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Saturday September 21 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
The Creator's Guild Presents: Lego Building (Grades 2-5)
Kids in grades 2-5 can join RPL Librarians in an easy afternoon of free building Legos or participating in Lego challenges.
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Saturday September 21 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Virtual: Liane Moriarty live author talk
FRIENDS SPEAKER SERIESJoin us for a virtual chat with mega-bestselling author Liane Moriarty about her newest novel Here One Moment, a brilliantly constructed tale that looks at free will and destiny, grief and love, and the endless struggle to maintain certainty and co......More
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Sunday September 22 All Day
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Monday September 23 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 September 23 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT
Kids Experiment! (Grades 1-3)
Kids in grades 1-3 can become junk drawer scientists at this hands-on program.The Kids Can! series is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Reading Public Library.Please plan your visit for this program--children under the age of 9 must be accompanied and adequatel......More
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Monday September 23 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Disaster Preparedness Presentation
Are you #ReadyMA? As we continue Emergency Preparedness Month, Kathleen Shepherd and Lauren Mahoney of the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) invite you to learn what hazards impact Massachusetts and how you can prepare yourself and your family before a di......More
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Monday September 23 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 September 24 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 September 24 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Tuesday Treasures Storytime (Ages 1-5)
Registration is required. Tuesday Treasures is a six-week storytime class for kids ages 1-5 and their caregivers.Please register with a children's librarian starting August 30 by calling at 781-942-6705. Preference will be given to Reading residents.
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Tuesday September 24 6:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Babytime (Ages 0-15 months)
Join RPL Librarians for a six-week Babytime storytime designed just for our youngest audience! Please register with your child's name.Thank you to the Friends of Reading Public Library for generously supporting our storytimes.
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Wednesday September 25 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Wednesday Wishes Storytime: Ages 1-5
Registration is required. Wednesday Wishes is a six-week storytime class for kids ages 1-5 and their caregivers.Please register for this series with a children's librarian starting August 30 by calling 781-942-6705. Preference will be given to Reading residents.
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Wednesday September 25 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Snack Attack (Grades K-5)
Pack a picnic and head to the library for lunch and recess with other homeschool families!The library will provide some activities and a treat. Plan to meet Outdoors on the lawn if the sun is shining, or in the Community Room for inclement weather.
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Wednesday September 25 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 September 25 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
No Right to an Honest Living: The Struggles of Boston’s Black Workers in the Civil War Era
Join us as the 2024 Pulitzer Prize Winner in History, Jacqueline Jones, presents on her most recent work No Right to an Honest Living: The Struggles of Boston’s Black Workers in the Civil War Era.Nineteenth-century Boston was the United States writ small: a place where ......More
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Thursday September 26 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT
Planners and Plotters (Grades 4-7)
All tweens are welcome! Tweens who have been a part of BeTween Time, Plant Lab, Branching Out Advisory Group, Writing Boxes, and more are especially encouraged to help plan our Tween Space Open House on October 10. Stop in to any of the four meetings to help plan the ni......More
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Thursday September 26 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Planning for Medicare
Getting close to Medicare eligibility? Whether you are planning to retire or will continue to work, it's important to know your Medicare options. This presentation and discussion will be led by a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts representative. It’s geared towa......More
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Friday September 27 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Sulinha's Trio for Kids (Ages 0-5)
Join Sulinha's trio for some great music featuring Brazilian musical instruments, songs kids love, and more! For ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Sulinha"s Trio performs original songs from her 4 previous children's albums. Her songs are educational and fun. The audience......More
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Friday September 27 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Studio 64 Book Club
The Studio 64 Book Group meets the fourth Friday of the month at 10:30a in the Studio space at the Library. We explore different genres, formats, eras and narrative structures, delving into titles that might have slipped past your notice, but are definitely worth your t......More
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Saturday September 28 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Autumn Moon Festival
The Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Town of Reading’s Office of Equity and Social Justice, Reading Public Library, and Must Eats Travel, is proud to present a new Culture Immersion Series to foster inclusion and promote local busines......More
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Sunday September 29 All Day
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Monday September 30 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 September 30 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT
Kids Perform! (Grades 1-3)
Kids in grades 1-3 can become comedians at this beginning improv program.The Kids Can! series is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Reading Public Library.Please plan your visit for this program--children under the age of 9 must be accompanied and adequately sup......More
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Monday September 30 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Evening Mah Jongg Meetup!
Did you attend one of our recent Mah Jongg classes, and are hoping to add a regularly scheduled game to keep your skills up? Perhaps you already know how to play American Mah Jongg, but haven't been able to find others with whom you can play?Join this informal, fourth-M......More
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Tuesday October 1 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Tuesday Treasures Storytime (Ages 1-5)
Registration is required. Tuesday Treasures is a six-week storytime class for kids ages 1-5 and their caregivers.Please register with a children's librarian starting August 30 by calling at 781-942-6705. Preference will be given to Reading residents.
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Tuesday October 1 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Identity Theft and Fraud Protection - Protecting Yourself from Scams
Protect yourself from fraud, identity theft, and scams, and know what to look out for just as the holiday shopping season approaches.Robin Putnam of the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation will share information to keep you safe in this one-......More
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Tuesday October 1 6:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Babytime (Ages 0-15 months)
Join RPL Librarians for a six-week Babytime storytime designed just for our youngest audience! Please register with your child's name.Thank you to the Friends of Reading Public Library for generously supporting our storytimes.
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Tuesday October 1 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Crochet & Knit Drop-In Meetup
Needlecraft in good company!Bring your crochet hooks, knitting needles, yarn, quilting, or other fiber craft for a monthly fall community drop-in. Meet up dates for the fall are:Tuesday, September 3Tuesday, October 1Tuesday, November 5Meet up with like-minded crafters t......More