The Bookstore in Lenox will host Pittsfield author Kevin O’Hara at a pre-launch party for his new book, “Ins and Outs of a Locked Ward: My 30 Years as a Psychiatric Nurse,” to be held at The Olde Heritage Tavern on Thursday, March 17th, from noon to 6 p.m. O’Hara’s latest memoir chronicles his three decades working at Berkshire Medical Center. 

   Anyone who pre-orders O’Hara’s book at The Bookstore that day–it’s not due out until May 3rd–will be given a token to receive a free pint of Guinness or a glass of wine at The Heritage, compliments of The Bookstore. In addition, O’Hara will read excerpts from his new book at 1, 3, and 5 p.m. at DARE Bottleshop & Provisions next door. An actual reading and book signing is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, May 10th.

For more information, call The Bookstore at 637-3390 or visit their website at www.bookstoreinlenox.com