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The summer will heat up! Grab a discounted pass to Paddle Boston and stay cool!
06/02/2026

The summer will heat up! Grab a discounted pass to Paddle Boston and stay cool!

A small sneak speak of some of the titles we will be showcasing at Summer Sizzlers! Summer Sizzlers is an after hours ev...
06/01/2026

A small sneak speak of some of the titles we will be showcasing at Summer Sizzlers! Summer Sizzlers is an after hours event for adults to hear over 60 fast-paced book recommendations while sipping on some mocktails. Bring your friends and make it a night out of reading! There will be books to check out and raffles, as well. Hope to see you on June 12 at 6:30 PM!

Come to the library to laugh, to cry, to care...and to play trivia! Our next round of trivia is all about the movies. Si...
05/31/2026

Come to the library to laugh, to cry, to care...and to play trivia! Our next round of trivia is all about the movies. Sign up as an individual or as a team for the June 9 trivia night: https://readingpl.libnet.info/event/16162119

Our very special llama friend is one of our final prizes! If you complete all 12 Summer Reading challenges, you could go...
05/30/2026

Our very special llama friend is one of our final prizes! If you complete all 12 Summer Reading challenges, you could go home with one of these stuffies. Starts June 22!

Looking for something new this summer? See 1,000 species of native plants in a 45-acre woodland setting. Enjoy the Educa...
05/28/2026

Looking for something new this summer? See 1,000 species of native plants in a 45-acre woodland setting. Enjoy the Education Center, Visitor Center, and more!

Traffic Alert: Middlesex Ave will be closed between Lowell St & Deering St for paving starting on May 28 through May 29,...
05/28/2026

Traffic Alert: Middlesex Ave will be closed between Lowell St & Deering St for paving starting on May 28 through May 29, 7am–3pm, weather permitting.

Public Safety will be directing traffic. Please plan an alternate route when visiting the library on those days!

See what's new this week at the Reading Public Library:*** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=9218-413 ***There are 39 new...
05/27/2026

See what's new this week at the Reading Public Library:

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There are 39 new bestsellers, one new movie, 69 new audiobooks, one new music CD, 78 new children's books, and 68 other new books, including 177 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "The Legacy," "Take Me to Your Leader: Perspectives on Your First Alien Encounter," and "Birth Vibes: Stories and Strategies for an Empowered Birth." The new movie this week is "Avatar: Fire and Ash."

After this weekend of rain, come enjoy some cool sunshine and amazing big band tunes at our Fly By Brass Band concert Tu...
05/24/2026

After this weekend of rain, come enjoy some cool sunshine and amazing big band tunes at our Fly By Brass Band concert Tuesday night at 7 PM. Concert will be on our library terrace, all are welcome!

Our Reading Is Revolutionary tote bag is also one of our final prizes! You could win one of these sturdy totes if you co...
05/23/2026

Our Reading Is Revolutionary tote bag is also one of our final prizes! You could win one of these sturdy totes if you complete all 12 Summer Reading challenges. Sign up starting June 22.

The library and bookdrop will be closed from Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25. Regular hours resume at 9am on Tue...
05/21/2026

The library and bookdrop will be closed from Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25. Regular hours resume at 9am on Tuesday, May 26.

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64 Middlesex Avenue
Reading, MA
01867

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Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 1pm - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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