The Reading Room is an independent reference library for Black art and culture based in Houston, Texas. We host free educational and cultural programs inspired by our collection of 800+ books.

The Reading Room HTX

Join us in the library for INDEPENDENT STUDY, a monthly meetup for reading and research.

Bring your book, laptop, or favorite note-taking tool for a quiet-ish evening of focus in The Reading Room. Drop in for as long as you'd like.

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INDEPENDENT STUDY

INDEPENDENT STUDY

​Join us in the library for INDEPENDENT STUDY, a monthly meetup for reading and research.

Join us in the library for INDEPENDENT STUDY, a monthly meetup for reading and research.