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SUMMARY:Bedazzle a Book
DESCRIPTION:Beautify 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 the beverage of your choice. Space is limited\, so sign up now! \n$20 per person includes decorating supplies. Bring or buy your own book\, and the beverage of your choice. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/bedazzle-a-book-4/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Romance Book Club - 2025 Wrapped!
DESCRIPTION:No assigned reading – come ready to discuss what you loved in 2025 and what you’re looking forward to in 2026. \nClick Here to Reserve Your Seat
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/romance-book-club-2025-wrapped/
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:20260120T190000
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SUMMARY:Lizzie Assa - Parenting Coach\, Educator\, and Author
DESCRIPTION:Good Inside meets Fair Play in this inspiring\, real-world guide to fostering independent play in children—both as a vital skill for kids’ development and an essential act for modern parents’ well-being and sanity. \nRegistered attendees will receive 10% off of their purchase of her book. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“But I’m bored.” Parents constantly hear these three dreaded words from their kids\, and it’s no secret why—our kids don’t know how to play by themselves anymore and make their own fun. Busy schedules\, on-demand screens\, and safety concerns have transformed the landscape of play for children today\, and parents have been unfairly expected to fill in the gap. We love our kids\, but we don’t need to play with them 24/7 to be a good parent! \nIndependent play is Lizzie Assa’s specialty\, and she has become the go-to expert on the topic to the 200K parents who follow her on Instagram and the 20K newsletter subscribers who get her weekly updates and ideas. The key\, she argues\, is to prioritize independent\, unstructured play. The result: kids can develop their imagination…and parents can enjoy some precious\, much-needed time to themselves! \nIn “But I’m Bored!”\, Assa shows exactly how to strike this balance. Through high-impact\, low-effort strategies\, parents learn how to create play pockets in their home\, choose open-ended toys that spark imagination\, set play boundaries (and stick to them)\, and enforce the wonders of quiet time. Then\, when parents do engage in play time with their kid\, it doesn’t feel like a job—it strengthens their relationship to their child and helps cultivate an overall happier\, healthier environment for the whole family. \n“But I’m Bored!” isn’t about doing everything perfectly. It’s about freeing your child to be authentically themselves…so you can be the best version of yourself. Because doesn’t every child (and parent) deserve that? \nLizzie Assa\, MS Ed. is the founder of the beloved blog and social media platform The Workspace For Children\, and the former Head of Play and Development at Lalo—a high end accessories\, furniture\, and toy company for babies and toddlers. She has an MS Ed from the Bank Street College of Education. Lizzie and her family reside in Marblehead\, MA.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/lizzie-assa-parenting-coach-educator-and-author/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Fantasy Book Club -  Throne in the Dark by AK Caggiano
DESCRIPTION:✨ January Book Club Pick ✨ \nWe are thrilled to feature AK Caggiano’s Throne in the Dark as our Fantasy Book Club’s January 2026 selection. We all had the best time meeting her when she visited the bookshop in November for her book launch. \nFor fans of Kimberly Lemming and The Princess Bride comes the first book in AK Caggiano’s Villains & Virtues series\, following the son of a demon on his way to fulfill his dark legacy\, and the blonde pickpocket he accidentally magically links to him along the way. Dark lord\, demon spawn\, prophesied realm destroyer. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nWith a demon for a father\, Damien Maleficus Bloodthorne’s destiny could be nothing short of nefarious. On the cusp of fulfilling the evil inevitability his dark life has led to\, all it will take to solidify world domination is the completion of his most vicious spell yet. \nBut then\, her. Bubbly\, obnoxious\, blonde. \nHarboring secrets of her own\, a tiny yet troublesome thief calling herself Amma completely upsets Damien’s malevolent plans when she mistakenly gets chained to his side through magic. Forced to drag her across the realm on his unholy crusade\, Damien knows that killing her would fix things\, of course\, but the nauseatingly sweet Amma somehow begins to prove herself useful. And worse yet\, she then proves herself the source of something even more sinister: feelings. \nTorn between his villainous birthright and the virtue Amma insists on inspiring\, Damien will have to decide if he will help the tender thorn in his side or cut it out at the heart.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/fantasy-book-club-throne-in-the-dark-by-ak-caggiano/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sunday Silent Book Club
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to hold space with us on select Sunday mornings from 10am -12pm. \nCLICK HERE TO SAVE YOUR SEAT \nWith 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? \nAt Silent Book Club\, there’s no assigned reading. All readers are welcome—ebooks\, audiobooks\, textbooks\, comic books… it’s BYOBook. Join us at the Purple Couch Bookshop to socialize from 10:00-10:30am. Staff will be on hand to help you find a great read if you need one. Then\, from 10:30-11:30\, pick a spot and read whatever makes you happy. The store will be opening to the public at 12pm for those who need to finish one more chapter or are ready to find their next great book.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/sunday-silent-book-club-11/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs
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SUMMARY:Moody Monster Storytime
DESCRIPTION: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. \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-41/
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:20260115T190000
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SUMMARY:Thriller Book Club - The Staircase In The Woods by Chuck Wendig
DESCRIPTION:📚 Thriller Book Club – January Pick 📚 \nNATIONAL BESTSELLER – A group of friends investigates the mystery of a strange staircase in the woods in this mesmerizing horror novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Accidents. \nFive high school friends are bonded by an oath to protect one another no matter what. Then\, on a camping trip in the middle of the forest\, they find something extraordinary: a mysterious staircase to nowhere. One friend walks up–and never comes back down. Then the staircase disappears. Twenty years later\, the staircase has reappeared. Now the group returns to find the lost boy–and what lies beyond the staircase in the woods. . . . \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nChuck Wendig is the New York Times bestselling author of Wanderers\, The Book of Accidents\, Wayward\, and more than two dozen other books for adults and young adults. A finalist for the Astounding Award and an alumnus of the Sundance Screenwriters Lab\, he has also written for comics\, games\, film\, and television. He’s known for his popular blog\, terribleminds\, and books about writing such as Damn Fine Story. He lives in Bucks County\, Pennsylvania\, with his family. \n“Chuck Wendig is the Frank Lloyd Wright of horror\, and here’s his masterstroke of malaise. The Staircase in the Woods is a true blueprint for terror.” –Clay McLeod Chapman\, author of Wake Up and Open Your Eyes \n“Chuck Wendig weaves his magic once more\, turning a lonely staircase in the woods into a searing\, propulsive\, dread-filled exploration of the horrors of knowing and being known. I’d follow him anywhere.” –Kiersten White\, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hide \n  \n 
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/thriller-book-club-staircase-in-the-woods-by-chuck-wendig/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs
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SUMMARY:Queer Book Club - Masters of Death by Olivie Blake
DESCRIPTION:In Masters of Death by Olivie Blake there is a game that the immortals play.  There is only one rule: Don’t lose. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nViola Marek is a struggling real estate agent\, and a vampire. But her biggest problem currently is that the house she needs to sell is haunted. The ghost haunting the mansion has been murdered\, and until he can solve the mystery of how he died\, he refuses to move on. \nFox D’Mora is a medium\, and though he is also most-definitely a shameless fraud\, he isn’t entirely without his uses—seeing as he’s actually the godson of Death. \nWhen Viola seeks out Fox to help her with the ghost infestation\, he becomes inextricably involved in a quest that neither he nor Vi expects (or wants). But with the help of an unruly poltergeist\, a demonic personal trainer\, a sharp-voiced angel\, a love-stricken reaper\, and a few mindfulness-practicing creatures\, Vi and Fox soon discover that the difference between a mysterious lost love and an annoying dead body isn’t nearly as distinct as they thought.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/queer-book-club-masters-of-death-by-olivie-blake/
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:20260112T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T163000
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SUMMARY:Read to Finley
DESCRIPTION:Sign your child up to read to Finley for one of four time slots and build their confidence in reading aloud. \nCLICK THROUGH TO REGISTER
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/read-to-finley-23/
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:20260110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T180000
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SUMMARY:Warhammer Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:This is a great opportunity to get a game in or to work on building and painting with friends for the next tournament January 24\, 2026.  Drop in any time that afternoon.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/warhammer-drop-in-4/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Warhammer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T113000
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SUMMARY:Moody Monster Storytime
DESCRIPTION: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. \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-40/
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:20260108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T200000
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SUMMARY:Silent Book Club
DESCRIPTION: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? \nAt Silent Book Club\, there’s no assigned reading. All readers are welcome—ebooks\, audiobooks\, textbooks\, comic books… it’s BYOBook. Join us at the Purple Couch Bookshop to socialize from 6:00-6:30pm. Staff will be on hand to help you find a great read if you need one. Then\, from 6:30-7:30\, pick a spot and read whatever makes you happy. The store will stay open until 8:00pm for those who need to finish one more chapter or are ready to find their next great book. \nCLICK HERE TO SAVE YOUR SPOT
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/silent-book-club-6/
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:20260103T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T113000
DTSTAMP:20251208T163153Z
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SUMMARY:Moody Monster Storytime
DESCRIPTION: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. \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-39/
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:20251229T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251229T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T181610Z
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SUMMARY:Read to Finley
DESCRIPTION:Sign your child up to read to Finley for one of four time slots and build their confidence in reading aloud. \nCLICK THROUGH TO REGISTER
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/read-to-finley-22/
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:20251227T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251227T113000
DTSTAMP:20251024T183822Z
CREATED:20251024T183822Z
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SUMMARY:Moody Monster Storytime
DESCRIPTION: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. \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-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T160000
DTSTAMP:20251121T201035Z
CREATED:20251121T200505Z
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SUMMARY:Fantasy Book Club - Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss the instant New York Times Bestseller\, a Library Reads Pick\, and an Indie Next Pick\, Legends & Lattes\, by Travis Baldree. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nCelebrate the holidays with some of our regulars by wearing pajamas and bringing some pastries (or your favorite snack – we just like the alliteration)\, or just come as you are.  You will always be welcome! \nAfter a lifetime of bounties and bloodshed\, Viv is hanging up her sword for the last time. \nThe battle-weary orc aims to start fresh\, opening the first ever coffee shop in the city of Thune. But old and new rivals stand in the way of success — not to mention the fact that no one has the faintest idea what coffee actually is. \nIf Viv wants to put the blade behind her and make her plans a reality\, she won’t be able to go it alone. \nBut the true rewards of the uncharted path are the travelers you meet along the way. And whether drawn together by ancient magic\, flaky pastry\, or a freshly brewed cup\, they may become partners\, family\, and something deeper than she ever could have dreamed.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/fantasy-book-club-legends-lattes-by-travis-baldree/
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:20251221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T120000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Silent Book Club
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to hold space with us on select Sunday mornings from 10am -12pm. \nCLICK HERE TO SAVE YOUR SEAT \nWith 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? \nAt Silent Book Club\, there’s no assigned reading. All readers are welcome—ebooks\, audiobooks\, textbooks\, comic books… it’s BYOBook. Join us at the Purple Couch Bookshop to socialize from 10:00-10:30am. Staff will be on hand to help you find a great read if you need one. Then\, from 10:30-11:30\, pick a spot and read whatever makes you happy. The store will be opening to the public at 12pm for those who need to finish one more chapter or are ready to find their next great book.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/sunday-silent-book-club-10/
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:20251220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T113000
DTSTAMP:20251024T183704Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T183704Z
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SUMMARY:Moody Monster Storytime
DESCRIPTION: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. \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-37/
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:20251218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T200000
DTSTAMP:20251121T193017Z
CREATED:20251121T193017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T193017Z
UID:10000259-1766084400-1766088000@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Romance Book Club - Good Spirits by B.K. Borison
DESCRIPTION:A book perfect for fans of hot Irish ghosts who knit\, yearning\, and slooooow burns.\n\n\n\nJoin the Purple Couch Bookshop’s discussion of B.K. Borison’s Good Spirits! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nHe’s the Ghost of Christmas Past. She’s not exactly Scrooge.\nGhost of Christmas Past Nolan Callahan intends to spend this holiday haunting like every other—get in\, get out\, return to his otherwise aimless existence as a ghost awaiting the afterlife. But when he’s faced with Harriet York\, the sweetest assignment he’s ever had\, he suddenly finds himself wishing for a future.\nHarriet York has no idea why she’s being haunted. She’s a good person—or\, at least\, she tries to be. A people pleaser to her core\, she always does what’s expected of her. But as she and Nolan begin to examine her past\, they discover there are threads that bind them together— and realize there might be more to moving on than expected.\nWith the deadline of Christmas Eve fast approaching\, will they find the key to their futures in each other’s pasts? Or will they stay firmly in the present\, indulging in their unexpected\, spirited connection?\nFilled with magic\, mayhem\, and cozy holiday charm\, this swoony romance is B.K. Borison’s best yet!
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/romance-book-club-good-spirits-by-b-k-borison/
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:20251218T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T233000
DTSTAMP:20251020T160349Z
CREATED:20251020T160349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T160349Z
UID:10000246-1766053800-1766100600@purplecouchbookshop.live
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-41/
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:20251215T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T163000
DTSTAMP:20251024T181439Z
CREATED:20251024T181439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T181439Z
UID:10000248-1765812600-1765816200@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Read to Finley
DESCRIPTION:Sign your child up to read to Finley for one of four time slots and build their confidence in reading aloud. \nCLICK THROUGH TO REGISTER
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/read-to-finley-21/
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:20251214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T160000
DTSTAMP:20250930T211059Z
CREATED:20250930T211059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T211059Z
UID:10000236-1765720800-1765728000@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Callie's Craft Cult
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCLICK HERE TO SAVE YOUR SEAT
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/callies-craft-cult-3/
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:20251213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T180000
DTSTAMP:20250930T211111Z
CREATED:20250930T205426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T211111Z
UID:10000235-1765627200-1765648800@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Warhammer Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:This is a great opportunity to get a game in or to work on building and painting with friends for the next tournament that starts in January.  Drop in any time that afternoon.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/warhammer-drop-in-3/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Warhammer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T113000
DTSTAMP:20251024T183458Z
CREATED:20251024T183458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T183458Z
UID:10000251-1765623600-1765625400@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Moody Monster Storytime
DESCRIPTION: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. \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-36/
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:20251212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T203000
DTSTAMP:20251030T150404Z
CREATED:20251030T150404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T150404Z
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SUMMARY:Bedazzle a Book
DESCRIPTION:Beautify 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 the beverage of your choice. Space is limited\, so sign up now! \n$20 per person includes decorating supplies. Bring or buy your own book\, and the beverage of your choice. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/bedazzle-a-book-3/
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:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T200000
DTSTAMP:20251118T173651Z
CREATED:20251108T200729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T173651Z
UID:10000257-1765479600-1765483200@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Thriller Book Club- Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier
DESCRIPTION:📚 Thriller Book Club – December Pick 📚 \nThis month we’re reading Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier – a haunting psychological thriller filled with mystery\, obsession\, and dark secrets. When a young bride arrives at the grand Manderley estate\, she quickly discovers that her husband’s late wife\, Rebecca\, still casts a powerful shadow over everyone there. \nJoin us for a discussion on December 11 – something tells us you won’t want to miss it! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER  \nIn Monte Carlo\, our heroine is swept off her feet by the dashing widower Maxim de Winter and his sudden proposal of marriage. Orphaned and working as a lady’s maid\, she can barely believe her luck. It is only when they arrive at Manderley\, her husband’s cavernous estate on the Cornish coast\, that she realizes how vast a shadow his late wife\, Rebecca\, will cast over their lives–introducing a lingering evil that threatens to destroy their love from beyond the grave. \nThis universally acclaimed novel has remained consistently in print since its original publication in 1938 and has frequently been adapted–for television\, radio\, the theater\, and film–most notably in 1940 by Alfred Hitchcock\, whose Rebecca received the Academy Award for Best Picture\, and in the 2020 Netflix film starring Lily James and Armie Hammer. \n“Excellent entertainment…Du Maurier created a scale by which modern women can measure their feelings.” –Stephen King \n“One of the most influential novels of the twentieth century\, Rebecca has woven its way into the fabric of our culture with all the troubling power of myth or dream.” –Sarah Waters
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/thriller-book-club-rebecca-by-daphne-du-maurier/
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:20251211T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T113000
DTSTAMP:20251020T160417Z
CREATED:20251020T160417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T160417Z
UID:10000245-1765449000-1765452600@purplecouchbookshop.live
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-42/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T200000
DTSTAMP:20251118T180614Z
CREATED:20251118T180150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T180614Z
UID:10000258-1765391400-1765396800@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Queer Book Club - Mistletoe and Mishegas
DESCRIPTION:Join Queer Book Club on Tuesday\, December 10th for a night of holiday fun and queer joy.\n6:30 pm – Book gift swap (bring a wrapped book to trade)\n7:00 pm – Discussion and live author Q&A via Zoom \nClick Here to Reserve Your Seat \nSheldon Soleskin should be having a terrible day—he’s been unexpectedly transferred to a new school right before the holidays\, only has one day to set up his classroom\, and just found out his twin sister’s been hiding an invitation to his ex-boyfriend’s Christmas Eve wedding (uh oh). Still\, he’s determined to face it all with a smile\, some sparkle\, and maybe a peppermint mocha or two. \nMeanwhile\, Theo Berenson just wants to be left alone with his mop and his peace and quiet. But when the chipper new first-grade teacher needs help moving furniture the Sunday after Thanksgiving\, he’s roped into doing something he absolutely detests… helping. To make matters worse? Theo’s overbearing parents are coming for Hanukkah\, and he might’ve told them he has a boyfriend. (Who hasn’t told one teeny-tiny holiday lie to survive family drama?) \nWhen these two opposites strike a deal to fake-date their way through the holidays\, things start to feel a little too real—and a lot too adorable. Cue the cozy chaos\, sweet slow-burn chemistry\, and all the festive feels. \nHaven’t read the book? No problem! Come for the community\, stay for the laughter\, conversation\, and a little holiday mischief.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/queer-book-club-mistletoe-and-mishegas/
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:20251207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T130000
DTSTAMP:20251205T163327Z
CREATED:20251130T194306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T163327Z
UID:10000269-1765108800-1765112400@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Polar Express Storytime & Craft Event with Mr. C
DESCRIPTION:Our friend Mr. C is BACK for storytime and a craft on Sunday\, December 7 at noon. We’ll be featuring the holiday classic The Polar Express. Wear your coziest PJs and join us for a magical afternoon. \n\n\n \n\n\nPlease sign up\, so we have enough craft supplies prepared.\n\n\nIt has been forty years since The Polar Express made its first trip to the North Pole. Now readers can experience the classic holiday story with gorgeous new reproductions of Chris Van Allsburg’s award-winning artwork. \nThe enduring Christmas classic as it was always meant to be seen. \nFor millions of readers around the world\, the story of a boy’s mysterious journey to the North Pole has become an enduring part of their Christmas traditions. This fortieth anniversary edition of The Polar Express reproduces the book’s artwork more faithfully than ever before—a must-have for lifelong fans and the newest generation experiencing the story for the first time!
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/polar-express-storytime-with-mr-c/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T113000
DTSTAMP:20251024T183516Z
CREATED:20251024T183254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T183516Z
UID:10000250-1765018800-1765020600@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Moody Monster Storytime
DESCRIPTION: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. \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-35/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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