Reading Rhythms at Morningside Heights Library

Reading Rhythms is not a book club, it’s a reading party.

In a world in which we spend far too much time scrolling, skimming, swiping, Reading Rhythms holds community members accountable to an hour of reading per night, set to a backdrop of ambient live music in beautifully crafted venues. Our events weave in thoughtful programming throughout to help our readers connect over their books as icebreakers, helping our attendees to use literary themes to break down walls between each other.

We have the privilege to bring people together to read so that they can connect more deeply with themselves and, more importantly, with those around them.

These special NYPL Reading Rhythms events will feature selected works from James Baldwin available for attendees in celebration of his 100th birthday. You can find out more about NYPL's James Baldwin Centennial Celebrations here.

PLEASE NOTE: Doors will open 30 minutes before the program begins. For free events, we generally overbook to ensure a full house. Priority will be given to those who have registered in advance, but registration does not guarantee admission. If you register for multiple tickets, please provide the name of each person who will be attending the event or arrive with your entire party present. Only registered patrons will be granted entry into the event space. A standby line will form 30 minutes before the program and space may become available at that time.

If you have symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or suspect you have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive, please stay home.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTES

• You can request a free ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation by emailing your request at least two weeks in advance of the event: email accessibility@nypl.org or use this Gmail template.


• This venue is fully accessible to wheelchairs. A visual navigation guide is available here.

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For all other questions and inquiries, please email adultprogramming@nypl.org.

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