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Genealogy One-on-One: Private Research Appointment
2025-04-28 11:00:00 2025-04-28 12:00:00 America/New_York Genealogy One-on-One: Private Research Appointment Need help with your genealogy or house research? Book an appointment with our Local History and Genealogy Reference Librarian today! Reading Public Library - Local History Room

Monday, April 28
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-28 11:00:00 2025-04-28 12:00:00 America/New_York Genealogy One-on-One: Private Research Appointment Need help with your genealogy or house research? Book an appointment with our Local History and Genealogy Reference Librarian today! Reading Public Library - Local History Room

Reading Public Library

Local History Room

Need help with your genealogy or house research? Book an appointment with our Local History and Genealogy Reference Librarian today!

In this one hour private research appointment, 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, Reading Public Library's Local History and Genealogy Reference Librarian, has conducted genealogical and historical research for the past 20 years. Her genealogy areas of research and interest include: Acadians in Nova Scotia and New England, North End Italians, veterans of the American Revolution, and the Black community of 19th century Massachusetts.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Meet Ups | Local History |

Reading Public Library
rdg@noblenet.org
Phone: 781-944-0840
Hours
We're closed Sunday August 10 due to Closed on Sundays during the summer
Mon, Aug 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 07 1:00PM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 10 Closed
(Closed on Sundays during the summer)
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About the Library

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To ask questions about accessibility or request accommodations, please contact the library at rdgadmin@noblenet.org.

If the Reading Public schools are closed due to snow, all Children's programming will be canceled.

Upcoming Events

Genealogy One-on-One: Private Research Appointment
Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Public Library - Local History Room
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The Stories, Science, and History of Birds - A Virtual Presentation by the Smithsonian Institute
Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Public Library
Crochet & Knit Drop-In Meetup
Tue, Aug 05, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reading Public Library - Studio
Oreo Moon Phases & More! for Teens
Thu, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Reading Public Library - Conference Room
Craft Connect Charcute - Grades 4-7 with an Adult
Thu, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Silent Reading Party and chat - Lounging on the Lawn
Sat, Aug 09, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B),Conference Room,Library Lawn
Music Makers (Ages 0-5) - with North Suburban Child Network
Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 10:45am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
English Conversation Group - Improve your conversational English skills
Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
Reading Public Library - Studio
Hello Baby, Now What? - with North Suburban Child Family Resource Network
Mon, Aug 11, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Mon, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Vehicle Day
Tue, Aug 12, 7:30am - 9:00am
Reading Public Library - Library Parking Lot
The Art of Storytelling and Successful Public Speaking - Harness Your Voice
Tue, Aug 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Genealogy One-on-One: Private Research Appointment
Wed, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading Public Library - Local History Room
This event is full
Bike Rally (ages 5 and up)
Thu, Aug 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reading Public Library - Library Parking Lot
Picklemania! - Make your own jar of old-fashioned pickles
Thu, Aug 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
This event is full
Branching Out: Jungle Journey - (Entering Grades 1-6)
Fri, Aug 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Plant Lab - Grades 3-5
Fri, Aug 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Public Library - Outdoor Patio
Cancelled
Mandarin Storytime
Sat, Aug 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Reading Public Library
Crafting Drop-In for Teens! Collage & Junk Journal
Sat, Aug 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Public Library - Teen Space
Camp Kindergarten (ages 5 & 6)
Mon, Aug 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
Music Makers (Ages 0-5) - with North Suburban Child Network
Mon, Aug 18, 10:00am - 10:45am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Hello Baby, Now What? - with North Suburban Child Family Resource Network
Mon, Aug 18, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Town of Reading - Blood Pressure Screening
Mon, Aug 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Reading Public Library - Health Nook
Camp Kindergarten (ages 5 & 6)
Tue, Aug 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
Camp Kindergarten (ages 5 & 6)
Wed, Aug 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
Partners and Allies for Inclusive Reading (PAIR)
Wed, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Writing and Reading Romance with Casey McQuiston - A Friends Speaker Series Virtual Author Chat
Wed, Aug 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading Public Library
Camp Kindergarten (ages 5 & 6)
Thu, Aug 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reading Public Library - Library Lawn
Robotics for Teens! with Guild Hall
Thu, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Storytime Registration Opens
Fri, Aug 22, All day
Reading Public Library
Reading Voices: Tell Your Story, LIVE! - Share your writing or personal story with the community
Sat, Aug 23, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Genealogy One-on-One: Private Research Appointment
Mon, Aug 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Reading Public Library - Local History Room
This event is full
Word of Mouth Book Discussion
Tue, Aug 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Reading Public Library - Conference Room
Goodbye Summer! with Rockabye Beats - (Ages 1-5)
Tue, Aug 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Thriving in a World of Constant Chaos with Dr. Tasha Eurich - A Virtual Author Talk - Friends Speaker Series
Thu, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Public Library
Plant Lab - Grades 3-5
Fri, Aug 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Public Library - Outdoor Patio
Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 3:30pm
Crochet & Knit Drop-In Meetup
Tue, Sep 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reading Public Library - Studio
Tech Help by Appointment
Wed, Sep 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reading Public Library - Conference Room
Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love with Hannah Maehrer - A Virtual Author Talk - Friends Speaker Series
Wed, Sep 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading Public Library
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