Saturday, April 27th is National Independent Bookstore Day, and we can’t wait to get out and support our local independent bookstores. Indie bookstores are cornerstones of any community, and in Westchester, we are so lucky to have many options. Many are incredibly family and kid-friendly, regularly offering events for our little ones. This weekend is no different, with five of our local bookstores bringing us some fun events in honor of Indie Bookstore Day. So grab your kids and head to these bookstores this weekend to show your support and have fun.
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Participating Indie Bookstores
Booksy Galore
67 Westchester Avenue
Pound Ridge, New York 10576
Booksy Galore, located in Pound Ridge, is a go-to space for bibliophiles where customers can find new/old books, vintage books, vinyl, and even vintage typewriters. Booksy Galore is celebrating ten years of Booksy in Pound Ridge and bringing us all the goodies this weekend for Indie Bookstore Day. Refreshments, free tote bags, and raffle giveaways will include signed copies, totes, and shirts. It’s sure to be a day full of fun for the family and a great way to support this Pound Ridge staple.
The Reading Room
19 Edgemont Road
Katonah, NY 10536
The Reading Room is a bookstore-coffee shop in Katonah where families can come in, grab a treat, and walk out with a book that’s perfect for them. It’s a great spot for locals looking for a place to visit on the weekend; with baked goods freshly made at the shop and a daily choice of toasts, wraps, soups, salads, and coffee, it’s a must-visit and perfect for any book lover.
The Reading Room will offer a fun experience for book lovers this weekend. It is also an excellent activity for older middle-aged kids.
From 10 am to 2 pm, the bookstore will be doing “blackout poetry”. Customers will pick a book page and create a poem from the existing words. Attendees are invited to “paint, color, or leave it black and white. A fun way to use texts to create new works.” Stop by The Reading Room this weekend to grab a sweet treat, a book you’ve been wanting to read, and make your work of art.
Bronx River Books
37 Spencer Place
Scarsdale, NY 10583
Bronx River Books is an indie bookstore in Scarsdale, NY, that aims to “be a destination and a haven for readers of all ages, displaying over 17,000 different titles.” This bookstore looks to foster community within its shop, and they do so by regularly holding events with writers and having a free in-store book club for adults.
For Indie Bookstore Day this weekend, Bronx River Books invites customers to come by and celebrate. ” There will be free balloons, Proustian madeleines, Tootsie Roll Pops, plus discounts galore, and much more.” Swing by Bronx River Books this weekend, pick up some books for you and your children at discounted prices, and support this Scarsdale indie bookstore.
The Village Bookstore
10 Washington Ave
Pleasantville, NY 10570
The Village Bookstore in downtown Pleasantville is an independent family-owned bookstore with over 10,000 books, cards, journals, and gifts. It regularly holds events that feature local authors and support author events. This weekend, it will hold a special event for Indie Bookstore Day, which will be tons of fun for our little ones.
From 10 am to 12 pm, local author and illustrator Nick Bruel will offer kids a special gift. Children are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animals, and Bruel will create a one-of-a-kind work of art that will be specially illustrated for your little one. Customers are also invited to enter the Star Wars Movie raffle and will get a free literary sticker with a purchase from the store. Have a fun Saturday morning with your family, and head down to The Village Bookstore for Indie Bookstore Day.
Make Believe Books
15 Maple Avenue
Armonk, NY, USA 10504
Make Believe Books is a cozy, warm, family-friendly bookstore in Armonk. It’s a local gem. This independent bookstore has something for every reader, no matter the age. Book lovers will find everything from bestselling paperbacks to signed books, new releases, kids’ bestsellers, and even vinyl.
Make Believe Books is celebrating one year in Armonk on Indie Bookstore Day. They’ll have tons of family-friendly fun, including giveaways, a raffle, games for kids, storytime, and even cake! So head down with the family to celebrate and have a day full of fun.
