The Early Word: Kensington Stables Wants Your Spare Riding Boots

1. Chelsea Clinton will be making an appearance at Central Library today at 11:15 a.m. for a special story-time event. The NBC Correspondent and former president's daughter will be reading children's books and leading a handful of activities. Free, RSVP here.

2. If you've got a spare set of riding boots (and who doesn't?), Kensington Stables is interested in taking them off your hands. Just post your name, price, and a photo and/or description of the boots on their Facebook page. Meet at the stable for the final sale.

3. Head to the Kings Bay Y at Windsor Terrace this morning for the new J-BABE Meet-up Group. Designed for moms and dads of newborns ages 0-3 months, the group allows parents to connect on issues like feeding concerns, sleep for baby and parents, Jewish parenting on your own terms and more. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Click here for more info. 

4. Stop by P.S. 154 tonight and tell Councilman Brad Lander how $1 million in participatory budgeting funds should be spent. More information here.

5. Alternate side parking rules are in effect today.