Discover indie shops and literary sites in the Catskills during a spring bookstore crawl.

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April 25 - May 10, 2026

The Catskills Book Trail kicks off in spring 2026, beginning on Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 26 and ending on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10. 

Pick up a passport at a participating location, and visit as many stores as possible during the two week period, collecting a stamp at each location. Collect stamps, win prizes!

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