Reading Rhythms Queens Books & Blankets
About This Event
You’re invited!
Books & Blankets
Join Reading Rhythms Queens for a leisurely Sunday morning in beautiful Astoria Park.
We're taking Reading Rhythms outdoors for a relaxed gathering overlooking the East River. Bring the book you're currently reading, settle in beneath the shade of a beautiful tree, and enjoy a morning of books, conversation, and community.
Finding us is easy:
Enter Astoria Park from 23rd Road and follow the path as it winds down the hill toward the water. You'll find us on the large lawn beneath the big tree, gathered on our signature Reading Rhythms plaid blanket, just to the right of the playground.
What to bring:
📚 The book you're currently reading.
🧺 A blanket or beach towel to make yourself comfortable. Pillows are welcome too!
☕ Your favorite coffee, tea, or morning beverage.
🥐 A brown bag breakfast or early lunch.
Please note that coffee and food options are not conveniently located near the park, so we recommend picking up anything you'd like to enjoy before you arrive.
We'll share a few more details as the date approaches, but for now, save the date and join us for a slow morning celebrating books, friendship, and one of the most beautiful views in Queens.
We can't wait to see you in the park!
Reading Rhythms is a series of welcoming reading parties designed to make it easy for people to gather and read socially. We invite you to bring any book you want and facilitate silent reading periods, as well as 1-on-1 breakouts, and group discussions to pull on the threads of the books that everyone is engaging with.
In a world that can often feel devoid of interest and meaningful connection, we bring readers together to reconnect with our love of learning, to experience the wonder of beautiful venues and curated music, and to gather amongst all of the people who want to be in that very same room.
Our favorite conversations happen in the Reading Rhythms mobile app. Join us there → https://readingrhythms.app _________________________________________________________________________________
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What to Expect
Bring Any Book
Whatever you're into
Curated Music
Ambient reading vibes
Meet Your People
Relaxed, social setting
Good Vibes Only
Drinks, snacks, & chats
What Readers Say
"I leave every single Reading Rhythms party feeling like skipping all the way home even if the work day preceding it makes me tired or kind of cranky. I love seeing the stars in all your eyes as you depart as well, gives me goosebumps!"
— Regular Attendee
"I'm 88 years old and moved to Hudson Yards to be closer to my grandkids. I think this is a wonderful idea."
— Judith
"We're embedded with everyday superficial conversations, the kind of small talk that is essentially bland, useless and tasteless. RR gives people the chance to connect similar people together in the same room."
— Community Member
"That first event I attended was really cool for me because I'd been wanting to just read more often and making a plan to just go somewhere and read really kept me accountable to that."
— NYC Newcomer
"I'm so glad I found Reading Rhythms! I had no idea how much I needed and wanted to connect with other readers. Last night was another exceptional experience, full of connection, laughter, and community."
— Stacee
"Event space was great. Host brought great energy. Really enjoyed the quiet time reading and the conversation in the middle. Did get slightly distracted by the music (but only because it was good and I was Shazam'ing it)."
— Bradley Layton
"It reminded me why I attend Reading Rhythms in the first place. Not only do they care about the readers, but they also champion the small businesses that helped shape this community in the first place."
— Andres
"I really enjoyed the choice to read by the sea, the atmosphere, and the connection that was created with the other readers."
— Bernardina (Amalfi Coast)
“I'm 88 years old and moved to Hudson Yards to be closer to my grandkids. I think this is a wonderful idea.”
— Judith
“That first event I attended was really cool for me because I'd been wanting to just read more often and making a plan to just go somewhere and read really kept me accountable to that.”
— NYC Newcomer
