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Akimbo Bookshop

Akimbo Bookshop

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Sidewalk Sale

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Thursday, November 10, 20221–4 pm This Thursday we’ll be having a huge sidewalk sale of used books. It’s only 1 – 4 PM so make sure you bring a bag and get first dibs. We’ve got a lot of philosophy, … Continue reading →

Silent Reading Night

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Wednesday, November 9, 20226–8 pm Grab a book. Bring a friend. Be cozy. Purchase Tickets About the Event Remember pajama day in grade school? When you could go out in public in your comfiest clothes, and show off your super … Continue reading →

Spell Jar Workshop

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Thursday, October 13, 20226–7 pm Workshop presented by A Little Off Balance. Purchase Tickets About the Event Spell Jars are a beautiful way to pull power from within yourself and the world around you, and a great way to create … Continue reading →

Visiting Author: Dashiel Carerra

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Saturday, October 8, 20224 pm Don’t miss Dashiel Carerra’s reading from his novel The Deer and a conversation with the editor, Chad Post. RSVP Here About the Novel The Deer is a rhythmic, surrealist psychological thriller about a physicist who … Continue reading →

Visiting Author: Uzma Aslam Khan

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Saturday, September 24, 20224 pm Please join us in welcoming our first visiting author, Uzma Aslam Khan as she reads from her latest book The Miraculous True History of Nomi Ali published by Deep Vellum. Khan will be signing books … Continue reading →

Opening Reception: New Art by Flour Pail Kids

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Thursday, September 15, 20226–8 pm Join us as we welcome an art show titled “Guys are Dolls,” presented by Flour Pail Kids. We’ll have a Q&A session with the artists, lift a Genny Beer together, and our special guest J.R. … Continue reading →

Visiting Author: Justin Murphy

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Tuesday, August 30, 20226–7 pm Veteran journalist Justin Murphy makes the compelling argument that the educational disparities in Rochester, New York, are the result of historical and present-day racial segregation. Education reform alone will never be the full solution; to … Continue reading →

Mutual Aid Open Mic: Back-to-School Theme

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Thursday, August 25, 20225–7 pm Our mutual aid open mic is back! This time, Rochester Rolling Library and Akimbo are working with B.O.O.K.B.A.G.S. Express, for a back-to-school theme, helping Rochester’s youth and families get ready for the upcoming school year! … Continue reading →

Drop-In Art Session with June Gervais

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Thursday, August 4, 20224–6 pm Join us for a drop-in art session with author June Gervais! June will be reading from her book Jobs for Girls with Artistic Flair and signing copies as well. Bring your own art supplies… but … Continue reading →

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Location

318b East Avenue, in Rochester, New York, between Union Street and Alexander. We’re on the second floor, above Veneto. Click here for a map and directions.

Parking

The neighborhood has plenty of on-street, metered parking and several surface lots with reasonable rates.

Hours

Temporarily CLOSED due to a fire in our building

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Akimbo Bookshop

318b East Avenue

Rochester, NY 14604

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