Hudson Valley Books for Humanity

Hudson Valley Books for Humanity Pre-loved and new books focused on social justice, planet-friendly living, and lifting up traditionally marginalized voices.

Featuring local artisans and authors with aligned values.

Kids age 3-5: Join us for the reading of this warm and reassuring picture book about listening to your heart and advocat...
06/02/2026

Kids age 3-5: Join us for the reading of this warm and reassuring picture book about listening to your heart and advocating for yourself, even to the people you love most.

Our events frequently reach capacity, so if you are interested in attending, visit the link in our description to rsvp!

“Poetry for Strangers” is a social art project that grows a poem from a simple dialogue between poet and recipient; betw...
05/26/2026

“Poetry for Strangers” is a social art project that grows a poem from a simple dialogue between poet and recipient; between two human beings trying to navigate life.⁣
⁣
For a low cost of nothing but a couple minutes of time, Glydel Go will happily listen in on a topic (could be anything!) you want written about, handcrafted on the spot on a typewriter. For some spare dollars more, it can even be fancied up a little with a scrapbook spread or card, if interested. ⁣
⁣
Stop by 12-5:30 this Saturday - no reservation needed - and find Glydel at her typewriter in the back of the store. She’s excited to meet you all!⁣

It’s a spectacular day here at the Angry Orchard Cider House Vintage and Artisan Festival (Walden, NY). Come on up and v...
05/16/2026

It’s a spectacular day here at the Angry Orchard Cider House Vintage and Artisan Festival (Walden, NY). Come on up and visit me! Or come tomorrow and visit Rob!

05/14/2026

Looking for a new nonfiction? We pulled a few we wanted to share!⁣
⁣
⁣
𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿⁣
by 𝘈𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘭𝘢 𝘉𝘶𝘤𝘩𝘥𝘢𝘩𝘭⁣
A story of faith, identity, and belonging from one of Judaism’s most powerful teachers. (Staff Pick — Amy)⁣
⁣
𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱⁣
by 𝘑𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘺 𝘏𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘎𝘦𝘰𝘧𝘧 𝘋𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘴⁣
How Seventh Generation pioneered a movement that changed the purpose of business. (Staff Pick — Amy)⁣
⁣
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄⁣
by 𝘠𝘪𝘺𝘶𝘯 𝘓𝘪⁣
Strange, profound, and fiercely determined not to look away. (2026 Pulitzer Winner)⁣
⁣
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲⁣
by 𝘛𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘳 𝘑𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘴𝘰𝘯⁣
How capitalism conquered the world — and never stopped. (Staff Pick — Caleb)⁣
⁣
𝗢𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻⁣
by 𝘕𝘢𝘮𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘪 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘱𝘦𝘭𝘭⁣
Magnificent and breathtaking — a deep dive into Toni Morrison’s life and work.⁣
⁣
𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴⁣
by 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘒𝘦𝘦𝘧𝘦⁣
A mysterious death in a gilded city and a family’s search for truth. (Staff Pick — Janet)

Music - СОЮЗ - KROK

We have a full week of events coming up!⁣⁣Tuesday 5/12 — Building Bridges Through Books ⁣Social Justice Book Club discus...
05/12/2026

We have a full week of events coming up!⁣
⁣
Tuesday 5/12 — Building Bridges Through Books ⁣
Social Justice Book Club discussing 𝙆𝙞𝙣 by 𝗧𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 | 7–8:30 PM | Free⁣
⁣
Wednesday 5/13 — Author Event: Built for a Better World⁣
A conversation with 𝗝𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿, co-founder of Seventh Generation with our own 𝗔𝗺𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 | 7–8:30 PM | Free⁣
⁣
Thursday 5/14 — An Evening With Melissa Trombetta⁣
Celebrating her book 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝘽𝙚 at Sing Sing Kill Brewery | 6:30–8 PM | Free⁣
⁣
Friday 5/15 — Hudson River Singing Circle + Book Event!⁣
Music, community, and the book 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙤𝙙𝙮 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝘽𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 with 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗮 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗼 & 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 | 11 AM–12:15 PM | $15–$35⁣
⁣
Saturday 5/16 — Author Read-Aloud: Joyce Markovics⁣
𝙃𝙪𝙝? 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨 for kids ages 6–10 | 11 AM–12:15 PM | Free⁣
⁣
RSVP via the link in bio.⁣

Are you working through writer’s block? Looking for inspiration?Join us for Draft n’ Drink—a low-stress writing workshop...
05/05/2026

Are you working through writer’s block? Looking for inspiration?

Join us for Draft n’ Drink—a low-stress writing workshop designed to get your writerly juices flowing. We’re excited to collaborate with the Hudson Valley Writers Center (HVWC) for an evening of prompts and guided exercises in a relaxed, social setting.

Participation in prompts is optional, and there will be time to share work in small groups. Grab a drink, start something new, and connect with other writers.

Dominika Wrozynski, Program Director at HVWC, will kick off the series on May 7.

This is the first of three monthly Draft n’ Drink events: the first two at HVWC, and the third at the bookstore.

See the link in bio for tickets.

Community building is something we are always excited to facilitate at the bookstore. We all have stories to tell, but o...
04/28/2026

Community building is something we are always excited to facilitate at the bookstore. We all have stories to tell, but often not a place to share them. Join us tomorrow night for a community-building and story-sharing event, Human Story Swap.

All tickets will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a free book or LP!

Link in Bio

The Ossining Earth Day Festival and Independent Bookstore Day on the same Saturday? It’s hard to think of a better day f...
04/23/2026

The Ossining Earth Day Festival and Independent Bookstore Day on the same Saturday? It’s hard to think of a better day full of all we love.

Saturday, April 25

Stop in for triple punches on your frequent shopper card, a free tote bag with purchases of $75 or more, a Libro.fm Golden Ticket Hunt worth 12 free audiobooks, and a free pre-loved book for the first 20 customers through the door.
We’re also a proud sponsor of Green Ossining’s 16th Annual Earth Day Festival at Louis Engel Waterfront Park — come find our booth by the waterfront.

Sunday, April 26

Start the morning with our Meditative Drawing Workshop from 9–11AM, led by Marisa Löwenstein. This guided, accessible practice combines simple drawing exercises with principles of meditation — no artistic skill or prior experience required. All materials provided.

Join us at 3PM for the book launch of Tell Me! by Deborah Leipziger, who will be joined by poet Jared Harel for a discussion, Q&A, and book signing.

Visit the link in our bio for more info!



67 Central Avenue, Ossining, NY

The Ossining Earth Day Festival and Independent Bookstore Day on the same Saturday? It’s hard to think of a better day f...
04/23/2026

The Ossining Earth Day Festival and Independent Bookstore Day on the same Saturday? It’s hard to think of a better day full of all we love.

Saturday, April 25

Stop in for triple punches on your frequent shopper card, a free tote bag with purchases of $75 or more, a Libro.fm Golden Ticket Hunt worth 12 free audiobooks, and a free pre-loved book for the first 20 customers through the door.

We’re also a proud sponsor of Green Ossining’s 16th Annual Earth Day Festival at Louis Engel Waterfront Park — come find our booth by the waterfront.

Sunday, April 26

Join us at 3PM for the book launch of Tell Me! by Deborah Leipziger, joined by poet Jared Harel for a discussion, Q&A, and book signing.
All events are free. Link in bio for details.

67 Central Avenue, Ossining, NY

We've got a packed weekend! Saturday April 11: Minding Your Memory book talk at 4PM with Lisa Feiner & Dr. Susanne Saltz...
04/10/2026

We've got a packed weekend!

Saturday April 11: Minding Your Memory book talk at 4PM with Lisa Feiner & Dr. Susanne Saltzman, followed by Blind Tiger Improv at 8PM ($15 at the door).

Sunday April 12: Meditative Drawing Workshop at 9:30AM with Marisa Löwenstein ($20–$30, pre-registration required). Link in bio to reserve your spot!

Please note: the bookstore will be closed Monday, April 13 through Tuesday, April 21 for construction. Thank you for your understanding!

Address

67 Central Avenue
Ossining, NY
10562

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Hudson Valley Books for Humanity posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Hudson Valley Books for Humanity:

Shortcuts

Share

Category