The Best Author Readings and Open Mics in NYC

Book events & readings in NYC

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Upcoming poetry readings, author events, storytimes, open mics, and literary panels.

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Sunday Jan. 11, 2026

10 am – 4 pm

Jewish Children’s Book Festival

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings
Classes

92NYUpper East Side

Monday Jan. 19

10 am – noon

Brooklyn MLK Family Day of Service

Ages: 8 and under
Art
Books & Readings

Hannah Senesh Community Day SchoolBrooklyn

Sunday March 22

10 – 11 am

Green, Green, Green

Ages: 4 and under
Animals
Books & Readings

Alley Pond Environmental CenterDouglaston

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