• Home
  • About
  • Book Order
  • Events
  • Menu
  • More
    • Home
    • About
    • Book Order
    • Events
    • Menu
  • Home
  • About
  • Book Order
  • Events
  • Menu

Events

Write Now!

 A writing group whether you are writing your 10th novel or just for fun! 

Meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the Month @ 5pm

Local Author: Sheryl Ickes

Come meet the author! 

 

July 28th 5pm till 7pm

   

 I was born and raised in south-central Pennsylvania where I currently live with my husband, daughter and our two dogs. "It Only Takes One Bite" was my first published novel in 2014.  Drawing on my 20+ years of experience in cake decorating, and my years of driving cross country since my teen years, there is plenty of material for both of my series.

  At the moment, I have three novels and one novella  in my Slice of Life Mystery series, and one novel in my Becky and Rufus Cross Country Mystery series. Three of my books are either a winner or a finalist from the American Book Fest Awards, while the second in my Becky and Rufus Mysteries is a 2022 Killer Nashville Claymore Finalist in the Best Cozy Category.  

Local Author: L. Marie Wood

Book Launch of her New Book: Imprint, the third installment of the Red Thread Saga! This joins the first 2, Tryst and Origins, there are to be 2 more books in the saga. Imprint releases on July 14th. 


Come Meet the author on July 30th from 5 till 7pm

 

A brother is out for revenge and he’s closing in…

Imprint, book three of The Red Thread Saga, brings Jason’s quest to find the fruit of his brother’s labor to the forefront in this thrilling mystery woven within the fabric of a tortured love story. But Mia, Nikhil, and Lathan don’t know anything about that. All they know is that their lives have been ruined and that one of them is gone forever.

And there’s someone else nosing around… someone with a taste for blood.

The third book of a genre-bending slipstream series that challenges the way you think about love, life, connection, and purpose, Imprint keeps you on the edge of your seat as you unravel a present-day mystery with roots in an impossible future.

Mack Berry

August 5th from 6pm till 9pm 


The Mack Berry Band is a high-energy band that performs a wide variety of music from classic rock to country and much more. They have sold out 2 theatre shows and, hailing from Hagerstown Maryland, perform throughout a 4-state region. The band's keyboardist and frontman, Mack Berry, is a versatile pianist who clearly enjoys performing in front of an audience and is energized by their reaction to music. 

Trivia Night #1

Night #1 is August 12th 

from 6pm till 8pm

Hosted By BP Trivia! 


Come join with your friends and test your knowledge against other teams! Great Prizes, food, and fun!

Our Trivia nights will be a 4 part series, one night once a month for 4 months this Fall. At the final night we will tally up the points from all 4 games to see who the grand prize winner will be! 


Night #2 Sept. 16th

Night #3 Oct.14th

Night #4 Nov. 4th

Coffee and Connections

Meets on the Third Saturday of the month from 11:30am till 1pm


 Coffee & Connections is a free support group designed to bring together parents, caregivers, and family members of children with autism in a welcoming, judgment-free environment. Our goal is to provide a space where families can connect, share experiences, access resources, and build meaningful relationships with others who understand the autism journey. 

Local Author: Mark Brugh

 Mark is a Civil War researcher, writer, author, playwright, and advocate and grant writer for historic preservation. He is from Hagerstown, Maryland. His research and writings focus on the Civil War experiences of civilians of Sharpsburg, Maryland. He and his wife are co-authors of Civil War Ghosts of Sharpsburg, a book that describes the folklore, legends, and myths that sprung from the events of September, 1862. Mark's second volume of stories is scheduled for release in August, 2026 


Join us for his newest book release of Ghosts of Antietam!

Poetry Slam

Hosted by Dal'e Dumas

Featuring: Lanai Monroe


Copyright © 2026 Next Chapter Cafe and Bookshop - All Rights Reserved.

Powered by

  • About

This website uses cookies.

We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.

Accept