The Best Author Readings and Open Mics in Westchester

Book events & readings in Westchester

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Wednesday May 14, 2025

11am

Little Movers

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Kingsbridge LibraryBronx

11:30am

Little Movers Storytime

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Eastchester LibraryBronx

4–4:45pm

Reading Buddies

Ages: 5 – 8
Books & Readings
Free

Finkelstein Memorial LibrarySpring Valley

5–5:45pm

Reading Buddies

Ages: 5 – 8
Books & Readings
Free

Finkelstein Memorial LibrarySpring Valley

Thursday May 15

1pm

Little Movers Storytime- Bronx Week

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Clason’s Point LibraryBronx

3:30pm

Bronx Week: Scavenger Hunt

Ages: 5 – 12
Books & Readings

Morrisania LibraryBronx

Saturday May 17

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10am–1pm

Family Art Project: Painting to Migratory Birdsongs

Sunday May 18

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10am–1pm

Family Art Project: Painting to Migratory Birdsongs

Monday May 19

3pm

Kids STEAM: Storytime STEAM

Ages: 5 – 12
Books & Readings

Riverdale LibraryBronx

Tuesday May 20

11am

Family Storytime

Ages: 5 – 12
Books & Readings

Morrisania LibraryBronx

Wednesday May 21

10:30am

Little Movers Storytime

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Morris Park LibraryBronx

Thursday May 22

11am

Lapsit/Little Movers Storytime

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Woodlawn Heights LibraryBronx

Saturday May 24

11:30am–12:30pm

AAPI Kids Storytime & Art with Amy

Ages: 3 – 8
Books & Readings
Free

Hudson Valley Books for HumanityOssining

3pm

Family Storytime

Ages: 3 – 12
Books & Readings

Wakefield LibraryWakefield

Monday June 2

3pm

Kids STEAM: Storytime STEAM

Ages: 5 – 12
Books & Readings

Riverdale LibraryBronx

Thursday June 5

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All day

Be Inspired! Celebrating Wave Hill at 60

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

3:30–4:30pm

Family Storytime

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings
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Finkelstein Memorial LibrarySpring Valley

Friday June 6

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All day

Be Inspired! Celebrating Wave Hill at 60

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

Saturday June 7

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All day

Be Inspired! Celebrating Wave Hill at 60

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

Sunday June 8

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All day

Be Inspired! Celebrating Wave Hill at 60

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

Saturday June 14

10:30–11am

Book Buddies

Ages: 5 – 12
Animals
Books & Readings

Muscoot FarmKatonah

11–11:30am

Book Buddies

Ages: 5 – 12
Animals
Books & Readings

Muscoot FarmKatonah

11:30am–noon

Book Buddies

Ages: 5 – 12
Animals
Books & Readings

Muscoot FarmKatonah

Noon–12:30pm

Book Buddies

Ages: 5 – 12
Animals
Books & Readings

Muscoot FarmKatonah

Subomi Macaulay

2–3pm

African Storytelling

White Plains Public LibraryWhite Plains

Sunday June 15

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2–4pm

African Storytelling, Dance and Music

Ages: 3 and up
Books & Readings
Community

White Plains Public LibraryWhite Plains

Saturday June 21

westchester Storytelling Celebration and Summer Reading Kickoff!

1–3pm

Storytelling Celebration and Summer Reading Kickoff!

Ages: 3 – 12
Books & Readings
Free

White Plains Public LibraryWhite Plains

Sunday June 29

DQStoryHourwithDDBanner

1:30–2:30pm

Drag Queen Story Time with Dee Dee

Ages: 3 – 8
Books & Readings
Free

Jacob Burns Film CenterPleasantville

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