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New! E.B. White

Absolutely adorable, beautifully illustrated and ready to gift to your favorite young person. Release this Tuesday.

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Weekly Mah Jongg

Every Thursday we host our “pop-up” Mah Jongg, a chance for folks to play together and enjoy some low pressure mah Jongg fun! Perfect for beginner to intermediate players - who already have a knowledge of the game. This is a guided play session for those who need it, not a lesson. If you’d like to learn to play, our class sessions would be the first step. Please DO RSVP for this “pop-up” play. We have a limited number of spaces each week and it helps us with set up. Join the fun! Come play with us. Thursdays 12-2pm. Please RSVP on a week by week basis.

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Bookish Candles

The perfect give along with a book. Small candles perfect for curling up with a great story.

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Reusable bags

I keep a small reusable bag in my purse at all times. I can never remember to take bags to the grocery store from my trunk and these small bags pack up into a small space and fit in your purse, ready for any occasion. You can even clip them on to your keychain if you prefer.

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We’re Hiring

Hey all! We are hiring! Join the best team around. We need folks to work Saturdays and Sundays and some week days. Huge plus if you have barista experience or can show your love of reading or art! Extra extra points if you aren’t just looking for something for three months, but plan to stick around for a bit. Sorry, but these hours are not appropriate for a high school student as we need week day availability too. Email us your resume to g@katonahbooks.com.

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Back to school

Notebooks and pens, sticky notes, note tabs, calendars, journals, and day planners. From Kindergarten readiness picture books to college dorm necessities, we’re here to help you prepare for a good year ahead.

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Study Abroad

Send them off with a few goodies from home. Grab this travel laundry bag and pack it in their backpack. They can thank you later when their wet smelly socks aren’t touching their one clean shirt.

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Riley the Sunshine Girl

Meet Riley — a joyful golden retriever who doesn't have eyes, but sees the world in her very own special way. Through love, kindness, and the help of her other senses, Riley teaches children that being different does not make someone any less capable of living a happy and meaningful life.

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First Taste, Author Talk

Join authors Caroline Choe, Jimin Han, Patricia Park, and Hyeseung Song for a discussion and book talk “First taste: four Korean American writers on food, books, and memory. October 3rd at 2pm.

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Mediumship & Messages Circle

Join Theresa and Karen on September 20th at 2pm for a mediumship and messages circle. With a maximum of 10 people, Theresa and Karen will connect you to love from above, combined with inspiration and maybe even some laughter. $50/person. Come enjoy connection to your angels as well as to others in the community. ..

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Pop-up Mah Jongg - RSVP change

We had SO many fun players last week, we are asking that if you’d like to attend, please RSVP, so we can make sure there are enough spots and sets for everyone to play. We had a blast watching the play last week and seeing everyone support and play together from beginners to more experienced players.

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Adorable!

Create your own love letter or drawing and make it a key chain. Send to a boyfriend or girlfriend. Make one for your kindergarteners back pack. So many uses for all ages! The perfect last weeks of summer crafts.

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New swag!

We have pint glasses and shot glasses and travel tumblers. All SO CUTE and ready to send off to college as a little reminder of home.

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Tiny sticker books

Send them off to school with these adorable sticker books. One is journal sized, the other is tiny and works on as a key ring/backpack charm. Fill them up while you’re here with so many sticker choices.

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The Genius of Flowers

Flower historian Jill Brooke will discuss her new book, The Genius of Flowers: What Life’s Most Beautiful Creations Can Teach Us, revealing how flowers have quietly shaped the human experience as connectors, collaborators, and muses—flourishing far beyond the garden to inspire art, fashion, décor, and celebrations since the beginning of time.

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Paint Kits

And for the kiddos, grab these easy watercolor painting kits. Throw them in your travel bag and just add water and find their creative (quiet) side!

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Going somewhere? Take Art

I take art with me everywhere. Tiny paint sets, brushes, paper, all the supplies. We sit in restaurants, on park benches, the beach, wherever you are, watercolor makes it easy to create. With the kids. Alone. With a friend. Come browse these easy to pack goodies and find your calm.

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“He’s the Devil” Review

If you’re looking for a little twist and feeling a bit unhinged this summer, look no further than this bit of super smart horror. Watch as a lonely young man flirts with danger…and his flatmates, and as horrors unfurl through his city while he battles with his inner demons and an outer devil. Well written and descriptively imaginative, I loved this strange story. - Gretchen

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