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Give Tea

The sweetest bookish tea containers! The perfect gift for a book lover OR a tea lover, or of course someone who is both. And yum. Staff approved taste test.

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Kids’ activity books

Just in - these beautifully made and illustrated kids’ activity books. Mazes, crosswords, sudoku and more. Perfect in a little Valentine package for your word lover.

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A Pocket Full of Rocks

I love love love this book. Perhaps because I am a pocket full of rocks girl. This gorgeous story takes us through the seasons of the cutest little collector. Sweet and charming.

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Lunar New Year

Celebrate the year of the snake! Lunar New Year is January 29th. Celebrate other cultures and traditions with books. Read diverse books, teach your children about diverse events, explore diverse characters through reading.

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The Let Them Theory Book Club

February 25th at 2pm with Penny. Come chat about The Let Them Theory in community. Penny will be leading the book discussion but come with opinions, questions and ready to chat. Please purchase your books with us, through Bookshop.org or on Libro.fm for audio books. Support local and these book clubs but purchasing here. Sign up below to attend and let us know if you’d like to hold a copy under your name so we have it when you come in to grab one.

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Parable of the Sower

Join us in February for a discussion of “Parable of the Sower”, Spenser’s book club pick for February 15 at 2:30pm.

“When global climate change and economic crises lead to social chaos in the early 2020s, California becomes full of dangers, from pervasive water shortage to masses of vagabonds who will do anything to live to see another day. Fifteen-year-old Lauren Olamina lives inside a gated community with her preacher father, family, and neighbors, sheltered from the surrounding anarchy. In a society where any vulnerability is a risk, she suffers from hyperempathy, a debilitating sensitivity to others' emotions.

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On a Mission

Chloe Melas (Luck of the Draw) and Margot Clark-Junkins (Following the Front) will discuss the extraordinary experiences of their grandfathers, two courageous men who saw it all during WWII, with Q&A to follow.

Melas, NBC’s Entertainment Correspondent, and Clark-Junkins, a writer and native of Westchester, wanted to bring their grandfathers’ stories to light. 

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Ice Cream All Year

We’ve got a feeling we’re going to need more ice cream. More milkshakes. More personal treats. Luckily we have ice cream and treats all year.

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Watercolor Wednesdays

Every week we invite you to “Watercolor Wednesdays” from 12-2pm - the perfect cure for the mid-week blues, folks bring their own art supplies or buy them here and just hang out creating together. It’s the best way to spend some time, chat about the world, find peace, and enjoy community.

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Poetry with Hannah

Mondays at 1pm. Join Hannah in the speakeasy for poetry. Write some, share some, enjoy some. Come for the community.

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The Future Lies

Join Christine on February 22 at 2:30pm for a discussion of “The Future Lies” by John Be Lane.
“What would you do if you found out one day that the Artificial Intelligence that ran everything was lazy, dishonest, and not quite as bright as it seemed? That there might be a way to outwit the Network, in spite of its oppression, and maybe to find love, and something like a future, in the ruins of a desolate world? If you didn’t die trying, that is?”

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Bobo pearls

New on the shelves, grab yourself a treat! These cherry slush boba pearls can be added to any drink to create your very own boba drink. So fun and cheerfully cherry!

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Onyx Storm Release

On January 21st the third book in this fabulous Rebecca Yarros series comes to life. If you loved The Fourth Wing and Iron Flame, come for the highly anticipated next chapter. We will be hosting a chat and reading in the Speakeasy upstairs starting at 7:30am. Pre-order your copy and on January 21st get a free drink special AND a free audiobook from Libro.fm of Onyx Storm. Must be in person on January 21st for the party to receive specialty items. Pre-order now with the form below and we’ll see you at the party!

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Just Love

We LOVE Valentine’s Day. Not the over sold, over promised date night Valentine’s Day, but the one that promises a light in the dark days of winter, a little sweet treat or a kind deed for a friend or neighbor or your spouse or kids. We love the snuggle of it, the thoughtfulness, the chance to say “I love you” no matter who you say it to. Pop by and take a look at some books, make some cards, create some happiness.

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Julia Turshen Event!

We are so excited to announce that Julia Turshen will be joining us for a book signing event on February 28th in the evening. Details to follow! Save the date and order your copy.

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New Date Added!!!!!

The amazing Fiona Davis has agreed to host a SECOND tea on March 16th at 4pm at the Bedford Post Barn. Get your tickets NOW. Click here to secure your ticket for SUNDAY. The Saturday event is SOLD OUT and we are no longer holding a waitlist for that date as there are already a ton of people on the waitlist. Don’t miss the FUN — join us on Sunday or just head over to grab your copy — it’s a fabulous read!

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“Best Community Builder”

Thanks to “Connect to Northern Westchester” Magazine for the distinction of being named “Best Community Builder.” We know we serve great coffee and offer the best books, art supplies, gifts and such — BUT we always strive to ALSO be a part of the community.

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Queer & Now February

Join us February 16th for a discussion of “How We Named the Stars”. Pre-order your copy with the form below and we’ll be sure to have a copy waiting for you! Prefer audio books? Order through libro.fm and support the Katonah Reading Room and the space we provide free to charge!

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