Read Local Eat Local
Read Local Eat Local
Read Local Eat Local
Read Local Eat Local is an author showcase event hosted by Peters Township Public Library and generously funded by The Peters Township Library Foundation. Since its inception in 2018, Read Local Eat Local has featured local writers, illustrators, and food trucks in a unique festival celebrating authors.
Scroll down to find information about past events and authors. Read Local Eat Local will return on Saturday, August 29, 2026!
Read Local Eat Local 2026 | Applications Open!
Local authors are invited to apply now through Sunday, May 31, for PTPL's 2026 RLEL.Past Read Local Eat Local Events
September 6, 2025, brought another local author festival to the PT Community. Twenty-two authors and two food trucks headlined this year's event, with over 450 visitors looking at books, grabbing lunch, and enjoying the local talent.
Featured Authors
Angie Candell
Benjamin Thomas Minett
Bethany Barker
C.L. Holzapfel
Christina Rouvalis and Lydia Wayman
Diane Nettles
Elizabeth Meitzler
Jamie Lackey
Annie Guest
Jodene Weber
Justin D. Bello
Kimberly M. Miller
Lexi Kingston
Liz Milliron
Meghan C. Benedict
Michelle D'Amico
Rita Wilson
Sarah McDavis
Sarah McKnight
Sean D. Gregory
Morgan Kumpfmiller
Stephanie Claypool
Featured Food Trucks
Wood Stoked Barbecue
Vaya Mexican Street Food
September 7, 2024, brought another local author festival to the PT Community. Twenty-one authors and three food trucks headlined this year's event, with over 400 visitors looking at books, grabbing lunch, and enjoying the local talent. Previous promotions listed Allyson Wilson and Joshua David Bellin as RLEL authors. Both had last-minute conflicts, and Patrick Michael was added instead.
Featured Authors
Audra Azoury-Sommer
Mary Frailey Calland
B.A. Colella
Annette Dashofy
Lainey Davis
Lisa Donovan
Cathy Greco/ Cameo MacPherson
Meghan Greenwood
Peter W. J. Hayes
Tomi Larson
Patrick Michael
Chris Posti
Lauren Reichenbach
Janet Roberts
Logan Russell
Jennifer Silbaugh
Nicole Spindler
Cori Wamsley
Scott Watkins
Chris Whitlatch
Sr. Sally Witt
Featured Food Trucks
Happy Day Dessert Factory
Hibachi Lou
Notorious B.L.T.
September 9 marked the 4th Read Local Eat Local author showcase at PTPL. This event was generously funding by the PT Library Foundation who helped purchase the tents, tables, and additional entertainment fees for the event. Over 350 individuals came by to visit the 22 local authors and 3 food trucks.
Featured Authors
D. H. Anderson
Matthew Battistone
Fredric Bender
Linda Lee Blakemore
Vinnie Borrelli
Fran Cain
Abigail Drake
Doris Dumrauf
J. V. Hilliard
Carrie P. Holzer
Ann K. Howley
Lexi Kingston
Nicole McCandless
Holly Joy McIlwain
Sarah McKnight
Kimberly M. Miller
Liz Milliron
Luke Nissley
Jim O'Brien
Cara Sapida
Diane M Scabilloni
Amanda Zimmerman
Featured Food Trucks
Donut NV with Hot Mini Donuts
Hott Dawgs with Hot Dogs & More
Tango with Argentinian Street Food
After a two year hiatus, RLEL returned to the PT community on Saturday, August 6. This marked the first year the event was held outside and was generously funding by the PT Library Foundation helped purchase the tents, tables, and additional entertainment for the event. Over 300 hundred individuals came by to visit the 20+ local authors and 3 food trucks.
Featured Authors
JD Barker
Robin Acton
Sarah Addis
Barbara Brutt
Rossilynn Culgan
Annette Dashofy
Abigail Drake
Fifth Avenue Writers
Kit Frick
Lisa Grazan
Anna Harsh
J.V. Hilliard
Annette Hostoffer
Carole Lynn Jones
Thomas Mainwaring
Nancy McCabe
Liz Milliron
Chris Posti
Linda Rettstatt
Chris Rodell
Nellie Steele
Cori Wamsley
Thomas White
Featured Food Trucks
Johnny's Seafood Shack
Wooden Peel Pizza
Millie's Ice Cream
On Saturday, June 22, 2019, community members visited PTPL for the second Read Local Eat Local event.
Featured Authors
Marie Benedict
Audrey Abbott
Elizabeth Babcock
Chuck Beard
Brian Butko
Mike Buzzelli
Jamie Beth Cohen
Carrie DiRisio
Angele Ellis
David Finoli
Ellen Goodlett
Melanie Linn Gutkowski
Ben Gwin
Peter Hayes
Tom Imerito
Lori Jakiela
Quelcy Kogel
J. Judson Lacko
Joe Moore
Jacqui Phillips
Leah Pileggi
Chad Shannon
George Shannon
Bob Walick
Tuesday Table Ladies
Featured Food Trucks:
Burgh Bites
Southside BBQ Company
Udderly Fresh rolled ice cream
On Saturday, June 23, 2018, folks came from all over to PTPL's first-ever Read Local Eat Local event. The day featured 21 local authors with 58 books and 3 food trucks.
Featured Authors
J. D. Barker
Chloe T. Barlow
Joshua David Bellin
Cat Bruno
Jennifer Brooks
Bobbi Carducci
Eileen Colianni
Annette Dashofy
Chris George
Alyssa Herron
Stephanie Keyes
J. Judson Lacko
Tony Lavorgne
Christine Mabon
Cody McDevitt
Janice Lane Palko
Emily Rodavich
Ellen Roth
Lindsey Smith
Bill Steigerwald
Cori Wamsley
Featured Food Trucks
Hott Dawgz
Revival Chili
Kona Ice