Tom Sexton Reading New Lowell Poems & Signing Books

On Saturday, October 13, at 3.30 pm, Tom Sexton will be at the Parker Gallery of the Whistler House Museum of Art reading from his new book of Lowell poems, “Bridge Street at Dusk,” and signing books for his loyal readers as well as those who have just discovered him. The event is at 243 Worthen St., a stone’s throw from the Old Worthen Tavern. Joining Tom at the reading and also signing books will be artist Richard Marion, whose paintings and drawings are featured in the book.

The reading is part of the Kerouac Literary Festival, which starts in a few days. For the full schedule, visit www.uml.edu/artsandideas and select the Kerouac page or go to www.lowellcelebrateskerouac.org

Tom will also be reading his work at Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill on October 16. Here are details.