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Tuesday March 19 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Show and Tell Storytime (Pre-K-Grade 2)
Stories, songs and time to share about your special treasures with friends. This program is designed for homeschool and other kids in PreK to Grade 2, or ages 3-7.Registration is required. Thank you to the Friends of the Reading Public Library for supporting this event.
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Tuesday March 19 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Home(schoolers) Away from Home (Grades 1-5)
Every meeting we'll read the story of an explorer, inventor, or creator. After we explore their time and place in history we'll do a hands-on STEAM project inspired by their life.This program is designed for homeschoolers in Grades 1-5 or roughly ages 6-10. Please reg......More
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Tuesday March 19 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Teen Meet Up: True Colors
Come to the Teen Room for activities, adventure, and fun!This month we will be painting round wooden ornaments. Those who want to can hang their finished pieces up on our art wall in the Teen Room or they can take them home. Open to all LGBTQIA teens and allies. Snacks......More
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Tuesday March 19 6:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Babytime: Storytime for Babies 0-15 months
Join your children's librarians for stories, songs, play, and Very Important Fun with other babies and caregivers. This storytime is designed for babies ages birth through 15 months.Registration is required for this event. If you register for the March and April session......More
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Tuesday March 19 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Crochet for Climate Awareness!
Crochet (or knit) for climate awareness!Join a community project to share a powerful message about our oceans. Using fiber arts focusing on vulnerable marine life, you can help highlight the global impact of climate change on coral reefs and sea creatures. Drop in to le......More
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Wednesday March 20 9:00am - 1:00pm EDT
AARP/VITA Tax Help
Tax Help at the Library in partnership with the Pleasant Street Center and VITA Tax Volunteers. This service is limited to older adults and is not drop-in. Appointments must be made by calling the Pleasant Street Center 781-942-6794.Potential clients must bring all in......More
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Wednesday March 20 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Crochet for Climate Awareness!
Crochet (or knit) for climate awareness!Join a community project to share a powerful message about our oceans. Using fiber arts focusing on vulnerable marine life, you can help highlight the global impact of climate change on coral reefs and sea creatures. Drop in to le......More
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Wednesday March 20 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Play Mah Jongg
Want to play Mah Jongg? Now is your chance! Drop into the Studio weekly on Wednesday afternoons to enjoy a game with other interested players, no instruction provided.Registration is not required. Space will be available for up to (16) total players / (4) simultaneous g......More
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Wednesday March 20 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
APPOINTMENT -- Town of Reading Public Safety Clinician Office Hours
Taunya L. Jarzyniecki, LCMHC MLADC, Public Safety Clinician for the Reading Coalition for Prevention & Support will be available to meet with residents at the Reading Public Library.To schedule an appointment during or in between office hours with Ms. Jarzyniecki, email......More
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Wednesday March 20 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS: Town of Reading Public Safety Clinician Office Hours - CHILDREN'S ROOM
Taunya L. Jarzyniecki, LCMHC MLADC, Public Safety Clinician for the Reading Coalition for Prevention & Support will be available to meet with residents at the Reading Public Library.As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ms. Jarzyniecki can assist residents with brief t......More
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Wednesday March 20 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
BeTween Time (Grades 4-7)
Tweens in grades 4-7 can join us for a range of fun activities, from crafting to gaming and everything in-between, at this weekly afternoon hangout! The BeTween Time series is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Reading Public Library.
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Wednesday March 20 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Partners and Allies for Inclusive Reading (PAIR)
This is the monthly meeting of the Partners and Allies for Inclusive Reading. As a town-wide network, PAIR will serve as a non-partisan advisory group to the Director of Equity and Social Justice. It will assist the division in establishing cross-community partnerships,......More
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Wednesday March 20 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Virtual: Demystifying the Federal Hiring Process
Join Lena C. Jackson for this virtual program as she introduces you to the USAJobs hiring system, talks about the federal hiring process, eligibilities, and the differences between federal and civilian resumes. This program is a must attend for anyone who is interested ......More
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Thursday March 21 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Writing Boxes: Tween Creativity Workshop (Gr 4-7)
We know writing can be stressful sometimes. You have so many ideas; getting them down on paper (without getting in your own way) is hard! At our Writing Boxes workshops, tweens in Grades 4-7 will have fun writing and creating in a nonjudgmental setting. We'll take off o......More
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Thursday March 21 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Live in the Moment Yoga Series
Come join Wellness Practictioner and Yoga Instructor, Luciana Garcia, in a comfortable environment where you will be introduced to the fundamentals of Vinyasa Flow Yoga practice including breath work, proper alignment, and mindfulness practices. The pace of the class of......More
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Thursday March 21 6:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Adaptive Stories & Songs (Ages 3-8)
This program is designed for children ages 3-8 who are neurodiverse or have developmental/intellectual disabilities, and their siblings and peers. If your child has difficulty with our other storytimes, this program of stories, songs, and activities with visual supports......More
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Thursday March 21 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Library Landscape Committee
This sub-committee of the Board of Library Trustees was created to discuss and recommend ways to develop the Reading Public Library's exterior grounds responsibly. The Library Landscape Committee (LLC) meets monthly and has a sunset date of 24 months after the first me......More
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Friday March 22 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Special Guest Storytime (Ages 5 and under)
Join RPL Librarians and local town employees as we talk about what they do! What do firefighters do to stay safe? How do police know when to use their siren? Let's find out at our weekly Special Guest Storytime where there is someone new to tell us about what they do!Th......More
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Friday March 22 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Studio 64 Book Club
Looking for a casual book group where you can discuss, engage and laugh with other like-minded readers? The Studio 64 Book Club meets on the third Friday of each month in the Studio Space of the library at 64 Middlesex Avenue.This year, we'll be reading a sampling of ge......More
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Friday March 22 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Local Heroes, Big Stories (Grades K-3)
Join RPL Librarians and a local hero for a storytime geared toward early elementary schoolers! Do you ever wonder what it's like to be a soldier? Or to fight fires? Join us for a weekly adventure into the lives of different Reading neighbors and the journeys they have b......More
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Saturday March 23 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Pride Storytime with Drag Friends
Join us for a celebration of Pride with our special guest readers! This program requires registration by emailing the Children's Room at [email protected] special storytime is sponsored by the Friends of the Reading Public Library. You can learn more about the ......More
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Monday March 25 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
English Conversation Group
Would you like to improve your conversational English skills in a fun, friendly, free setting?The English at Large conversation group is for intermediate to advanced adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening for 90 minutes once per week. Join a ......More
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Monday March 25 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Dribble Drabble
Storytime and paint exploration for ages 18-36 months and their caregivers. We will integrate storytelling, music, and movement with painting. In this month's Under the Deep Blue Sea program, the process is valued over any finished product. Dress for a mess!This program......More
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Monday March 25 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
In Person: College Admission and Creative Summer Planning
Unpack the secrets to college admissions and creative summer planning IN-PERSON with Collegewise's expert counselor, Lizzie Leonard! It can be tough to figure out what to do with the summers in between years of high school. The good news is that there are so many option......More
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Monday March 25 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Friends of the Reading Public Library Meeting
The Friends of the Reading Library is a non-profit charitable organization that enhances the library’s programs and services. The Friends’ mission is to hold annual fundraisers in order to sponsor events and programs not funded by the town. Our monthly meetings are he......More
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Monday March 25 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Spring is On the Way ... and So Are the Birds!!
The Spring migration is right around the corner and now is the time to practice learning about the avian jewels that will be pouring through our area starting in April. This presentation will explore the colorful songbirds that either breed here or pass through on their......More
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Tuesday March 26 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Word of Mouth Book Discussion
Have you read any good books lately? Stop by and share! Join us for an informal monthly discussion of what people are currently reading. It's a great way to learn about new books and authors. Our motto is the Andre Maurois quote- "In literature, as in love, we are aston......More
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Tuesday March 26 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Show and Tell Storytime (Pre-K-Grade 2)
Stories, songs and time to share about your special treasures with friends. This program is designed for homeschool and other kids in PreK to Grade 2, or ages 3-7.Registration is required. Thank you to the Friends of the Reading Public Library for supporting this event.
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Tuesday March 26 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Genealogy One-on-One: Private Research Appointment
Just starting your research into your family history and need some help? Looking to learn more about your house or starting the process of applying for a historic house marker? Book an appointment with our Local History and Genealogy Reference Librarian today! Together,......More
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Tuesday March 26 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Home(schoolers) Away from Home (Grades 1-5)
Every meeting we'll read the story of an explorer, inventor, or creator. After we explore their time and place in history we'll do a hands-on STEAM project inspired by their life.This program is designed for homeschoolers in Grades 1-5 or roughly ages 6-10. Please reg......More
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Tuesday March 26 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Blindness: As Identity / In Society
What do we talk about when we talk about blindness? What does it mean to be “blind”? Inscrutable questions. In this talk, disabled writer, scholar-activist, and educator Aymon Langlois will discuss what it means to identify as blind as well as what cultural freight that......More
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Tuesday March 26 6:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Babytime: Storytime for Babies 0-15 months
Join your children's librarians for stories, songs, play, and Very Important Fun with other babies and caregivers. This storytime is designed for babies ages birth through 15 months.Registration is required for this event. If you register for the March and April session......More
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Wednesday March 27 9:00am - 1:00pm EDT
AARP/VITA Tax Help
Tax Help at the Library in partnership with the Pleasant Street Center and VITA Tax Volunteers. This service is limited to older adults and is not drop-in. Appointments must be made by calling the Pleasant Street Center 781-942-6794.Potential clients must bring all in......More
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Wednesday March 27 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Play Mah Jongg
Want to play Mah Jongg? Now is your chance! Drop into the Studio weekly on Wednesday afternoons to enjoy a game with other interested players, no instruction provided.Registration is not required. Space will be available for up to (16) total players / (4) simultaneous g......More
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Wednesday March 27 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
APPOINTMENT -- Town of Reading Public Safety Clinician Office Hours
Taunya L. Jarzyniecki, LCMHC MLADC, Public Safety Clinician for the Reading Coalition for Prevention & Support will be available to meet with residents at the Reading Public Library.To schedule an appointment during or in between office hours with Ms. Jarzyniecki, email......More
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Wednesday March 27 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS: Town of Reading Public Safety Clinician Office Hours - CHILDREN'S ROOM
Taunya L. Jarzyniecki, LCMHC MLADC, Public Safety Clinician for the Reading Coalition for Prevention & Support will be available to meet with residents at the Reading Public Library.As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ms. Jarzyniecki can assist residents with brief t......More
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Wednesday March 27 2:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
March Matinees: The Stratford Festival, Ontario, Canada. "Merry Wives of Windsor"
If you have preconceptions of Shakespearean productions as featuring men in tights whose necks are festooned with uncomfortable-looking Elizabethan ruffs, throw them away!! There are few theatrical companies on the planet who produce Shakespeare's plays with the panache......More
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Wednesday March 27 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
BeTween Time (Grades 4-7)
Tweens in grades 4-7 can join us for a range of fun activities, from crafting to gaming and everything in-between, at this weekly afternoon hangout! The BeTween Time series is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Reading Public Library.
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Thursday March 28 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Writing Boxes: Tween Creativity Workshop (Gr 4-7)
We know writing can be stressful sometimes. You have so many ideas; getting them down on paper (without getting in your own way) is hard! At our Writing Boxes workshops, tweens in Grades 4-7 will have fun writing and creating in a nonjudgmental setting. We'll take off o......More
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Thursday March 28 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Live in the Moment Yoga Series
Come join Wellness Practictioner and Yoga Instructor, Luciana Garcia, in a comfortable environment where you will be introduced to the fundamentals of Vinyasa Flow Yoga practice including breath work, proper alignment, and mindfulness practices. The pace of the class of......More
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Thursday March 28 6:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Adaptive Stories & Songs (Ages 3-8)
This program is designed for children ages 3-8 who are neurodiverse or have developmental/intellectual disabilities, and their siblings and peers. If your child has difficulty with our other storytimes, this program of stories, songs, and activities with visual supports......More
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Friday March 29 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Spring Into Color
Join the children's librarians for music and art and giggles!
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Friday March 29 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Local Heroes, Big Stories (Grades K-3)
Join RPL Librarians and a local hero for a storytime geared toward early elementary schoolers! Do you ever wonder what it's like to be a soldier? Or to fight fires? Join us for a weekly adventure into the lives of different Reading neighbors and the journeys they have b......More