Travel the world without leaving your house! Around the World in 80 Days is our winter reading program for kids and families. Pick up your reading passport, decide where you want to visit, and start reading! This program is for all ages and is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Reading Public Library. The […]
Here is our new effort to help families in need. This new Diaper Drive will help many. Together we can make a difference! From January 15 to March 15 Please only size 4,5,6 Drop off locations: *565 Main Street, Reading, MA at Expressions Hair Studio. *60 Latisquama Road, Southborough, MA
BRUINS FANS!! Please help support the RMHS track teams this season. Take a chance to win bruins tickets for March 9th against the Oilers. Raffles are $10 each or 3 for $20 Venmo caryn-Hayes-3 with a note (last four digits of phone number if needed: 3797) and ticket numbers will be sent back to you. […]
Krissy McKeeman is back! And this time She's bringing some friends. During each session in this three part series, an expert from Mystic Valley Elder Services will come with Krissy to teach about a specific topic such as avoiding scams, and tech troubleshooting. They will also talk about services that MVES offers to help in […]
Mark your calendar! The Reading Community Singers are pleased to announce that our Spring Season will begin with our First Rehearsal on Tuesday, January 31. RCS is one of the longest running non-audition groups in the United States. Registration is now open on the RCS website: https://readingcommunitysingers.org/concerts/membership-dues/ Or, you can try RCS out in person, […]
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31 7:00PM AT THE PLEASANT STREET CENTER WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Join us for a public forum on Tuesday, January 31st beginning at 7pm as we continue the discussion on the future direction of the Reading Senior Center/Community Center The Pleasant Street Center is located at: 49 Pleasant Street, Reading, MA
Perfect Arrangement by Topher Payne, directed by Nick Gould Madcap laughs with provocative drama as two closeted U.S. State Department employees struggle to maintain their cover – and their sanity in 1950s America. JANUARY 27, 28 and FEBRUARY 3, 4, 5, 10 & 11 2023.
Perfect Arrangement by Topher Payne, directed by Nick Gould Madcap laughs with provocative drama as two closeted U.S. State Department employees struggle to maintain their cover – and their sanity in 1950s America. JANUARY 27, 28 and FEBRUARY 3, 4, 5, 10 & 11 2023.
Perfect Arrangement by Topher Payne, directed by Nick Gould Madcap laughs with provocative drama as two closeted U.S. State Department employees struggle to maintain their cover – and their sanity in 1950s America. JANUARY 27, 28 and FEBRUARY 3, 4, 5, 10 & 11 2023.
The Reading Public Library is excited to partner with the Ashland Public Library and other Massachusetts public libraries for a virtual program, The Challenges of Being a Debut Author. Debut author (and librarian) Chelsea Banning was very excited to publish her first book, "Of Crown and Legends". But then only 2 people showed up for […]
via the Reading Rec– We know there’s snow in the forecast but our minds are already on summer! Mark your calendars – summer registration for our ever popular Summer Daycation & Jr. Daycation programs opens up on February 7th at 8am for Reading Residents and February 14th at 8am for Non-Residents. Pricing ranges from $30 […]
Join our creative writing group TBW: To Be Written Teens in grades 8-12 will participate in creative writing exercises and hands on activities. Meetings are held once a month on Wednesday at 3:30pm. January 11th - Blackout Poetry February 8th - Found Poems March 8th - Three Spread Book Register using the link below.
We all seek meaningful relationships and opportunities for growth and progress in our lives. Adults with developmental disabilities including ASD and I/DD also benefit from the opportunity to express themselves and be heard and understood. This series of programs is designed for adults ages 22+ with disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and intellectual and […]
Perfect Arrangement by Topher Payne, directed by Nick Gould Madcap laughs with provocative drama as two closeted U.S. State Department employees struggle to maintain their cover – and their sanity in 1950s America. JANUARY 27, 28 and FEBRUARY 3, 4, 5, 10 & 11 2023.
Perfect Arrangement by Topher Payne, directed by Nick Gould Madcap laughs with provocative drama as two closeted U.S. State Department employees struggle to maintain their cover – and their sanity in 1950s America. JANUARY 27, 28 and FEBRUARY 3, 4, 5, 10 & 11 2023.
Transitioning into a new profession can be a challenging and daunting undertaking. Career Coach Gary Gekow explains various strategies to help make the transition from one industry to another a smooth one. This is a group discussion where everyone's experiences and opinions are welcomed. This workshop kicks off a Job Search Essentials Series lead by […]
Transitioning into a new profession can be a challenging and daunting undertaking. Career Coach Gary Gekow explains various strategies to help make the transition from one industry to another a smooth one. This is a group discussion where everyone's experiences and opinions are welcomed. This workshop kicks off a Job Search Essentials Series lead by […]
via the Reading Rec– We know there’s snow in the forecast but our minds are already on summer! Mark your calendars – summer registration for our ever popular Summer Daycation & Jr. Daycation programs opens up on February 7th at 8am for Reading Residents and February 14th at 8am for Non-Residents. Pricing ranges from $30 […]
For at least the past three decades, scholars have argued that slavery's abolition would not have happened without interracial collaboration between politically-minded women. From 1830-1865, an interracial and transnational group of women insisted that the struggles for women's liberation and abolition were linked. They rooted their activism in their shared passion for religion, writing, reading, […]
Interested in making an impact on Teen Services at the library? If you're in grades 8-12, join TAG to share your ideas about programs, book selection, and community engagement! This teen led group will also give you the opportunity to earn volunteer/community service hours through program development. To get involved, register using the library link […]
In this virtual presentation, students are given some simple, basic strategies that will make sure scores improve on their next practice or official exam. Presented by The Princeton Review. Register for the SAT Strategy Session using the link provided below.
The Princeton Review will offer an online SAT Practice Test. Students will receive a link to the Princeton Review online classroom and further instructions upon registration. Be prepared with a calculator and scrap paper to work out your problems. You can also keep a bottle of water and a snack nearby, as breaks will be […]
February Vacation is one month away - but don't panic! We have a full line-up of full and half day programs to keep everyone busy! Visit ReadingRec.com to register or view full program details. Programs are filling up so make sure to check them out soon!
Stop by the library's Teen Room and join in some vacation week fun. Game Time for Teens! Tuesday, February 21st 1:00-3:00pm Movie Night for Teens! Thursday, February 23rd 6:00-8:30pm DIY Bracelets for Teens! Saturday, February 25th 2:00-4:00pm
We all seek meaningful relationships and opportunities for growth and progress in our lives. Adults with developmental disabilities including ASD and I/DD also benefit from the opportunity to express themselves and be heard and understood. This series of programs is designed for adults ages 22+ with disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and intellectual and […]
Stop by the library's Teen Room and join in some vacation week fun. Game Time for Teens! Tuesday, February 21st 1:00-3:00pm Movie Night for Teens! Thursday, February 23rd 6:00-8:30pm DIY Bracelets for Teens! Saturday, February 25th 2:00-4:00pm
Stop by the library's Teen Room and join in some vacation week fun. Game Time for Teens! Tuesday, February 21st 1:00-3:00pm Movie Night for Teens! Thursday, February 23rd 6:00-8:30pm DIY Bracelets for Teens! Saturday, February 25th 2:00-4:00pm
Elders Climate Action is an non-partisan organization run by older adults that "work to inform, inspire, and engage others (especially older adults) to take action on the climate crisis". Whether you have been following climate action all along, or you only know "climate change" as a couple of words that are thrown around a lot, […]
Did you know that over 8,000 Massachusetts women joined the workforce at the Boston Navy Yard during World War II? As men signed up to join the military, women also wanted to do their bit beyond volunteering with the Red Cross or serving as nurses. Though limited at first to administrative jobs, women soon were […]
The library is pleased to host a special screening of a new documentary, recently released on Netflix, Bill Russell: Legend. Come to the Community Room on March 2, and get to know the man with “more rings than fingers” who was a legend on and off the Garden’s parquet floor. Russell was a resident of […]
Many different beers to taste as usual! Ages 21+ Thank you to Bunratty Tavern for hosting this fun event! Not only will there be great beers to sample there will also be a terrific raffle. Admission $20 (cash only) at door and will benefit Samantha’s Harvest, a registered 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization. Samantha’s Harvest works […]