Read Local / Eat Local is an author showcase event hosted by Peters Township Public Library with generous funding from 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.
RLEL 2024
2024's Read Local / Eat Local is in the works! Check back here in spring of 2024 for more information about this event.
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Future Author Information
Applications for 2024's Read Local / Eat Local author showcase will open in spring of 2024. Please complete this short form to be notified when applications for 2024 begin.
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.
Peters Township Manager Paul Lauer visited library staff, met authors, and grabbed lunch
Over 350 guests stopped by 2023's author fair
Local author Fredric Bender shared his Brewpub Sixpack Mysteries with the community
Member of The PTLF greeted guests and shared information about Novel November
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
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