All ages meet in our Reading Room located in a post and beam red barn to discuss ideas, converse with friends, and to learn about writing and the visual arts. Artists and writers rent our stand alone studios. Please visit our Programs page for more information on upcoming gathering times. To register, please email read@booksonthepond.com with your contact information.

For more information about our mission, partners and patrons, please visit the "About Us" page.

Our cultural enterprise recognizes how the natural splendor of Charlestown, Rhode Island inspires great art and writing. We therefore also host programs stressing the importance of ocean conservation awareness for our visitors and residents.