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

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.

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.

Exciting events and activities coming. Be sure to add some community to your calendar. Sign up, RSVP, get tickets, commit…all at katonahreadingroom.com. Art and writing, authors and readers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. ..

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

Magic Evan is coming to the Katonah Reading Room for a super fun magic show & workshop.

$25/ticket, August 31st at 4pm.

Doors open at 4:00 pm

45-minutes of family fun featuring a magic show & magic workshop

Perfect for ages 5+

Each child takes home Magic Evan's Spectacular Bag of Tricks, which comes complete with the tricks taught during the workshop

Squeaky-Clean Family Fun + On-Time Finish (5:00 pm)

We are so excited to announce the full panel of authors coming to Katonah this year and to let you know that tickets are on sale NOW. Come see amazing internationally best selling authors right here in our little town!!! Last year the whole town was just smiling and thrilled with the event and we don’t want you to miss out. Tickets sell fast. Check out www.westchesterbookfest.org for more information and a full schedule of events.

Join Spenser September 26th at 2pm for a thriller. Discuss “Bright Young Women” by Jessica Knoll.