The main event of Katonah, the 17th annual Katonah Chili Cook-Off will be held April 17th. It’s the social event of the year with all support going to the Chamber events and town happenings! Grab your tickets now - it always sells out!

If you love those twisty turns, small town murder mysteries, and romantic triangles… “The Storm” is for you. All the way to the very end people aren’t who they seem and the who-done-it will wait for you.

Reminder! Right here in our events space at the Katonah Reading Room, next Saturday, March 28th, Bill "Tish" Tisherman -- a longtime area resident who now is part of the renaissance down the street at Katonah Wine & Liquor -- has integrated standup comedy with three courses of "hyper-local" food and five "sneaky good" wines. Called EAT. DRINK. LAUGH., it is a completely original mash-up -- and works perfectly in our awesome upstairs space. We’ve heard raves from his first show two weeks ago, and you don’t want to miss the next one. These days, who doesn't want to eat, drink and laugh?! TWO seatings — one at 6pm, and one at 8pm! Get tickets directly through Tish's website, https://www.wineforall.com/events

Join us for the release of Jimin Han’s newest novel “Dreamt I Found You” on April 30th at 6pm in conversation with Kathy Curto “Not For Nothing”…

Join us for the release of “A Novel Crime” and a book chat with authors Deborah Levison and Meredith Schorr in conversation, Sunday April 26th at 2pm.

Join us with the Katonah Chamber for an all town art walk. April 18th from 3-7pm. We will have a multi-artist display upstairs, a young photographer on the porch…and we’re working on a BIG surprise for the parking lot. Stay tuned and fingers crossed.

This Monday we’re making coffee cup bookmarks! 2pm every Monday is adult craft hour. Join us for community, chatter, fun art projects, and more. Get your hands on something other than phone. No skills necessary, Penny will teach you how to make these. $5 suggested donation for materials. Please RSVP so we know you’re coming. Walk-ins welcome too.

Join Miss Hannah for a short and CUTE story time every Monday at 11:30am. Enjoy a cozy story in our special events room. All ages and listening abilities (we don’t care if they aren’t quiet) welcome. Join the fun! Walk-ins are welcome.

Tuesdays 10:30-12:30
In Person upstairs at the Katonah Reading Room in our special event space.

The force behind the Queer & Now book club is now ALSO bringing us a Queer & Now Film Club. Watch the movies at home and come to discuss together. This program is run by the @queerandnowsocialclub - follow on Instagram and RSVP there directly to them! So excited to host this bit of new fun.

From Linda Burns Herman: “Join me in a simple act of reaching out to voters in swing States with Informed Voter postcards.

I will bring the postcards and cover the postage and you can order a coffee or tea from our favorite bookstore, Katonah Reading Room…bless you Gretchen…

Join Theresa and Karen on April 19th 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.

Announcing our next Mah Jongg opportunities starting in April. Penny will be hosting Mah Jongg pop-up games on Thursdays from 12-2pm. Perfect for folks who know the game but don’t have a group or for those who have taken a few lessons and want to continue playing. RSVP necessary. $20/game.

The newest Jennifer Nielsen book has arrived. Nielsen writes fabulous fiction based on real historical events. Perfect for fans of non-fiction, grab one of her books to satisfy your favorite history reader.

We had the best visit with Dr. Maria Sophocles this past weekend. Her book is honest and funny, but also so useful and to the point. We have copies on hand and encourage you to READ it. With your partner. And talk about it. And then advocate for yourself with your doctor, your therapist, yourself. Every woman needs a copy, and every man needs to read it.

THE BOOK TALK IS NOW SOLD OUT — BUT you can join Maria for a casual meet and greet and book signing after the event at 12pm. Join me this International Women’s Day, March 8th at 11am, for a book chat with Maria Sophocles, MD to discuss her recent book “The Bedroom Gap.” A roadmap for midlife women, couples, clinicians, and anyone wanting to understand – and change – how we age, sexually speaking. Maria has spent decades researching and treating women in menopause, and speaks regularly all over the world. She also happens to be an old family friend of mine and I begged her to come speak to us — so be sure to join me for this very special event! Don’t be shy — get over here and let’s talk about this fresh hell together!

Every Monday from 2-3pm join us for a little writing, a little creativity, a little community. Pop by and visit with us and find a quiet moment for yourself. Walk-ins are welcome, but RSVPs are even better so we know how much we should set up!

Join long time folk-singer David Bernz and and his son Jacob Bernz for a readings, stories and music from Pete Seeger on March 14th at 3pm. Free and open to all. Books will be on sale for signing and purchase. Please RSVP to save a seat.

Beam paint cards and travel cards are back in stock! We love these for people using beam paints for the first time or getting acquainted with watercolors in general. Such a special treat. Come have a look.