There’s always something happening on Long Island, no matter what season we’re in! This season, why not enjoy some intellectual entertainment by heading to a book reading on the Island! You’ll have the unique opportunity to meet famous authors up close and personal, hear them speak about their newest books and maybe even leave with a signed copy!
Check out these great author appearances, readings, and book signings for both kids and adults happening this Winter around Long Island!
Making Grateful Kids with Dr. Jeffrey Froh at Elwood Library
1929 Jericho Turnpike, East Northport, NY 11731
Tuesday, February 17th from 7 PM - 8:15 PM
631-499-3722
Free
Join author Dr. Jeffrey Froh of "Making Grateful Kids" for a practical talk about strategies that parents and teachers can utilize to make children and adolescents more grateful.
"Join the Conversation" with Amy Chua at the Charles B. Wang Center Theatre
SUNY Stony Brook, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY 11794
Sunday, February 22nd from 2 PM - 3:30 PM
203-371-1255
$10 general admission, $5 students
Don’t miss this groundbreaking talk that will delve into the rise and fall of certain cultural groups in the U.S. The event will feature a talk, Q&A and book signing.
Bernard Whalen at the Carle Place Barnes & Noble
Country Glen Center, 91 Old Country Road, Carle Place, NY 11514
Wednesday, February 25th at 7 PM
516-741-9850
Free
Bernard Whalen, author of, “The NYPD's First Fifty Years: Politicians, Police Commissioners, and Patrolmen" will be speaking about his book and signing copies in Carle Place.
D.T. Max at Hofstra University
Guthart Cultural Center Theater, 1st Floor, Axinn Library, South Campus, Hempstead, NY 11549
Wednesday, February 25th from 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM
516-463-5410
Free
As a part of Hofstra University's Great Writers, Great Readings series, D.T. Max, staff writer at The New Yorker and author of, "Every Love Story Is A Ghost Story: A Life of David Foster Wallace" and "The Family That Couldn’t Sleep: A Medical Mystery," will be doing a reading.
S. Jane Gari at Book Revue
313 New York Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743
Wednesday, February 25th at 7 PM
631-271-1442
Free
S. Jane Gari, author of, “Losing the Dollhouse” will be talking about her book and signing copies for fans.
Lynda R. Day at the Uniondale Library
400 Uniondale Road, Uniondale, NY 11553
Saturday, February 28th at 2 PM
516-489-2220
Free
Lynda R. Day, author of, "Making a Way to Freedom: A History of African Americans on Long Island," professor of Africana Studies at Brooklyn College and a curator of Black History at the African American Museum of Nassau County, will be speaking about her book.
Elizabeth Nunez at the Amityville Public Library
19 John Street, Amityville, NY 11701
Saturday, February 28th from 2 PM - 3 PM
631-264-0567
Free
Award-winning author, and Amityville resident, Dr. Elizabeth Nunez will read from her memoir, "Not for Everyday Use" at the Amityville Public Library.
Janice Dean at the Lake Grove Barnes & Noble
600 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove, NY 11755
Tuesday, March 3rd at 6 PM
631-724-0936
Free
The kids will love listening to weather forecaster and children’s author Janice Dean read from her book, "Freddy the Frogcaster and the Big Blizzard.”
Beth Capodano at the Ward Melville Heritage Organization Educational and Cultural Center
Stony Brook Village Center, Main Street, Stony Brook, NY 11790
Wednesday, March 4th at 10:30 AM
631-689-5888
$3 per person
Parents are encouraged to bring children ages 3-5 to hear a discussion of, “Stinky Feet Stew” by Beth Capodano, part of the Hot Cocoa & Marshmallows! author series.
An Evening with Jeffrey Wands
195 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743
Saturday, March 7th from 6 PM - 10 PM
631-581-5027
$35
Join Jeffrey Wands, psychic and author of, “On Death and Grieving: A psychic Medium’s Perspective” for an evening of gallery-style readings and a book signing.
Michelle Zimmerman at the Ward Melville Heritage Organization Educational and Cultural Center
Stony Brook Village Center, Main Street, Stony Brook, NY 11790
Wednesday, March 11th at 10:30 AM
631-689-5888
$3 per person
Parents are encouraged to bring children ages 3-5 to hear a discussion of, “Can’t Catch a Butterfly” by Michelle Zimmerman, part of the Hot Cocoa & Marshmallows! author series.