On Monday June 1, join Reading Rhythms for a huge outdoor reading party on the iconic Bryant Park lawn!

​The Reading Room has officially opened, and to celebrate Bryant Park is hosting its first ever reading party on the lawn in partnership with Reading Rhythms. "Read on the Lawn Day" kicks off this year’s literary lineup of free weekly events that include lunchtime author panels, poetry readings, writing workshops, and quiet reading sessions. The open-air Reading Room also offers daily visitors a curated selection of free-to-read books, newspapers, and magazines. 

​​Bring a picnic blanket, a friend, and whatever you're reading, then get comfy. We'll open with reading sessions on the lawn set to ambient music, and weave in lively book discussions among the readers around you. It's a celebration of everything the Reading Room stands for: a shared love of books, an open-air space in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, and an evening you'll want to come back for. Pre-registration recommended.