libraries, parks, and cafes.
One reading hour. One social hour.
Bring your own book, make a new friend!
For attendees
Bring your own book, read silently for one hour, and then chat for one hour about books, literature, arts, or anything else.
No registration, no sign-ups, no payment: just show up with a good book! For park events, you can bring a blanket as well.
For potential hosts
Quiet Reading is about intentionally setting aside time for reading, community, and thoughtful discussion.
You can start your own Quiet Reading today with your friends, your family, your classmates, or your roommates. Just pick a time and a location and tell everyone to show up with a good book! Read for an hour, then chat for an hour.
If you run an event space like a library, park, cafe, or bar, Quiet Reading events are a great way to foster a local community. We can help you get started by running the first few events and advertising it through our channels: please contact us at team@quietreading.org or Instagram.