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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Wednesday July 23, 2025

10:30 am

Online Little Movers Storytime

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Hudson Park LibraryOnline

10:30 am

Family Storytime with Chatham Square

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Chatham Square Library

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11 am – 4 pm

The Wizard’s Quest

Ages: 5 and up
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The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

11 am

Children’s Storytime: Surprise Reader

Ages: 5 – 12
Books & Readings

Karen and Richard LeFrak Lobby

11:15 am

Little Movers Storytime: Mermaids

Ages: 12 and under
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Mariners Harbor LibraryStaten Island

11:30 am

Family Storytime

Ages: 12 and under
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53rd Street Library

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2:30 – 3:30 pm

Storytime with Literacy, Inc.

Ages: 3 – 8
Books & Readings

Staten Island Children’s MuseumStaten Island

4 pm

Family Storytime

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryStaten Island

4 pm

Little Movers Storytime

Ages: 12 and under
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Battery Park City Library

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