Massachusetts estimates that over 10,400 children in the Commonwealth living without their biological parent present are being raised by their grandparents. The Child Advocate bill and the establishment of the Commission on the Status of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren was signed into law on July 8, 2008. The purpose of this Commission is to be a […]
2023 marks the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, on which the Nazis coordinated systematic attacks against Jews throughout Germany. In consideration of this anniversary and the uptick of antisemitic incidents worldwide, The Reading Public Library is honored to welcome Gayle Saks, whose family was directly affected by Nazi persecution. After four […]
Join Autumn Hendrickson for a night of Reading History! Her presentation will tell the story of how she became interested in military history in the first place and where her deep love of her project started. She will then bring to life just a small slice of some of the most compelling and memorable stories […]
The Reading Public Library is excited to host Ryan Estrada, co-author of the graphic novel Banned Book Club! The gripping true story of a South Korean woman's student days under an authoritarian regime in the early 1980s, and how she defied state censorship through the rebellion of reading. The program is open to adults and […]
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 group of 10-12 learners and 2 facilitators to discuss topics including American […]
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 group of 10-12 learners and 2 facilitators to discuss topics including American […]
Why have a budget? How do you create a budget? Are you a saver or a spender or a mix of both? How are budgets empowering? How can you better understand your paycheck and make a smart money plan and stick to it? Join Tirthraj Gupta and Walter Hartford, members of the Certified Financial Planners […]
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, casual play of the game store straight to the library! All skill levels and formats are welcome. This group is open to teens in grades 6-12. *Registration is required. To […]
The Reading Coalition for Prevention & Support invites adults to participate in a special course. Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. The course will teach you how to apply the MHFA Action Plan […]
The Pleasant Street Center and the Reading Public Library are partnering to bring social connections to individuals living with a memory impairment & their care partners through the Memory Café. The cafe takes place on the second Tuesday of every month at the Reading Public Library. For further information or to RSVP, call Kerry Valle […]
For fans of true crime, thrillers or cinematic page-turners, this author event will share the details behind this real-life band of eccentric misfits taking on the biggest cybersecurity threats of our time. The Ransomware Hunting Team by Renee Dudley traces the adventures of these unassuming heroes and how they have used their skills to save […]
This presentation is geared towards existing Medicare enrollees. The emphasis will be on the differences between Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans, as well as understanding when you can switch plans. It also explains how Medicare Part D plans work. The presentation and discussion will be led by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Senior Plan […]
