Author
May 27 – August 26
(no event July 1)
Wednesdays, 12:30pm–1:45pm
Heads up, book lovers: summer 2026 is bringing back your favorite authors to Bryant Park!
Meet best-selling authors in person at the park's Reading Room to hear them discuss their latest books, get insider tips on the writing process, and ask your burning questions during a free public Q&A. Stay after the presentation for a chance to get your book personally signed.
Books will be available for purchase during each event.
Hosted by Ilana Levine, actress and podcaster, Little Known Facts with Ilana Levine
May 27, 2026 – August 26, 2026
Wednesdays, 12:30pm-1:45pm
May 27: Writers Read hosted by Ed McCann
June 3: Memoir with writers Jeffrey Banks, Stefan Merrill Block, and Ian Jarvis
June 10: Seriously Funny with writers Jenny Hagel and Maeve Dunigan
June 17: Masters of Suspense with writers Alison Gaylin, Ed Lin, and Kimberly McCreight
June 24: Summer Picks with writers Hilary Davidson, Connor Martin, and Camille Perri
July 8th: Frankie Grande
July 15th: Dog Day Reads hosted by Ilana Levine
July 22nd: Panels in the Park hosted by Meg Lemke
July 29th: Speculative Fiction hosted by Lisa Burdige
August 5th: Endless Summer
August 12th: Unputdownable! hosted by Ilana Levine
August 19th: Writing with Purpose with authors Annabelle Gurwitch, Sam Roberts, and Casey Sherman
August 26th: TBA
- It's one of Bryant Park’s most historic amenities. It originally began in 1935 during the Great Depression as a public service, and was revived by Bryant Park Corporation in 2003.
- It's a casual, family-friendly, open-air space for readers of all ages!
- It hosts literary events and writers workshops all summer long.
- It provides free-to-read periodicals and books for visitors every day from 11am-7pm.
- It's award-winning! The Reading Room has received numerous awards for demonstrating excellence, partnership, and creativity in enhancing New York City's quality of life.
Look for the yellow umbrellas on the north side of the park near the 42nd Street plaza.
Open daily, April to September, 11am-7pm to lend books, magazines, and newspapers for reading in the park.
Reading Room is open to all ages, and kids are welcome!
Find reading material for kids in their own colorful rack or join us for StoryTime.
Follow @bryantparknyc for day-of event updates
Visit our calendar or scroll to the bottom of this page for all upcoming events, including author talks, history panels, writers workshops, and much more!
