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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Friday Dec. 26, 2025

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10 am – 5 pm

Celebrate Kwanzaa

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

Brooklyn Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

Saturday Dec. 27

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10 am – 5 pm

Celebrate Kwanzaa

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

Brooklyn Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

1 – 2:30 pm

Kwanzaa Storytime and Giveaway

Ages: 5 – 12
Books & Readings
Free

Queens Public Library- RosedaleRosedale

Sunday Dec. 28

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10 am – 5 pm

Celebrate Kwanzaa

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

Brooklyn Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

Monday Dec. 29

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10 am – 5 pm

Celebrate Kwanzaa

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

Brooklyn Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

Tuesday Dec. 30

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10 am – 5 pm

Celebrate Kwanzaa

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

Brooklyn Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

Sunday Jan. 11, 2026

10 am – 4 pm

Jewish Children’s Book Festival

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings
Classes

92NYUpper East Side

Tuesday Jan. 13, 2026

3:30 – 4:30 pm

KidsLIVE with Kaz Windness

Ages: 5 – 12
Books & Readings
Free

Grand Concourse LibraryBronx

Thursday Jan. 15, 2026

3:30 – 4:30 pm

Space Storytime

Ages: 3 – 12
Books & Readings
Free

Gantry Plaza State ParkLong Island City

Wednesday Feb. 11, 2026

Illustrated Ink

5 – 6 pm

Illustrated Ink Club

Ages: 9 and up
Books & Readings
Free

Hamptons LibraryBridgehampton

Saturday April 18, 2026

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2 – 3 pm

Family Concert | Music of Mozart

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Books & Readings

The Morgan Library & MuseumMurray Hill

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