With a storied history in the park, the Reading Room provides the free 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, Author, BookClub, Poetry, StoryTime, and much more!
Reel Talks
June 10 - August 19
Mondays, 12:30pm-1:30pm
Hosted by Scott Adlerberg, Film Connoisseur
2024 Dates TBA
Hosted by Ilana Levine, Actress and Podcaster, Little Known Facts with Ilana Levine
June 11, 25, July 9, 23, August 6, 20
Select Tuesdays, 1pm-2pm
*Sign-up two weeks ahead of time and pick-up a free book from the Reading Room - while supply lasts.
Poetry
May 28 - September 17
Tuesdays, 6pm-7:30pm
Hosted by Jason Schneiderman
Author
May 29 - August 21 (no event July 3)
Wednesdays, 12:30pm-1:45pm
History as seen through the eyes of preeminent authors.
July 10 - September 11
Wednesdays, 7pm-8pm
Produced in partnership with New-York Historical Society
Writers Workshop
Workshops geared to improve your writing skills.
July 11 - August 15
Thursdays, 6:30pm-8pm
Produced in partnership with Gotham Writers
Saturday, September 21
12pm-1:30pm
Produced in partnership with Writopia Lab
Kids
StoryTime
June 18 - August 27
Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:30am
Camp Kids
July 13 - August 15
Saturdays and Sundays, 12pm-1:30pm
Arts & Crafts with Kelsey Craftz to follow.
Crosswords Tournament
Saturday, September 14
10:30am-2pm
Trivia
September 18, 25
Wednesdays, 6:30pm-8pm
Beekeeping
Learn about urban honeybees and the vital role they play in the environment.
May 17, June 21, July 19
Select Fridays, 12pm-1pm
Produced in partnership with New York City Beekeepers Association
