We kick off our March Matinees with Betty Smith's (yes, that Betty Smith, author of the1943 classic novel A Tree Grows in Brooklyn) 1931 drama, 'Becomes a Woman,' produced by New York City's Mint Theatre Company. March Matinees is a midday Spring series where we broadcast live-on-tape productions from English-speaking theatres near and far. "Becomes […]
Give us your feedback! Join the Killam School Building Committee and the design team from Lavallee Brensinger Architects (LBA) on Thursday, FEBRUARY 29, 2024 from 5:30-7PM in the RMHS library to give your feedback on the sustainability goals identified for the new elementary school building project. A hybrid option will be available as well for […]
Join us for an evening of conversation with Reading residents Kathy Kelly and Robyn Parker as they welcome Jean Duffy, author of Soccer Grannies: The South African Women Who Inspire the World. Jean will discuss her book, which explores how a group of grandmothers in rural South Africa defied social convention by creating soccer teams […]
Music is a truly universal language– it can be experienced on every corner of the earth, and is wholly unconcerned with boundaries of place or time. Join us for an afternoon with educator and multi-instrumentalist Roald Wilson, who will astonish you by performing on a variety of instruments from his intercontinental collection. Further information can […]
It's February Vacation! Looking for something to do? Come to the Teen Room and join us for a fun activity with modeling clay! Teens will be able to create their own designs out of modeling clay to take home.
Two very special events highlight the life and legacy of Bill Russell on February 13 & 15 at the Reading Public Library. Reading Public Library (RPL), Reading, MA—The library and CATO – The Coalition of Us are pleased to host a special screening of Part Two of the documentary, Bill Russell: Legend. Come to the […]
Two very special events highlight the life and legacy of Bill Russell on February 13 & 15 at the Reading Public Library. Reading Public Library (RPL), Reading, MA—The library and CATO – The Coalition of Us are pleased to host a special screening of Part Two of the documentary, Bill Russell: Legend. Come to the […]
Looking for a place to share what you're reading, get book recommendations, and meet up with friends? Then join our book group! Teens in grades 7-12 are welcome to join our casual book discussion group where they'll be able to share what they reading, get recommendations from their peers, and ideas from the Teen Librarian. […]
Join town officials on Tuesday, February 6 at 7pm for an important community meeting to gather feedback regarding the redesign of the Walkers Brook Drive Corridor. Meet in person at the Reading Public Library or via Zoom to discuss how this central area can evolve to best serve Reading now and in the future. See […]
Public Hearings: The CPDC's public hearings on the proposed zoning changes will be from December through February, ahead of April Town Meeting. Upcoming meeting dates are below, all meetings will be held in hybrid format both in person and on Zoom, with details updated closer to each event date. Upcoming - February 5: 7pm In […]
Come ask questions, share feedback, and discuss the current proposed zoning changes for compliance with the MBTA Communities law. No presentations, staff will just be available to answer any questions and discuss the concepts. Wednesday, January 10 12:30pm-2pm in person at the Library Community Room Wednesday, January 17 12:30pm-2pm Zoom Only (Meeting ID: 842 2680 […]
The Reading Public Library invites music lovers to spend an afternoon with vocalist Janet Pohli. An instructor at Creative Arts, Janet is a Soprano Soloist for the Catholic Dioceses throughout Eastern Massachusetts, the Nahant Village Church, Christian Science Church in Lynn-Swampscott, and in Longmeadow-Springfield. Janet has appeared locally in theatrical productions of Nunsense, Guys and […]
