Calendar of local literary events
Scroll down to check out out all the incredible activities that are happening soon! If you are hosting a literary event for our area, please contact us to be added to the calendar for free.
February 2025
Going on now – the 2025 Membership Drive! Find out how our Members make up the backbone of our grassroots, independent organization with a mission to serve our underrepresented region in literary and artistic ventures. Click here for more information
Sunday, Feb 16, at 2pm Scott Harris is coming to Watershed Books – join us for an author’s event and book signing with local author Scott Harris and his new book, Badlands
Sunday, Feb 16, at 3pm the PA Wilds Book Club will discuss Badlands – stay after Scott Harris’ event to discuss the book’s themes and ideas. Copies are available at Watershed Books
Friday, Feb 20, at 6pm we will Toast the Winter 2025 Edition – our 27th issue is coming out and we can’t wait to show you all the amazing pieces and images we received this quarter. Join us to celebrate local creativity!
Sunday, Feb 23, at 2pm Writer’s Block Party – share your unpublished work with an open and encouraging group! The prompt this month is to use the word “prognosticator” in a piece. This is a person who predicts the future based on current signs or knowledge, like a fortune teller or card reader.
March 2025
Sunday, March 2, at 2pm – the second meeting of the Contemporary Literature Book Club will commence with discussing The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
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