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SUMMARY:Good Neighbor Bookstore Presents: Tad Stoermer
DESCRIPTION:Good Neighbor Bookstore presents a conversation with historian\, Tad Stoermer. This free event will be a discussion\, with time for a brief Q&A\, immediately followed by a signing of his book\, A Resistance History of the United States. \nBooks will be available to purchase at the event or you can pre-order your copy here: https://goodneighborbooks.com/book/9781586424367 \nDescriptionRevisit the Salem Witch Trials\, the Underground Railroad\, and other resistance movements of American history to get a bold new understanding of how resistance shaped our past—and how its principles can change our future. \nThe United States was shaped by resistance—but not in the way we’ve been taught. The Revolution did not secure liberty; it opened the door to either liberty or oppression\, where only white men enjoyed all of the benefits and protections of citizenship. \nIn A Resistance History of the United States\, public historian Tad Stoermer shows how from the very beginning\, that tension—between the ideals of resistance and the realities of power—has defined America more than the Enlightenment ideals enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. \nUtililizing powerful storytelling to focus on key—and often lesser-known—moments in American history\, this book reveals the truth of how resistance movements from Colonial times have opposed the powers that be. Stoermer covers an impressive roster of pivotal movements\, with each chapter identifying a key resistance movement and principle meant to inspire contemporary readers\, including: \nBacon’s Rebellion/Metacomet’s War (1676)Salem Witch Trials (1692)The Black Loyalists (1783)The Underground Railroad (1850) \nThrough these and many more examples\, Stoermer dismantles the mythologies that pass for American history—exposing the curated nostalgia\, moral evasions\, and institutional silences that have long protected abusive power. What emerges is an essential look at how we can take lessons from the past to understand\, and effectively respond to\, the injustices we face today. \nAbout the AuthorTad Stoermer is a public historian who trained at the University of Virginia\, Johns Hopkins\, and Harvard\, with a particular focus on Colonial and Revolutionary America. He is also a former congressional staffer and speechwriter\, and he served in the US Army and Reserves as a reconnaissance scout. He lives in Denmark.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/good-neighbor-bookstore-presents-tad-stoermer/
LOCATION:Robert H. Jackson Center\, 305 E. 4th St.\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books & Reading
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SUMMARY:Private VIP Event with Author Wendy Corsi Staub | Season Highlight
DESCRIPTION:Private VIP Event with Author Wendy Corsi Staub | Season HighlightSat\, Jun 27 | Lily DaleAn exclusive\, intimate evening with New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Wendy Corsi Staub. Limited to just 30 guests\, this private event at the Azur Room of the Maplewood Hotel features light bites and libations — a rare opportunity to connect personally with the author behind 13 booksInfo & Purchase TktsPrivate VIP Event with Author Wendy Corsi Staub | Season HighlightTime & LocationJun 27\, 2026\, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nLily Dale\, 11 Cleveland Ave\, Lily Dale\, NY 14752\, USA \nAbout the EventEvent Description \nAn exclusive\, intimate evening with New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Wendy Corsi Staub. Limited to just 30 guests\, this private event at the Azur Room of the Maplewood Hotel features light bites and libations — a rare opportunity to connect personally with the author behind 13 books set right here in Lily Dale. Her novels bring the community to vivid life through beloved characters like widowed Bella at the Valley View Inn\, her son Sam and his friend Jiffy\, veterinarian Dr. Ben\, and the colorful cast of quirky Lily Dale locals. \nYour VIP ticket also includes front-row seating for the evening’s Season Highlight event\, Conversations with Creators\, at 7 pm in the Auditorium. \nPresenter Bio \nWendy Corsi Staub is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author who grew up in nearby Dunkirk\, New York. Over the course of her career she has written 13 books set in Lily Dale\, including the beloved Lily Dale Mystery series published by Minotaur Books (St. Martin’s Press / Macmillan). Her novels bring the quirky\, Victorian-era town to vivid life through compelling characters and layered mysteries\, and have introduced readers around the world to the real history and spirit of this remarkable community. Her newest Lily Dale Mystery is set to release in July 2026.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/private-vip-event-with-author-wendy-corsi-staub-season-highlight/
LOCATION:Lily Dale Assembly\, Inc.\, 5 Melrose Park\, Lily Dale\, 14752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books & Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T180000
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SUMMARY:Supergirl Day @ Chautauqua Comics
DESCRIPTION:Be sure to see the new Supergirl Movie in theaters and then stop on down to Chautauqua Comics for a FREE Supergirl/Superman Comic Book!
URL:https://mychq.org/event/supergirl-day-chautauqua-comics/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Comics\, 214 Fairmount Ave\, Jamestown\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books & Reading
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T160000
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SUMMARY:Wicked Writing Workshop & Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:Every good story starts with a first draft. Whether you’re an aspiring writer or a published author\, you’re invited to join us at Wicked Warren’s Brewery in Jamestown on Saturday\, June 27th\, for a day of crafts and drafts. \nYou’ll spend the day with four local authors doing what they love — working through the craft of writing across four genres: memoir\, fiction\, poetry\, and children’s literature. \nYour $50 registration fee includes all four workshop sessions\, a lunch buffet\, and one drink ticket. Published authors attending the workshop are welcome to set up a table at the book fair. \nWhen the workshops wrap in the afternoon\, the Wicked Book Fair begins. This is free and open to the public. Browse\, buy\, and meet your favorite authors — and maybe discover a few new ones. \nFor more information\, please visit: https://www.jasonkbussman.com/…/wicked-writing-workshop…
URL:https://mychq.org/event/wicked-writing-workshop-book-fair/
LOCATION:Wicked Warrens Jamestown\, Washington St.\, Jamestown\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books & Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T190000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Author: Edward T. Davis III
DESCRIPTION:The Fenton History will soon be offering for sale three volumes of local history compiled by Edward T. Davis III\, a retired family physician who practiced for many years in Jamestown.A two-volume set entitled The Early Years of Boating on Chautauqua Lake contains almost 600 pages of text\, mostly consisting of newspaper articles dating from 1826 – 1888\, the majority of which are from the Jamestown Journal\, Jamestown Daily Journal and Jamestown Evening Journal. Accompanying the articles are 280 photographs/advertisements supplied by the Fenton History Center\, the Chautauqua County Historical Society\, the Chautauqua Institution Archives\, the Davis collection of stereoviews of the Chautauqua Lake region dating from the 1870s – 1880s and several private collectors.The third volume\, entitled Life in a Chautauqua Lake Resort Community: The Early Years of Point Chautauqua\, New York\, tells the story\, again through period newspaper articles\, of the evolution of Point Chautauqua from a Baptist colony in 1875\, through the years of the Grand Hotel and ending in 1930\, as it settled into a quiet summer and year-round community. It consists of 320 pages with 250 photographs.A Meet-and-Greet will be held at the Fenton History Center June 25\, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Copies of the books may be ordered at that time.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/meet-the-author-edward-t-davis-iii/
LOCATION:Fenton History Center\, 67 Washington St\, Jamestown\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books & Reading
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T200000
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SUMMARY:Global Perspectives Book Club - Long Walk to Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Book: Long Walk to FreedomAuthor: Nelson MandelaGenre: Autobiography \nDescription from Good Neighbors bookstore webpage:Nelson Mandela was one of the great moral and political leaders of his time: an international hero whose lifelong dedication to the fight against racial oppression in South Africa won him the Nobel Peace Prize and the presidency of his country. After his triumphant release in 1990 from more than a quarter-century of imprisonment\, Mandela was at the center of the most compelling and inspiring political drama in the world. As president of the African National Congress and head of South Africa’s antiapartheid movement\, he was instrumental in moving the nation toward multiracial government and majority rule. He is still revered everywhere as a vital force in the fight for human rights and racial equality. \nLong Walk to Freedom is his moving and exhilarating autobiography\, destined to take its place among the finest memoirs of history’s greatest figures. Here for the first time\, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela told the extraordinary story of his life — an epic of struggle\, setback\, renewed hope\, and ultimate triumph. The book that inspired the major motion picture Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. \nLink to purchase book locally through Good Neighbor Bookstore: https://goodneighborbooks.com/book/9780316548182 \nLink to RSVP via Microsoft Forms:https://forms.office.com/r/MA925MmrSG \nWe will be meeting on Tuesday\, June 23\, 2026 at 6pm in the Fenn Library at St. Luke’s Church (in the undercroft\, behind the Johnson Stage). PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/global-perspectives-book-club-long-walk-to-freedom/
LOCATION:St. Luke’s Episcopal Church\, 410 N Main St\, Jamestown\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books & Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T180000
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Social Justice Book ClubPresented by YWCA JamestownJoin us this fall at the cozy YWCA Lake Lodge for a monthly community book club centered around a thought-provoking book and meaningful conversations. \n\nFall 2025 Book Selection:“White Women Everything You Already Know About Your Own Racism and How to Do Better”By Regina Jackson & Saira RaoA New York Times Bestseller \nSocial Justice Book ClubPresented by YWCA JamestownJoin us this fall at the cozy YWCA Lake Lodge for a monthly community book club centered around a thought-provoking book and meaningful conversations. \n\nFall 2025 Book Selection:“Everything You Already Know About Your Own Racism and How to Do Better”By Regina Jackson & Saira RaoA New York Times Bestseller \n\nHow to Get the BookWe encourage you to purchase your copy from a local bookseller. \n→ Limited copies will also be available at YWCA Jamestown for participants who need one. \n\nScheduleStarts Thursday\, October 16\, 2025 at 6PMMeets Monthly – 3rd Week of Each Month October 2025 through June 2026 Snacks provided — come hungry for both food and dialogue! \n\nRegistration OptionsWe believe in access for all. Cost should never be a barrier to participation — give what you can\, and come as you are. \nRegister- www.ywcajamestown.com
URL:https://mychq.org/event/social-justice-book-club/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:YWCA Lake Lodge\, 185 E Terrace Ave\, Lakewood\, 14750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books & Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="YWCA Jamestown":MAILTO:executivedirector@ywcajamestown.com
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SUMMARY:Book Club Meet Up: Who Is Government? By Michael Lewis
DESCRIPTION:There will be an in person discussion on the current JJC Book Club read “Who is Government?” By Michael Lewis on June 13th at 3:30pm at Labyrinth Press Company in Jamestown.If you haven’t purchased your copy yet please go to Good Neighbor Bookstore in Lakewood and receive our discount.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/book-club-meet-up-who-is-government-by-michael-lewis/
LOCATION:Labyrinth Press Company\, 12 E 4th St\, Jamestown\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books & Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jamestown Justice Coalition":MAILTO:Jamestownjusticecoalition@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Book Signing: Catherine D'Agostino
DESCRIPTION:Tangled Vines: \nNo witnesses.No evidence.No body.Zoey Scargrove simply vanished. \nTangled Vinesis a gripping mystery set on Keuka Lake in New York’s wine country. When seventeen‑year‑old Zoey disappears without a trace after a morning sports practice\, panic grips the close-knit Sassafras community. But her case goes cold\, quickly tearing apart the Scargrove family. Unable to handle the suffocating blame and grief\, her sister\, Stella\, makes a decision to change the course of her life forever. \nYears later\, a shocking discovery pulls Stella back into the town she abandoned — and into the center of a reopened investigation. As the FBI digs into old lies and new evidence\, the Scargrove family must face the devastating truth about what happened the day Zoey vanished. Atmospheric\, emotional\, and twist‑driven\, Tangled Vinesis a perfect crime mystery for book clubs\, wine lovers\, and fans of riveting suspense. \nAbout the Author: \nCatherine D’Agostino is a member of the Mystery Writers of America’s New York branch and the Friends of Chautauqua Writers’ Center at Chautauqua Institution. In addition to Tangled Vines\, she published two additional books: Braided Lies: A Thousand Islands Castle Mystery and Linger: Flash Fiction\, Poetry\, and Drama. She worked as a journalist for small-town newspapers before beginning a 32-year career teaching English and literature to high school and college students in western New York and in the Finger Lakes Region. Her early success in screenwriting preceded the release of her first novel in May 2023. D’Agostino visits libraries\, bookstores\, and book clubs around the country. Contact ironpelicanpublications@gmail.com to schedule a visit. She lives in Fredonia\, NY.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/book-signing-catherine-dagostino/
LOCATION:Good Neighbor Bookstore\, 124 Chautauqua Ave\, Lakewood\, 14750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books & Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="Good Neighbor Bookstore":MAILTO:bob@goodneighborbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T130000
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SUMMARY:First Sunday Story Time @ Audubon Community Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:On the first Sunday of each month\, bring your little ones for a free nature-based story time at the Audubon. \nChildren’s books are powerful tools to connect children to nature and establish a strong foundation for their educational journey. Join Claire Certo on the first Sunday of the month for a half-hour story time. Children will go on literary adventures with animals\, through habitats and seasons\, and discover new things with every page each month. \nThis program is free and so is Sunday admission. Come for story time and stay to explore the indoor Nature Play Area\, live animals\, and exhibits. \nSpecial Information: Doors open at 12:20 p.m. with story time beginning at 12:30 p.m. The building will fully open at 1:00 p.m. \nFree for children and adults \nReservations requested by Saturday\, June 6.Enrollment limited to 15. Walk-ins accepted if room. \nRegister today at auduboncnc.org/june-first-sunday
URL:https://mychq.org/event/first-sunday-story-time-audubon-community-nature-center/
LOCATION:Audubon Community Nature Center\, 1600 Riverside Road\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books & Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="Audubon Community Nature Center":MAILTO:info@auduboncnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T183000
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SUMMARY:Young Adult Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a place to socialize\, meet new people\, and fall back in love with reading?Labyrinth’s Young Adult Book Club is your new favorite hangout.We’re all about good vibes\, delicious coffee\, and easygoing conversations with fellow book lovers. \nEach month\, we rotate who chooses the book – so everyone gets a chance to share what they’re excited about.Our reads focus on fiction that transports you-From fantasy\, to dystopias\, utopias\, and graphic novels. As long as it’s the type to pull you into another reality No matter if you’re a seasoned reader\, or just trying to get back into it. This is a low-pressure space to connect\, chat\, and escape into a good story together.Come for the books. Stay for the coffee\, the conversation\, and the cozy early-2000s coffee shop energy Every third Wednesday from 5:30-6:30pm starting January 21st
URL:https://mychq.org/event/young-adult-book-club/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Labyrinth Press Company\, 12 E 4th St\, Jamestown\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books & Reading
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000
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SUMMARY:No Pressure Book Club @ Liberty Vineyards Winery
DESCRIPTION:Come “read between the wines” with us on May 16 from 2-4 at our “No Pressure Book Club”. Bring any book you want (no assigned reading). Just hang out\, sip some wine\, and get a few chapters in.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/no-pressure-book-club-liberty-vineyards-winery/
LOCATION:Liberty Vineyards & Winery\, 2861 Route 20\, Sheridan\, 14048\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books & Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="Liberty Vineyards & Winery":MAILTO:info@libertywinery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T154138Z
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SUMMARY:Writers Group Book Talk - Tom Herr
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for this exciting Writers Group Book Talk with author Tom Herr. \nCome hungry! Refreshments served – 6 pm – April 29
URL:https://mychq.org/event/writers-group-book-talk-tom-herr/
LOCATION:Lake Shore Center For The Arts\, 49 S Portage St\, Westfield\, 14787\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books & Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T170000
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SUMMARY:Independent BookStore Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Independent Bookstore Day was established in 2013 to promote\, celebrate\, and highlight the value of the Independent bookstore community. The day has been observed on the last Saturday of April every year since 2013. This year there are over 1\,600 stores participating across the country. \nGood Neighbor Bookstore will have exclusive items\, treats\, and maybe a few tricks! Come help us celebrate the joy of Indie Bookstores!
URL:https://mychq.org/event/independent-bookstore-day-2026/
LOCATION:Good Neighbor Bookstore\, 124 Chautauqua Ave\, Lakewood\, 14750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books & Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="Good Neighbor Bookstore":MAILTO:bob@goodneighborbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T200000
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SUMMARY:Global Perspectives Book Club - Questions for Ada
DESCRIPTION:Book: Questions for AdaAuthor: Ijeoma UmebinyuoGenre: Poetry \nDescription:The artistry of Questions for Ada defies words\, embodying the pain\, the passion\, and the power of love rising from the depths of our souls. Ijeoma Umebinyuo’s poetry is a flower that will blossom in the spirit of every reader as she shares her heart with raw candor. From lyrical lushness to smoky sensuality to raw truths\, this tome of transforming verse is the book every woman wants to write but can’t until the broken mirrors of their lives have healed. In this gifted author’s own words-“I am too full of life to be half-loved.” A bold celebration of womanhood. \nAbout the AuthorIjeoma Umebinyuo was born and raised Nigeria. Her writings have been translated to Portuguese\, Turkish\, Russian and French. She shares her heart with raw candor. There is an intimacy about her writings\, an unapologetic presentation of truths and her unconventional ways of telling a full story even in her shortest of poems. \nLink to purchase book locally through Good Neighbor Bookstore: https://goodneighborbooks.com/book/9781505984347 \nLink to RSVP via Microsoft Forms:https://forms.office.com/r/MA925MmrSG \nWe will be meeting on Tuesday\, April 21\, 2026 at 6pm in the Fenn Library at St. Luke’s Church (in the undercroft\, behind the Johnson Stage). PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE. \nNext meeting: Tuesday\, June 23\, 2026 at 6pm
URL:https://mychq.org/event/cultural-celebration-of-nowruz/
LOCATION:St. Luke’s Episcopal Church\, 410 N Main St\, Jamestown\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books & Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T153000
DTSTAMP:20260312T202910Z
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SUMMARY:United Way Literacy Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄!United Way of Chautauqua County’s annual Literacy Week is scheduled for April 20th through April 24th! \nEach year\, volunteers from local businesses\, local government and community agencies partner with United Way and the CHQ Professionals Group to highlight the importance of literacy at a young age! \nFor this event\, we will need volunteers to read to children in grades Kindergarten through 6th grade at several local schools. \nLast year\, more than 70 volunteers reached 1\,975 students across six school districts — emphasizing the joy of reading through classroom visits and placing a brand-new book in every child’s hands to take home. \nAgain this year\, each child will receive a new book to take home — made possible by our book sponsors! \nLiteracy Week is co-sponsored by Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation\, who provide a generous grant for the purchase of books to distribute. \nOur additional 2025 Book Sponsors included: Cattaraugus County Bank\, Dunkirk-Fredonia Rotary Club\, Fredonia Cycling and Sir PrintsALot. \n𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐕𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆?Stay tuned to our social media — as volunteer opportunities will be publicized as dates and times are finalized with school districts. You can also let us know your interest by emailing DSiracuse@UnitedWayCHQ.org. \n𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐄𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐎𝐑?Individuals and businesses who donate to Literacy Week make it possible for United Way to provide new books to every student we visit. Show your support for early childhood reading. Click this link: https://igfn.us/f/59th/n
URL:https://mychq.org/event/united-way-literacy-week-2026/
CATEGORIES:Books & Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="United Way of Southern Chautauqua County":MAILTO:ndean@uwayscc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260119T014900Z
CREATED:20260119T014900Z
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SUMMARY:Book Launch Party - AK Coulter
DESCRIPTION:Program at 2pm. Hear from the author\, “meet” the characters\, learn the background\, enjoy Q & A time. Autographed books available for purchase (discount for cash or check).
URL:https://mychq.org/event/book-launch-party-ak-coulter/
LOCATION:Hampton Inn\, 4 W Oak Hill Rd\, Jamestown\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books & Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="AK Coulter":MAILTO:akc@akcoulter.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260218T003104Z
CREATED:20260218T003104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T003104Z
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SUMMARY:Book Signing: Sara Puente
DESCRIPTION:This book explores the electrifying power of devotion and love through trials and tribulations in 1874 London\, a macabre drama in the style of Wilde with a Gothic twist\, offering readers a pleasurable escape into a dark Victorian romance. \nSara Puente studied literature while in college and has a degree in Office Technology. She loves tea and studying the Gothic in all its different forms in media. She currently resides in a small city in New York where she believes vampires may roam the streets at night like clones.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/book-signing-sara-puente/
LOCATION:Good Neighbor Bookstore\, 124 Chautauqua Ave\, Lakewood\, 14750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books & Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="Good Neighbor Bookstore":MAILTO:bob@goodneighborbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260202T192447Z
CREATED:20260202T192447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T192447Z
UID:10024651-1771354800-1771362000@mychq.org
SUMMARY:Global Perspectives Book Club - Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here
DESCRIPTION:Book: Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here: The United States\, Central America\, and the Making of a CrisisAuthor: Jonathan BlitzerGenre: Nonfiction \nDescription:Everyone who makes the journey faces an impossible choice. Hundreds of thousands of people who arrive every year at the US-Mexico border travel far from their homes. For years\, the majority came from El Salvador\, Guatemala\, and Honduras\, but many more have begun their journey much farther away. Some flee persecution\, others crime or hunger. They may have already been deported\, but the United States remains their only hope for safety and prosperity. They will take their chances. \nAs Jonathan Blitzer dramatizes with forensic\, unprecedented reporting\, this crisis is the result of decades of misguided policy and sweeping corruption. Brilliantly weaving the stories of Central Americans whose lives have been devastated by chronic political conflict and violence with those of American activists\, government officials\, and the politicians responsible for the country’s tragically tangled immigration policy\, Blitzer reveals the full\, layered picture of this vast and unremitting conflict. \nEveryone Who Is Gone Is Here tells the epic story of the people whose lives ebb and flow across the border\, delving into the heart of American life itself. This vital and remarkable story has shaped the nation’s turbulent politics and culture in countless ways—and will almost certainly determine its future. \nLink to purchase book locally through Good Neighbor Bookstore: https://goodneighborbooks.com/book/9781984880826 \nLink to RSVP via Microsoft Forms:https://forms.office.com/r/MA925MmrSG \nWe will be meeting on Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026 at 7pm in the Fenn Library at St. Luke’s Church (in the undercroft\, behind the Johnson Stage). \nNext meeting: Tuesday\, April 21 at 7pmBook: Questions for Ada by Ijeoma Umebinyuo
URL:https://mychq.org/event/global-perspectives-book-club-everyone-who-is-gone-is-here/
LOCATION:St. Luke’s Episcopal Church\, 410 N Main St\, Jamestown\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books & Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260204T185320Z
CREATED:20260204T185320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T185320Z
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SUMMARY:Galentine's Tea Party
DESCRIPTION:Dearest Gentle Readers\, it appears the season of romance is upon us! And it is with great pleasure that your friends at Good Neighbor Bookstore would like to formally invite you to our Galentine’s Tea Party on Friday\, February 13th from 5-7 PM \n\n\nMessage us here or email\, info@GoodNeighborBooks.com to confirm your attendance
URL:https://mychq.org/event/galentines-tea-party/
LOCATION:Good Neighbor Bookstore\, 124 Chautauqua Ave\, Lakewood\, 14750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books & Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="Good Neighbor Bookstore":MAILTO:bob@goodneighborbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T193000
DTSTAMP:20251117T154950Z
CREATED:20251117T154950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T154950Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Stories at the Coffee Shop
DESCRIPTION:Don your favorite Christmas Jammies and join us for stories\, songs\, hot cocoa and holiday cheer!
URL:https://mychq.org/event/christmas-stories-at-the-coffee-shop/
LOCATION:Full Strength Coffee\, 55 E Main St\, Westfield\, 14787\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books & Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="Full Strength Coffee":MAILTO:fullstrengthcoffeecompany@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T150000
DTSTAMP:20251124T155505Z
CREATED:20251124T155505Z
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SUMMARY:Book Signing: Anchored by Kenneth J Erickson
DESCRIPTION:Order Here: https://goodneighborbooks.com/book/9798999657701 \nABOUT THE BOOK:What do we leave behind when the noise quiets and the dust settles? For Dr. Erickson\, a devoted father\, health professional\, and reflective teacher\, the answer is simply this: we leave behind who we are\, how we lived\, and what we stood for.Anchored is more than a book\, it’s a heartfelt offering. Written as a legacy for his sons\, Dr. Erickson shares the lessons that shaped his life. Insights earned through personal failures and triumphs\, drawn from history\, philosophy\, and the raw wisdom of lived experience. Each chapter is grounded in timeless principles\, emotional intelligence\, values-based decision making\, resilience and leadership and concludes with a deeply personal reflection titled From Father to Son.But this book isn’t just for his sons.It’s for anyone who has ever asked themselves\, What truly matters?It’s for those navigating change\, wrestling with uncertainty\, or longing for clarity and direction.It’s for readers who value truth over trend\, and depth over distraction.Whether you’re a parent\, a seeker\, or simply someone trying to live with more intention and integrity\, Anchored offers a compass: steady\, honest\, and enduring.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/book-signing-anchored-by-kenneth-j-erickson/
LOCATION:Good Neighbor Bookstore\, 124 Chautauqua Ave\, Lakewood\, 14750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books & Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="Good Neighbor Bookstore":MAILTO:bob@goodneighborbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T193000
DTSTAMP:20251103T201356Z
CREATED:20251103T201356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T201356Z
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SUMMARY:Return to Wild America by Scott Weidensaul
DESCRIPTION:In 1953\, birding guru Roger Tory Peterson and noted British naturalist James Fisher set out on what became a legendary journey – a 100-day trek over 30\,000 miles around North America. They traveled from Newfoundland to Florida\, deep into the heart of Mexico\, through the Southwest\, the Pacific Northwest\, and into Alaska’s Pribilof Islands. Two years later\, Wild America\, their classic account of the trip\, was published. \nOn the eve of that book’s fiftieth anniversary\, naturalist Scott Weidensaul retraces Peterson and Fisher’s steps to tell the story of wild America today. How has the continent’s natural landscape changed over the past fifty years? How have the wildlife\, the rivers\, and the rugged\, untouched terrain fared? \nLed by RTPI Scholar-in-Residence\, Jenn Lodi-Smith\, founder and director of The Spark Bird Project (www.spark-bird.org)\, as well as authors Kenn Kaufman and Scott Weidensaul. This continuation of our four-part program is part of this year’s first main-floor exhibition\, Art that Matters to the Planet: Wild America\, which celebrated the 70th anniversary of this classic in environmental literature. \nZoom link will be provided with registration.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/return-to-wild-america-by-scott-weidensaul-2/
LOCATION:Roger Tory Peterson Institute\, 311 Curtis St.\, Jamestown\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books & Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="Roger Tory Peterson Institute":MAILTO:info@rtpi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T160000
DTSTAMP:20251020T151615Z
CREATED:20251020T151615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T151615Z
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SUMMARY:Beginning Book Binding Workshop
DESCRIPTION:November 15 2-4pm | $25 per personLearn the skills of historic book making. We will be learning how to hand stitch a book. Each participant will leave with 3 completed small books. Ages 12 and over. Supplies included.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/beginning-book-binding-workshop/
LOCATION:Busti Historical Society\, 3443 Lawson Rd.\, Jamestown\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books & Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="Busti Historical Society":MAILTO:Bustihistorical@gmail.com
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