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Upcoming Events

  • Poetry Reading
    Poetry Reading
    Fri, Oct 25
    Read Rose Books
    Oct 25, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Read Rose Books, 23 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA
    Please join us and the Millersville University English Club for an evening of poetry, community, and snacks.
  • Queer Book Club
    Queer Book Club
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Nov 07
    Read Rose Books
    Nov 07, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Read Rose Books, 23 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA
    Open to all, this is primarily a space for queer folks to meet other people in the community and share their love of reading by diving into books that explore the queer identity!
  • Spicy Romance Book Club
    Spicy Romance Book Club
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Nov 12
    Location is TBD
    Nov 12, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:10 PM
    Location is TBD
    This book club is for those who are just getting into and those who already love spicy romance books. We will share thoughts, our favorite romance tropes, and love for the books over snacks and drinks. Expect lots of laughter, crying over ridiculous characters, and charcuterie.
  • Fall Reading Retreat
    Fall Reading Retreat
    Sun, Oct 06
    The Hollinger House
    Oct 06, 2024, 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    The Hollinger House, 2336 Hollinger Rd, Lancaster, PA 17602, USA
    We, at Read Rose Books, are excited to host another Reading Retreat at the historic Hollinger House in Lancaster, PA. This time with a twist! We will be focusing our activities on mystery books! Bring a thriller, sleuth the scavenger hunt, and ace our trivia questions!
  • Witch Crafts
    Witch Crafts
    Fri, Oct 04
    Read Rose Books
    Oct 04, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Read Rose Books, 23 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA
    Join us on October's First Friday for some witch crafts! We will have all the materials you need!
  • Story Hour with Ali Kamanda and Jorge Redmond
    Story Hour with Ali Kamanda and Jorge Redmond
    Tue, Sep 24
    Read Rose Books
    Sep 24, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Read Rose Books, 23 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA
    Join us for a story hour with the authors of Black Girl, Black Girl, Ali Kamanda and Jorge Redmond!
  • Welcoming Week Community Reading
    Welcoming Week Community Reading
    Sat, Sep 14
    Visitor Center
    Sep 14, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Visitor Center, 38 Penn Square, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA
    Celebrate Welcoming Week with a FREE community reading from Read Rose Books at the Lancaster City Welcome Center! The event is located on the second floor and all are welcome to join.
  • The Democracy Series
    The Democracy Series
    Wed, Sep 04
    Read Rose Books
    Sep 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Read Rose Books, 23 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA
    A Conversation with Historian Lindsay Chervinsky about her upcoming book, "Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic."
  • Bookstore Romance Day
    Bookstore Romance Day
    Sat, Aug 17
    Read Rose Books
    Aug 17, 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
    Read Rose Books, 23 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA
    Bookstore Romance Day is a celebration of Romance fiction, its writers and readers that takes place in independent bookstores on the third Saturday in August. Join us on August 17th!
  • Silent Book Club
    Silent Book Club
    Tue, Jul 30
    Butter and Bean
    Jul 30, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Butter and Bean, 307 Stanley K Tanger Dr Suite 307, Lancaster, PA 17602, USA
    Bring a book, enjoy a little treat, and hang out at Butter and Bean! Enjoy being social without having to talk to anyone!
  • July First Friday
    July First Friday
    Fri, Jul 05
    Read Rose Books
    Jul 05, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Read Rose Books, 23 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA
    The bookstore is having it's fourth anniversary and we are so excited to celebrate!
  • Annotate to Date
    Annotate to Date
    Fri, Jun 21
    Butter and Bean
    Jun 21, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Butter and Bean, 307 Stanley K Tanger Dr Suite 307, Lancaster, PA 17602, USA
    Meet Other Book Lovers
  • Summer Reading Retreat
    Summer Reading Retreat
    Sun, Jun 09
    The Hollinger House
    Jun 09, 2024, 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    The Hollinger House, 2336 Hollinger Rd, Lancaster, PA 17602, USA
    We are happy to say that for the fourth time, the Read Rose Books Reading Retreat will be held at the historic Hollinger House in Lancaster, PA. All are invited to spend a relaxing Summer's day reading their favorite books, making bookish crafts, and exploring the estate.
  • Book Swap
    Book Swap
    Tue, May 28
    Butter and Bean
    May 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Butter and Bean, 307 Stanley K Tanger Dr Suite 307, Lancaster, PA 17602, USA
    Enjoy a drink and a snack while you trade your gently used books with other book lovers!
  • House Show
    House Show
    Tue, May 07
    Lancaster
    May 07, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Lancaster, 23 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA
    Performances by Andrew Pauls and Mirabelle Skipworth
  • Paper Rose Workshop with Danielle Rose
    Paper Rose Workshop with Danielle Rose
    Sun, May 05
    Lancaster
    May 05, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Lancaster, 23 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA
    Join us for an evening of crafting with local artist Danielle Rose! Learn how to make your own bouquet of paper roses!
  • Story Meets Song
    Story Meets Song
    Fri, May 03
    Read Rose Books
    May 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:50 PM
    Read Rose Books, 23 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA
    You all are invited to a unique evening where STORY MEETS SONG. Together we will IN-JOY a special gathering to ponder how the music of Bob and Pam Ortiz feeds Dante nutritiously at key moments on his journey into the light of true self-knowledge.
  • Indie Bookstore Day
    Indie Bookstore Day
    Sat, Apr 27
    Read Rose Books
    Apr 27, 2024, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    Read Rose Books, 23 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA
    This national one-day party held the last Saturday in April celebrates independent bookstores across the country online and in-store. Through exclusive events, giveaways, and treats, it’s a party you don’t want to miss!
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