BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Recapping Everything in Reading, MA - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.readingrecap.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Recapping Everything in Reading, MA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050951 CREATED:20260307T200623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T200652Z UID:10000912-1773943200-1773946800@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:♻️ Learn About Composting! DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 19 • 6:00 PM • Reading Public Library \nJoin the Reading Climate Advisory Committee for an engaging and practical workshop all about how you can start composting at home—no experience required! \nWhether you’re curious about reducing household waste\, improving your garden soil\, or supporting a more sustainable Reading\, this event will give you the tools to get started. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nHow composting benefits our community and the environment\nSimple ways to begin composting in your own home\nHow to utilize Black Earth Compost for convenient curbside food‑waste pickup\nTips for making the most of the Town of Reading’s composting resources\n\nFeaturing Guest Speakers\n\nExperts from Black Earth Compost\nMembers of the Reading Composts!\n\nBring your questions\, your curiosity\, and a neighbor!\nThis event is free and open to all Reading residents. \n👉 Let’s work together to reduce waste and grow a greener community.\nWe hope to see you there! URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%e2%99%bb%ef%b8%8f-learn-about-composting/ LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Forum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Composting.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T170000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050951 CREATED:20240422T222926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T222926Z UID:10000678-1714914000-1714928400@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:🏡 Friends of the Reading Public Library House Tour DESCRIPTION: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 Library. Take note of the details each has incorporated to make their home special. Many have extended their vision outside as well.\nTicket booklets are $25 per person and available at the Reading Library\, and at Whitelam Books. Ticket booklets are $30 on the day of the tour.\nThanks to our many generous sponsoring advertisers and ticket sales\, this is our biggest fundraiser\, supporting many\, many programs at the library throughout the year.\nFor more Friends information visit friendsofreadingpl.org URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8f%a1-friends-of-the-reading-public-library-house-tour/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Reading Public Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/House_Tour_Flyer_8.5x11_2024-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Reading Public Library":MAILTO:friendsofRPL1@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T170000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050951 CREATED:20240305T013439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T013439Z UID:10000652-1710338400-1710349200@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:🎞️ March Matinees: Original Theatre\, Suffolk England "Being Mr. Wickham" DESCRIPTION: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 Jane Austen’s fabled tale. Is he still married to Lydia? What’s happening to the extended family in Pemberly and beyond? Join us to find out! \nThe Original Theatre Company is devoted to making “theatre that thrills\, excites and engages audiences.” Its touring productions have graced stages all over the UK and in the US since 2004. It is recognized as one of the leading digital theatre producers in the UK\, and was awarded a Critics Circle Theatre Award for exceptional theatre-making during COVID’s lockdowns. \nMarch Matinees is a midday Spring series where we broadcast live-on-tape productions from English-speaking theatres near and far. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%9e%ef%b8%8f-march-matinees-original-theatre-suffolk-england-being-mr-wickham/ LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Reading Public Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FB-Event-March-Matinees-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T190000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050951 CREATED:20230724T021028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230730T235226Z UID:10000423-1696352400-1696359600@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:📚 New Resident Open House at the Reading Public Library DESCRIPTION:Registrations open at 9:00am Monday\, August 14\, 2023 \nAttention New Reading Residents! \nIf you have moved to Reading in the last 12 months\, you are invited to Reading’s New Resident Open House! \n\nMeet representatives from town government\, schools\, youth and faith groups\, and community organizations\nLearn about services\, programs\, and events in Reading\nEnjoy refreshments while you mingle with other new residents\n\nThe first 50 new residents to register will receive a welcome bag filled with information and swag from local businesses one welcome bag per family.  \nIf you need translation services\, please be sure to download: \nhttps://translator.microsoft.com/ URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%93%9a-new-resident-open-house-at-the-reading-public-library/ LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Reading Public Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/RPL.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T140000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050952 CREATED:20230712T161216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T161216Z UID:10000413-1689771600-1689775200@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:🪡 Beginner Quilting for Teens DESCRIPTION:Join Creative Arts at the library for a fun quilting program!\nTeens 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!\nRegister for this quilting program using the link provided below: URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%aa%a1-beginner-quilting-for-teens/ LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Quilting-Teen-Summer-Reading-1200-×-628-px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T203000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050952 CREATED:20230222T055958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T055958Z UID:10000243-1677610800-1677616200@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:-VIRTUAL- Elders Climate Action - "What Can One Person Do?" DESCRIPTION:Elders Climate Action is an non-partisan organization run by older adults that “work[s] 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\, log in and learn what one person can do to make a difference from an expert peer.\nTo register for this online event\, use the link provided below. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/virtual-elders-climate-action-what-can-one-person-do/ LOCATION:Online / Reading Public Library CATEGORIES:Reading Public Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/FB-Event-Elders-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230123T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230123T150000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050952 CREATED:20230107T181826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230107T181826Z UID:10000192-1674482400-1674486000@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:Bird Meetup With Dave Williams! DESCRIPTION: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 learn from each other and share their knowledge. \nRegister below! URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/bird-meetup-with-dave-williams/ LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Reading Public Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/FB-Event-Bird-Meetup-1200-×-628-px1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230301 DTSTAMP:20260517T050952 CREATED:20221207T220336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T220336Z UID:10000161-1670371200-1677628799@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:Winter Reading Program-Around the World in 80 Days! DESCRIPTION: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! \nThis program is for all ages and is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Reading Public Library. The challenge is to read 7 books in 80(ish) days\, and have each book be about a different continent. You can read\, listen to an audiobook\, listen to music\, or watch a movie that takes place on different continents. \nFor more information and to see our book lists\, follow the link below\, and then stop by to browse our continental displays. Passports are available in person at the Children’s desk\, or click the passport image on our webpage link to download and print your own at home. \nEvery time you visit a country\, we will stamp the passport. Once you finish all 7\, pick up your prize at the Children’s Desk! Have fun exploring and learning this winter. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/winter-reading-program-around-the-world-in-80-days/ LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Reading Public Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/RPL_Around-the-World-in-80-Days.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T203000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050952 CREATED:20221115T024330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T024330Z UID:10000149-1670353200-1670358600@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:Cycle of Memory-Documentary Screening @RPL DESCRIPTION: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 when Alzheimer’s takes Mel’s memories away\, it’s left to his grandsons to recreate the life-changing bike trip and find those memories again. Guided by old photographs of the 1945 trip\, they search for places aged by time. But while searching for Grandpa Mel’s past\, the two are confronted with their own fraught history. If they’re going to complete the turbulent journey\, they’ll have to face their own emotional potholes and tumultuous relationship. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Reading Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency: massculturalcouncil.org. Please register! \nAbout the film:\nThe film is 72 minutes long and will be followed by a Q+A with the filmmaker. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/cycle-of-memory-documentary-screening-rpl/ LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Elder and Human Services,Reading Public Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Cycle-of-Memory-Main-Photo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T193000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050952 CREATED:20221022T032943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221022T032943Z UID:10000131-1666722600-1666726200@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:Meet Mystic Valley Elder Services at the Library! DESCRIPTION: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 enable all individuals to engage fully. To ask questions about accessibility or request accommodations\, please contact Ally Dowds at adowds@noblenet.org. \nAssistive listening systems will be available in this library program. Please ask library staff members for more information. URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/meet-mystic-valley-elder-services-at-the-library/ LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Elder and Human Services,Reading Public Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/RPL-MVES-1025-.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic Valley Public Health Coalition":MAILTO:mvroap@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T193000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050952 CREATED:20221004T182228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T192036Z UID:10000114-1666114200-1666121400@www.readingrecap.com SUMMARY:New Resident Open House at the Reading Public Library DESCRIPTION: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 \nThe first 50 new residents to register will receive a welcome bag filled with information and swag from local businesses one welcome bag per family. Register today: https://bit.ly/RPLNewResident URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/new-resident-open-house-at-the-reading-public-library/ LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States CATEGORIES:Reading Public Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.readingrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/New-Residents-Open-House.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR