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Read on the Lawn Day

Introducing Bryant Park Reading Room's first reading party! 

Grab a book, a picnic blanket, and a friend, and join silent reading sessions with ambient music, followed by lively book discussions with fellow book lovers.
Registration and more info will be announced soon!

Produced in partnership with Reading Rhythms

Visit the Reading Room

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!