Read a Book Day in the Garden

In honor of National Read a Book Day, we’re spending a slow morning at the beautiful JC Raulston Arboretum with books, gardens, and good company.

Bring whatever you’re currently reading, find a peaceful spot to settle in, and enjoy some quiet reading alongside new friends. If you’d rather wander, you’re also welcome to stroll through the arboretum and explore the gardens while so much is still in bloom.

There’s no assigned book, no discussion questions, and no pressure to sit still the whole time. Read for a while, take a walk, chat with someone new, explore the gardens, then come back and read some more!

📖 Bring a book, Kindle, magazine, graphic novel, or whatever you like to read 🌸 Wander the gardens and enjoy what’s blooming 🧺 Feel free to bring a blanket, drink (no alcohol), or small snack 💬 Coming solo is perfectly normal!

Think of it as part silent reading party, part garden stroll, and part peaceful Sunday reset. Come read, roam, and enjoy one of Raleigh’s prettiest third places with us. 🌿