Acoustic Latin music with Luis Carrion
Free but registration required beginning Feb. 16. For register or for more information call (585) 340-8720.
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Rochester Reads
Book discussion of The Distance Between Us
Free. No registration required. For more information call (585) 617-6181.
Teen Action Book Club (Grades 8-12)
Penfield Public Library 1985 Baird Road, Penfield, NY, United StatesThis club features books with “Many Voices” and a community service activity at each meeting; participants may read the original or young readers’ edition of The Distance Between Us. Free but registration required beginning Feb. 21. To register or for more information call (585) 340-8720.
Book discussion of The Distance Between Us
Free but registration required beginning Feb. 21. For register or for more information call (585) 340-8720.
Traditional Mexican cooking demonstration
(with samples) with Jose Abarca, owner of Itacate. Free but registration required beginning Feb. 21. For register or for more information call (585) 340-8720.
Book discussion of The Distance Between Us
Free. No registration required. For more information email Bill Fugate at wrfugate@frontiernet.net.
Refugee Resettlement in Rochester
Mary’s Place Executive Director Charlsey Bickett will discuss the plight of refugees worldwide, how refugees came to the US and Rochester, and the obstacles/challenges facing refugees. Free but registration required beginning Feb. 23. To register or for more information call (585) 340-8720.
Book discussion of The Distance Between Us at Mercy Spirituality Center
Mercy Spirituality Center 65 Highland Ave. ROCHESTER Free will offering. For more information call (585) 473-6893.
Book discussion of The Distance Between Us at Pittsford Community Library
Pittsford Community Library Fisher Meeting Room 24 State St. PITTSFORD No registration required. For more information call (585) 248-6275.
Book discussion of The Distance Between Us at Pittsford Community Library
Pittsford Community Library, Fisher Meeting Room, 24 State St. PITTSFORD Free. No registration required. For more information call (585)248-6275
Book discussion of The Distance Between Us at Brighton Memorial Library
Brighton Memorial Library 2300 Elmwood Ave., BRIGHTON, NY, United StatesBrighton Memorial Library, Friends Learning Center 2300 Elmwood Ave. BRIGHTON (sponsored by Friends of Brighton Memorial Library) Free. No registration required. For more information call Judy Rosenberg at (585) 784-5346.
Book discussion of The Distance Between Us at Greece Public Library
Greece Public Library 2 Vince Tofany Blvd. GREECE Free; no registration required. For more information call (585) 225-8951 or visit www.greecepubliclibrary.org.
Book discussion of The Distance Between Us at Ontario Public Library
Ontario Public Library 1850 Ridge Rd. ONTARIO Free; no registration required. For information call (315) 524-8381.
Book discussion of The Distance Between Us at Brighton Memorial Library
Book discussion of The Distance Between Us open to adults and teens Brighton Memorial Library, Friends Learning Center 2300 Elmwood Ave. BRIGHTON (sponsored by Friends of Brighton Memorial Library) Free. No registration required. For more information call Judy Rosenberg at (585) 784-5346.
Author Reyna Grande live on WXXI’s “Connections”
Author Reyna Grande talks live with host Evan Dawson and local callers on “Connections”. Free. To join the conversation call (585) 263-WXXI (263-9994).
Book discussion of The Distance Between Us at Fairport Public Library
Fairport Public Library 1 Village Landing FAIRPORT Free. No registration required. For more information call (585) 223-9091.
Author visit by Reyna Grande at Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County
Reading followed by Q&A and book signing. Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County Gleason Auditorium 115 South Ave. ROCHESTER Free. No registration required. For more information call (585) 428-8350 or email Rebecca.Fuss@libraryweb.org.
Author visit by Reyna Grande at Rochester Institute of Technology
Reading followed by Q&A and book signing. Rochester Institute of Technology Reading Room Campus Life Center 1 Lomb Memorial Dr. HENRIETTA (sponsored by the English Department and RIT Wallace Libraries) Free. No registration required. For more information email kmvgla@rit.edu.
Author visit by Reyna Grande at Penfield Public Library
Reading followed by Q&A and book signing. *This event will be ASL interpreted. Penfield Public Library 1985 Baird Rd. PENFIELD Free but registration required beginning March 1. To register or for more information call (585) 340-8720.
Reyna Grande Twitter Takeover
Look for Reyna’s tweets all day signed “-RD#RR”
Author visit by Reyna Grande at Wood Library
Reading followed by Q&A and book signing. Wood Library 134 N. Main St. CANANDAIGUA Free. No registration required. For more information call (585) 394-1381.
Author visit by Reyna Grande at Finger Lakes Community College
Reading followed by Q&A and book signing. Finger Lakes Community College Stage 14, 3325 Marvin Sands Dr. CANANDAIGUA Free for students/$2 general public. No registration required. For more information call (585) 785-1367 or email curtis.nehringbliss@flcc.edu.
Author visit by Reyna Grande at Palmyra Community Library
Reading followed by Q&A and book signing. Palmyra Community Library 402 E. Main St. PALMYRA Free. No registration required. For more information call (315) 597-5276.
A Novel Evening with Reyna Grande
A Novel Evening with Reyna Grande, author of Rochester Reads 2018 book, The Distance Between Us. Writers & Books cordially invites you to attend a cocktail reception, location to be given to attendee upon purchase of ticket. Thursday, March 29, 2018 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Program with author begins at 6:15 p.m. Register […]
$75.00
Author visit by Reyna Grande at Greece Public Library
Reading followed by Q&A and book signing. Greece Public Library 2 Vince Tofany Blvd. GREECE Free but registration required. For more information or to register call (585) 225-8951 or visit www.greecepubliclibrary.org.
Author visit by Reyna Grande at Monroe Community College
Reading followed by Q&A and book signing. Monroe Community College R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center, Monroe A and B 1000 Henrietta Road HENRIETTA Free and open to the public. Tickets available at www.monroecctickets.com. For information call (585) 292-2534.
Author visit by Reyna Grande at Valley Manor
Reading followed by Q&A and book signing. Valley Manor 1570 East Ave. ROCHESTER Free but registration required. To register or for more information call (585) 770-1956 or email Gail Reeves at greeves@episcopalseniorlife.org.
Philosophy & Politics in Utopian & Dystopian Literature
Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States“Philosophy & Politics in Utopian & Dystopian Literature” by Dr. Jeffrey Allen Tucker, from University of Rochester, at Writers & Books - Free. No registration required. For more information email karen@wab.org. Lecture: “Philosophy & Politics in Utopian & Dystopian Literature.” Jeffrey Allen Tucker is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the […]
RR Author Visit: Central Library
Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County 115 South Ave., Rochester, NY, United StatesAuthor visit by Omar El Akkad: Reading followed by Q&A and book signing - Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County, Kate Gleason Auditorium 115 South Ave.ROCHESTER (sponsored by Friends & Foundation of the Rochester Public Library) Free. No registration required. For more information call (585) 428-8350 or email Susan.Lusignan@libraryweb.org.
RR Author Visit: Nazareth College
Nazareth College 4245 East Avenue, Rochester, NY, United StatesAuthor visit by Omar El Akkad: Reading followed by Q&A and book signing - Nazareth College Linehan Chapel, Golisano Academic Center, 4245 East Avenue PITTSFORD Free. No registration required. For more information email fgentil7@naz.edu.
RR Author Visit: Penfield Public Library
Penfield Public Library 1985 Baird Road, Penfield, NY, United StatesAuthor visit by Omar El Akkad: Reading followed by Q&A and book signing - *This event will be ASL interpreted Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Rd. PENFIELD Free but registration required beginning March 1. To register or for more information call (585) 340-8720.
RR Author Visit: Wood Library
Wood Library 134 N. Main St., Canandaigua, NY, United StatesAuthor visit by Omar El Akkad: Reading followed by Q&A and book signing - Wood Library, 134 N. Main St. CANANDAIGUA Free. No registration required. For more information call (585) 394-1381.
RR Author Visit: FLCC
Finger Lakes Community College 3325 Marvin Sands Dr., Canandaigua, NY, United StatesAuthor visit by Omar El Akkad: Reading followed by Q&A and book signing - Finger Lakes Community College, Stage 14, 3325 Marvin Sands Dr. CANANDAIGUA Free for students/$2 general public. No registration required. For more information call (585) 785-1367 or email curtis.nehringbliss@flcc.edu.
RR Author Visit: SUNY Geneseo
geneseo 1 College Cir., Geneseo, NY, United StatesAuthor visit by Omar El Akkad: Reading followed by Q&A and book signing - SUNY Geneseo, Tower Room, 1 College Cir. GENESEO Free. No registration required. For more information call (585) 245-5591 or email rawlins@geneseo.edu.
RR Author Visit: Greece Public Library
Greece Public Library 2 Vince Tofany Blvd., Rochester, NY, United StatesAuthor visit by Omar El Akkad: Reading followed by Q&A and book signing – Greece Public Library, 2 Vince Tofany Blvd.GREECE Free but registration required. For more information or to register call (585) 225-8951 or visit www.greecepubliclibrary.org.
RR Author Visit: Victor Town Hall
Victor Town Hall 85 E. Main St., Victor, NY, United StatesAuthor visit by Omar El Akkad: Reading followed by Q&A and book signing – Victor Town Hall, 85 E. Main St. VICTOR (sponsored by Victor Farmington Library) Free and open to the public. For information call (585) 924-2637. Registration encouraged through www.victorfarmingtonlibrary.org.
RR Author Visit: Monroe Community College
Monroe Community College 1000 Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY, United StatesAuthor visit by Omar El Akkad: Reading followed by Q&A and book signing – Monroe Community College, R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center, Monroe A and B 1000 Henrietta Road HENRIETTA (parking in Lot M) Free and open to the public. Tickets available at www.monroecctickets.com. For information call (585) 292-2534.
RR Author Visit: Valley Manor
Valley Manor 1570 East Avenue, Rochester, NY, United StatesAuthor visit by Omar El Akkad: Reading followed by Q&A and book signing – Valley Manor, 1570 East Ave. ROCHESTER Free but registration required. To register or for more information call (585) 770-1956 or email greeves@episcopalseniorlife.org.
RR Author Visit: St. John Fisher College
St. John Fisher College 3690 East Avenue, Rochester, NY, United StatesAuthor visit by Omar El Akkad: Reading followed by Q&A and book signing – St. John Fisher College Cleary Auditorium, 3690 East Avenue PITTSFORD Free. No registration required. For more information call (585) 385-8078 or email jrobinson@sjfc.edu.Sat. March 30 10:00am-12:00pm
Virtual Reading, Talk, & Conversation with Poet Santee Frazier
Rochester Academy of Medicine 1441 East Avenue, Rochester, NY, United StatesJoin the conversation! For your convenience, here is your login information to join us on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84237507832 Meeting ID: 842 3750 7832 Passcode: 704925
Free
Virtual Kimmerer Reading & Book Signing
Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County 115 South Ave., Rochester, NY, United States
Free
Webinar – Reciprocating the Gift: Online Panel Discussion of Braiding Sweetgrass – Q&A Hosted by Writers & Books
Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United StatesReciprocating the Gift participants: Facilitator Wendy Lowis is a poet and teacher and the founder of the Where’s Walden nature writing program for children and teens at Writers & Books. Rosalie "Daystar" Jones Angela Cannon-Crothers Daystar/Rosalie Jones (Pembina Chippewa) is a dancer and storyteller and the founder and artistic director of DAYSTAR Dance Company, the first […]
Free
Reading, Q & A, Book Signing
Penfield Public Library 1985 Baird Road, Penfield, NY, United StatesSponsored by The Penfield Public Library & The Friends of the Penfield Public Library Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Road, Penfield, NY 14526 (also live streamed) Free Admission | ASL Interpretation In-person event registration: Call 585. 340.8720 or visit penfield.org/library Live-streamed event starting at 6:55 pm: Roku:Search for "Penfield TV" in your app store AppleTV: Search […]
Reading, Q & A, Book Signing
Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County 115 South Ave., Rochester, NY, United StatesSponsored by Friends & Foundation of the Rochester Public Library Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County Kate Gleason Auditorium 115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604 Free Admission | ASL Interpretation Register at Library here. Can't attend in person? Watch the live stream, posted to the Library's YouTube Channel The video will remain posted and […]
Reading, Facilitated Conversation, Book Signing
St. John Fisher University 3690 East Ave, Pittsford, NY, United StatesSponsored by St. John Fisher University St. John Fisher University Kearney Hall, Cleary Family Auditorium 3690 East Avenue Rochester, NY 14618 In-person | Registration required | ASL Interpretation Doors open at 7 pm Click for larger image Parking: Lot A via main campus entrance See #16 on campus map Kearney Hall is up […]
Free – $20.00
Reception and Priority Seating at Keynote
The Strong National Museum of Play 1 Manhattan Square Dr, Rochester, NY, United StatesHosted by The Strong National Museum of Play The Strong National Museum of Play Central Lobby One Manhattan Square Rochester, NY 14607 Registration required Click map for a larger image All guests must enter the museum through The Strong’s Howell Street entrance. While under construction, The Strong and its access roads may not appear accurately […]
$125.00
Author’s Keynote and Book Signing
The Strong National Museum of Play 1 Manhattan Square Dr, Rochester, NY, United StatesHosted by The Strong National Museum of Play The Strong National Museum of Play Paychex Theater One Manhattan Square, Rochester, NY Doors open at 7 pm | ASL Interpreted This event will also be live streamed via Zoom. Register for the streamed event here. Click map for a larger image All guests must enter […]
Free – $20.00
Rochester Reads Reception
The Strong National Museum of Play 1 Manhattan Square Dr, Rochester, NY, United StatesMingle with fellow book lovers over light hors d’oeuvres, wine, and beverages. Your ticket includes reserved, priority seating at N. K. Jemisin’s keynote. Reception will be held at The Strong National Museum of Play 1 Manhattan Square DR, Rochester, NY
$50.00
N.K. Jemisin Keynote & Book Signing
The Strong National Museum of Play 1 Manhattan Square Dr, Rochester, NY, United StatesWelcome by Annette Jiménez Gleason, Senior Program Officer at Rochester Area Community Foundation; introduction by scholar Dr. Gaya Shakes This is an in-person event held at The Strong National Museum of Play 1 Manhattan Square DR, Rochester, NY Sold Out. The keynote address will also be streamed online via Zoom. Tickets are still available. Reserve […]
Rochester Reads Book Festival
SUNY Brockport Downtown 161 Chestnut St, Rochester, NY, United StatesDOWNLOAD OUR BOOK FESTIVAL SCHEDULE HERE. Welcome by NY State Senator Samra G. Brouk Browse indie bookstores and small press publishers’ tables and acquaint yourself with area cultural resources. Enjoy pop-up events, author signings, panels, and multigenerational readings and performances. This is an in-person event held at SUNY Brockport Downtown 161 Chestnut St. Rochester, NY. […]
Free – $20.00
If you would like to make a request for any accommodation, please email us at accommodation@wab.org at least 10 days prior to the event or workshop.