Also known as the Queens Bookshop, Kew & Willow Books' children’s section is a cozy area complete with a tot-sized picnic table and round rug and easily turns into a reading circle for weekly storytime (Sundays at 11:30am), where kids can choose the books. During our visit, my son and I enjoyed a reading of our family favorite, Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss. He also got the chance to hear, for the first time, The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf.

The calendar extends far beyond storytimes, though. Past events have included a Spooky Weekend Halloween, a reading of No Kimichi For Me by local Queens author Aram Kim, and a pajama party with author David Ezra Stein. There’s also plenty for the grown-ups, too, such as Noir at the Bar—crime fiction readings by authors. Check back frequently to its event page to get the latest.

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Storytime at Kew and Willow. Photo by the author

After our visit, we left with a book under my 5-year-old's arm—it was a Batman-themed book, of course.

The bookshop just announced fulltime hours: Tuesday through Friday, 11am–6:30pm; Saturday 11am–7pm; and Sunday 11am–5pm.

And if you’re a book lover looking for more, check out these other indie bookshops around NYC.

Top photo courtesy of the bookstore