A strangely subversive tale of middle age. The desperate need to find oneself in relation or out of one, to try to survive motherhood and the traumas that it both brings and reminds us of, and that over large billboard sign in your head that starts flashing “Menopause ahead: beware the twists and turns”. Graphically sexual and body focused, but still emotional and heady. A fascinating read.

Our staff runs our TikTok. They think they’re very funny. We sort of think so too. If you love bloopers and coffee memes and funny people, feel free to follow along @katonahreadingroom.

The Measure by Nikki Erlick. “One of the best modern fiction books I have read! Needless to say, as a bookseller, I read a lot. Finally it’s available in paperback, just in time for your summer road trip. It is a very thought provoking subject. Eight lives intertwine when they are given the hard choice of whether they want to know how long they are going to live.I read it with a book club and I highly recommend reading it with someone so you can discuss it after. I can’t wait to see what this author writes next.” - Penny

Join us TODAY, Monday, June 24th for a Silent Book Club any time between 3-5pm. Bring a book, buy a new book here, grab a snack and a cold drink, and READ with us. ALL ages welcome to join us upstairs. Find a cozy spot, read the same book together or read your own book. Come to cool off after camp or just start a new habit. How do you get kids to want to read? Model the behavior and READ with them. Make it a priority. Show them a love for books and make it a part of your day. Put down your own phone. Take a minute to be together, talk about stories, show them the way. And of course, bribe them with ice cream if necessary. ALL ages means all ages. Adults, teens, elementary schoolers, bring them all. This is community.

Summer time is game time, whether you’re looking to cool off after summer camp, visit a lake, take a picnic, or survive a long car ride…summer is a time for unplugging and PLAYING. Come grab some new games for all ages. We have games in book format, travel games, and board games for every age and interest. Come browse and find one for your family.

Marvel lovers some in all shapes, sizes, and ages. If you’re looking to indoctrinate a little one in your love of super heroes, come check out these awesome board books with brief intros to all of your favorite characters.

Join us on June 30th from 2-3pm with author Bob McKinnon for a book signing.

"America dreams of adventures, making new friends, and being strong. But America’s first day at a new school turns out to be a nightmare…

Since 1980, The Children's Center has sponsored The Summer Program. Modeled after a summer camp, The Summer Program provides mothers and children with the opportunity for quality time, mother-child bonding, and fun-filled activities. We bring children from all over New York State, as well as out-of-state, to visit their mothers for 5 consecutive days. We run these programs from late June until mid-August. Each program begins on a Sunday and ends on a Thursday. The children visit with their mothers from 9am to 3pm daily. Host Families are asked to drop off the children by 8:50am and pick the children up at 3pm each day. It means so much to both the mothers and children we serve to have this opportunity to spend quality time together. For many children, this is the only occasion all year that they visit their mothers. Equally rewarding for the children is staying with a Host Family, spending time together and getting to know each other…

Love, love, love this book. For every child who has ever wanted to play both dolls and baseball, who might want to wear purple or blue. None of us fit every stereotype for being a pink or a blue, and no one should have to. The perfect read for every child’s bookshelf.

Come find the perfect journal for organizing your thoughts and plans, and of course to write your vows! We also have guest books and beautiful pens and calligraphy sets and cards!

The Bahama Mama is to die for: coconut syrup, tropical harmony purée, milk and ice. Every perfect smoothie or ice cream drink offered right here for those post camp cool downs. Soft serve offered daily, milkshakes, smoothies and more.

Because no child or adolescent struggling with a mental health challenge should suffer alone and no parent should feel helpless, Northern Westchester Hospital and Northwell are building a comprehensive system of high-quality mental health services for children and adolescents in northern Westchester County. Please join me on July 23rd at noon to learn about this initiative and how it will impact the youth in our community.

Join us on August 15th at 9:30am for coffee with a speech-language pathologist, and a free Q&A session. Marie is a speech-language pathologist, MS CCC-SLP, TSSLD and provides private speech & language services for toddlers and school-age children.

Join us for a book signing with Dr. Nicola Nice and “The Cocktail Parlor” during the June Katonah Art Walk this Saturday 4-6pm.

Next Sunday, June 16th there are spots still available for the Queer & Now Book Club. Contact Erin at @queerandnowsocialclub on Instagram for details and RSVP. This club often fills out spaces and closes fast, so take this chance to join! This month they’re reading Rainbow Black (and pssst I don’t think anyone cares if you don’t finish the book in time).

Author Bob McKinnon will be on hand with copies of “America’s Dreaming” Sunday June 30th from 2-3pm. The perfect time to grab your copy for the Fourth of July celebration.

"America dreams of adventures, making new friends, and being strong. But America’s first day at a new school turns out to be a nightmare…

We celebrate inclusiveness and love here at the Reading Room year round but we also LOVE to celebrate Pride every June. Come grab your Pride goodies in time for parades and celebrations or for every day wear. Show your loved ones you care and advertise to the world that you support your LGTBQ+ friends and neighbors.

Love, love these new faux book journals, wallets and mini notebooks. They are the CUTEST and such a perfect tag along on your summer trips. Quality covers, ingenious design and the perfect size for your beach bag.

Discussion July 6 at 3pm. “As far as Jolene is concerned, her interactions with her colleagues should start and end with her official duties as an admin for Supershops, Inc. Unfortunately, her irritating, incompetent coworkers don't seem to understand the importance of boundaries. Her secret to survival? She vents her grievances in petty email postscripts, then changes the text color to white so no one can see. That is until one of her secret messages is exposed. Her punishment: sensitivity training (led by the suspiciously friendly HR guy, Cliff) and rigorous email restrictions...”