Come celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at The Common Good! It’s our first IBD and we cannot contain our excitement!! We’ve put together an all-day, jam-packed lineup of events. Show up early or pick your spots—whatever you do, just don’t miss out on the fun, exclusive merchandise, free giveaways, and serious bookish vibes 📚✨.

Here’s what’s happening:

🎈10:00– 1:00 Snag some balloon art magic from balloon artists @madhattersllc
🧇 10:30–2:00: Order up delicious Belgian waffles courtesy of @thewaffleshackny
📖 12:30–2:30: Meet and get recs from special guest booksellers @bernie.lombardi and @christophermetts
📚 Buy a New Book, Get a Used Book FREE — while supplies last!
🎟️ Search for the Golden Ticket, courtesy of our friends @librofm, to win free audiobooks FOR A YEAR
🛍️ Check out exclusive Independent Bookstore Day merch & grab free giveaways (while they last)
🎧Enjoy mellow afternoon vibes with a special @_spreaders__ live DJ set while you browse, sip, and hang.
🍷 All Day: Sip on literary-themed drink specials
🎤 7:30–9:30: Stick around for our first open mic night (email TheCommonGoodNY@gmail.com to sign up in advance, or just walk on in!)

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To Do:
• 🗺️ Plan your route (make time for TCG, and our friends @everythingnice_ny & @topshelfjewelry )
• 📸 Share photos and tag the bookstores you hit up
•❤️ Bring lots of book-loving friends with you!