With the World Series right around the corner, there’s no better time to swing by the Edison Public Library and discuss baseball. That’s why we’ve invited author Eric C. Gray to the North Edison Branch on Tuesday, October 25. Mr. Gray will be discussing his latest book, Backyards to Ballparks: More Personal Baseball Stories from the Stands and Beyond.

Originally from Plainview, NY on Long Island, Mr. Gray is a graduate from SUNY New Paltz and spent much of his career working for the U.S. Department of Labor in San Francisco. His first book, Bases to Bleachers: A Collection of Personal Baseball Stories from the Stands and Beyond, was published in 2019 and consisted of a collection of personal essays from baseball fans about their love of the sport. His call for stories was so overwhelming that he was able to create a second volume, which eventually became Backyards to Ballparks.

Not a one-trick pony, Mr. Gray is also a fan of rock and roll and talking politics. His love of music has led him to create a similar book project surrounding music-related stories and concert experiences of his fans. 

The Edison Public Library invites you to meet Mr. Gray and ask him questions about his writing process, discuss a shared love of music, or make predictions on who will win the World Series. The program begins at 7:00pm on Tuesday, October 25. You can register for the event here.

For more information on Eric C. Gray and his books, visit his website, BasesToBleachers.com.

Edison Public Library Locations:

Main Library
340 Plainfield Avenue (at Division Street)
Edison, New Jersey 08817
(732) 287-2298

Clara Barton Branch
141 Hoover Avenue (at Pleasant Ave)
Edison, New Jersey 08837
(732) 548-3045

North Edison Branch (at Library Place)
777 Grove Avenue
Edison, New Jersey 08820
(732) 738-0096

Masks will continue to be a welcome option for anyone who wants 
to wear them.