Public Forum
Summer Book Club Celebration with The New York Public Library
August 17, 2026
Venue The Delacorte Theater
Calling all New Yorkers! As part of its annual Summer at the Library programming, The New York Public Library, in partnership with The Public Theater, invites New Yorkers to join a summer book club and read N.K. Jemisin’s The City We Became together. The book club will culminate in a marquee event at The Delacorte Theater featuring readings, commissioned performances, and public conversation inspired by and celebrating the book.
How to Get Tickets
Public Theater members have access to make a donation to reserve seats. Please log in to reserve your seat before selecting your performance date. Become a member for access to Public Forum!
Pricing
Reserve I Sections are $150 donation
Reserve II Sections are $75 donation
If you are not a member, free tickets will be made available on each Public Forum date via the line at The Delacorte, evening Standby at The Delacorte, digital lottery with TodayTix, and an in-person lottery at The Public.
Free Day-Of Ticket Distributions
Ways to Get Tickets
There are multiple in-person distribution points for free day-of tickets, as well as the TodayTix digital lottery.
- Distribution in Central Park
- Beginning at 12PM, tickets will be distributed outside The Delacorte for that evening's Public Forum.
- In-person lottery at The Public Theater
- At 12PM, a lottery will be held in the lobby.
- Digital lottery with TodayTix
- The digital lottery will be open for entries until 12PM on the date of the Public Forum via the TodayTix app.
- Standby line in Central Park
- Tickets will be distributed outside The Delacorte as early as 6PM until the beginning of the performance, based on availability.
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Make a Gift & Reserve a Seat
Public Theater Members at all donation levels can reserve seats with an additional donation of $75 or $150 per seat.
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Accessibility
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