Join us at tea for a book discussion of the Longwood Gardens Community Read selection “Paradise Under Glass, the education of an indoor gardener” by Ruth Kassinger, a read that combines a charming memoir and an historical exploration as one woman follows her dream to build a plant-filled conservatory in her home, embarking on a humbling yet brave journey to become an indoor gardener. Whether or not you have read the book, you are sure to enjoy the discussion and be inspired to read the book yourself.

The Longwood Gardens Community Read is a program designed to encourage reading for pleasure and start a conversation. Focusing on literature about gardens, plants, and the natural world, we feature an exceptional book annually (paired with a similarly themed younger readers' book) through a variety of programs, discussions, and lectures across all community partner organizations. For more information about the Community Read, go to www.longwoodgardens.org/community-read . A limited number of One Day Passes for 4 to Longwood Gardens will be given away at this event.

Registration is required. Registration will close 2 hours prior to the scheduled start time of the event.

When you register for this event, we are holding a spot for you. If your schedule changes and you can’t attend, please let us know so we can open your spot to someone else.

PA Forward is an initiative by the Pennsylvania Library Association that aims to improve the role of libraries in Pennsylvania to serve and strengthen our community by supporting literacy and lifelong learning.