NYC Parks Special Events copyright (c) 2013 NYC Department of Parks and Recreation http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/upcoming_events/events_search.php NYC Department of Parks and Recreation en-us Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:08:27 GMT NYC Parks News 25 25 http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/upcoming_events/events_search.php http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/parks_leaf_thumb.gif <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/18/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/18/bryant-park-reading-room Date: July 18, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-07-18 2013-07-18 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Summer in Seward Park - Puppets, Music & Clowns]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/19/summer-in-seward-park-puppets-music-clowns http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/19/summer-in-seward-park-puppets-music-clowns Date: July 19, 2013

Dance, sing, laugh and have fun! Great for kids up to age 10.

July 12 - Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre, Czech and Slovak Tales with Strings

July 19 - Sing-along with Gina from Compass Arts

July 26 - Oran Etkin and Timbalooloo

August 2 - Sammie & Tudie: The Comedy Magic Circus

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 11:00 am

Contact phone: (646) 395-4186

Location: Seward Park

]]> M082 Seward Park 2013-07-19 2013-07-19 10:00 am 11:00 am 40.7148, -73.9892 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/19/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/19/bryant-park-reading-room Date: July 19, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-07-19 2013-07-19 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/20/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/20/bryant-park-reading-room Date: July 20, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-07-20 2013-07-20 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Ezra Jack Keats Story Hour]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/20/ezra-jack-keats-story-hour http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/20/ezra-jack-keats-story-hour Date: July 20, 2013

Gather 'round Peter and Willy, the statue of two beloved Keats characters, for storytelling adventures brought to life by Tammy Hall and guest storytellers.

Start time: 2:00 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 965-4999

Location: Imagination Playground (in Prospect Park)

]]> B073 Prospect Park 2013-07-20 2013-07-20 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 40.6586, -73.963 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51ad054110f20.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/21/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/21/bryant-park-reading-room Date: July 21, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-07-21 2013-07-21 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[History in Your Hands: Storytelling with Tammy Hall]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/21/history-in-your-hands-storytelling-with-tammy-hall http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/21/history-in-your-hands-storytelling-with-tammy-hall Date: July 21, 2013

Storyteller Tammy Hall brings the age-old art of storytelling to Prospect Park. Enjoy enchanting tales from the Lefferts family and around the world.

Start time: 2:00 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 789-2822

Location: Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park)

]]> B073 Prospect Park 2013-07-21 2013-07-21 2:00 pm 4:00 pm 40.6643, -73.9639 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51ad06f2d6eb1.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/22/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/22/bryant-park-reading-room Date: July 22, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-07-22 2013-07-22 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Books Beneath the Bridge]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/22/books-beneath-the-bridge http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/22/books-beneath-the-bridge Date: July 22, 2013

Our 2nd annual literature series returns to the Granite Prospect steps featuring 6 evenings curated by local, independent bookstores. Each program will include a reading, Q&A, and book signing with the authors.

Start time: 7:00 pm

End time:

Contact phone:

Location: Pier 1 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park)

]]> B431 Brooklyn Bridge Park 2013-07-22 2013-07-22 7:00 pm 40.7017, -73.9969 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Pop-Up Library - Toddler Time]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/23/popup-library-toddler-time http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/23/popup-library-toddler-time Date: July 23, 2013

Join the Seward Park Librarians for a fun filled hour of stories, songs, fingerplays and more.

For children up to age 4.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 11:00 am

Contact phone: (646) 395-4186

Location: Seward Park

]]> M082 Seward Park 2013-07-23 2013-07-23 10:00 am 11:00 am 40.7148, -73.9892 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park StoryTime]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/23/bryant-park-storytime http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/23/bryant-park-storytime Date: July 23, 2013

Hosted by: Cali Co Cat

Tails, meowsic, and arts & crafts to boot!


In case of rain, Word for Word Storytime will be canceled.

Start time: 10:30 am

End time: 11:30 am

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-07-23 2013-07-23 10:30 am 11:30 am 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/23/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/23/bryant-park-reading-room Date: July 23, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-07-23 2013-07-23 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park StoryTime]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/23/bryant-park-storytime1 http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/23/bryant-park-storytime1 Date: July 23, 2013

StoryTime with Cali Co Cat. Tales, meowsic, and arts & crafts to boot.

Start time: 10:30 pm

End time:

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-07-23 2013-07-23 10:30 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/24/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/24/bryant-park-reading-room Date: July 24, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-07-24 2013-07-24 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Shakespeare in the Park Presents "The Tempest"]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/24/shakespeare-in-the-park-presents-the-tempest http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/24/shakespeare-in-the-park-presents-the-tempest Date: July 24, 2013

After twelve years on a deserted island, a deposed Duke is now a mighty sorcerer. He raises a storm at sea, bringing within his grasp the enemies who robbed him of his dukedom. Half romance, half political thriller, Shakespeare's final masterpiece has it all: a shipwreck, conspiracy, magic, monsters and love at first sight. Bring your own blanket or chair.

Start time: 7:30 pm

End time: 9:30 pm

Contact phone: (718) 760-6560

Location: Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park)

]]> Q099 Flushing Meadows Corona Park 2013-07-24 2013-07-24 7:30 pm 9:30 pm 40.7465, -73.8459 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Summer on the Hudson: Children’s Performance Series]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/25/summer-on-the-hudson-childrens-performance-series http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/25/summer-on-the-hudson-childrens-performance-series Date: July 25, 2013

Music, storytelling & theater for young audiences. Suitable for kids up to age 7. Wear sunscreen!

Performance Schedule:

  • July 11 Rolie Polie Guacamole
  • July 18 Apple Seeds Songs for Seeds
  • July 25 Moey’s Music Party
  • Aug 1 Meg’s Melodies
  • Aug 8 Joanie Leeds & The Nightlights
  • Aug 15 City Parks Foundation presents Puppeteers from the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater

Start time: 10:30 am

End time: 11:30 am

Contact phone: 311

Location: Pier I (in Riverside Park South)

]]> M353 Riverside Park South 2013-07-25 2013-07-25 10:30 am 11:30 am 40.7797, -73.9889 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/515b095d44ab8.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Puppets in the Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/25/pupprts-in-the-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/25/pupprts-in-the-park Date: July 25, 2013

Enjoy this adaptation of Little Red Riding Hood. Please bring a low chair or blanket.

Start time: 10:30 am

End time: 11:30 am

Contact phone: (718) 352-4793 x.301

Location: Buz O' Rourke Playground (in Crocheron Park)

]]> Q012 Crocheron Park 2013-07-25 2013-07-25 10:30 am 11:30 am 40.771, -73.7712 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/25/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/25/bryant-park-reading-room Date: July 25, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-07-25 2013-07-25 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Summer in Seward Park - Puppets, Music & Clowns]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/26/summer-in-seward-park-puppets-music-clowns http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/26/summer-in-seward-park-puppets-music-clowns Date: July 26, 2013

Dance, sing, laugh and have fun! Great for kids up to age 10.

July 12 - Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre, Czech and Slovak Tales with Strings

July 19 - Sing-along with Gina from Compass Arts

July 26 - Oran Etkin and Timbalooloo

August 2 - Sammie & Tudie: The Comedy Magic Circus

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 11:00 am

Contact phone: (646) 395-4186

Location: Seward Park

]]> M082 Seward Park 2013-07-26 2013-07-26 10:00 am 11:00 am 40.7148, -73.9892 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/26/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/26/bryant-park-reading-room Date: July 26, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-07-26 2013-07-26 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/27/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/27/bryant-park-reading-room Date: July 27, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-07-27 2013-07-27 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Ezra Jack Keats Story Hour]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/27/ezra-jack-keats-story-hour http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/27/ezra-jack-keats-story-hour Date: July 27, 2013

Gather 'round Peter and Willy, the statue of two beloved Keats characters, for storytelling adventures brought to life by Tammy Hall and guest storytellers.

Start time: 2:00 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 965-4999

Location: Imagination Playground (in Prospect Park)

]]> B073 Prospect Park 2013-07-27 2013-07-27 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 40.6586, -73.963 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51ad054110f20.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/28/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/28/bryant-park-reading-room Date: July 28, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-07-28 2013-07-28 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[History in Your Hands: Storytelling with Tammy Hall]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/28/history-in-your-hands-storytelling-with-tammy-hall http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/28/history-in-your-hands-storytelling-with-tammy-hall Date: July 28, 2013

Storyteller Tammy Hall brings the age-old art of storytelling to Prospect Park. Enjoy enchanting tales from the Lefferts family and around the world.

Start time: 2:00 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 789-2822

Location: Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park)

]]> B073 Prospect Park 2013-07-28 2013-07-28 2:00 pm 4:00 pm 40.6643, -73.9639 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51ad06f2d6eb1.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/29/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/29/bryant-park-reading-room Date: July 29, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-07-29 2013-07-29 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Books Beneath the Bridge]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/29/books-beneath-the-bridge http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/29/books-beneath-the-bridge Date: July 29, 2013

Our 2nd annual literature series returns to the Granite Prospect steps featuring 6 evenings curated by local, independent bookstores. Each program will include a reading, Q&A, and book signing with the authors.

Start time: 7:00 pm

End time:

Contact phone:

Location: Pier 1 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park)

]]> B431 Brooklyn Bridge Park 2013-07-29 2013-07-29 7:00 pm 40.7017, -73.9969 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Pop-Up Library - Toddler Time]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/30/popup-library-toddler-time http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/30/popup-library-toddler-time Date: July 30, 2013

Join the Seward Park Librarians for a fun filled hour of stories, songs, fingerplays and more.

For children up to age 4.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 11:00 am

Contact phone: (646) 395-4186

Location: Seward Park

]]> M082 Seward Park 2013-07-30 2013-07-30 10:00 am 11:00 am 40.7148, -73.9892 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park StoryTime]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/30/bryant-park-storytime http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/30/bryant-park-storytime Date: July 30, 2013

Hosted by: Cali Co Cat

Tails, meowsic, and arts & crafts to boot!


In case of rain, Word for Word Storytime will be canceled.

Start time: 10:30 am

End time: 11:30 am

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-07-30 2013-07-30 10:30 am 11:30 am 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/30/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/30/bryant-park-reading-room Date: July 30, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-07-30 2013-07-30 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Book Club]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/30/bryant-park-book-club http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/30/bryant-park-book-club Date: July 30, 2013

Join the discussion led by Sean Pidgeon with The Hound of Baskervilles: Another Adventure of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle.

Produced in partnership with Oxford University Press.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time:

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-07-30 2013-07-30 12:30 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Poetry]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/30/bryant-park-poetry http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/30/bryant-park-poetry Date: July 30, 2013

Poetry with Sibling Rivalry Press

Start time: 7:00 pm

End time:

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-07-30 2013-07-30 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park StoryTime]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/30/bryant-park-storytime1 http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/30/bryant-park-storytime1 Date: July 30, 2013

StoryTime with Cali Co Cat. Tales, meowsic, and arts & crafts to boot.

Start time: 10:30 pm

End time:

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-07-30 2013-07-30 10:30 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/31/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/07/31/bryant-park-reading-room Date: July 31, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-07-31 2013-07-31 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Summer on the Hudson: Children’s Performance Series]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/01/summer-on-the-hudson-childrens-performance-series http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/01/summer-on-the-hudson-childrens-performance-series Date: August 1, 2013

Music, storytelling & theater for young audiences. Suitable for kids up to age 7. Wear sunscreen!

Meg’s Melodies:

Award-winning, Meg Russell joined by her talented musicians, Alex on bass and Todd on drums, will keep the audience moving throughout her upeat, interactive concert. A special education teacher by trade, Meg won a Parents' Choice Recommended Award Winning CDs forher albums 'Hat Parade' and 'Puzzle'. Vibrant and exuding warmth, Meg Russell approaches each song she sings with gusto. Whether you are two or 92, this Parent’s Choice Award Winning musician and performer will have your toes tapping and your students clapping. Meg recently played at NYC Buddy Walk in Central Park, NY and will be back at this year's Buddy Walk."

Start time: 10:30 am

End time: 11:30 am

Contact phone: 311

Location: Pier I (in Riverside Park South)

]]> M353 Riverside Park South 2013-08-01 2013-08-01 10:30 am 11:30 am 40.7797, -73.9889 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/515b095d44ab8.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/01/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/01/bryant-park-reading-room Date: August 1, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-01 2013-08-01 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Summer in Seward Park - Puppets, Music & Clowns]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/02/summer-in-seward-park-puppets-music-clowns http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/02/summer-in-seward-park-puppets-music-clowns Date: August 2, 2013

Dance, sing, laugh and have fun! Great for kids up to age 10.

July 12 - Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre, Czech and Slovak Tales with Strings

July 19 - Sing-along with Gina from Compass Arts

July 26 - Oran Etkin and Timbalooloo

August 2 - Sammie & Tudie: The Comedy Magic Circus

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 11:00 am

Contact phone: (646) 395-4186

Location: Seward Park

]]> M082 Seward Park 2013-08-02 2013-08-02 10:00 am 11:00 am 40.7148, -73.9892 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/02/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/02/bryant-park-reading-room Date: August 2, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-02 2013-08-02 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/03/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/03/bryant-park-reading-room Date: August 3, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-03 2013-08-03 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Ezra Jack Keats Story Hour]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/03/ezra-jack-keats-story-hour http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/03/ezra-jack-keats-story-hour Date: August 3, 2013

Gather 'round Peter and Willy, the statue of two beloved Keats characters, for storytelling adventures brought to life by Tammy Hall and guest storytellers.

Start time: 2:00 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 965-4999

Location: Imagination Playground (in Prospect Park)

]]> B073 Prospect Park 2013-08-03 2013-08-03 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 40.6586, -73.963 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51ad054110f20.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/04/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/04/bryant-park-reading-room Date: August 4, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-04 2013-08-04 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/05/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/05/bryant-park-reading-room Date: August 5, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-05 2013-08-05 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Books Beneath the Bridge]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/05/books-beneath-the-bridge http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/05/books-beneath-the-bridge Date: August 5, 2013

Our 2nd annual literature series returns to the Granite Prospect steps featuring 6 evenings curated by local, independent bookstores. Each program will include a reading, Q&A, and book signing with the authors.

Start time: 7:00 pm

End time:

Contact phone:

Location: Pier 1 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park)

]]> B431 Brooklyn Bridge Park 2013-08-05 2013-08-05 7:00 pm 40.7017, -73.9969 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Puppets In The Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/06/puppets-in-the-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/06/puppets-in-the-park Date: August 6, 2013

Come join NYC Parks and the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre for Little Red's Hood, a modern adaptation of Red Riding Hood. The show is about tech savvy Red who is too busy on her cell phone to notice her surroundings and that she is being followed by a cupcake loving Wolf. Make sure to bring your own chair or blanket.

Start time: 10:30 am

End time: 12:30 pm

Contact phone: (718) 760-6560

Location: 111th Street Parking Lot (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park)

]]> Q099 Flushing Meadows Corona Park 2013-08-06 2013-08-06 10:30 am 12:30 pm 40.7422, -73.8505 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park StoryTime]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/06/bryant-park-storytime http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/06/bryant-park-storytime Date: August 6, 2013

Hosted by: Cali Co Cat

Tails, meowsic, and arts & crafts to boot!


In case of rain, Word for Word Storytime will be canceled.

Start time: 10:30 am

End time: 11:30 am

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-06 2013-08-06 10:30 am 11:30 am 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/06/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/06/bryant-park-reading-room Date: August 6, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-06 2013-08-06 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Poetry]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/06/bryant-park-poetry http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/06/bryant-park-poetry Date: August 6, 2013

Poetry with W.W. Norton & Company

A. Van Jordan
Cathy Park Hong
Gregory Orr
Adam Fitzgerald

Start time: 7:00 pm

End time:

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-06 2013-08-06 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park StoryTime]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/06/bryant-park-storytime1 http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/06/bryant-park-storytime1 Date: August 6, 2013

StoryTime with Cali Co Cat. Tales, meowsic, and arts & crafts to boot.

Start time: 10:30 pm

End time:

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-06 2013-08-06 10:30 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/07/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/07/bryant-park-reading-room Date: August 7, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-07 2013-08-07 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Author with Chuck Klosterman]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/07/bryant-park-author-with-chuck-klosterman http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/07/bryant-park-author-with-chuck-klosterman Date: August 7, 2013

Chuck Klosterman, I Wear the Black Hat: Grappling with Villains (Real and Imagined)

Mwahahaha...one of America's favorite pop-culturist takes a look at the villain through his mastery of essays.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time:

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-07 2013-08-07 12:30 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Shakespeare in the Park Presents "Love's Labors Lost"]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/07/shakespeare-in-the-park-presents-loves-labors-lost http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/07/shakespeare-in-the-park-presents-loves-labors-lost Date: August 7, 2013

The King of Navarre and three noblemen take an oath to devote their lives to scholarship for three years—without the company of women. When the Princess of France and three ladies-in-waiting arrive, passion and puns abound. Will the oath hold? Or will the men succumb to the game of love? In this screwball romantic comedy, Shakespeare takes wordplay and wit to dizzying heights. Bring your own blanket or chair.

Start time: 7:30 pm

End time: 9:30 pm

Contact phone: (718) 760-6560

Location: Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park)

]]> Q099 Flushing Meadows Corona Park 2013-08-07 2013-08-07 7:30 pm 9:30 pm 40.7465, -73.8459 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Summer on the Hudson: Children’s Performance Series]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/08/summer-on-the-hudson-childrens-performance-series http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/08/summer-on-the-hudson-childrens-performance-series Date: August 8, 2013

Music, storytelling & theater for young audiences. Suitable for kids up to age 7. Wear sunscreen!

Performance Schedule:

  • July 11 Rolie Polie Guacamole
  • July 18 Apple Seeds Songs for Seeds
  • July 25 Moey’s Music Party
  • Aug 1 Meg’s Melodies
  • Aug 8 Joanie Leeds & The Nightlights
  • Aug 15 City Parks Foundation presents Puppeteers from the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater

Start time: 10:30 am

End time: 11:30 am

Contact phone: 311

Location: Pier I (in Riverside Park South)

]]> M353 Riverside Park South 2013-08-08 2013-08-08 10:30 am 11:30 am 40.7797, -73.9889 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/515b095d44ab8.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/08/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/08/bryant-park-reading-room Date: August 8, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-08 2013-08-08 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/09/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/09/bryant-park-reading-room Date: August 9, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-09 2013-08-09 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/10/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/10/bryant-park-reading-room Date: August 10, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-10 2013-08-10 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Ezra Jack Keats Story Hour]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/10/ezra-jack-keats-story-hour http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/10/ezra-jack-keats-story-hour Date: August 10, 2013

Gather 'round Peter and Willy, the statue of two beloved Keats characters, for storytelling adventures brought to life by Tammy Hall and guest storytellers.

Start time: 2:00 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 965-4999

Location: Imagination Playground (in Prospect Park)

]]> B073 Prospect Park 2013-08-10 2013-08-10 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 40.6586, -73.963 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51ad054110f20.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/11/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/11/bryant-park-reading-room Date: August 11, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-11 2013-08-11 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/12/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/12/bryant-park-reading-room Date: August 12, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-12 2013-08-12 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Books Beneath the Bridge]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/12/books-beneath-the-bridge http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/12/books-beneath-the-bridge Date: August 12, 2013

Our 2nd annual literature series returns to the Granite Prospect steps featuring 6 evenings curated by local, independent bookstores. Each program will include a reading, Q&A, and book signing with the authors.

Start time: 7:00 pm

End time:

Contact phone:

Location: Pier 1 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park)

]]> B431 Brooklyn Bridge Park 2013-08-12 2013-08-12 7:00 pm 40.7017, -73.9969 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park StoryTime]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/13/bryant-park-storytime http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/13/bryant-park-storytime Date: August 13, 2013

Hosted by: Cali Co Cat

Tails, meowsic, and arts & crafts to boot!


In case of rain, Word for Word Storytime will be canceled.

Start time: 10:30 am

End time: 11:30 am

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-13 2013-08-13 10:30 am 11:30 am 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/13/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/13/bryant-park-reading-room Date: August 13, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-13 2013-08-13 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park BookClub]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/13/bryant-park-bookclub http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/13/bryant-park-bookclub Date: August 13, 2013

Wayne Koestenbaum with The Metamorphosis and Other Stories by Franz Kafka.

Produced in partnership with Oxford University Press.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time:

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-13 2013-08-13 12:30 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Poetry]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/13/bryant-park-poetry http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/13/bryant-park-poetry Date: August 13, 2013

Featuring poets of Cave Canem

Laura Yes Yes
Mahogany Browne
R. Erica Doyle

Start time: 7:00 pm

End time:

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-13 2013-08-13 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park StoryTime]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/13/bryant-park-storytime1 http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/13/bryant-park-storytime1 Date: August 13, 2013

StoryTime with Cali Co Cat. Tales, meowsic, and arts & crafts to boot.

Start time: 10:30 pm

End time:

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-13 2013-08-13 10:30 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/14/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/14/bryant-park-reading-room Date: August 14, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-14 2013-08-14 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Summer on the Hudson: Children’s Performance Series]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/15/summer-on-the-hudson-childrens-performance-series http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/15/summer-on-the-hudson-childrens-performance-series Date: August 15, 2013

Music, storytelling & theater for young audiences. Suitable for kids up to age 7. Wear sunscreen!

Performance Schedule:

  • July 11 Rolie Polie Guacamole
  • July 18 Apple Seeds Songs for Seeds
  • July 25 Moey’s Music Party
  • Aug 1 Meg’s Melodies
  • Aug 8 Joanie Leeds & The Nightlights
  • Aug 15 City Parks Foundation presents Puppeteers from the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater

Start time: 10:30 am

End time: 11:30 am

Contact phone: 311

Location: Pier I (in Riverside Park South)

]]> M353 Riverside Park South 2013-08-15 2013-08-15 10:30 am 11:30 am 40.7797, -73.9889 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/515b095d44ab8.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/15/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/15/bryant-park-reading-room Date: August 15, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-15 2013-08-15 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Writers]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/15/bryant-park-writers1 http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/15/bryant-park-writers1 Date: August 15, 2013

Practice Screenwriting with Pete Jensen, Gotham Writers' Workshop

Start time: 7:00 pm

End time:

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-15 2013-08-15 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/16/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/16/bryant-park-reading-room Date: August 16, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-16 2013-08-16 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/17/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/17/bryant-park-reading-room Date: August 17, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-17 2013-08-17 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Ezra Jack Keats Story Hour]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/17/ezra-jack-keats-story-hour http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/17/ezra-jack-keats-story-hour Date: August 17, 2013

Gather 'round Peter and Willy, the statue of two beloved Keats characters, for storytelling adventures brought to life by Tammy Hall and guest storytellers.

Start time: 2:00 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 965-4999

Location: Imagination Playground (in Prospect Park)

]]> B073 Prospect Park 2013-08-17 2013-08-17 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 40.6586, -73.963 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51ad054110f20.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/18/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/18/bryant-park-reading-room Date: August 18, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-18 2013-08-18 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/19/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/19/bryant-park-reading-room Date: August 19, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-19 2013-08-19 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/20/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/20/bryant-park-reading-room Date: August 20, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-20 2013-08-20 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Poetry]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/20/bryant-park-poetry http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/20/bryant-park-poetry Date: August 20, 2013

Peggy Shumaker
Evie Shockley
Tess Taylor

Presented in partnership with Red Hen Press

Start time: 7:00 pm

End time:

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-20 2013-08-20 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/21/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/21/bryant-park-reading-room Date: August 21, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-21 2013-08-21 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/22/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/22/bryant-park-reading-room Date: August 22, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-22 2013-08-22 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/23/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/23/bryant-park-reading-room Date: August 23, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-23 2013-08-23 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/24/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/24/bryant-park-reading-room Date: August 24, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-24 2013-08-24 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Ezra Jack Keats Story Hour]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/24/ezra-jack-keats-story-hour http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/24/ezra-jack-keats-story-hour Date: August 24, 2013

Gather 'round Peter and Willy, the statue of two beloved Keats characters, for storytelling adventures brought to life by Tammy Hall and guest storytellers.

Start time: 2:00 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 965-4999

Location: Imagination Playground (in Prospect Park)

]]> B073 Prospect Park 2013-08-24 2013-08-24 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 40.6586, -73.963 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51ad054110f20.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/25/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/25/bryant-park-reading-room Date: August 25, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-25 2013-08-25 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/26/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/26/bryant-park-reading-room Date: August 26, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-26 2013-08-26 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/27/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/27/bryant-park-reading-room Date: August 27, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-27 2013-08-27 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Poetry]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/27/bryant-park-poetry http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/27/bryant-park-poetry Date: August 27, 2013

Tamiko Beyer
Matthew Olzmann
Jamaal May

Presented in partnership with Alice James Books

Start time: 7:00 pm

End time:

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-27 2013-08-27 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/28/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/28/bryant-park-reading-room Date: August 28, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-28 2013-08-28 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/29/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/29/bryant-park-reading-room Date: August 29, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-29 2013-08-29 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/30/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/30/bryant-park-reading-room Date: August 30, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-30 2013-08-30 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/31/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/31/bryant-park-reading-room Date: August 31, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-08-31 2013-08-31 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Ezra Jack Keats Story Hour]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/31/ezra-jack-keats-story-hour http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/31/ezra-jack-keats-story-hour Date: August 31, 2013

Gather 'round Peter and Willy, the statue of two beloved Keats characters, for storytelling adventures brought to life by Tammy Hall and guest storytellers.

Start time: 2:00 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 965-4999

Location: Imagination Playground (in Prospect Park)

]]> B073 Prospect Park 2013-08-31 2013-08-31 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 40.6586, -73.963 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51ad054110f20.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/01/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/01/bryant-park-reading-room Date: September 1, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-09-01 2013-09-01 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/02/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/02/bryant-park-reading-room Date: September 2, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-09-02 2013-09-02 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/03/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/03/bryant-park-reading-room Date: September 3, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-09-03 2013-09-03 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Poetry]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/03/bryant-park-poetry http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/03/bryant-park-poetry Date: September 3, 2013

Poetry with Graywolf Press

Start time: 7:00 pm

End time:

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-09-03 2013-09-03 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/04/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/04/bryant-park-reading-room Date: September 4, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-09-04 2013-09-04 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/05/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/05/bryant-park-reading-room Date: September 5, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-09-05 2013-09-05 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/06/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/06/bryant-park-reading-room Date: September 6, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-09-06 2013-09-06 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/07/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/07/bryant-park-reading-room Date: September 7, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-09-07 2013-09-07 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/08/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/08/bryant-park-reading-room Date: September 8, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-09-08 2013-09-08 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/09/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/09/bryant-park-reading-room Date: September 9, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-09-09 2013-09-09 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park Reading Room]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/10/bryant-park-reading-room http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/10/bryant-park-reading-room Date: September 10, 2013

Reading, writing, and literary happenings related to the written word – under the London Plane trees – in the open-air Reading Room.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-09-10 2013-09-10 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT <![CDATA[Bryant Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/10/bryant-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/10/bryant-park Date: September 10, 2013

Poetry with Etruscan Press

Michael Blumenthal
Renee D'Aoust
Carol Moldaw
Diane Raptosh

Start time: 7:00 pm

End time:

Contact phone: (212) 768-4242

Location: Reading Room (in Bryant Park)

]]> M008 Bryant Park 2013-09-10 2013-09-10 7:00 pm 40.7542, -73.9833 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:08:27 EDT