Summer Book Club Meeting
Join us for a discussion of Ann Patchett’s new release, Whistler. Email for meeting details.
Rediscovered Book Club
Meet us at Water Street to discuss Lives of the Saints by Nancy Lemann. Copies available at the shop now!
4th Friday
Join us for our monthly Water Street Market block party! Pop up food and drink vendors, live music and DJs! Literally Books will host local author Chris Baker for a signing of their new children’s book Weaver and the Web.
Rediscovered Book Club
Meet us at Water Street to discuss Lives of the Saints by Nancy Lemann. Copies available at the shop now!
4th Friday
Join us at 4th Friday June 26th - Katie Grove will be signing her new book Weaving Wild Baskets.
Rediscovered Book Club
Join us for our discussion of Mary Shelley’s Mathilda. Get your copy from the shop! Meet at the courtyard tables at Water Street Market.
Anniversary Party
It’s our first anniversary! Thanks so much for supporting us this past year, we have loved getting to sell you books, stickers, and more. Stop by on Saturday, July 18th for special deals and prizes. Plus cookies and other freebies to show our appreciation for our customers.
Literally Books Book Club
Join us for our discussion of I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman. Get your copy from the shop! We are tentatively planning to meet at Full Circle in Gardiner - stay tuned for updates.
Book Launch
Join us at The Cronin Gallery for a special presentation of Breaking the Tide - a new picture book written and illustrated by NPHS seniors Addison Mumford and Ella Brassard. Books will be available for purchase at Literally Books. All Proceeds from this book will support Le Korsa’s Art4Lax program, an organization dedicated to creating opportunities for youth in Senegal.
Book Club
Join us for our discussion of The Subtle Art of Folding Space by John Chu. Location TBD - stay tuned!
4th Friday
Join us at 4th Friday this May 22nd - local authors Jason Friedman and Philip Vondra will be signing their delightful guide Beer Hiking New York State.
Zine Release Party
Join us for a celebration of Maiden Mother Crone: Voices from the Other Side of Forty. This compilation features art and poetry compiled by contributor Michele Zipp and featuring the work of Rita Bolla, Marla Fasano, May Nadine Lewis Heal, Debbie Lan, Nicole Nero, Donna Perry, Suzanne Stokes, and Zipp. Vocal group Perennial will perform. Release party takes place at The Cronin Gallery, and the zine will be free with purchase next door at Literally Books. Support local art and artists!
April Book Club
We’re reading: Good People by Patmeena Sabit
The perks of being a Literally Books Book Club member:
Receive a 10% discount on the Book Club selection. Enjoy book club specials at Jar’d during our meetup!
April meeting:
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
5:30 p.m. at Jar’d Wine Pub across from Literally Books
4th Fridays at Water Street Market
Join us for our monthly block party at Water Street Market with live music, DJ, pop-up food vendors, kids’ activities, and more!
Rise of the G.E.M.S. Author Event
Join us at The Cronin Gallery for an exciting event exploring the science behind the Genetically Engineered Mice in Space (G.E.M.S.) graphic novel series.
Book Club Meet Up
We’re reading: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
The perks of being a Literally Books Book Club member:
Receive a 10% discount on the Book Club selection and 10% off a Book of Books to keep track of your reads.
Enjoy book club specials at Jar’d during our meetup!
First meeting: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 5:30 p.m. at Jar’d Wine Pub across from Literally Books
Shop Local Raffle Drawing
Shop small at local businesses this holiday season! Starting October 22nd, shop at participating downtown businesses on Wednesdays until December 24th. Shoppers will have the chance to win a $10 gift card to another participating business. Support what makes New Paltz great - your friends and neighbors!
Literally a Planetarium Show
Join us for a fascinating show at the planetarium. We will have a pop-up store selling a special selection of constellation and space-inspired books and gifts.
Saturday, December 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the John R. Kirk Planetarium at SUNY New Paltz
Recommended for ages 7 and up
Tickets here ($5 each)
Wild Mountain Birds at Literally Books
Wild Mountain Birds at Literally Books on Saturday, December 20th. 11 am to 1 pm.
Shop Local Raffle Drawing
Shop small at local businesses this holiday season! Starting October 22nd, shop at participating downtown businesses on Wednesdays until December 24th. Shoppers will have the chance to win a $10 gift card to another participating business. Support what makes New Paltz great - your friends and neighbors!
Water Street Market Holiday Party
Come join the fun! Sale on all holiday-themed items at Literally Books. Plus, free hot cocoa, cookies, and at 6 pm, pictures with “Santa". Bring unwrapped toys to donate to the People’s Place.
Shop Local Raffle Drawing
Shop small at local businesses this holiday season! Starting October 22nd, shop at participating downtown businesses on Wednesdays until December 24th. Shoppers will have the chance to win a $10 gift card to another participating business. Support what makes New Paltz great - your friends and neighbors!
Stefan Fatsis in Conversation with Rhett Miller
In honor of Stefan's new book and Rhett's new album, the two will discuss their work and the artistic vs. investigative process.
Shop Local Raffle Drawing
Shop small at local businesses this holiday season! Starting October 22nd, shop at participating downtown businesses on Wednesdays until December 24th. Shoppers will have the chance to win a $10 gift card to another participating business. Support what makes New Paltz great - your friends and neighbors!
Shop Local Raffle Drawing
Shop small at local businesses this holiday season! Starting October 22nd, shop at participating downtown businesses on Wednesdays until December 24th. Shoppers will have the chance to win a $10 gift card to another participating business. Support what makes New Paltz great - your friends and neighbors!
Shop Local Raffle Drawing
Shop small at local businesses this holiday season! Starting October 22nd, shop at participating downtown businesses on Wednesdays until December 24th. Shoppers will have the chance to win a $10 gift card to another participating business. Support what makes New Paltz great - your friends and neighbors!
Besties Book Release
Join us to celebrate the newest book in the Besties series! Besties Set Sail reading, signing, and Q & A by coauthors Kayla Miller and Jeffrey Canino. This event is appropriate for children ages 6 to 16.
Shop Local Raffle Drawing
Shop small at local businesses this holiday season! Starting October 22nd, shop at participating downtown businesses on Wednesdays until December 24th. Shoppers will have the chance to win a $10 gift card to another participating business. Support what makes New Paltz great - your friends and neighbors!
Shop Local Raffle Drawing
Shop small at local businesses this holiday season! Starting October 22nd, shop at participating downtown businesses on Wednesdays until December 24th. Shoppers will have the chance to win a $10 gift card to another participating business. Support what makes New Paltz great - your friends and neighbors!
Shop Local Raffle Drawing
Shop small at local businesses this holiday season! Starting October 22nd, shop at participating downtown businesses on Wednesdays until December 24th. Shoppers will have the chance to win a $10 gift card to another participating business. Support what makes New Paltz great - your friends and neighbors!
Read aloud and doggie doodle with David Soman and Jacky Davis
Join authors David Soman and Jacky Davis for a read aloud of their book Elvis and Romeo. Bring your furry friends - David will draw your dog’s portrait inside your brand new copy!. This event is appropriate for children ages 3 to 7.
Shop Local Raffle Drawing
Shop small at local businesses this holiday season! Starting October 22nd, shop at participating downtown businesses on Wednesdays until December 24th. Shoppers will have the chance to win a $10 gift card to another participating business. Support what makes New Paltz great - your friends and neighbors!
Shop Local Raffle Drawing
Shop small at local businesses this holiday season! Starting October 22nd, shop at participating downtown businesses on Wednesdays until December 24th. Shoppers will have the chance to win a $10 gift card to another participating business. Support what makes New Paltz great - your friends and neighbors!