop for a conversation\, Q&A\, and book signing at 7:00pm. One book must be purchased\, but you can also reserve one free companion ticket to bring a friend. Tickets are $21.25\, are tax inclusive\, and include a copy of Aging Well with Cannabis.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/aging-well-with-cannabis-dr-peter-grinspoon/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T110000
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SUMMARY:Stories with Mr. C.
DESCRIPTION:Join the Purple Couch Bookshop for Storytime with our friend Colby. Saturdays in July & August. No registration necessary. Drop in for stories and fun!
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/stories-with-mr-c-5/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T130000
DTSTAMP:20260818T021830Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T021830Z
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SUMMARY:North Andover Farmer's Market w/Author Andrew Hacket
DESCRIPTION:The North Andover Farmers Market is the perfect destination for anyone living in the Merrimack Valley to shop and enjoy locally-sourced products. The market has become known for its wide variety of fresh food\, unique local vendors\, and live music!\nWith 30 vendors each week\, plus food trucks and other surprises\, it’s a great way to spend a Sunday morning!\n–\nAndrew Hacket will be joining us in the booth to celebrate his new book In This Classroom. This empowering picture book helps children understand that school is a place of opportunity\, where they will learn from setbacks\, support each other through difficulties and ultimately grow in ways they never imagined.  In This Classroom encourages children to embrace mistakes and challenges\, reinforcing that growth stems from perseverance and support.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/north-andover-farmers-market-w-author-andrew-hacket/
LOCATION:North Andover Farmer’s Market\, 120R Main St.\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T140000
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SUMMARY:Horror Book Club - Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep
DESCRIPTION:Philip K. Dick meets the Coen Brothers in this genre-bending near-future tech nightmare that is as bitingly funny as it is horrifically believable from the New York Times bestselling author of Horror Movie. \nJoin us to discuss Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep on Sunday\, August 30 at 1pm. CLICK HERE TO LET US KNOW YOU’RE COMING \n\n\n\n\nMeet Julia Flang\, a twenty-something former semi-professional gamer\, living with her retired uncle\, and working two jobs she doesn’t like. Out of the blue\, her estranged mother\, a CFO for one of the world’s largest tech companies\, offers her a temp job with a payday Julia can’t refuse. One sham interview later\, she’s offered the job: to chaperone a man in a vegetative state—one with proprietary AI implanted in his head—from California to the East Coast. \nTo sum up in Julia’s own words: “You want me to remote control this dead dude across the country.” In a word\, yes. But he’s not dead dead. \nMeet a middle-aged man who wakes within a disorienting hellscape filled with monstrous grotesqueries. Worse than the fluid\, morphing reality in which he’s trapped\, he has no memory of who he is. He certainly doesn’t remember getting the rabbit tattoo on his arm. He only knows that he must find a certain person. Who? He can’t remember. \nUsing a cell phone modeled after a video game controller\, Julia fumblingly navigates the man she calls “Bernie” from the company campus and onto planes and through one of the largest airports in America. All the while\, the man endures an ever-changing and worsening nightmare that offers clues as to who he was—and who he must track down. And as their two lives intertwine\, Julia and Bernie become unlikely allies and fugitives on a collision course with reality. \nDead but Dreaming of Electric Sheep is a heady\, horrific genre-bender from one of the most groundbreaking voices in fiction today.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/horror-book-club-dead-but-dreaming-of-electric-sheep/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs
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