• What are Silent Reading Sessions?

    A communal space and time for reading together in silence - without the need to socialise.

    Bring a book of your choice and spend two hours offline in a calm environment.

    Atmospheric sound & light create a slow vibe and ease the transition between daily life and fictional worlds.

    How can I join?

    1. Show up at Garaget with your own book, or borrow one from the library.

    2. Make yourself comfortable.

    3. Go offline (phone in airplane mode).

    4. Read in silence for two hours.

    Why Silent Reading?

    To read in silence lowers the heart rate, and research shows it's more stress-relieving than listening to music or taking a walk.

    Silent reading supports deep concentration and the brain’s ability to learn and remember.

    In a world built on distraction, reading is a counteract. Sharing it with others can be both powerful and meaningful.

  • Silent Reading Session #1

    Monday, April 20, 2026

    17:00 - 19:00

    Location:

    Garaget, Malmö

    Lönngatan 30

    214 49 Malmö

    Free Admission

    Silent Reading Sessions

    Future sessions will be added to this space.

  • ABOUT US

    Silent Reading is a series of events created to support communal reading in calming spaces.

    Curated by:

    Sofia Ivarsson

    Lighting designer,

    based in Copenhagen.

    Noga Projects

    Thomas Romlov

    Video Set Designer,

    based in Malmö.

    KubKub