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Events Calendar

We offer a wide variety of events for adults and children as well as book clubs for several genres. We also make our space available for private events.

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If you have questions about any of the events below or about hosting a private event, please contact us for more information.

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Stories with Mr. C. – Mac & Cheese
18 Jul
Jul 18, 2026

Stories with Mr. C. – Mac & Cheese

Join the Purple Couch Bookshop for Storytime with our friend Colby. Saturdays in July & August. No registration necessary. Drop in for stories and fun!

Sunday Silent Book Club
19 Jul
Jul 19, 2026

Sunday Silent Book Club

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[…]

Fantasy Book Club – Between Sun and Shadow by Laura Genn
19 Jul
Jul 19, 2026

Fantasy Book Club – Between Sun and Shadow by Laura Genn

Our Fantasy Book Club selection for July is Between Sun and Shadow by Laura Genn. Hades and Persephone reimagined on a tidally locked planet, for fans of queer romance, mutant[…]

Moody Monster Storytime
21 Jul
Jul 21, 2026

Moody Monster Storytime

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[…]

Babies at the Bookshop
23 Jul
Jul 23, 2026

Babies at the Bookshop

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[…]

Romance Book Club – Romantic Hero by Kirstie Greenwood
23 Jul
Jul 23, 2026

Romance Book Club – Romantic Hero by Kirstie Greenwood

A heartbroken romance novelist is must address her writer’s block when the villainous cowboy from her books shows up in the real world. CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT Gertie[…]

Stories with Mr. C. – Catnip Mouse
25 Jul
Jul 25, 2026

Stories with Mr. C. – Catnip Mouse

Join the Purple Couch Bookshop for Storytime with our friend Colby. Saturdays in July & August. No registration necessary. Drop in for stories and fun!

Bookish Escape Room Event
25 Jul
Jul 25, 2026

Bookish Escape Room Event

Join us for an escape room/scavenger hunt to celebrate the release of Kit Rosewater’s YA Romance Buried Feelings! CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT Part scavenger hunt, part escape room,[…]

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$15.94
CANCELED – Writers Round Table – Works in Progress Sharing
26 Jul
Jul 26, 2026

CANCELED – Writers Round Table – Works in Progress Sharing

Unfortunately we’ve had to cancel the event due to a scheduling conflict.

Horror Book Club – The Exorcist by William Blatty
26 Jul
Jul 26, 2026

Horror Book Club – The Exorcist by William Blatty

There’s a reason they call them classics. Come discuss the phenomenal #1 bestseller that inspired the classic motion picture, a landmark of supernatural horror that remains the most terrifying and[…]

Book Bedazzling
26 Jul
Jul 26, 2026

Book Bedazzling

Join the Purple Couch Bookshop to beautify and bedazzle your favorite book! We will provide the art space and all the craft supplies. You bring (or buy) the book you’d[…]

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$21.50
Read to Finley
27 Jul
Jul 27, 2026

Read to Finley

For the summer, Finley will be visiting the Purple Couch Bookshop every other Monday morning! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER We encourage emerging readers to sign up to read to Finley[…]

Moody Monster Storytime
28 Jul
Jul 28, 2026

Moody Monster Storytime

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[…]

Author Debra Curtis – The Laws of Love and Logic
28 Jul
Jul 28, 2026

Author Debra Curtis – The Laws of Love and Logic

Join us for a conversation and signing with Author Debra Curtis. A story of two sisters, one impossible choice, and the long shadow of the past—perfect for readers of Broken Country.[…]

Romance Author Victoria Lavine – Not That Kind of Proposal
29 Jul
Jul 29, 2026

Romance Author Victoria Lavine – Not That Kind of Proposal

Author Victoria Lavine will join us in conversation with Kristyn J. Miller to celebrate the release of Not That Kind of Proposal. CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT Join us[…]

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$20.19
Babies at the Bookshop
30 Jul
Jul 30, 2026

Babies at the Bookshop

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[…]

Fiction Book Club – The Names by Florence Knapp
30 Jul
Jul 30, 2026

Fiction Book Club – The Names by Florence Knapp

The extraordinary novel that asks: Can a name change the course of a life? CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT In the wake of a catastrophic storm, Cora sets off[…]

Author Event: Jeza Belle – Secrets in the Tallgrass
31 Jul
Jul 31, 2026

Author Event: Jeza Belle – Secrets in the Tallgrass

Join us as we welcome drag queen and author Jeza Belle to celebrate the release of her newest book, Secrets in the Tallgrass. CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT Join[…]

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$10 – $33.47
Stories with Mr. C.
01 Aug
Aug 01, 2026

Stories with Mr. C.

Join the Purple Couch Bookshop for Storytime with our friend Colby. Saturdays in July & August. No registration necessary. Drop in for stories and fun!

I Survived: A Historical Celebration
02 Aug
Aug 02, 2026

I Survived: A Historical Celebration

History comes to life at our special event, “I Survived: A Historic Celebration”. Please join us for a drop-in event from 12-5pm on Sunday, August 2. We are very excited[…]

A.K. Caggiano’s Book Launch – Eclipse of the Crown
04 Aug
Aug 04, 2026

A.K. Caggiano’s Book Launch – Eclipse of the Crown

For fans of Kimberly Lemming and The Princess Bride – the epic conclusion to AK Caggiano’s Villains & Virtues series. CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT The Purple Couch Bookshop[…]

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$20.18
Private Event
05 Aug
Aug 05, 2026

Private Event

Babies at the Bookshop
06 Aug
Aug 06, 2026

Babies at the Bookshop

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[…]

Thursday Silent Book Club
06 Aug
Aug 06, 2026

Thursday Silent Book Club

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[…]

Book Bedazzling
07 Aug
Aug 07, 2026

Book Bedazzling

Join the Purple Couch Bookclub to beautify and bedazzle your favorite book! Click Here to Reserve Your Seat Beautify your favorite book in great company at the Purple Couch Bookshop’s[…]

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$21.25
Stories with Mr. C
08 Aug
Aug 08, 2026

Stories with Mr. C

Join the Purple Couch Bookshop for Storytime with our friend Colby. Saturdays in July & August. No registration necessary. Drop in for stories and fun!

Warhammer Drop-in
08 Aug
Aug 08, 2026

Warhammer Drop-in

This is a great opportunity to get a game in or to work on building and painting with friends for the next tournament on May 2, 2026.  Drop in any[…]

Romantasy Book Club – Dire Bound by Sable Sorenson
09 Aug
Aug 09, 2026

Romantasy Book Club – Dire Bound by Sable Sorenson

Fourth Wing meets The Hunger Games in this spicy, page-turning romantasy. CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT Get ready for Direbound by Sable Sorensen. This fantasy adventure delivers powerful magic, danger, romance,[…]

Callie’s Craft Cult
09 Aug
Aug 09, 2026

Callie’s Craft Cult

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[…]

Read to Finley
10 Aug
Aug 10, 2026

Read to Finley

For the summer, Finley will be visiting the Purple Couch Bookshop every other Monday morning! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER We encourage emerging readers to sign up to read to Finley[…]

Queer Book Club – Her Wicked Roots by Tanya Pell
12 Aug
Aug 12, 2026

Queer Book Club – Her Wicked Roots by Tanya Pell

A dark and atmospheric sapphic gothic horror novel filled with mystery, obsession, and deadly secrets. CLICK HERE TO RESEERVE YOUR SEAT Join us for a haunting and beautifully written queer[…]

Babies at the Bookshop
13 Aug
Aug 13, 2026

Babies at the Bookshop

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[…]

Thriller Book Club – The Season of Sinking by Daphne Woolsoncroft
13 Aug
Aug 13, 2026

Thriller Book Club – The Season of Sinking by Daphne Woolsoncroft

From a hit true crime podcaster turned novelist, a woman’s unsettling past creeps back to her consciousness as she returns to her hometown. Our August Thriller Book Club Selection is[…]

Stories with Mr. C.
15 Aug
Aug 15, 2026

Stories with Mr. C.

Join the Purple Couch Bookshop for Storytime with our friend Colby. Saturdays in July & August. No registration necessary. Drop in for stories and fun!

Bookstore Romance Day Authors Panel
15 Aug
Aug 15, 2026

Bookstore Romance Day Authors Panel

Join the Purple Couch as we celebrate Bookstore Romance Day with a panel of some of our favorite authors! CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT The Purple Couch’s Romance community[…]

Sunday Silent Book Club
16 Aug
Aug 16, 2026

Sunday Silent Book Club

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[…]

Jenny Howe’s SummerWeen Spectacular
18 Aug
Aug 18, 2026

Jenny Howe’s SummerWeen Spectacular

Join Jenny Howe, Aleese Lin, and Kelly Andrew as we celebrate the release of Jenny’s new YA Romance, How (Not) to Renovate a Haunted House! CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR[…]

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$13.80
Babies at the Bookshop
20 Aug
Aug 20, 2026

Babies at the Bookshop

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[…]

Stories with Mr. C.
22 Aug
Aug 22, 2026

Stories with Mr. C.

Join the Purple Couch Bookshop for Storytime with our friend Colby. Saturdays in July & August. No registration necessary. Drop in for stories and fun!

2nd Annual Nostalgic Book Fair
22 Aug
Aug 22, 2026

2nd Annual Nostalgic Book Fair

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[…]

Book Bedazzling
23 Aug
Aug 23, 2026

Book Bedazzling

Join the Purple Couch Bookclub to beautify and bedazzle your favorite book! Click Here to Reserve Your Seat Beautify your favorite book in great company at the Purple Couch Bookshop’s[…]

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$21.25
Read to Finley
24 Aug
Aug 24, 2026

Read to Finley

For the summer, Finley will be visiting the Purple Couch Bookshop every other Monday morning! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER We encourage emerging readers to sign up to read to Finley[…]

Babies at the Bookshop
27 Aug
Aug 27, 2026

Babies at the Bookshop

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[…]

Aging Well with Cannabis – Dr. Peter Grinspoon
28 Aug
Aug 28, 2026

Aging Well with Cannabis – Dr. Peter Grinspoon

Join us for a discussion of the uses of Cannabis in general health and aging with Dr. Peter Grinspoon. CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT With sixty million Americans over[…]

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$21.25
Stories with Mr. C.
29 Aug
Aug 29, 2026

Stories with Mr. C.

Join the Purple Couch Bookshop for Storytime with our friend Colby. Saturdays in July & August. No registration necessary. Drop in for stories and fun!

Thursday Silent Book Club
03 Sep
Sep 03, 2026

Thursday Silent Book Club

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[…]

I Survived: A Historic Celebration – Hosted at the North Andover Historical Society
05 Sep
Sep 05, 2026

I Survived: A Historic Celebration – Hosted at the North Andover Historical Society

History comes to life at our special event, “I Survived: A Historic Celebration”. Please join us for a drop-in event from 9am – 1pm on Saturday, September 5th.  This edition[…]

Callie’s Craft Cult
06 Sep
Sep 06, 2026

Callie’s Craft Cult

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[…]

Book Launch: Kristyn J. Miller  – Fall Into Place
11 Sep
Sep 11, 2026

Book Launch: Kristyn J. Miller – Fall Into Place

Kristyn J. Miller’s cozy autumn romance will have you falling for its changing leaves, hot apple cider, and unforgettable characters. The Purple Couch Bookshop is excited to welcome back Kristyn[…]

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$20.19
Sunday Silent Book Club
20 Sep
Sep 20, 2026

Sunday Silent Book Club

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[…]

Thursday Silent Book Club
01 Oct
Oct 01, 2026

Thursday Silent Book Club

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[…]

Sunday Silent Book Club
18 Oct
Oct 18, 2026

Sunday Silent Book Club

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[…]

Thursday Silent Book Club
05 Nov
Nov 05, 2026

Thursday Silent Book Club

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[…]

Sunday Silent Book Club
15 Nov
Nov 15, 2026

Sunday Silent Book Club

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[…]

Thursday Silent Book Club
03 Dec
Dec 03, 2026

Thursday Silent Book Club

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[…]

Sunday Silent Book Club
20 Dec
Dec 20, 2026

Sunday Silent Book Club

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[…]