The Best Author Readings and Open Mics in NYC

Book events & readings in NYC

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Sunday July 13, 2025

The Wizard’s Quest Potion Bottles

11 am – 4 pm

The Wizard’s Quest

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Attractions

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

2:30 pm

Family Storytime

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Washington Heights Library

2:30 pm

Sunday Family Storytime

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Grand Concourse LibraryBronx

3:30 pm

Sunday Story Time

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryStaten Island

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