On Saturday, July 21st, CCS alumni will be in town for their All-Class Reunion. There will be bands playing and other special events happening throughout the Village that evening. We will be open until 9 pm, and as a special to our CCS alumni, we will offer a special of 15% off storewide from 6 - 9 pm (no need to be an alum to take advantage of the special!). 

Join us as we host author and political journalist David Rapp, who will speak about his new book, Tinker to Evers to Chance: The Chicago Cubs and the Dawn of Modern America. 

Join us on Saturday, June 2 at 2 pm as we host celebrated author and illustrator Tomie dePaola and debut illustrator Doug Salati, on the publication of their picture book, In a Small Kingdom. 

This enthralling modern fairy tale from Caldecott and Newbery Honor winner Tomie dePaola and debut illustrator Doug Salati celebrates the greatest power of all: love.

Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at

Battenkill Books on Saturday, April 28

Join over 500 independent bookstores in 48 states for

parties, author readings, in-store events, and

exclusive day-of merchandise.

Please join us for an evening of poetry. Bring a few poems to read - either your own or someone else's. 

In case of inclement weather, please call the bookstore at 518-677-2515 in case we've had to cancel.

Poetry Night is free and open to the public.