Listening to New England
Author Talk with Mel Allen
Thursday, December 17
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Peterborough Town Library
1833 RoomJoin us for a special presentation with Mel Allen, former editor of Yankee magazine, as he shares stories and photographs from his latest book.
From the time Mel Allen published his first stories in Yankee in 1979, to the day he retired in 2025 as only Yankee’s fifth editor in its storied 90 year history, his work, both as editor and author has captured New England’s unique sense of place and the people who call it home.
In this presentation, Mel brings New England to life through captivating stories and photographs of the region’s remarkable people, places, and traditions, offering a fresh perspective on the region we call home. He will discuss his latest book Here in New England: Unforgettable Stories of People, Places, and Memories That Connect Us All and also share insights into the history and legacy of Yankee magazine.
A question-and-answer session and book signing will follow. Toadstool Bookshop will be on to sell copies of the book.
This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library. https://www.melallennewengland.com/
This program is free and open to all. Please note that library parking is not guaranteed and Thursday evenings are a busy night at the library. Patrons who are able are encouraged to take advantage of Peterborough’s walkable downtown by parking in the Depot Square or Riverwalk lots.
Peterborough Town Library
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About the branch
Peterborough Town Library, located downtown at the corner of Main and Concord/Rt 202, has a large meeting room, study rooms, classroom, and a board room available to the public.