Bryant Park Reading Room

Poor Bryant Park, it only gets major attention during Fashion Week.

But when the white tents are down and Anna Wintour is long gone, Bryant Park is a great place to relax and enjoy the lovely spring weather. The other day I was strolling through the park and noticed a darling little area that has books along with tables and chairs to read. This little jewel in the park is the Bryant Park Reading Room.

The Reading Room is a product of tough economic times; it first opened in 1935 as a public response to job losses during the Great Depression. It was a place that people could come to and read books for free. However in 1944, it was closed due to WWII and an increase in jobs.

It seems that history is repeating itself as the Reading Room has been reopened during yet another economic crisis.

The Reading Room is open daily from 11am - 7pm.

Lunch at Le Pain Quotidien and a day sunning and reading in the park - sounds like a perfect afternoon.