BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Long Island Authors - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.longislandauthors.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Long Island Authors REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T210000 DTSTAMP:20260805T155259Z CREATED:20260805T155259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T155259Z UID:4318-1786215600-1786222800@www.longislandauthors.com SUMMARY:Rhythm & Resonance DESCRIPTION:Voices of the Plaza. Featuring New York Jazz Force\, Spoken Word\, and Art. Free outdoor event. Food trucks on site. Live musice\, spoken word\, live art\, community spirit\, and summer vibes. \nFeatured Poets:\nEmma Desulme\nMandy Wagnac\nBlupoetres URL:https://www.longislandauthors.com/event/rhythm-resonance/ LOCATION:Wyandanch Plaza\, 40 Station Drive\, Wyandanch\, NY\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.longislandauthors.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Phoebe-Flyer.png ORGANIZER;CN="Blupoetres":MAILTO:blupoetres@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T150000 DTSTAMP:20260814T001031Z CREATED:20260814T001031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T001031Z UID:4349-1786798800-1786806000@www.longislandauthors.com SUMMARY:Storytime DESCRIPTION:Join Long Island author Susan Joy Menchell for a special Saturday Storytime featuring The Horse and the Swan and Lucky the Starfish\, beautifully illustrated by Natalie Grieco. Enjoy a reading\, meet the author\, and purchase signed copies! URL:https://www.longislandauthors.com/event/storytime/ LOCATION:Barnes & Noble — Manhasset\, 1542 Northern Blvd.\, Manhasset\, 11030\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.longislandauthors.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/123_1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Menchell":MAILTO:smenchell@me.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T200000 DTSTAMP:20260816T001744Z CREATED:20260816T001744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T001744Z UID:4397-1786824000-1788120000@www.longislandauthors.com SUMMARY:Bookbag and School Supply Drive DESCRIPTION:Collecting bookbags and school supplies for the children of Osun state and Ogun state! URL:https://www.longislandauthors.com/event/bookbag-and-school-supply-drive/ LOCATION:NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.longislandauthors.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Backpack-Drive.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rebirth Osun Alaje":MAILTO:media.rebirth.osun@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T180000 DTSTAMP:20260715T235219Z CREATED:20260715T235219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T235219Z UID:4222-1786878000-1786903200@www.longislandauthors.com SUMMARY:Long Island Authors at the Lake Grove SummerFest DESCRIPTION:Join Long Island Authors for an exciting day of books\, community\, and summer fun at Lake Grove Village SummerFest 2026! \nMeet talented local authors\, discover your next favorite book\, purchase signed copies\, and connect with the people behind the stories. Whether you’re an avid reader\, an aspiring writer\, or simply looking for a memorable family outing\, you’ll find something to enjoy. \nIn addition to meeting Long Island Authors\, SummerFest features: \n\n🎨 Arts & Crafts\n🍔 Delicious Food Vendors\n🛍️ Community Vendors\n🎉 Family-Friendly Activities\n\nSpend the day exploring local businesses\, supporting independent authors\, and celebrating the creativity that makes Long Island such a vibrant community. \nEvent Details \n📅 Sunday\, August 16\, 2026\n🕚 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM \n📍 Incorporated Village of Lake Grove\n980 Hawkins Avenue\nLake Grove\, NY 11755 \nAdmission is FREE. \nCome discover great books\, meet local authors\, and experience one of Long Island’s favorite summer traditions. \nWe Write Long Island. 📚 URL:https://www.longislandauthors.com/event/long-island-authors-at-the-lake-grove-summerfest/ LOCATION:Lake Grove Town Hall\, 980 Hawkins Avenue\, Lake Grove\, NY\, 11755\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.longislandauthors.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Flyer-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T150000 DTSTAMP:20260817T183452Z CREATED:20260817T183452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T183452Z UID:4442-1787482800-1787497200@www.longislandauthors.com SUMMARY:The Long Island Authors E.P.I.C. Community Connection DESCRIPTION:Long Island Authors at E.P.I.C. Long Island — Books\, Business\, Music & Community \n\n\n\n\n\nLong Island Authors is bringing a high-energy literary and networking experience to E.P.I.C. Long Island in East Meadow. \nThis is more than a book event. It is a community gathering designed to bring together authors\, readers\, entrepreneurs\, business professionals\, families\, and local supporters for an afternoon of meaningful connections\, live entertainment\, great food\, and local creativity. \n📅 Sunday\, August 23\, 2026\n⏰ 11:00 AM–3:00 PM\n📍 E.P.I.C. Long Island\n1500 Hempstead Turnpike\, East Meadow\, NY\n🎟️ FREE ADMISSION \nGuests can meet local authors\, discover new books\, build business relationships\, network with professionals\, enjoy live music\, and experience a literary event built around real community connection. \nEvent Highlights \n📚 Meet and support Long Island authors\n🤝 Business and community networking\n💼 Connect with entrepreneurs and professionals\n🎶 Live music\n🍽️ Catered food\n📖 Discover new books and local voices\n🎟️ Free admission \nProud Event Sponsor \n🌟 Author Cheryl Williams\nAuthor of The Brightest Star That Shines Tonight \nWe proudly thank Cheryl Williams for supporting local authors and helping make this community experience possible. \nCatered By \n🍕 Borrelli’s Restaurant Cafe & Pizzeria\n1580 Hempstead Tpke.\nEast Meadow\, NY 11554\n☎️ (516) 794-0190 \nCome ready to meet people\, discover stories\, exchange ideas\, enjoy the entertainment\, and experience what happens when books\, business\, and community share the same room. \nThe conversations will be happening. The music will be playing. The authors will be ready. Be there. \n\n\n\n  URL:https://www.longislandauthors.com/event/the-long-island-authors-e-p-i-c-community-connection/ LOCATION:E.P.I.C. Long Island\, 1500 Hempstead Turnpike\, East Meadow\, NY\, 11779\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.longislandauthors.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Updated-Sponsor-Caterer-Flyer-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Long Island Authors":MAILTO:authors@liauthors.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T180000 DTSTAMP:20260704T211928Z CREATED:20260704T211915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T211928Z UID:4161-1787997600-1788026400@www.longislandauthors.com SUMMARY:Long Island Authors at the Harlem Book Fair DESCRIPTION:Long Island Authors at the Harlem Book Fair \nLong Island Authors is stepping beyond the Long Island county lines and into the heart of the boroughs. \nJoin us on Saturday\, August 29\, 2026\, as Long Island Authors proudly participates in The Harlem Book Fair\, one of New York’s most celebrated literary gatherings. This exciting event brings readers\, writers\, publishers\, creatives\, and community members together for a full day of books\, culture\, conversation\, and connection. \nOur presence in Harlem marks a powerful next step for Long Island Authors as we continue expanding our reach\, elevating local voices\, and bringing our literary energy into new communities. Come meet participating authors\, discover new books\, support independent writers\, and be part of a day that celebrates storytelling\, culture\, and community impact. \nEvent Details\nDate: Saturday\, August 29\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM\nLocation: The Harlem Book Fair\nVenue: Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building\nAddress: 163 W 125th St\, New York\, NY 10027 \nOne Island. One Voice. Limitless Impact.\nLiterature. Culture. Community. Connection. URL:https://www.longislandauthors.com/event/long-island-authors-at-the-harlem-book-fair/ LOCATION:Adam Clayton Powell Jr State Office Building\, 163 W 125th St\, Manhattan\, NY\, 10027\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.longislandauthors.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Flyer-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Africana Literature Archives%2C Inc.":MAILTO:info@theafricanarchives.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T140000 DTSTAMP:20260827T124111Z CREATED:20260827T122444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T124111Z UID:4533-1788004800-1788012000@www.longislandauthors.com SUMMARY:Book Signing DESCRIPTION:Deborah L. Staunton will be at the Little Nook Bookstore in Wading River signing her books\, Untethered\, and Owls Can’t Sing. URL:https://www.longislandauthors.com/event/book-signing-10/ LOCATION:The Little Nook Bookstore\, 5768 Rte 25a\, Suite V2\, Wading River\, NY\, 11792\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.longislandauthors.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Little-Nook-Book-Signing.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR