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Tuesday Treasures Storytime: Ages 5 and under
New this fall! We're offering three weekly storytime groups for ages 5 and under. Pick the day that works best for your family! Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday morning at 10 am.
Our storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes, and activities, and foster opportunities for social engagement and early literacy. Plus, they're fun!
Registration is required. By signing up for September and October's session of Tuesday Treasures Storytime, you will be attending storytimes on these dates:
September 12
September 19
September 26
October 3
October 10
October 17
October 24
October 31
The next session of November and December dates will be available for sign up on October 24. Other drop-in storytimes for the whole family are available throughout the week including Family Fun on Fridays and Jumping Beans on Saturdays.
Fill out the registration form below with the child's name. If you are bringing more than one child to storytime, fill out the form once for each child.
This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Reading Public Library.
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Word of Mouth Book Discussion
Have you read any good books lately? Stop by and share! Join us for an informal monthly discussion of what people are currently reading. It's a great way to learn about new books and authors. Our motto is the Andre Maurois quote- "In literature, as in love, we are astonished at what is chosen by others."
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Introduction to the Health Nook
What is the Health Nook? Drop by and find out what we've transformed the turret next to the Research & Reader Services Desk into! This new space is full of health and wellness information including dedicated databases, Healing Kits, Graphic Medicine books, and informational brochures.
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Genealogy One-on-One: Private Research Appointment
Just starting your research into your family history and need some help? Looking to learn more about your house or starting the process of applying for a historic house marker? Book an appointment with our Local History and Genealogy Reference Librarian today!
Together, we will sort through your research and make a plan for next steps and how the local history room can help. These meetings will be held in the Local History Room on the 2nd floor of the library.
Jocelyn Gould recently joined the RPL staff after spending the last 16 years as an Interpretive Ranger at the National Parks of Boston where she gave tours of the Freedom Trail and Black Heritage Trail and presented talks at various historic sites throughout the city. Her genealogy areas of research include: Acadians in Nova Scotia and New England, North End Italians, veterans of the American Revolution, and the Black community of 19th century Massachusetts.
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Babytime: Storytime for Babies 0-15 months
Join your children's librarians for stories, songs, play, and Very Important Fun with other babies and caregivers. This storytime is designed for babies ages birth through 15 months.
Registration is required for this event. If you register for the September and October session of Babytime, you will be registered for the following dates:
September 12
September 19
September 26
October 3
October 10
October 17
October 24
We know things are unpredictable with our littlest friends, so if you cannot make certain sessions for whatever reason, just send us an email before the storytime. Registration for November and December's Babytime will open on October 24.
Please register with your child's name following the link below.
This program is generously supported by the Friends of the Reading Public Library. Thank you, Friends!
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Wednesday Wishes Storytime: Ages 5 and under
New this fall! We're offering three weekly storytime groups for ages 5 and under. Pick the day that works best for your family! Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday morning at 10 am.
Our storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes, and activities, and foster opportunities for social engagement and early literacy. Plus, they're fun!
Registration is required. By signing up for September and October's session of Wednesday Wishes Storytime, you will be attending storytimes on these dates:
September 13
September 20
September 27
October 4
October 11
October 18
October 25
The next session of November and December dates will be available for sign up on October 18. Other drop-in storytimes for the whole family are available throughout the week including Family Fun on Fridays and Jumping Beans on Saturdays.
Fill out the registration form below with the child's name. If you are bringing more than one child to storytime, fill out the form once for each child.
This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Reading Public Library.
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Writers' Workshop Series: There’s No Write Way To Write
The RPL Writer's Group is designed to meet writers where they are --whether your project is memoir, journaling, essay, fiction, or something else— and this three-part introduction can help you start from scratch or help you to continue and complete work you've already begun.
The theme of the first meeting is Getting to Know You; each meeting will include a writing exercise, illustrative techniques, writing samples, and encouragement. Attendance at all three sessions is encouraged, but you are most welcome even if you can only manage one or two; contact Elizabeth at the library about between-session assignments. This is an opportunity to engage with members of the Group and to better understand how monthly participation can provide you with a deadline while also helping you to further your personal writing goals.
Workshop Dates: Wednesdays at 10:00 am September 13, September 20 and September 27 in the Innovation Studio on the main floor.
This workshop is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Reading Public Library.
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APPOINTMENT -- Town of Reading Public Safety Clinician Office Hours
Taunya L. Jarzyniecki, LCMHC MLADC, Public Safety Clinician for the Reading Coalition for Prevention & Support will be available to meet with residents at the Reading Public Library.
To schedule an appointment during or in between office hours with Ms. Jarzyniecki, email: tjarzyniecki@ci.reading.ma.us
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WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS: Town of Reading Public Safety Clinician Office Hours - CHILDREN'S ROOM
Taunya L. Jarzyniecki, LCMHC MLADC, Public Safety Clinician for the Reading Coalition for Prevention & Support will be available to meet with residents at the Reading Public Library.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ms. Jarzyniecki can assist residents with brief therapeutic support and accessing resources. There is no fee or health insurance needed to meet with Ms.Jarzyniecki and all services are confidential.
Stop by and say hello on Wednesdays from 2:00-4:00pm in the Library Lobby or the Children's Room.
Please note: If you do not see Taunya sitting in the lobby, please check our signage designating where in the library she will be located.
To schedule an appointment during or in between office hours with Ms. Jarzyniecki, email: tjarzyniecki@ci.reading.ma.us
(Photo by Audrey Gentile)
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The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50 Job Seekers Group
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50 Job Seekers Group meets on the the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 6pm to 8pm, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is just the thing for you.
Each meeting features a new topic and is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach. Meetings include a presentation and interactive workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance.
This week's topic (August 9) is Self-Assessment and Transferrable Skills. Register directly on Zoom HERE.
This group is sponsored by more than 60 Massachusetts public libraries. The participation of the Reading Public Library is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Reading Public Library.
NOTE: This program will not be recorded.
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Kids Sing! (Grades 1-3)
Kids in grades 1-3 can practice their favorites bops and perform for each other at this karaoke program.
The Kids Can! series is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Reading Public Library.
Please plan your visit for this program--children under the age of 9 must be accompanied and adequately supervised by a parent or caregiver (over the age of 14) while in the Library, per our Safe Child Policy.
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Adaptive Stories & Songs (Ages 3-8)
This program is designed for children ages 3-8 who are neurodiverse or have developmental/intellectual disabilities, and their typically developing siblings and peers. If your child has difficulty with our other storytimes, this program of stories, songs, and activities with visual supports, a steady routine, & a smaller class size might be just what you are looking for. Help your child prepare by reading our Storytime Social Story together in advance.
Registration is required. When you sign up for the September/October session, you are signing up for all 7 dates. We understand sometimes life can throw you a curveball, so attendance at all 7 is not required. If you are signing up more than one child, please fill out the registration form separately for each one.
If you'd like to share additional information about your child(ren), such as topics they find engaging or particular supports or accomodations they may need, please contact the children's room staff at rdgchild@noblenet.org.
This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Reading Public Library.
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English Conversation Group
Would you like to improve your conversational English skills in a fun, friendly, free setting?
The English at Large conversation group is for intermediate to advanced adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening for 90 minutes once per week. Join a group of 10-12 learners and 2 facilitators to discuss topics including American culture and holidays, idioms, casual spoken English, and daily life situations. Registration is required. Sign up through English at Large.
The conversation group runs for 10 weeks, please note there will be no meetings on Fridays October 20th and November 10th.
Learn more about English at Large here: http://www.englishatlarge.org/
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Hello Neighbor Multilingual Storytime (Ages 5 and under)
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and activities! This storytime for families will be led by a librarian as well as community members who will share languages they know. Let's have fun and get to know our neighbors!
Thank you to the Friends of the Reading Public Library for sponsoring our storytimes.
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Nature Journaling (Grades 3-5)
This month's theme: I Notice, I Wonder, It Reminds Me
Nature journaling combines observation, drawing, writing and data collection. Kids in grades 3-5 can join the ranks of Henry David Thoreau and Leonardo DaVinci while enjoying nature and spending time with friends. No art skills or previous experience necessary. Plan to spend time outside by dressing for the weather.
Activities pulled from How to Teach Nature Journaling by John Muir Law.
This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Reading Public Library.
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Jumping Beans: Read-in Edition!
Join us for an active story and song time especially designed for the under 5s and their caregivers. Stories, fingerplays, and plenty of music and motion to get the wiggles out. This week will feature of our favorite stories and books to check out afterward to participate on the library's read-in on the lawn! Make sure to have your library card handy to check out after storytime.
This program is funded by the Friends of the Reading Public Library--thank you, Friends!
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Read-In on the Library Lawn
Join a Commonwealth-wide celebration of the freedom to read.
WHAT-a read-in on the library lawn to declare that free people read freely, plus a storytime for the little ones (10-10:30), donuts, cider, and giveaways! Bring a book of your choosing, a blanket or lawn chair. Folding chairs provided.
WHO-all ages, all beliefs, all reading tastes
WHERE- the east side Library lawn
WHEN-between 10-12:00 Saturday, September 30th (if it rains we'll move inside)
This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Reading Public Library.
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Community Beading: Help Create a Piece of Art for the Library!
Join Indigenous artist and Massachusett Tribe Educator/Historian, Thomas Green, as we create a community art project for the Reading Public Library. Drawing on traditional methods, participants will create a small section of a larger piece designed especially for the Library by Thomas Green. Once all the segments are finished, they will be woven together and the final piece of artwork will be put on display at the Library.
All materials will be provided. Previous beading experience is helpful, but not necessary.
A Zoom meeting will be held on August 30 at 6:30 to talk about the project, but attendance is not required to participate in the September program.
Thanks to the Friends of the Reading Public Library for sponsoring this event.