Social Reading Night #28

​Concept:

​We've noticed that people want to read more books, be social, and get out of the house. Make time and join Quiet Smile at Wildhearts Cafe for a 'Quiet Offline Reading Party'.

​Leave your phone out of reach. Quiet reading time in a room with other people doing the same. Pick up that book you keep putting off.

​What to Expect:

• ​Uninterrupted time to read the book you keep meaning to start or finish.

• ​A simple path into conversation, no rush no pressure.

• ​A cozy café atmosphere that makes it easier to slow down.

• ​Proper time offline, not just “less online.”

• ​Weather-permitting, access to the patio and umbrellas

​Wildhearts Cafe is hosting us to support the evening. Please leave outside drinks and snacks at home and we encourage you to try the great goods made at the café.

​Schedule:

​6:00 to 6:30 pm: Arrive and settle in
6:30 to 8:30 pm: Quiet reading time

• ​25 min Quiet Reading --> 5 min social break

• ​25 min Quiet Reading --> 15 min ish break (if meal, served)

• ​25 min Quiet Reading --> 8:30 ish End

​8:30 to 9:00 pm: Optional connection time and book swap
9:00 pm: Wrap-up

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​Miscellaneous Notes:

​Dive into any book. Bring your own book, poetry, essays, comics, steamy fanfic, whatever holds your attention. Connect with others and swap books, if you want.

​After reading, you can talk with others if you feel like it. This is a low-stakes space where saying hello is part of the script.

​The book swap is optional. Bring a finished book that is gathering dust and give it a second life. You might go home with a new read and the quiet satisfaction of passing something along.

​Wildhearts Cafe is not currently wheelchair-accessible