• Callie’s Craft Cult

    The Purple Couch Bookshop 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b, North Andover, MA, United States

    Join us for a casual, bring-your-own-project crafternoon at your favorite bookshop. Whether you knit, crochet, journal, or something else entirely, you’re welcome!  While we generally have lots of space, we ask that you please sign up so we can make sure to set up enough seating. CLICK HERE TO SAVE YOUR SEAT

    Free
  • Babies at the Bookshop

    The Purple Couch Bookshop 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b, North Andover, MA, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Silent Book Club

    The Purple Couch Bookshop 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b, North Andover, MA, United States

    With traditional book clubs there’s the scramble to finish the selected book, and the pressure to have something smart to say. Wouldn’t it be great to have a book club where you could just enjoy books and friends —without any homework? At Silent Book Club, there’s no assigned reading. All readers are welcome—ebooks, audiobooks, textbooks, […]

    Free
  • Moody Monster Storytime

    The Purple Couch Bookshop 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b, North Andover, MA, United States

    Join Jen and Moody to hear some stories about big feelings. 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. Jen is graciously […]

  • Warhammer Drop-in

    The Purple Couch Bookshop 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b, North Andover, MA, United States

    This is a great opportunity to get a game in or to work on building and painting with friends.  Drop in any time this afternoon.

    Free
  • Romantasy Book Club – The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent

    The Purple Couch Bookshop 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b, North Andover, MA, United States

    The Hunger Games meets vampires in this heart-wrenching, epic fantasy romance of dark magic, and bloodthirsty intrigue. CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT For humans and vampires, the rules of survival are the same: never trust, never yield, and always – always – guard your heart. The adopted human daughter of the Nightborn vampire king, […]

  • Queer Book Club – The Rebel’s Guide to Pride by Matthew Hubbard

    The Purple Couch Bookshop 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b, North Andover, MA, United States

    “A book that demands to be read, shared and celebrated.”—PinkNews CLICK HERE TO REGISTER There’s nothing Zeke Chapman wants more than to tarnish the perfect reputation his father is so obsessed with. He quit the baseball team, started fighting at school, and nearly flunked junior year. Newly out as gay, Zeke isn’t sure where his […]

  • Babies at the Bookshop

    The Purple Couch Bookshop 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b, North Andover, MA, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Book Bedazzling

    The Purple Couch Bookshop 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b, North Andover, MA, United States

    Beautify your favorite book in great company at the Purple Couch Bookshop’s 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. Tickets are $21.50 with tax.  Space is limited, so sign up now! CLICK […]

    $21.50
  • Moody Monster Storytime

    The Purple Couch Bookshop 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b, North Andover, MA, United States

    Join Jen and Moody to hear some stories about big feelings. 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. Jen is graciously […]

  • Canceled CANCELLED Middle Grade Author Liv Mae Morris – The Last Dragon House

    The Purple Couch Bookshop 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b, North Andover, MA, United States

    Unfortunately, we’ve had to cancel this event, but Liv will be stopping by on Friday to sign some of our books.  Come get your signed copy while they last.  We […]

  • Sunday Silent Book Club

    The Purple Couch Bookshop 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b, North Andover, MA, United States

    We invite you to hold space with us on select Sunday mornings from 10am -12pm. CLICK HERE TO SAVE YOUR SEAT With traditional book clubs there’s the scramble to finish […]

    Free