# Jamaica Bay Book Club

Jamaica Bay Book Club at Ryan Visitor Center, Friday 6 November 2026, 14:00.

- Price: Free
- Venue: Ryan Visitor Center, New York Avenue 210, 10305 Staten Island
- Go to page: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=0275DC25-BA79-B5C3-F122BBA791E81BF1

Jamaica Bay Book Club is a gathering that reads selections of nature-themed literature and thinks critically about nature writing and our place in the natural world. It is run by the National Park Service's Gateway National Recreation Area, with a ranger leading open, respectful discussion of the works read. Participants should bring their thoughts and questions and register in advance to receive the readings.

## Dates

- Friday 6 November 14:00 — Ryan Visitor Center
- Friday 20 November 14:00 — Ryan Visitor Center

Written by a model, sources: [nps.gov](https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=0275DC25-BA79-B5C3-F122BBA791E81BF1)

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