FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
Join us on Tuesday, May 26, at The Portrait Gallery in downtown Matthews for this month's Silent Book Club gathering. We'll be settling in on their patio for a cozy evening of reading, connection, and quiet community.
The Portrait Gallery Restaurant & Bar offers a comfortable and relaxed ambiance that makes it the perfect place to unwind after a long day's work. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, this restaurant is the ideal spot for any occasion.
How Silent Book Club Works
Silent Book Club is called that because it is an opportunity to enjoy quietly reading a book in a location different from your home, where no discussion is required. Some of the locations we visit might have background noise and conversations, but you do not have to participate in any conversations during your time with us. Silent Book Club is BYOBook so you can show up with any book (physical or digital). There are no assigned readings or discussions, just uninterrupted time to immerse ourselves in the pages of our favorite books.
Event Schedule
6:00-6:30 PM: Arrival, grab something to eat or drink, find a place to read on the patio
6:30-7:30 PM: Quiet reading hour
7:30-8:00 PM: Continue reading, talk with others, author Q&A
Feel free to come and go as you please, staying for as little or as long as you like.