Saratoga Springs Literary Events
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Tue, Oct 10 until Sun, Oct 15
· 10:00 AM
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Saratoga Book Festival
Third annual Saratoga Book Festival presents 60+ amazing authors, 35+ free book talks, panels, family and children's programs, Literary Marketplace, and more in 9 venues throughout downtown Saratoga.
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Tue, Oct 3
· 7:00 PM
Storytellers of all styles and levels of experience are welcome! Enjoy an evening of true stories, traditional tales, myths, fables, family stories and more. No pre-sale tickets.
Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Wed, Oct 4
· 7:00 PM
A featured poet reads for 20 minutes, then the mic is open for participants: two short poems or one longer poem, with a limit of 5 minutes
Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Thu, Oct 5
· 6:00 PM
M.G. Bell introduces The Cursed Towns of Jericho and Lale Davidson launches Beyond Sight, a ghost mystery set in Saratoga Springs.
The Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Thu, Oct 5
· 6:00 PM
Live music, authors, readings, conversation
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Thu, Oct 12
· 12:00 PM
In her book, The Bricks before Brown (University of Georgia Press, 2022), Dr. Martinez-Cola identifies over 100 cases filed.
Event On Zoom, Event On Zoom Albany, NY 12230

Thu, Oct 12
· 7:00 PM
Presented by LiteraryArts@SPAC - Join New York Times bestselling author Wally Lamb for a reading at Spa Little Theatre.
Spa Little Theatre, 19 Roosevelt Dr. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Thu, Oct 12
· 7:00 PM
The award-winning beloved author of six New York Times bestselling novels will appear at the Spa Little Theater to read from his soon-to-be published new novel, "The Way of the...
Spa Little Theater, 19 Roosevelt Drive Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Fri, Oct 13
· 7:00 PM
Simon Winchester: Knowing What We Know Friday, October 13, 2023 7:00-8:30 pm Universal Preservation Hall...
Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Sat, Oct 14
· 11:00 AM
Are you ready to go "Batty About Books?"
The Children's Museum at Saratoga, 65 South Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Sat, Oct 14
· 5:30 PM
Saratoga Book Festival presents Dani Shapiro, in conversation with Jonathan Santlofer, Saturday, October 14 at 5:30 p.m.
Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway Entrance Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Sun, Oct 15
· 3:00 PM
Marc Conner, Skidmore College President, interviews Ed Mitzen, a philanthropist, entrepreneur, and author of Wealthy and White.
Skidmore College, Gannett Auditorium, 815 N Broadway, Gannett Hall Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Wed, Oct 18
· 9:30 AM
Saratoga Performing Arts Center announces that its popular Action Council fundraising event, "SPAC in Conversation," will return with Julie Scelfo.
Spa Little Theatre, 19 Roosevelt Dr Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Wed, Oct 25
· 7:00 PM
The Howl Story Slam is a spirited, live storytelling competition that travels to bars and venues all over the North Country. Storytellers (anyone can sign up!) take the stage to...
Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Wed, Nov 1
· 7:00 PM
A featured poet reads for 20 minutes, then the mic is open for participants: two short poems or one longer poem, with a limit of 5 minutes
Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Tue, Nov 7
· 7:00 PM
Storytellers of all styles and levels of experience are welcome! Enjoy an evening of true stories, traditional tales, myths, fables, family stories and more. No pre-sale tickets. Seating is first...
Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Tue, Dec 5
· 7:00 PM
Storytellers of all styles and levels of experience are welcome! Enjoy an evening of true stories, traditional tales, myths, fables, family stories and more. No pre-sale tickets. Seating is first...
Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Wed, Dec 6
· 7:00 PM
A featured poet reads for 20 minutes, then the mic is open for participants: two short poems or one longer poem, with a limit of 5 minutes
Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Fri, Dec 15 until Sat, Dec 23
· 10:00 AM
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Holiday Shopping Sale at the Saratoga Public Library
Join us for an incredible opportunity to grab some amazing reads at unbelievable prices during our Holiday sale, organized by the Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library!
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866