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Friday April 26 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Stuffie Storytime (all ages)
Grab your favorite stuffed animal and head to the library for some storytime fun with books, songs, rhymes, and movement.This program is funded by the Friends of the Reading Public Library--thank you, Friends!
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Friday April 26 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Brilliant Brickheadz: Drop-in Lego Club (Ages 5 and up)
Join RPL librarians for a drop-in Lego program where we will spend 30 minutes free-building, challenging ourselves, and building whatever we want! This program is for ages 5 and up. Due to choking hazards, younger siblings cannot be present.Thank you to the Friends of t......More
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Saturday April 27 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Jumping Beans: Family Storytime Drop-in
Join us for an active story and song time especially designed for the under 5s and their caregivers. Stories, fingerplays, and plenty of music and motion to get the wiggles out.This program is funded by the Friends of the Reading Public Library--thank you, Friends!
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Saturday April 27 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Crafty Card-Making
Stop by the Children's Room to create a card for someone special in your life. Take the card with you or bring a complete address and we will mail the card from the library! This program is for families with children. No registration required. This program is genero......More
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Sunday April 28 All Day
Artificial Intelligence and the Legacy of Physiognomy Exhibit
The National Library of Medicine's traveling exhibit, Promising Future, Complex Past: Artificial Intelligence and the Legacy of Physiognomy with be on display in the Studio from April 1 – May 11. The exhibit presents the history of physiognomy -- the now debunked prac......More
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Monday April 29 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 April 29 11:00am - 12:00pm 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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Monday April 29 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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Tuesday April 30 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 April 30 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Citizen Kids (Grades 3-5)
Hey, kids! Maybe you are the next compassionate leader that the world needs!Young leaders in grades 3-5 can join a six-week program to create a service project for our community. We will be using the Jane Goodall Institute’s Roots & Shoots format “to help you create mea......More
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Tuesday April 30 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 April 30 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 May 1 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Wednesday Wishes Storytime: Ages 5 and under
Registration is required for the May/June session. Please call the Children's Room at 781-942-6705 or come in-person to register starting Friday, April 19 @ 9 AM. Registration ends the day before the first session and only registered families will be allowed into storyt......More
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Wednesday May 1 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Writers' Group
Join this drop-in community of writers every first Wednesday of the month to share ideas, drafts, and cheer each other on.
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Wednesday May 1 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 May 1 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS: Town of Reading Public Safety Clinician Office Hours - Lobby
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 May 1 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 May 2 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Title Town (Grades 1-4)
Go Rockets! Kids in grades 1-4 can join this program full of town pride, great books, and healthy competition. We will play team games, read sporty books, and meet some Rocket champions!This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Reading Public Library--t......More
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Thursday May 2 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Author Event: Jarrett J. Krosoczka
The RPL is very excited to have Jarrett J. Korsoczka come to the library for an in person author talk!"Jarrett J. Krosoczka, known since boyhood as "JJK," is the New York Times bestselling author/illustrator behind more than forty books for young readers, including his ......More
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Thursday May 2 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 siblings and peers. If your child has difficulty with our other storytimes, this program of stories, songs, and activities with visual supports, a st......More
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Friday May 3 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Pajama Playdate (all ages)
Stay in your PJs and join your children's librarians for a morning of music, toys, big body play, and friends at this preschool programThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Reading Public Library--thank you, Friends!
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Friday May 3 11:00am - 12:00pm 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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Friday May 3 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
Thank You, Veterans: Drop-In Art Project (Ages 5 and up)
Join RPL Librarians as we create an art installation for the veterans of Reading and beyond. Each Friday will be a drop-in art studio where we will ask kids to contribute to our art project. This program is for ages 5 and up and their caregiver.Thank you to the Friends ......More
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Saturday May 4 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Jumping Beans: Family Storytime Drop-in
Join us for an active story and song time especially designed for the under 5s and their caregivers. Stories, fingerplays, and plenty of music and motion to get the wiggles out.This program is funded by the Friends of the Reading Public Library--thank you, Friends!
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Sunday May 5 All Day
Artificial Intelligence and the Legacy of Physiognomy Exhibit
The National Library of Medicine's traveling exhibit, Promising Future, Complex Past: Artificial Intelligence and the Legacy of Physiognomy with be on display in the Studio from April 1 – May 11. The exhibit presents the history of physiognomy -- the now debunked prac......More
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Monday May 6 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Monday Marvels Storytime: Ages 5 and under
Registration is required for the May/June session. Please call the Children's Room at 781-942-6705 or come in-person to register starting Friday, April 19 @ 9 AM. Registration ends the day before the first session and only registered families will be allowed into storyt......More
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Monday May 6 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Demystifying Nancy Drew
Do you remember devouring every Nancy Drew book you could get your hands on? This program is devoted to everyone's favorite titian-haired sleuth, her history throughout the decades, and the memoribilia that have piled up during all her years of making sense of mysterie......More
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Monday May 6 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT
Kids Give! (Grades 1-3)
Young philanthropists will learn about charities & donations and then make signs to spread the word about great causes at this Kids Can! Dollars and Sense program.The Kids Can! Dollars and Sense series is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Reading Public Library......More
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Monday May 6 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Teen Meet Up: Magic the Gathering
Do you like tabletop games? Are you looking for a group to learn and play with? Then come to the Teen Room at the RPL!Whether you’re looking to make your very first Magic the Gathering deck or anxious to try out your newest ingenious build, we’re bringing the friendly, ......More