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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-56/
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:20260515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T200000
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SUMMARY:Book Bedazzling
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT\n\n\n 
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/book-bedazzling-4/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T113000
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CREATED:20260416T155549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T155549Z
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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-47/
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:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T201733Z
CREATED:20260319T200716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T201733Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Book Club - The Rebel's Guide to Pride by Matthew Hubbard
DESCRIPTION:“A book that demands to be read\, shared and celebrated.”—PinkNews \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nThere’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 queer identity fits in with his bad-boy persona. His father has always told him to stay quiet and not attract attention\, but his friends are pushing him to be just as out and proud as they are. Most days\, Zeke isn’t sure how to be a “good gay” or what that even means. \nWhen his best friend\, Sawyer\, begs him to help the QSA plan Pride Day\, he obliges—mostly to piss his dad off. But then the mayor announces an ordinance that cancels all LGBTQ+ celebrations. Angered by the injustice—and his father’s support of it—Zeke decides to put his rebellious ways to good use and plans a series of underground “Pride Speakeasies”. \nAs the speakeasies grow\, and the community comes together to declare him “King of Pride”\, Zeke finally feels like he’s doing something that matters. But friendship drama\, a mysterious cyber-crush\, and rising tension with his rival and ex Cohen “Coco” Fisher threaten to undermine his newfound pride. When his final party ends in near-disaster\, Zeke must ask himself what he’s really trying to do. After all\, there’s a reason that the first pride was a riot.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/queer-book-club-the-rebels-guide-to-pride-by-matthew-hubbard/
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:20260510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T153619Z
CREATED:20260426T145355Z
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SUMMARY:Romantasy Book Club -  The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
DESCRIPTION:The Hunger Games meets vampires in this heart-wrenching\, epic fantasy romance of dark magic\, and bloodthirsty intrigue. \nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT \n\n\nFor humans and vampires\, the rules of survival are the same: never trust\, never yield\, and always – always – guard your heart. \nThe adopted human daughter of the Nightborn vampire king\, Oraya carved her place in a world designed to kill her. Her only chance to become something more than prey is entering the Kejari: a legendary tournament held by the goddess of death herself. \nBut winning won’t be easy amongst the most vicious warriors from all three vampire houses. To survive\, Oraya is forced to make an alliance with a mysterious rival. \nEverything about Raihn is dangerous. He is a ruthless vampire\, an efficient killer\, an enemy to her father’s crown… and her greatest competition. Yet\, what terrifies Oraya most of all is that she finds herself oddly drawn to him. \nBut there’s no room for compassion in the Kejari. War brews\, shattering everything that Oraya thought she knew about her home. And Raihn may understand her more than anyone – but their blossoming attraction could be her downfall\, in a kingdom where nothing is more deadly than love. \nThe Serpent & the Wings of Night is the first book in the Crowns of Nyaxia series. \nThis edition features a detailed map of the Obitraes.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/romantasy-book-club-the-serpent-and-the-wings-of-night-by-carissa-broadbent/
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:20260509T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T180000
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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.  Drop in any time this afternoon.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/warhammer-drop-in-8/
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:20260509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T113000
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CREATED:20260423T185317Z
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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-55/
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:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260306T193417Z
CREATED:20260305T182749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T193417Z
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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-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:20260507T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T155428Z
CREATED:20260416T155428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T155428Z
UID:7284-1778149800-1778153400@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-46/
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:20260503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260323T145516Z
CREATED:20260323T145516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T145516Z
UID:7094-1777816800-1777824000@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-7/
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:20260503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260313T151526Z
CREATED:20260305T185951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T151526Z
UID:6895-1777813200-1777816800@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Horror Book Club - ITCH! by Gemma Amor
DESCRIPTION:Join our Horror Book Club as we discuss ITCH! by Gemma Amor. \n(Rescheduled date May 3\, 2026) \n\n\n\n\nSomething moves on the forest floor . . . \nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT \nJosie is at rock bottom. Burned out\, heartbroken and recovering from an abusive relationship\, she lives a haunted existence after returning to her isolated hometown on the edge of the Forest of Dean. \nBut the tall\, dense pine trees are not the only things casting shadows across her skin. \nJosie’s hopes of a fresh start are horribly derailed when she stumbles across a dead woman’s decaying\, ant-infested body in the woods. The grim discovery sends her into a downward spiral\, forcing her to face uncomfortable truths about the victim and her own past – all whilst battling the swarming black ants that seem to have burrowed into her mind . . . and her flesh. \nAs Josie struggles with infestations of all kinds\, she scratches the surface of an age-old mystery – a masked predator stalks the forest around Ellwood\, a place deeply gripped by ancient folklore and strange customs. So when the village dresses up for its annual festival\, Josie gets closer and closer to unveiling a monster\, and begins to ask herself: \nAre these dark crawling insects leading her to uncover the truth?\nOr is she their next victim?
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/horror-book-club-itch-by-gemma-amor/
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:20260503T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T144649Z
CREATED:20260306T184547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T144649Z
UID:6918-1777804200-1777807800@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Writers Round Table – Works in Progress Sharing
DESCRIPTION:Come share your current writing with a group of cool\, supportive\, local writers! \nJust starting your writing journey or stuck on a passage of your novel? \nAre you a poet struggling with stanzas or a comedian in search of your perfect punchline? \nJoin us for a low-stakes chat about what works and ways to improve while supporting others. \nAll genres and styles are welcome\, bring a short piece to read and an open mind\, just keep the spice level at mayo and the critiques encouraging! \nFree\, the first Sunday of the month.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/writers-in-the-round-works-in-progress-sharing-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:20260502T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T180000
DTSTAMP:20260305T160838Z
CREATED:20260303T184703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T160838Z
UID:6851-1777723200-1777744800@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Warhammer Escalation League – 2000pt
DESCRIPTION:This is a great way to get through some of those grey\, unpainted miniatures. The tournament will be 2 games over 6 hours. Please note that your minis do need to be fully painted to participate. There will be prizes for the winner of the tournament as well as a small prize for the best painted. This is the final round of the tournament. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nFor more information\, please contact us at info@purplecouchbookshop.live. Want to prepare\, meet some of our Warhammer community\, and learn about the tournament. Stop by our Build and Paint Event the second Saturday of each month from 12-6pm.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/warhammer-escalation-league-500pt-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:20260502T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T134942Z
CREATED:20260423T185215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T134942Z
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SUMMARY:Moody Monster Storytime - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Moody Monster is unavailable this week\, but looks forward to seeing you for storytime next weekend on May 9 at 11am.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/moody-monster-storytime-54/
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:20260430T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T155259Z
CREATED:20260416T155224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T155259Z
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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-45/
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:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T113000
DTSTAMP:20260303T182110Z
CREATED:20260303T182110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T182110Z
UID:6848-1777114800-1777116600@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-53/
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:20260425T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T235959
DTSTAMP:20260330T162243Z
CREATED:20260330T160248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T162243Z
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SUMMARY:Independent Bookstore Day
DESCRIPTION:LET’S CELEBRATE! \nThe Purple Couch Bookshop is happy to announce our participation in the 13th Anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day! \nWe will be celebrating all weekend long. Our extended ours will be: \nSaturday 9am-8pm \nSunday 10am – 6pm \nIn our 2 1/2 years in North Andover\, our readers have been so welcoming and supportive.  We know how important it is to have a place where you feel a sense of community and belonging and we are thrilled that so many of you have found that at The Purple Couch. \nSaturday kicks off the start of the North of Boston Book Trail.  Our sister stores all over the North Shore and beyond will be celebrating as well.  Visit as many as you can this weekend to be entered to win some phenomenal prizes and swag bags. \nThroughout Saturday and Sunday\, we will have story times and local author appearances.  We have also been stocking up on lots of new items and will have more mystery bags and blind dates than ever. We will also have some beautiful and delicious cookies from Andrea at Pleasantly Sweet on Saturday while supplies last. \nKeep an eye here and on our social media for more details as they come. \nIndependent Bookstore Day (Indie Bookstore Day) was established in 2013 to promote\, celebrate\, and highlight the value of the Independent bookstore community. The day has been observed on the last Saturday of April every year since 2013. This year there are over 1\,600 stores participating across the country. \nIndependent Bookstore Day is organized by the American Booksellers Association\, a national not-for-profit trade organization\, that works with booksellers and industry partners to ensure the success and profitability of independently owned book retailers\, and to assist in expanding the community of the book.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/independent-bookstore-day/
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:20260424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T200000
DTSTAMP:20260210T220208Z
CREATED:20260209T191741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T220208Z
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SUMMARY:Book Bedazzling
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/book-bedazzling-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:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260316T172513Z
CREATED:20260316T172309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T172513Z
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SUMMARY:Fiction Book Club - Is This A Cry for Help? by Emily Austin
DESCRIPTION:Best selling author\, Emily Austin\, returns for our April Fiction Book Club Selection. \nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT \n\n\n\n\nEmily Austin\, the bestselling “queen of darkly quirky\, endearingly flawed heroines” (Sarah Haywood\, author of The Cactus)\, returns with a luminous new novel following a librarian who comes back to work after a mental breakdown only to confront book-banning crusaders in an empowering story of grief\, love\, and the power of libraries. \nDarcy’s life turned out better than she could have ever imagined. She is a librarian at the local branch\, while her wife Joy runs a book binding service. Between the two of them\, there is no more room on their shelves with their ample book collections\, various knickknacks and bobbles\, and dried bouquets. Rounding out their ideal life is two cats and a sun-soaked house by the lake. \nBut when Darcy receives the news that her ex-boyfriend\, Ben\, has passed away\, she spirals into a pit of guilt and regret\, resulting in a mental breakdown and medical leave from the library. When she returns to work\, she is met by unrest in her community and protests surrounding intellectual freedom\, resulting in a call for book bans and a second look at the branch’s upcoming DEI programs. \nThrough the support of her community\, colleagues\, and the personal growth that results from examining her previous relationships\, Darcy comes into her own agency and the truest version of herself. Is This a Cry for Help? not only offers a moving portrait of queer life after coming of age but also powerfully explores questions about sexuality\, community\, and the importance of libraries.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/fiction-book-club-is-this-a-cry-for-help-by-emily-austin/
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:20260423T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T233000
DTSTAMP:20260416T155035Z
CREATED:20260416T155035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T155035Z
UID:7279-1776940200-1776987000@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-44/
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:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T200000
DTSTAMP:20260321T134322Z
CREATED:20260306T200031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T134322Z
UID:6928-1776798000-1776801600@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Book Launch Event: Via Luino - All the Scattered Stars
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the launch of Via Luino’s debut book All the Scattered Stars\, a young adult fantasy. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER Admission is free with an option to prepay and reserve your copy. \n\nThe glitter of Venice’s lights hides a dark truth: when the floodwaters rise\, no one is safe.  Koru knows better than to trust anyone but her own.  Hidden deep in the winding twists of Venice’s narrow alleys\, Koru and her found family must disguise themselves to survive. \n\n\nThey are Rhunlokni\, an ethnic minority gifted with the ability to channel the power of the Earth\, their Goddess.  They have long been vilified and prosecuted for their strange abilities– and Koru’s gift is the strongest of her generation. \nSo when the police arrive in St. Mark’s Square to arrest Koru for a crime she didn’t commit\, she does the only thing she can– she runs.  Though Koru manages to escape the police\, a larger threat is drawing near.  Koru must figure out what the Goddess is trying to tell her\, protect those she loves\, and uncover the truth of her past before it’s too late– because Venice is sinking.  Tonight. \n———— \nRaised in the wilds of Western Massachusetts\, Via Luino is the author of over 25 published short stories and poems and has been a Pushcart Prize nominee. She holds an MFA in fiction writing from the University of New Hampshire and has worked as an English teacher overseas. She is now a youth services librarian by day and an avid reader and writer of all kinds of fantasy by night. She lives just north of Boston with her spouse and their two dogs\, an elderly seeing-eye dog flunky and a spry young rescue. All the Scattered Stars is her debut novel. \nColby Daniel is a kindergarten teacher with 14 years of experience creating inclusive\, engaging classrooms where every child feels seen and supported. He holds a master’s degree in Community Engagement and DEI\, which shapes his commitment to building welcoming spaces in and beyond the classroom. Outside of school\, Colby runs a vibrant Bookstagram and organizes book clubs and literary events that bring readers together. He often shares insights on living with ADHD and his experience receiving a kidney transplant\, using both as sources of strength and connection. Colby is currently working on an original writing project\, continuing his passion for storytelling.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/save-the-date-via-luino-book-launch-all-the-scattered-stars/
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:20260420T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T163000
DTSTAMP:20260320T141525Z
CREATED:20260306T191211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T141525Z
UID:6923-1776699000-1776702600@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-30/
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:20260419T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260310T163034Z
CREATED:20260309T165822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T163034Z
UID:6948-1776610800-1776614400@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Fantasy Book Club - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
DESCRIPTION:Fantasy Book Club is heading in a whole new direction\, this time\, to space! Please join us for our exploration of Project Hail Mary for our April pick. \n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT  \nRyland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate\, last-chance mission—and if he fails\, humanity and the earth itself will perish. \n\n\nExcept that right now\, he doesn’t know that. He can’t even remember his own name\, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it. \nAll he knows is that he’s been asleep for a very\, very long time. And he’s just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home\, with nothing but two corpses for company. \nHis crewmates dead\, his memories fuzzily returning\, Ryland realizes that an impossible task now confronts him. Hurtling through space on this tiny ship\, it’s up to him to puzzle out an impossible scientific mystery—and conquer an extinction-level threat to our species. \nAnd with the clock ticking down and the nearest human being light-years away\, he’s got to do it all alone. \nOr does he? \nAn irresistible interstellar adventure as only Andy Weir could deliver\, Project Hail Mary is a tale of discovery\, speculation\, and survival to rival The Martian—while taking us to places it never dreamed of going.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/fantasy-book-club-project-hail-mary/
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:20260419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260105T174018Z
CREATED:20260105T174018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T174018Z
UID:6350-1776592800-1776600000@purplecouchbookshop.live
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-15/
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:20260418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000
DTSTAMP:20260330T165416Z
CREATED:20260330T165416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T165416Z
UID:7182-1776513600-1776517200@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Poetry Corner featuring Mark Bohrer
DESCRIPTION:Born and raised in Erie\, Pennsylvania\, Mark moved to New England in 1982\, and has made it home. He and his wife moved to North Andover in 1997 and raised their 2 children here. \nHe served as the town’s Poet Laureate from 2018 to 2023\, and is currently on the town’s Poet Laureate committee. \nHe published Almost Whole\, a book of collected poems in 2021\, plus 5 chapbooks including A Good Inland Town\, poems about North Andover and New England\, and That Restaurant Near The Parthenon\, poems about ancient and modern Greece. \nHe shares poetry on localpoet.substack.com. He hosts “Poetry and Coffee” on the first Saturday of every month (9AM. \nThe group meets around the table in the Huster Conf Room\, just off Diane’s Café in the North Andover Historical Society\, on Mass. Ave facing the Town Common.  You’re welcome to grab a cup and a bite\, and pull up a chair!
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/poetry-corner-featuring-mark-bohrer/
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:20260418T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T233000
DTSTAMP:20260303T182003Z
CREATED:20260303T181739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T182003Z
UID:6846-1776510000-1776555000@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-52/
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:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260309T175045Z
CREATED:20260309T174233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T175045Z
UID:6959-1776366000-1776369600@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Romance Book Club - Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our April Romance Book Club pick. \nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT \n\n\n\n\nViola Bowen has the chance of a lifetime: to design a video game based on her all-time favorite book series. The only problem? Her colead is Jesse F-ing Andrews\, aka her archnemesis. Jesse has made it abundantly clear over the years that he wants nothing to do with her—and Viola has no idea why. \nWhen their bosses insist a wintry retreat is the perfect team-building exercise\, Viola can’t think of anything worse. Being freezing cold in a remote mountain lodge knowing Jesse is right next door? No\, thank you. \nBut as the snow piles on\, Viola discovers there’s more to Jesse than she knew\, and heat builds in more ways than one.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/romance-book-club-two-can-play-by-ali-hazelwood/
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:20260416T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154858Z
CREATED:20260416T154858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T154858Z
UID:7275-1776335400-1776339000@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-43/
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:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T204353Z
CREATED:20260319T203929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T204353Z
UID:7039-1776189600-1776196800@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Atkinson Elementary PTO Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an evening of shopping in support of the Atkinson Elementary School’s Parent/Teacher Organization.  15% of the proceeds during the event will go back to the PTO. \nWe will also have books from the wishlists of Atkinson teachers so your money will go even further!  When you buy a book from a teacher’s wish list you get 15% off of the book and we will deliver it to the school. \nLet’s keep teachers from spending their own money to fill their classrooms by doing it for them.
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/atkinson-elementary-pto-fundraiser/
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:20260412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T140000
DTSTAMP:20260326T173435Z
CREATED:20260326T173327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T173435Z
UID:7137-1775998800-1776002400@purplecouchbookshop.live
SUMMARY:Romantasy Book Club - From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
DESCRIPTION:Join the brand new Romantasy Book Club at the Purple Couch Bookshop \nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT \n\n\n\n\nFrom our spicy fantasy readers\, a book club is born. 🌹 \nWe’re officially launching our first Romantasy Book Club meeting. \n📖 From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout\n📅 Saturday\, April 12 · 1:00 PM\n📍 The Purple Couch Bookshop \nSave your seat on the couch. Sign up on Eventbrite before they’re gone. \nCome for the book. Stay for the chaos. ✨ \n\n\n 
URL:https://purplecouchbookshop.live/event/romantasy-book-club/
LOCATION:The Purple Couch Bookshop\, 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs
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