Story Time With Maile! Every Thursday, 10:30 am
Nook-It Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off for Children and Adults! First Friday, June 6th!
Stop by the shop anytime on Friday, June 6th, and pick up your paper copy of our Nook-It Summer Reading Challenge! We have bingo sheets for both kids AND adults, plus pizza parties later in the summer for anyone who completes the reading challenge!
A Conversation with Jeff Chu! Thursday, June 19th, 6-8pm
Spend an evening with Jeff Chu talking about his new book, Good Soil: the story of his time at the Farminary. We’ll journey through the seasons, drawing lessons from the soil and the compost pile, the chickens and the goats.
Jeff is a writer, reporter, and editor. Editor-at-large at Travel+Leisure. Teacher in residence at Crosspointe Church in North Carolina. Parish associate for storytelling and witness at the First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley in California. Ph.D. student in theology at the University of Stellenbosch. Minister of Word and sacrament in the Reformed Church in America (RCA). Cook. Gardener.
Writer's Breakfast! June 28th, 9:00 a.m.
Writers of every experience level are invited to join us at Nooks to chat about the writing life and meet other writers. Bring a breakfast item to share if you're able!
Story Time With Libby! June 28th at 10:30am
Join artist Libby Ethridge for Berries and Books! We'll read Blueberries for Sal and then Libby will lead the kids in making a craft!
Book Launch with Jenny Gehman! July 9th at 6:30pm
Join us as we celebrate the book launch of Little Life Words by Jenny Gehman! Jenny is a freelance writer, spiritual director, and retreat facilitator who lives right here in Lancaster County. There will be some time for questions plus a book signing.
Story Time With Libby! July 12th at 10:30am
Join artist Libby Ethridge as we celebrate Malala's birthday! We'll read Malala's Magic Pencil and then Libby will lead the kids in making a craft!
A Conversation with Dorcas Cyster, July 18th, 7 - 8:30pm
In Crossing the Line, Cyster doesn't shy away from expressing raw human emotions, acknowledging that fear, anger, grief, and joy are essential in life's learning process. This memoir is a deeply moving and thought-provoking account of a journey from religious constraints to racial awakening and spiritual transformation.
A Morning with Author Becca Wierwille, July 19th, 10:30am
Join us as we host award-winning author Becca Wierwille at Nooks! She writes stories to show kids they are wonderfully created for the unique adventures in their lives. Born with only half of her right arm, she aims to help others find beauty in what makes them extraordinary. Despite her dreams of sandy beaches and mountain peaks, she loves living in Pennsylvania with her family.
Road Trip Redemption is the third and final book in Becca's Road Trip Rescue series.
This is a great even for that 8 - 14 year old who loves a good story or who has questions about becoming an author!
Kids Summer Reading Challenge Pizza Party! August 14th at 5pm!
Did you complete the Nook-It Summer Reading Challenge for kids? Join us for free pizza and refreshments! We'll spend the evening talking about your favorite reads of the summer.
Adult Summer Reading Challenge Pizza Party! August 14th at 5pm!
Did you complete the Nook-It Summer Reading Challenge for adults? Join us for free pizza and beer! We'll spend the evening talking about your favorite reads of the summer.