Upcoming Reading
The Gallery of Readers Reading Series
GALLERY OF READERS began in 1991 as an informal reading series in the art gallery of Northampton’s Forbes Library, organized by Carol Edelstein for the writers in her weekly writing workshops.
The venue for the readings has changed a few times in the decades since the reading series started. The 2026/2027 reading series is again hosted by Forbes Library in the Coolidge Room, once a month from September through May on Saturdays at 4:00 PM.
2026 - 2027
Schedule of Readings
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October 17
Vanessa Adel & Gail Thomas
with photographer Deb Lohmeyer
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November 21
Julie Fisher & Patricia Stacey
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December 12
Judith Lewis & James Brunel
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January 9
Celia Jeffries & Joan Barberich
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March 6
Robin Barber & Rachel Haas
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April 3
Barbara Lucey & John M. Corbett
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May 15
Opal Gayle & Elizabeth George
Susan Cocalis & Carolyn McKeown
reading from their work
Upcoming Reading
Susan Cocalis & Carolyn McKeown
reading from their work
The Gallery of Readers Reading Series
GALLERY OF READERS began in 1991 as an informal reading series in the art gallery of Northampton’s Forbes Library, organized by Carol Edelstein for the writers in her weekly writing workshops.
The venue for the readings has changed a few times in the decades since the reading series started. The 2026/2027 reading series is again hosted by Forbes Library in the Coolidge Room, once a month from September through May on Saturdays at 4:00 PM.
2026 - 2027
Schedule of Readings
~~~
October 17
Vanessa Adel & Gail Thomas
with photographer Deb Lohmeyer
~~~
November 21
Julie Fisher & Patricia Stacey
~~~
January 9
Celia Jeffries & Joan Barberich
~~~
February 6
Norma Akamatsu & Doug Anderson
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April 3
Barbara Lucey & John M. Corbett
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May 15
Opal Gayle & Elizabeth George
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The Importance of Seeing Ernest by Heidi Kirkman
Attendance at my community 12-Step support groups has been almost daily for the past two years and is starting to feel compulsive if not self-destructive. For more years than that now, meetings have represented wholesomeness of thought and deed, sobriety from...
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Pineapple 'Zine
The Importance of Seeing Ernest by Heidi Kirkman
Attendance at my community 12-Step support groups has been almost daily for the past two years and is starting to feel compulsive if not self-destructive. For more years than that now, meetings have represented wholesomeness of thought and deed, sobriety from...
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Mission & Programs
Since 1994, Gallery of Readers Press has published books by established and emerging writers from Western Massachusetts.
Each year since 1991, up to 24 writers have read their work in the Gallery of Readers series. Recordings of many of these readings are available in the Audio & Video of Readings of this website.
Many Gallery of Readers authors have been interviewed for our Podcast. More podcasts will be added from time to time.
The Pineapple online ‘zine presents work by local writers. This website is maintained by the Press to support and encourage these programs, and to make available publications for sale.
Since 2010, Gallery of Readers Press has operated as a 501(c)3 private foundation, funded by grants and your donations.
Déjá Vu by Robin Barber
Robin Barber, co-founder of Gallery of Readers, reads a collection of poems and short stories. Robin is a writer, teacher, and photographer, who has lead a writing workshop nearly every Monday morning and Wednesday evening since 1997.
New Podcast: Valentine by Carol Edelstein Available Now
Carol Edelstein, co-founder of Gallery of Readers, reads a selection of poems. Carol edits Switch, a journal of micro fiction. She is the author of three books of poems, most recently Past Repair (Simian Press, 2021).
Listen to more podcasts….