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Page Against the Machine
May 23 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Page Against the Machine is a global reading event that encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to take a break from screens, pick up a book, and enjoy a well-deserved reading detox.
Drop in for some silent reading on the UI Pentacrest to push back against our culture of doomscrolling and disengagement. Bring any book you like, but bonus points go to novels and nonfiction that explore things like politics, human rights, and contemporary culture.
This annual event was founded in Norwich, England in 2019 and spread to other Cities of Literature over the years. 2026 marks the first time Iowa City will participate, co-presented by the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature and Iowa City Public Library. We’ll be joining thousands of others across the globe who stop to read a book in public on this day.
Registration is optional to receive an email reminder. You’re welcome to drop in and out anytime during the scheduled event. See you there!
