Wise Wonder Ridgewood Open Read

Step away from the busyness of the day and enjoy a peaceful reading experience with your child at Wise Wonder.

Our Open Read is a dedicated time for parents, caregivers, young children to relax in our welcoming space and enjoy books at their own pace. There are no classes, structured activies or scheduled programming - just a cozy environment to foster connection, curiousity, and a love of reading.

Browse our collection of children's books, settle into magical reading gardens, and spend quality time exploring stories together.

What to Expect

📚Access to our children's book collection

🪑Comfortable, quiet reading spaces

📖Dedicated family reading time

🪷A calm and welcoming environment

👩‍👦An opportunity to slow down and connect with your child throught books

Summer Open Read Dates

• June 18, 2026
• June 30, 2026
• July 1, 2026
• July 10, 2026
• July 27, 2026
• Augustst 10, 2026
• August 24, 2026

Location

Wise Wonder by Book Nook Ridgewood | 32 Cottage Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

Age: 1-8 years old accompanied by a parent or caregiver

Why Open Read?

Creating regular opportunities for families to read together, supports language

development, strengthens family bonds, and helps children build positive associations with books and learnin.

Whether you stay 20 minutes or the entire session, we invite you to slow down, get comortable, and enjoy the simple joy of reading together.

Please note:

-This is not a drop off program. Adult participation is required.

-No formal instruction or storytime will be offered during Open Read sessions.

-Children must remain with their parent or caregiver throughout the event

-Inside the studio we are shoe-free & nut free!

-Free parking is available in lot behind the studio

Space is limited. Advanced registration is required.