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Monday, September 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Rough Draft Bar & Books
- 82 John Street
- Kingston, NY, 12401
- United States
We’re delighted to host our friends from Rewind Vintage for their monthly book club! This group meets on the last Monday of every month at the communal table.
This month’s book is Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. You can purchase a copy at the shop for a 10% discount!
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- Rough Draft Bar & Books
- 82 John Street
- Kingston, NY, 12401
- United States
Come celebrate learning, reading, and the waters that connect us—all while supporting local conservation efforts. RSVP for the event here.
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Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Rough Draft Bar & Books
- 82 John Street
- Kingston, NY, 12401
- United States
This book club meets monthly at our big table. You can purchase a copy at the shop for a 10% discount if you mention the club. This month’s book is AI for Good by Josh Tyrangiel.
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Monday, September 21, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Rough Draft Bar & Books
- 82 John Street
- Kingston, NY, 12401
- United States
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Monday, September 21, 2026, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Rough Draft Bar & Books
- 82 John Street
- Kingston, NY, 12401
- United States
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Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Rough Draft Bar & Books
- 82 John Street
- Kingston, NY, 12401
- United States
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month! 18 to play, 21 to drink. Please, no dogs or kids after 6 pm. (It can get very crowded!)
6 pm signups, with a 6:30 start.
Teams of 6 or fewer.
$50 RD gift card to the winning team, $25 to second place.
Follow @triviamaster_maxwell for special bonus clues and chances at trivia immortality throughout the week.
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Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Rough Draft Bar & Books
- 82 John Street
- Kingston, NY, 12401
- United States
Start the (academic) school year right with an all-timer Night School line-up! Join Julie Buntin (Famous Men), Isaac Butler (The Perfect Moment), Mimi Montgomery (Murder Bites), John West (The Internet Will Die, and So Will You), and Tessa Yang (The Jellyfish Problem) for the perfect fall kick-off: readings, treats, giveaways, laughter, nodding, applause, and more.
Free, as always—but be sure to grab a drink and some books!
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Monday, September 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Rough Draft Bar & Books
- 82 John Street
- Kingston, NY, 12401
- United States
Organized by high school English teacher Lainie Boler, the Upstate Reads book club chooses a variety of genres to experience throughout the year, from thrillers, to lit fic, memoirs, and everything in between. You can find them on Facebook and Instagram (@upstatereads.bookclub) and meet with them here at Rough Draft the first Monday of every month at 6:00!
September’s book is Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall. Please note the date change for September!
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Sunday, September 13, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
- Rough Draft Bar & Books
- 82 John Street
- Kingston, NY, 12401
- United States
Please join us for Kids’ Story Hour from 10:30 to 11:00. Singer, performer, and storyteller extraordinaire, Jason Vance will lead this fun and lively event for children of all ages. Be sure to arrive in plenty of time to get a delicious drink and snack from the bar before you settle in with your favorite little one(s) for some stories and music.
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Friday, September 11, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- Rough Draft Bar & Books
- 82 John Street
- Kingston, NY, 12401
- United States
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Thursday, September 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Rough Draft Bar & Books
- 82 John Street
- Kingston, NY, 12401
- United States
Read Like A Writer is a monthly book club, meeting on the second Thursday of every month at our communal table. The group is hosted by Charlotte Adamis and focuses on well-written literary fiction — to help you read like a writer!
September’s book is The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong. You can purchase a copy at the shop or if you want the book shipped to you directly, please consider buying through our affiliate, Bookshop, to support us as well.
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Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Rough Draft Bar & Books
- 82 John Street
- Kingston, NY, 12401
- United States
An evening with Anna Heyward (author of LIVING WITH FREDDIE: HOW A DOG TAUGHT ME TO BE HUMAN) in conversation with Carolyn Kormann
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Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Rough Draft Bar & Books
- 82 John Street
- Kingston, NY, 12401
- United States
The Usual Suspects Book Club is our mystery/thriller book club, hosted by Raya Dennis. This group meets the second Tuesday of every month at our communal table.
September’s book is Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke.
You can purchase a copy at the shop or if you want the book shipped to you directly, please consider buying through our affiliate, Bookshop to support us as well.
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Thursday, September 3, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Rough Draft Bar & Books
- 82 John Street
- Kingston, NY, 12401
- United States
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month! 18 to play, 21 to drink. Please, no dogs or kids after 6 pm. (It can get very crowded!)
6 pm signups, with a 6:30 start.
Teams of 6 or fewer.
$50 RD gift card to the winning team, $25 to second place.
Follow @triviamaster_maxwell for special bonus clues and chances at trivia immortality throughout the week.
