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Easter Baskets

Time to think about those college or adult Easter baskets. Don’t kid yourself into thinking they’re too old, everyone wants one. It’s Spring and time for pinks and yellows and flowers and happy things. We’ve got you covered in the gift department for ALL ages.

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Project Hail Mary

Special Offer for Katonah Reading Room Customers

The Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville opens Project Hail Mary for an engagement on March 20

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Save the Date

We have BIG news. We are working with an amazing non-profit, Artists for Humanity, on a super secret beautification project to be unveiled April 18th during the Katonah Art Walk. Save the date and be sure to make a plan to be in town that night 3-7pm for the Spring Art Walk. We are soooo excited. Details coming soon….stay tuned.

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The Scone Queen Bakes!

The star of our baked goods counter, and the creator of your beloved Banana Nutella Loaf has written a cookbook! Danielle Sepsy is the best and this will be your favorite go to baking book!

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Activity/Hobby Books

Great new hobby books in stock - come find your next favorite activity. Stitching and art and book making and coloring and more. We are in our full granny hobby phase and loving every minute.

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Katonah Chili Cook-Off

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!

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The Storm - Review

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.

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Comedy & Wine Night! Eat Drink Laugh

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

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Dreamt I Found You

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”…

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April Art Walk

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.

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Monday Blues Break

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.

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Story time

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.

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Queer & Now Film Club

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.

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Postcard Writing

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…

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Mediumship & Messages

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.

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Mah Jongg Pop-Ups

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.

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Historic Fiction for Middle Grade

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.

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The Bedroom Gap Review

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.

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