Reading In The Park

Join us for Reading in the Park—a FREE citywide event celebrating diverse stories, connection, and the joy of reading for all ages.

About this Event

Come experience an afternoon of diverse stories, connection, and community at Reading in the Park, a free citywide event celebrating the joy of reading across all ages.

Join us Thursday, July 31st from 2:30PM to 5:30PM at Coolidge Park for a vibrant gathering filled with diverse books, local authors, interactive activities, and opportunities to simply slow down and read together.

This special event is proudly presented by RISE Chattanooga, with support from the Chattanooga Public Library, ArtsBuild, and the City of Chattanooga's Department of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy. As part of RISE Chattanooga’s Reading in Color Initiative, this event celebrates the power of culturally relevant literature and aims to expand access to diverse stories.

SPECIAL FEATUREJoin us for an inspiring afternoon STARTING AT 4PM with New York Times bestselling author LaDarrion Williams as he stops in Chattanooga on his national Bones at the Crossroads book tour!

The first fifty attendees to register AND attend will receive a free book and everyone will enjoy a moderated Q&A with the author, an engaging conversation about his writing journey and literary influences, and a chance to get their books signed. Whether you're a fan of Blood at the Root, eagerly awaiting Bones at the Crossroads, or discovering LaDarrion Williams for the first time, this is a moment you won’t want to miss!

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