Are you new to Reading? Then you are invited to Reading's New Resident Open House! Come to the library on October 18 to meet representatives from town government, schools, youth groups, community, and religious organizations, learn about services, programs, and events in Reading, and enjoy refreshments while you mingle with other new residents The first […]
Do you know about Mystic Valley Elder Services? Their mission is to make it possible for older adults to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible and as safely as possible. They offer a variety of services for older adults and caregivers too. We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that […]
Join the Reading Public Library and the Pleasant Street Center for a special screening of Cycle of Memory, the new award-winning documentary about two brothers' bicycle adventure to find the memories their grandfather lost to Alzheimer's. Mel Schwartz escaped the Great Depression on a bicycle adventure he’d remember for the rest of his life. But […]
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 […]
You've learned all about birds, but do you want to learn more about birds? And share some of your knowledge too? You’re in duck (luck)! Novice birders and experts alike are welcome to attend RPL’s casual Bird Meetups with Dave Williams every other month. These will be informal gatherings where bird-loving folk can gather to […]
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, […]
Join Creative Arts at the library for a fun quilting program! Teens will learn basic sewing skills to put a quilt together in this fun workshop. Teens will use easy-to-learn patterns, select color fabrics and textiles, practice cutting and piecing, as well as hand-stitching and finishing. No previous experience needed! Register for this quilting program […]
Registrations open at 9:00am Monday, August 14, 2023 Attention New Reading Residents! If you have moved to Reading in the last 12 months, you are invited to Reading's New Resident Open House! Meet representatives from town government, schools, youth and faith groups, and community organizations Learn about services, programs, and events in Reading Enjoy refreshments […]
If you have ever wondered what became of the dastardly character of George Wickham from Pride and Prejudice, this streamed theatrical production from Suffolk England will satisfy your curiosity! Starring Adrian Lukis (who played George Wickham in the 1995 BBC television adaptation) "Being Mr. Wickham," picks up George's story thirty years after the end of […]
