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Visit These Local Bookstores To Celebrate Poetry Month
With sunny skies, flowers in bloom, and seaside scenery coming to life, April on Long Island is the perfect time for Poetry Month. You'll find no shortage of places to celebrate the literary arts near Suffolk County homes for sale, including some outstanding small, locally owned bookstores with eclectic inventories and great events. Our real estate agents have the details on where to celebrate Poetry Month on Long Island this year.
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The Next Chapter – 204 New York Ave., Huntington, NY 11743
The Next Chapter is a hub of literary activity around the corner from Huntington homes for sale, with one of the largest selections of used books on Long Island. They also have tons of special events, including live poetry readings, book clubs, book signings, live music, and much more. -
The Dog-Eared Bard's Book Shop – 250 Larkfield Road, East Northport, NY, 11731
Looking to stock up on hard-to-find books for affordable prices? The Dog-Eared Bard's Book Shop offers a great selection of books at very reasonable prices, perfect for trying out new poets this spring. They also host poetry readings on the first Friday of every month. -
Tiny Raccoon Books – 277 Railroad Ave., Sayville, NY 11782
Tiny Raccoon Books is a small, locally owned bookshop with frequent author events, including opportunities to meet and chat with talented local poets. Their selection includes a little bit of everything, with a focus on used books but some new books, as well. -
The Word Is Change – 368 Tompkins Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11216
In addition to being an excellent place to shop for used books, The Word Is Change is a frequent participant in community events. One exciting event during Poetry Month is the Brooklyn Bookstore Crawl, a week-long celebration featuring 25 outstanding Brooklyn bookstores with special deals and events. -
Neverending Story Books – 9 W. Main St., Babylon, NY 11702
Interested in getting the youngest members of the family excited for visiting the bookstore during Poetry Month? Neverending Story Books often hosts events with popular children's authors, featuring story time and Q&A sessions. -
Theodore's Books – 17 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay, NY, 11771
Founded in 2021, Theodore's Books has quickly become a popular place for special events, with its Author Events Program as well as upcoming events like the Gold Coast Book Fair. It's also a great place to pick up books written by Long Island authors, or dealing with subject matter related to Long Island. -
Friend's of the Library Used Book Shop – 150 E. Main St., Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Friend's of the Library Used Book Shop is operated by the Friends of the Port Jefferson Free Library non-profit organization, and is located conveniently across the street from the library. They've got a huge selection of used books, featuring everything from rare finds to best sellers. The selection is updated constantly, so stop back often to see what treasures you can find.
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