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Book Club

Join Penny for a book club discussion of “Be Ready When the Luck Happens.” December 12 at 1:30pm. No sign up necessary just pop by for a chat!

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Holiday Stroll

Save the date!! Holiday Stroll is this Friday until 9pm. We’ll be open for hot cider, warm drinks, ice cream and of course shopping!

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Plant Babies

Come grab your new plant babies. Grow kits for everyone!!

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Swifties

We have the perfect books for both little AND big Swifties. Come grab your copies.

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For the Vegan/Animal Lover

A great collection of stories and tidbits and information about endangered species. So well written and interesting, it’s a fabulous read for anyone interested in the world and climate change and the effect on various species.

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StealthDunk Basketballs

Ok, seriously, the best gift ever for that hard to buy for kid on your list. Pair it with a basketball biography and be the most popular family member. The stealth dunk basketball dribbles like a basketball BUT is made of foam so it’s silent! A gift for kids and parents alike. Hurry over these will be gone fast.

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Give AudioBooks

Shop and gift audiobooks through Libro.fm amd support local! Choose us as your local store and we receive the proceeds. The best gift ever for friends near and far! Go to libro.fm/katonahreadingroom to find out more. Check out our suggested lists or find your own favorites.

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Gift Cards

Our gift cards count for ALL items in the store. Whether it’s a drink or a baked good or books and gifts, there’s something to make everyone happy. We can even create a cute little bag of happy treats to go with it.

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An evening alone

Give your partner an evening alone to read and relax and some silence. Add our own home-made crossword puzzles and a cocktail mix to the book of choice.

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Secret Santa Gifts

Gifts of relaxation and chocolates or plants or a great book. The perfect goodies for anyone. Add these delish cocktail mixes or a tin of tea.

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Teacher Gifts

So many great teacher’s gift ideas. We have treats and gifts and candy and cocoa and gift cards and plants and housewares and art supplies and books and cards and all the happy teacher-y supplies!

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Mystery/Crime Author Workshop

Discover the Clues to Being a Mystery/Crime Novelist with Author Richard Finn.

Ever dream of being Agatha Christie, Harlan Coben, Patricia Cornwell or Robert B. Parker? Here is your chance in a fun and engaging way to learn the key elements of constructing your own mystery/crime story. The group will share their writings with each other to get positive and encouraging feedback. This is the perfect holiday gift for that aspiring writer on your list. Open to ages 18 and up. 6 week program, 1 hour sessions.

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Film Club

Come have a coffee and chat movies with Spenser during his favorite awards season. On December 7th, at 3:30pm, discuss “Conclave” (available to rent and in theaters at the Jacob Burns Film Center) and “Anora” (in theaters at Jacob Burns). Then on December 14th we’ll discuss “Wicked” and winners of the Golden Globes. Pop by for some casual film fun with us. All are welcome.

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Peppermint Ice Cream!!!

It’s here! Peppermint ice cream is on the menu. Tastes like a happy holiday. Come grab yours.

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Hanukkah candles

We have traditional Hanukkah candles and pretty matches on hand and ready for you as well as this adorable make your own kit! So fun.

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Mini Gifts

Do you have an advent calendar that you fill yourself? With tiny boxes or little pockets? We’re here to help. Plenty of little gifts in store as well as chocolates and candies.

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The History Buff

Often the hardest to buy for, the History Buff likely has strong opinions, and they might not be yours, so we put this list together of great titles to wow them on Christmas morning. Purchase a copy at your convenience from home and just come pick it up. Treat yourself to a hot chocolate for thinking of a gift so far ahead of time. Click here to shop.

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Cassatt String Quartet

Take a break with us December 11th at 10am and enjoy the beautiful music of the Cassatt String Quartet. No charge, no reservation, just a wonderful treat for our community. Take the time, come on over and enjoy.

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Table Treats

Looking to keep some of your guests quiet at the table? Grab some mini crosswords to put at their seat while they wait. Start a competition on who is the fastest (smartest). Get everyone wound up!

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Twinchanted Tales

Join us for an author visit and story time with Kerri Otto. Kerri will read her book and chat with listeners about her book and her twins! Come join the fun Friday, December 6th at 5:30pm. We are open Fridays until 9pm so bring the kids for an evening hot chocolate and some bookish fun.

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