Reel Talks
June 15 – August 24
(no event June 29)
Mondays, 12:30pm–1:30pm
Dive deep into the world of cinema with expert talks on movies, visual culture, and filmmaking. Catch a glimpse of some outtakes or take a peek behind the scenes to see your favorite films, filmmakers, and critics from a whole new angle.
Books will be available for purchase during each event.
Hosted by Scott Adlerberg, film connoisseur
June 15, 2026 - August 24, 2026
Mondays, 12:30pm-1:30pm
June 15: Conversation on Dracula Films with Olivia Rutigliano
June 22: The Making of Sunset Boulevard with David M. Lubin
July 6: Godzilla: The First 70 Years with Steve Ryfle
July 13: Alfred Hitchcock and Bernard Herrmann with Steven C. Smith
July 20: The Worlds of Hayao Miyazaki with Nicolas Rapold
July 27: Conversation on Film Director Eric Rohmer with André Aciman
August 3: The Making of Rear Window with Jennifer O'Callaghan
August 10: The World of Black Film with Ashley Clark
August 17: How Kung Fu Movies Changed the World with Grady Hendrix
August 24: Conversation on Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut with Megan Abbott
- 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.
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