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Reading Room

Newspapers, magazines, books, and literary events

*Reopens Spring 2024*

With a storied history in the park, the Reading Room provides the use of books, newspapers, and magazines in the park during warm weather months. You'll also find a robust schedule of literary events, including Books on Broadway, Authors, BookClub, Poetry, StoryTime, and much more!

Special thanks to
PenguinRandomHouseLibraryMarketingandMitchells
Trivia

Stay tuned for events in 2024! 

Gather your team and join us at the Bryant Park Reading Room for a night of fun with NYC Trivia League.

Players will test their knowledge of geography, arts, food, and more. Prizes will be awarded to the top teams and some surprise winners along the way!

Registration recommended. 

Crossword Tournament 

Stay tuned for events in 2024! 

Solvers will compete on three original puzzles by crossword guru Mike Shenk, with scoring based on accuracy and speed. The top three will move to a final round. Prizes will be awareded to the top three finishers in two skill divisions. 

Registration recommended. 

Hosted by Mike Shenk, Puzzle Editor, The Wall Street Journal, and Amy Goldstein, Co-Founder, Puzzability 

People sit a the outdoor reading room in bryant park nyc working on crossword puzzles during a tournament.
Angelito Jusay

Books on Broadway

Stay tuned for events in 2024! 

Backstage look at books starring on Broadway, featuring cast and crew who make it happen.

 

Reel Talks

Stay tuned for events in 2024! 

Talks on movies, the culture of cinema, and filmmaking.

Poetry

Stay tuned for events in 2024! 

Award-winning poetry by established and emerging poets throughout the summer.

Hosted by Jason Schneiderman and Nathan McClain.

Poet reading at Reading Room Poetry
Angelito Jusay

Authors

Stay tuned for events in 2024! 

Admired and best-selling authors offer advice and discuss their latest books.

Non-Fiction Authors

Stay tuned for events in 2024! 

History as seen through the eyes of preeminent authors.

Produced in partnership with New-York Historical Society
 

BookClub

Stay tuned for events in 2024! 

Discussion on classics alternating with graphic novels. 

Kids

 

StoryTime

Stay tuned for events in 2024! 

Meowsic and stories with Cali Co Cat, for ages 2-8. 
 

Camp Kids 

Stay tuned for events in 2024! 

Music, magic, puppet shows, and children's authors too. Weekends on the Upper Terrace. Arts & Crafts with Kelsey Craftz to follow. 

Writers Workshops

Stay tuned for events in 2024! 

Workshops geared to improve your writing skills.

Writers Workshop Teens

Stay tuned for events in 2024! 

Essay-writing tips for high-schoolers and the college bound.

Produced in partnership with Writopia Lab
 

summer in the Bryant Park Reading Room
Special thanks to
PenguinRandomHouseLibraryMarketingandMitchells