The Literary Lounge - BKBF 2026 Bookend Event
About this Event
As a proud Bronxite, artist, and lover of books, tasha dougé is excited to host The Literary Lounge at the Andrew Freedman Home located on the Grand Concourse.
The Literary Lounge is a welcoming gathering for book lovers and the book-curious alike. Join us for a day of conversation, creativity, and community through activations like Rapid Reads (speed-network style book chats), a DIY Bookmark Station, Design a Book Cover, and a Book Xchange, where you can swap a gently loved book for a new read. Enjoy music, connect with fellow readers, discover your next favorite book, or simply relax in a cozy reading nook.
Bring yourself, a favorite book or two, and a love of great stories. Whether you're an avid reader or just getting started, The Literary Lounge is a space to celebrate the joy of books together.
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL 2025 BROOKLYN BOOK FESTIVAL BOOKEND EVENT.
ABOUT THE BROOKLYN BOOK FESTIVAL
The Brooklyn Book Festival is New York City’s largest free literary festival and connects readers with local, national and international authors and publishers during the course of a celebratory literary week. The Festival presents original programming and enthusiastically welcomes New York City’s cross cultural book readers as well as national and international attendees. The Festival is known for fostering creative dialogue among the authors, presenting new literary voices as well as established authors, and for serving the literary community by providing a highly visible platform for the work of authors and publishers. The Brooklyn Book Festival was launched in 2006 as a one-day event to address the need for a free, major literary event that embraced the diverse constituencies of New York City. It has since grown to include 8 days of city-wide Bookend events.
ABOUT THE ANDREW FREEDMAN HOME
The historic Andrew Freedman Home, located on the Grand Concourse, was originally built in 1924 through a gift from Andrew Freedman to support New Yorkers facing hardship. It now stands at the forefront of a bold new vision. Today, the space is being redeveloped into a vibrant art and technology community hub, bringing together artists, innovators, and local residents through creative programming, workforce development, and hands-on learning. The venue also offers flexible event space for exhibitions, performances, and community gatherings, making it a dynamic destination for both creative expression and memorable events.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 7.18
