Silent Reading Night
Silent Reading Night – May Edition
Date: Wednesday, May 27th
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Theme: Asian Horror Stories
Each month, we host a Silent Reading Night with a rotating theme and a featured community partner. This month, we’re thrilled to highlight our friends at Haunted Burrow Books!
Event Activities:
1. Tea Station
Instead of our typical free community tea table, there will be a tea station with tea pots filled with a tea that is inspired by our theme!
- The Crimson Haunting (Sweet Rhubarb tea, caffeine free)
- Ink & Blood (Sour Cherry tea, caffeine free)
- The Cursed Teahouse (Deep Roasted Hojicha, Caffinated)
- Lanterns After Midnight (Puerh tea, Caffinated)
2. Featured Book Table from Haunted Burrow Books
3. Fright Passage Wall: Sticky notes will be provided where readers can anonymously respond to horror themed prompts.
Event Itinerary
6:00 PM – Mix & Mingle
Grab a cup of tea and settle in.
Meet fellow readers and share what book you’re currently enjoying.
BYOM – Bring Your Own Mug! Hot water will be available.
6:30 PM – Silent Reading Begins
Settle into your cozy reading spot and dive into your book.
Enjoy the quiet atmosphere of reading in community.
7:30 PM – Reading Break
Chat with your neighbor! Ask them what they are reading.
Grab a snack or drink at the bar
Check out Haunted Burrow's book table
7:40 PM – Break Ends
Head back to the Lapis Theater and do more reading.
8:30 PM – Social Time & Book Chats
Share thoughts on your reads, favorite passages, or just connect with fellow book lovers.
9:00 PM – Event Concludes
This is our monthly Silent Reading Night, each month we will have a new theme to inspire your reading. Rediscover the joy of reading in good company at the Hugo House.
We can’t wait to read with you!
Free admission to this event is made possible with support from 4Culture.

