Our summer events guide is here!
Our new program brochure is chock FULL of programs and events from June through August. Check it out and learn all about our Summer Reading Kickoff Concert and Picnic, events for birdwatchers, and a new series of Kids Can! with sessions for grades 1-3 and 4-6.
Teens, read with Pride! June 1-30
During the month of June, Teens in grades 6-12 can read or listen to 3 books that feature LGBTQIA+ characters, stories, or are written by authors of the LGBTQIA+ community. Once they've read 3 books then they can fill out the form and get a little prize!
Teens can fill out a physical form, which can be found in the Teen Room, or fill it out online. One entry per person, please. Questions? Please contact the Teen Services Librarian.
Russia’s War in Ukraine: The Human Cost, June 6
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused unprecedented destruction in Ukraine. With no anticipated end in sight, conversations to encourage continued interest on the war in Ukraine are vital to understanding how we got to where we are and to digest a firsthand account of the Ukrainian refugee crisis and its global impact. Facilitated by Emily Channell-Justice, this virtual discussion also will cover what is important to know about Ukraine & Russia’s relationship and what the responses have been to this war both in Ukraine and globally. Emily Channell-Justice is the Director of the Temerty Contemporary Ukraine Program at the Ukrainian Research Institute, Harvard University.
A Zoom link will be shared with registrants the day of the program.
Registration is required.
This program is part of the Reclaiming Your Story grant, graciously funded by the Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA) Direct Grant Program.
Join us to chalk the sidewalk, Pride Edition! June 4
Happy Pride Month! Kids of all ages are welcome to join us as we decorate our sidewalks with kind, inclusive messages. No registration necessary. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Reading Public Library.
Registration open for Wear Your Resistance, June 10
Just for kids in grades 3-5! Learn about different images of protest,and then choose one to make a T shirt of your own. Led by Francie Latour, educator, author, and co-founder of Wee the People. Register.
Wee the People is a Boston-based social justice project that aims to inspire youth to "notice injustice and discover the power of their own voices."
This program is part of the Reclaiming Your Story grant, graciously funded by the Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA) Direct Grant Program.
Join us for the next Adaptive Stories & Art, June 11
This program is designed for children ages 4 - 8 with autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration issues, other intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their typically developing peers. Registration is not required, for more information, check our calendar. Contact our children's librarians if you have questions about this storytime. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Reading Public Library
RPL closed for Staff Day on Friday, June 3
The library will be closed on Friday, June 3 for our Staff Development Day. We will re-open on Saturday, June 4 at 9:00 am.Thank you to the Friends of the Reading Public Library for supporting our staff development day. These days allow us to improve our service to all of the Reading community.
While the building will be closed, with our RPL card and PIN, you can access many online services 24/7 such as:
Kanopy
hoopla
The New York Times
Consumer Reports
Mango Languages
Libby by Overdrive
Brainfuse / HelpNow
… and more
Join CATO for a walking tour on June 12
Join The Coalition of US (CATO) at 10:00 am on Sunday, June 12 for a historical walking tour about Black and Enslaved residents and soldiers who lived in Reading during Colonial times and their role in the town's history. The tour, which will take about an hour to an hour and a half to complete and cover 1.5 miles, will be led by local teachers and historians.Meet at The Reading Town Common to start the tour.
The walking tour will make stops at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Old South United Methodist Church Yard, and the Reading Public Library. Each location is significant in the history of Enslaved residents in Reading.
A transcript of the tour will be available after the event for those who were unable to attend. Attendees can also drive to each location and parking is available at the library, and the town common.
Registration is encouraged, but not required.
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