Week of Events
Reading: Lehigh Valley Poetry Group
Reading: Lehigh Valley Poetry Group
Join the Lehigh Valley Poetry Group for a FREE reading outside at Book, and Puppet Co. 22 Centre Square, Easton, PA. Or join us online through Facebook! We will kick off this year's Easton Book festival with a poetry reading featuring host E. Lynn Alexander and members of our program partner, the Lehigh Valley Poetry […]
Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group Author Anthology Reading, Meet and Greet Tables
Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group Author Anthology Reading, Meet and Greet Tables
Meet and greet local authors under The Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group tents at the Easton Farmers’ Market (EFM) -- the oldest, continuous open-air market in the nation, established in 1752, the year of Easton's founding. Enjoy their on-stage performances from 9 to 10 am and from noon to 1pm. Featuring Cindy Williams Newsome, Robin […]
Floyd Cooper Memorial Children’s Story Hour: MAX AND THE TAG-ALONG MOON
Floyd Cooper Memorial Children’s Story Hour: MAX AND THE TAG-ALONG MOON
Bring the kids to a delightful storybook reading of the late award-winning children’s book author and Easton’s own Floyd Cooper. The Parents Choice Awards best books list title, Max and the Tag-Along Moon, will be performed by Book and Puppet Co. owner, Andy Laties. About the Book: Max loves his grandpa. When they must […]
The Three Little Pigs, Puppet Show, with Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater
The Three Little Pigs, Puppet Show, with Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater
The Three Little Pigs with YIPPEE SKIPPY PUPPET THEATER Bring your little ones to this delightful puppet show based upon the beloved children's tale, The Three Little Pigs. Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater performs interactive, improvisational puppetry for children ages 2-8 years old. The shows feature live musical accompaniment and draw on both familiar tales and […]
Children’s Halloween Book Reading and Book Signing, with author Blair Thornburgh,SKULLS!
Children’s Halloween Book Reading and Book Signing, with author Blair Thornburgh,SKULLS!
Join author Blair Thornburgh for this free reading and book signing of her very not scary Halloween-themed children’s book, SKULLS! This smart, skull-positive story cheerfully dispels any fears kids might have about their skeletons. Blair Thornburgh is the author of several books for young readers and teens, including Who's That Girl, Ordinary Girls, Top Banana, […]
Ice Cream Truck outside Fidelity Bank on Centre Square
Ice Cream Truck outside Fidelity Bank on Centre Square
There’s no doubt that our sponsor Fidelity Bank delivers a refreshing approach to a community bank, so it only makes sense for them to deliver ice cream treats in the Fidelity Bank ice cream truck. This truck is active all summer long providing free pick-me-ups at local community events, nonprofit organizations, our branch locations, and […]
Drag Queen Story Hour, with Eileen O’Brennan
Drag Queen Story Hour, with Eileen O’Brennan
Your kids and the whole family will be entertained and enlightened by this very special story hour that features PrideFest 2022 Royale Champion drag queen, Eileen O’Brennan. Children learn tolerance early, and what better way to introduce them to the reality of human variety than in the safe, nurturing space of a children’s story hour?
Easton: City of Resources, with Photographer Bruce Fackenthal
Easton: City of Resources, with Photographer Bruce Fackenthal
Meet Bruce Fackenthal, author of Easton: City of Resources --a stunningly photographed and designed history of the city of Easton, Pennsylvania. The book shows Easton at the height of the Industrial Revolution. Get an inside view as to what inspired this archive-based documentation of a lost moment in time. It's truly a romantic reflection of […]
Reading: Mother Stories, with Dr. Bonnie Winfield, Students of Lafayette College, and The Journey Home
Reading: Mother Stories, with Dr. Bonnie Winfield, Students of Lafayette College, and The Journey Home
In this eye-opening event, students of Lafayette College will present readings of tales written by incarcerated mothers. The Journey Home is an expressive and creativity-based program run by Dr. Bonnie Winfield for women in the Northampton County Department of Corrections. Bonnie's mission is to provide a safe place for stillness and healing […]
Panel: Banned Books, with Easton Book Festival Board Members and Eileen O’Brennan
Panel: Banned Books, with Easton Book Festival Board Members and Eileen O’Brennan
Join members of the Easton Book Festival's board of directors, as we reflect on the current state of our freedom to read. Hear the opinions of our very special guest, Drag Queen Story Hour presenter Eileen O'Brennan.
Meet & Greet Authors of the Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group
Meet & Greet Authors of the Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group
Stroll in to chat and ask questions about writing and publishing of participating GLVWG authors. They will hold court at The Grand Eastonian Hotel, across Northampton Street at Connexions Gallery, and over on Bank Street at The Bank Street Creamery. Featuring Dennis Boyne, Michael Daigle, Robert Martin, Suzanne Mattaboni, Christopher D. Ochs, and Dianna Sinovic. […]
Cindy Williams Newsome Chasing Baseball for Life and Other Adventures
Cindy Williams Newsome Chasing Baseball for Life and Other Adventures
Join award-winning author Cindy Williams Newsome for a preview of her new release, Chasing Baseball for Life and Other Adventures, a memoir begun by and dedicated to her late brother and baseball enthusiast, Nearo “Bub” Williams Jr. Experience the profound effect the sport has on a number of baseball enthusiasts and professionals, inside and outside […]
Panel Discussion: Why Antisemitism? Lafayette College Students Reflect on the Writings of Dara Horn
Panel Discussion: Why Antisemitism? Lafayette College Students Reflect on the Writings of Dara Horn
In this panel discussion, Lafayette College professor Monika Rice and her students reflect on author Dara Horn's book, People Love Dead Jews, a collection of essays about the role of Jewish persecution in modern-day world consciousness. Monika Rice and her students reflect on author Dara Horn's book, This event is free and open to the […]