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Lofty Pigeon Books

Name: Lofty Pigeon Books
Address: 743 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11218, US
Telephone: +13472403816

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An independent neighborhood bookstore in Kensington, Brooklyn 📚📖🐦

06/05/2026

Happy Pride Month! Join us for one of our June events ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

🏳️‍🌈 On Tuesday, June 2, launched DYSCALCULIA DEMYSTIFIED

🏳️‍🌈 Thursday, June 4 was our speed book recommending event, REC AND ROLL

🏳️‍🌈 On Saturday, June 6, joins us for storytime to read THE TENTH MAN: A MIRACLE OF JEWISH FAITH AND FRIENDSHIP IN NEW ORLEANS

🏳️‍🌈 Sunday, June 7, Awilda Rios will be signing her memoir BEING BORICUA

🏳️‍🌈 Wednesday, June 10 is our monthly silent book club HUSH HOUR

🏳️‍🌈 On Thursday, June 11, local author launches her memoir THE MOMMA PUZZLE, with

🏳️‍🌈 On Saturday, June 13, author and illustrator will be reading SERAFINA MAKES WAVES at storytime

🏳️‍🌈 Monday, June 15, join Nat Nadha Vikitsreth () and for the New York launch of RAISING CHANGE AGENTS: PRACTICING SOCIAL JUSTICE IN EVERYDAY PARENTING

🏳️‍🌈 Wednesday, June 17 is the launch of the publication of the play ELIZABETH by , with

🏳️‍🌈 Thursday, June 18 is our bimonthly BIRD BRAIN literary trivia, with host

🏳️‍🌈 On Saturday, June 20, will launch ON OUR BIKES at storytime

🏳️‍🌈 Sunday, June 21 is the return of local author for the New York launch of INVESTIGATORS: WEATHER OR NOT (SOLD OUT, join us for the open meet-and-greet and signing starting after 11am)

🏳️‍🌈 On Tuesday, June 23, will join us for the New York launch of THE VERY UNREMARKABLE LIFE OF MRS. ETTY BLOOM, with

🏳️‍🌈 Wednesday, June 24 is a celebration of q***r comics, DRAWN OUT, with , , , and , and

🏳️‍🌈 On Saturday, June 27, illustrator joins us for storytime to read BECCA AND BUBBE'S BUCKET LIST

🏳️‍🌈 Monday, June 29 is our monthly poetry book club, VERSE TAKES FLIGHT, reading TOGETHERNESS by Wo Chan

More info, tickets, and RSVP: https://www.loftypigeonbooks.com/events

See you soon ❣

06/04/2026

Just in time for the start of Pride Month, a new original painting for our bathroom art gallery by 🩷💜💙

Proud to be a bi-owned bookstore and to have commissioned this kickass bi pigeon from the talented Kamila 🥳

Come visit the painting in-store, and if you want to take your own version home with you, we also have prints and stickers (last slide), in addition to more pigeon pride art from 🏳️‍🌈🐦

Happy Pride!

05/27/2026

Come to LPB for one of our next five events 🥳

🌼 Tonight (Wednesday), launches SHOUT AT THE THUNDER, a twisty mystery of hidden histories for middle grade readers (FREE: RSVPs appreciated)

🌼 Tomorrow, Thursday, May 28 is our bimonthly open mic night, WINGING IT! Sign ups begin in-store at 6pm. Hosted by the *THURBER-AWARD WINNING* (FREE; RSVPs appreciated)

🌼 Our Saturday storytime on May 30 features and her beautiful and sweet BROOKLYN IS THE WORLD (heck yeah it is!) (FREE; no RSVP needed)

🌼 Next Tuesday, June 2, local teacher launches her practical guide for supporting students with math learning differences in inclusive classrooms, DYSCALCULIA DEMYSTIFIED (FREE; RSVPs appreciated)

🌼 And finally, on Thursday, June 4 it's the return of REC AND ROLL, our speed-dating-style event for book recommendations ($15; advance tickets required)

Learn more, RSVP, or get tickets at the Events link in bio 🔗

05/21/2026

TONIGHT! Come groove with us at the inaugural WAX WINGS: A VINYL LISTENING PARTY AT LOFTY PIGEON BOOKS 🎧🎶

Groovy Pigeons Frank Ramos and LPB co-owner Davi Marra will be spinning an eclectic mix of music that moves them. Stop by anytime between 7 and 8:30 with yourself, a date, or a friend to grab a complimentary beverage or snack and browse with 10% off your purchase. $10 suggested admission 🐦🐦🎵

Thursday, May 21 📅
7–8:30pm

Lofty Pigeon Books 📍
743 Church Avenue
Brooklyn

05/15/2026

What an honor to be featured by as one of America’s 10 Best Children’s Bookstores 🤩📚

To even be talked about in the same breath as a legendary store like is a dream come true!

Watching the joy that kids get from the store—whether it’s from hugging our giant stuffed pigeon, Midge, getting to meet Dog Man, or just curling up with a good book—has been the most wonderful part of the whole venture. Pull up a bean bag and hang with us ✨

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05/14/2026

Lots to look forward to next week at the shop!

📚 On Tuesday, May 19, we'll be launching the new YA thriller by local author , NEVER LEAVE ME ALONE, in conversation with (and Greg will be back the following week for his own launch event!) (FREE; RSVPs appreciated)

📚 On Wednesday, May 20, celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with Ellen Levitt and FORMER SYNAGOGUES OF THE UNITED STATES (FREE; RSVPs appreciated)

📚 Thursday, May 21 is the debut of an all-new event at the pidge—WAX WINGS, a vinyl listening party with the Groovy Pigeons, Frank and (LPB co-owner) Davi ($10 suggested; RSVPs appreciated)

📚 Saturday, May 23, award-winning author and illustrator will be back to read his latest at storytime, WAKE UP, GROUCHY BEAR! (FREE; no RSVP needed)

📚 And finally, our poetry book club is now monthly! Join us on Monday, May 25 for the second edition, where we'll be reading WHEREAS by Layli Long Soldier. 10% off the book with code BOOKCLUB online or by mentioning the book club in person! (FREE; RSVPs appreciated)

Our storytimes continue every Thursday at 2pm and Saturdays at 10:30am ✨

RSVP or get more info at the events link in bio 🔗

See you soon ❣

05/12/2026

Sometimes being a bookstore owner means cleaning out bags of dog p**p from the store trash bin and sometimes it means getting photographed by for the Look Book 📸✨

Our co-owner Briana sports our very own storefront tee designed and drawn by while slinging books at the On the Calculation of Volume Book IV midnight release hosted by 😊

Swipe for a behind-the-scenes look at the photoshoot, our book setup, and the other Lofty co-owner Davi staying out of the spotlight while still looking fashionable 💅🏻

And yes, the prompt was to look serious!

04/30/2026

7 TICKETS LEFT 🎟️✨

Bird Brain literary trivia is tonight! Go 5 rounds with a team of up to 5 people to see if you win a $50 gift card to LPB 📚

Hosted by the inimitable 🔥

Snacks and drinks included in your $10 ticket 🥨🍻

Tickets at the events link in bio or at loftypigeonbooks.com/events 🎟️

See you there ❣️

Bird Brain Literary Trivia
Thursday, April 30 📅
6:30-8pm

Lofty Pigeon Books 📍
743 Church Avenue
Brooklyn, NY

04/23/2026

Independent Bookstore Day is THIS SATURDAY, April 25 🎉🎉🎉

Come celebrate with us!

🎉 FREE "I supported Lofty Pigeon Books" vinyl die-cut sticker with every purchase, in-store or online. We do these in a different color every year, so add to or start your collection!

🎉 NEW merch drop—our bestselling mini tote is now a zippered pouch. FREE with purchase of $100+, in-store or online ($15 value!)

🎉 Guess the number of pages in a stack of books for a chance to win a $100 LPB gift card!

🎉 Storytime with at 10:30am

🎉 Last day of the

Open EXTENDED HOURS, 10am to 7pm 📚

See you there and thanks so much for your support on this day and all year ❣

04/18/2026

TODAY at 10:30! Join us for storytime with special guest , who will be reading A VISIT WITH THE BIRDS, featuring, of course, our most favorite feathered friends 🐦✨

Bird calls! Puppet! Activities! And more 🎉

See you there 🫶

(And then you can pick up your passport for the )

Address

743 Church Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
11218

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 7pm
Tuesday	11am - 7pm
Wednesday	11am - 7pm
Thursday	11am - 7pm
Friday	11am - 7pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm
Sunday	10am - 6pm

Telephone

+13472403816

Website

http://loftypigeonbooks.com/

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