Albany Book Festival

The 6th Annual Albany Book Festival will feature conversations with bestselling authors, panel discussions, readings, book signings, a children’s room with authors and fun activities, a meet and greet with nearly 100 local authors, and an exhibitor floor.(Four online workshops will take place in advance of the book festival.) 6th Annual Albany Book Festival presented […]

POSTPONED: “The Basics of Book Self-Marketing” with Author Karen DeBonis

Due to illness, this workshop has been postponed. A new date/time will be announced very soon. Have you written and published a book but have no idea how to market it? Or perhaps you’re working on a book, but dreading the time when you’ll have to sell it? Do you have a small publisher for […]

Caffe Lena Poetry Festival

Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United States

JOIN US TO CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF CAFFÈ LENA POETRY HOSTED BY CAROL GRASER!On the first Wednesday of the month in September 2003, Carol Graser initiated an open mic poetry reading series with a featured poet. Since then, with Carol at the helm, the series has flourished, featuring a slew of talented and accomplished poets […]

Tribute to Russell Banks

Join us at the Albany Book Festival for a tribute to the late Russell Banks, major American novelist, who died January 7, 2023, at his home in Saratoga Springs.Russell was a beloved member of the American literary community, a frequent guest of the NYS Writers Institute, the official New York State Author from 2004 to […]

Empowered by Poetry

A new open mic for poetry and spoken word in Troy sponsored by The Arts Center of the Capital Region.Sign up starts at 6:00 p.m.; open mic begins ar 6:30 p.m.

Caffè Lena Presents 60 Years of Banned Books

Caffè Lena and the Saratoga Springs Public Library come together to celebrate Banned Books Week with a night of music and reading from books that have been banned or challenged throughout the last 60 years on October 5th from 6-8 pm. Both organizations recognize the contributions of authors and illustrators amid the current increase in […]

Banned Book Giveaway

Stop by the Saratoga Springs Public Library Saturday October 7th for a free book! While celebrating Banned Books Week, the SSPL is giving away copies of books that have been challenged and/or banned because they address sexuality, race, gender, and other controversial topics. All are welcome! In addition to free books (while supplies last), learn […]

As to Water: A Poetry Reading and Collaboration with Artist Audra Wolowiec

As to Water: A collaboration between artist Audra Wolowiec and poets Elena Alexander, Jiwon Choi, Jon Curley, and Edwin TorresOctober 7, 2023; 3 – 4:30 PM Newburgh Waterfront (outdoors); seating will be available 195 Front Street, Newburgh, NY 12550 (enter through gate just beyond “Blu Pointe” restaurant) RSVP appreciated but not required: info@strongroom.us STRONGROOM is […]

Richard Loranger Reading + Open Mic

Richard Loranger Poetry Book Tour for his new book Mammal.It’s a community garden poetry party with the featured reader, bonfire, open mic sharing circle, & a vegetarian potluck Suggested donation $5 – Please remember to bring some CASH to purchase books & donate to help keep the Woodstock Shivastan Poetry Ashram Cooperative alive.

Saratoga Book Festival

Join the Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library as they host the 3rd annual Saratoga Book Festival Thursday October 12th-Sunday 15th, 2023. There will be a wide range of events throughout downtown Saratoga Springs throughout the weekend, including 40 workshops, panels and headliner sessions, over 60 authors and presenters, a literary marketplace with over […]

Novelist Jonathan Lethem in Conversation

Jonathan Lethem is the bestselling author of twelve novels, including The Arrest, The Feral Detective, The Fortress of Solitude, and Motherless Brooklyn, winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award.His newest book is Brooklyn Crime Novel (October 2023), a sweeping story of community, crime, and gentrification, tracing more than fifty years of life in one […]

Saratoga Springs Literary Marketplace

As part of the 3rd annual Saratoga Book Festival, the Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library present a Literary Marketplace October 14th, 2023 from 10 am – 2 pm. The marketplace takes place at the Saratoga Springs City Center, and it will feature more than 90 local authors, publishers, artisans, and more. To see […]