Join us for a journey into the diverse rhythms and melodies from around the world with musician Roald Wilson. Roald is certified in World Music Pedagogy by the Smithsonian Institution and is known for his diversity of musical interests. Enjoy a program of surprise and delight as Roald plays a selection of his extraordinary collection […]
Boston-based group Ulster Landing specializes in traditional folk music of the Celtic regions including Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and Cornwall. Its musicians bring a great diversity of styles together into a delightful blend perfectly suited to St. Patrick's Day celebrations (and even the day after St. Patrick's Day!). You'll hear music ranging from beautiful Scottish airs […]
Unpack the secrets to college admissions and creative summer planning IN-PERSON with Collegewise's expert counselor, Lizzie Leonard! We'll help answer the following questions: How should you be spending your high school summers? Does attending a university's pre-college summer program really help you get in? What programs (if any) are worth spending your money on? Our […]
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 and gusto of Ontario's Stratford Festival. This version of Merry Wives of Windsor sets the 400+ year […]
Unpack the secrets to writing effective college essays IN-PERSON with Collegewise's expert counselor, Lizzie Leonard! Perfecting the personal statement or brainstorming the supplemental essays can be a daunting task, especially when students apply to multiple colleges. Our experts are sharing their top approaches to essay writing and how students can take their essay writing to […]
The Friends of the Reading Public Library are excited to announce the return of the Friends’ House Tour, May 5, 2024! This is our longest running fundraising event, last held in 2018. The 2024 Tour features several beautiful and unique homes of Reading. Eight generous homeowners have opened their homes to support the Reading Public […]
Join us on Tuesday February 25, 6:30 pm for an evening of Black history trivia at the Reading Public Library Studio and for the unveiling of a Harriet Tubman portrait painted by Reading’s own, Rob Surette. There will be prizes for the trivia winners!
Drop off your stuffie to spend the night! Kids ages 4-6 can come by between 9am-5pm on Tuesday July 29 and drop off a stuffed animal to spend the night! Follow along on all of the sleepover fun by watching our Instagram stories Tuesday night. Stuffed animals can be picked up starting the following morning.
Our annual touch-a-truck event for all ages! It's the 26th annual Vehicle Day at the Reading Public Library! Join your children's librarians in the library parking lot for some bright & early touch-a-truck fun. This event is rain or shine. Many thanks to our program partners--the Reading Police department, the Reading Fire department, the Reading […]
Get ready to roll! Come decorate your bike and brush up on your bike safety before joining us for a fun bike parade. This event is rain or shine!
Everyone has a story to tell - what's yours? Take your writing or personal experience from page to stage and tell us out loud in a Moth-style live community storytelling event. Write it, read it, speak it. Are you a writer who wants to share your work with a live audience? Have a compelling personal […]
Hello Reading! Whether you're a new resident, remember the days of The Atlantic, or arrived sometime in-between, you are welcome to Connected Reading: An Open House for Our Community! Held on Tuesday October 28th from 5pm-7pm at the Reading Public Library, join us to:• Meet Representatives from town government and volunteer-led committees, schools, youth & […]
