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Connected Reading: An Open House for Our Community
2025-10-28 17:00:00 2025-10-28 19:00:00 America/New_York Connected Reading: An Open House for Our Community Whether you're a new resident, remember the days of The Atlantic, or arrived sometime in between, you are welcome to Connected Reading: An Open House for Our Community! Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B), Conference Room, Studio

Tuesday, October 28
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-28 17:00:00 2025-10-28 19:00:00 America/New_York Connected Reading: An Open House for Our Community Whether you're a new resident, remember the days of The Atlantic, or arrived sometime in between, you are welcome to Connected Reading: An Open House for Our Community! Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B), Conference Room, Studio

Reading Public Library

Community Room (A & B), Conference Room, Studio

Whether you're a new resident, remember the days of The Atlantic, or arrived sometime in between, you are welcome to Connected Reading: An Open House for Our Community!

Hello Reading!

Join us to:
• Meet Representatives from town government and volunteer-led committees, schools, youth & faith-based groups, and community organizations
• Discover Reading's many resources, services, programs, and events.
• Enjoy refreshments and mingle with your neighbors!

Registration is encouraged, but not required. If you are a non-profit interested in participating, please fill out this form.


Plus, the first 50 attendees will receive a welcome bag filled with information and gifts from local businesses (one welcome bag per family, please!)

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Performances & Special Events | Community |

Reading Public Library
rdg@noblenet.org
Phone: 781-944-0840
Hours
Mon, Sep 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 02 1:00PM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 05 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

Word of Mouth Book Discussion
Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Reading Public Library - Conference Room
Tuesday Treasures - (Ages 1-5)
Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Public Library
Babytime - (Ages 0-15 mos)
Tue, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
Registration is now closed
Wednesday Wishes - (Ages 1-5)
Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
Tech Help by Appointment
Wed, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Public Library - Conference Room
This event is full
Pokemon Club with One Up Games - (Grades 3-5)
Wed, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
Nuestra America: Stories of Inspiring Latinas/Latinos - A Virtual Author Talk - Friends Speaker Series
Thu, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Public Library
BeTween Time - (Grades 4-7)
Thu, Oct 02, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
Let's Talk About End-of-Life Planning
Thu, Oct 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Tech Help by Appointment
Fri, Oct 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reading Public Library - Conference Room
This event is full
Farm Fresh Storytime with Goats & Giggles - (Ages 1-5)
Fri, Oct 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Act It Out - Grades K-1
Fri, Oct 03, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
Mara and Motoko Halloween Concert - (Ages 0-5)
Sat, Oct 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Learn to Disagree Better in Polarizing Times - with Braver Angels
Sat, Oct 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Crafting Drop-In for Teens!
Sat, Oct 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Public Library - Teen Space
Music Makers Fall 2025 (Ages 0-5) - with North Suburban Child Network
Mon, Oct 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
English Conversation Group
Mon, Oct 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Reading Public Library - Studio
Hello Baby, Now What? Fall 2025 - with North Suburban Child Family Resource Network
Mon, Oct 06, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Startup Squad - (Grades 5-6)
Mon, Oct 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
Registration is now closed
Town of Reading - Flu Shot Clinic
Mon, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Reading Public Library - Health Nook
Tuesday Treasures - (Ages 1-5)
Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
LiveWires: Mysterious Massachusetts - An Exploration with Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe
Tue, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Genealogy One-on-One: Private Research Appointment
Tue, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Public Library - Local History Room
This event is full
Town of Reading - Flu Shot Clinic
Tue, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Reading Public Library - Health Nook
Babytime - (Ages 0-15 mos)
Tue, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
Registration is now closed
Crochet & Knit Drop-In Meetup
Tue, Oct 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reading Public Library - Studio
Wednesday Wishes - (Ages 1-5)
Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
Learn to Play Mah Jongg!
Wed, Oct 08, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Public Library - Studio
This event is full
Your Digital Afterlife: Helpful Tips for Your Online Legacy
Wed, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Reading Public Library - Conference Room
Town of Reading - Flu Shot Clinic
Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Reading Public Library - Health Nook
Town of Reading - Finance Committee Financial Forum
Wed, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Board Game Night
Wed, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reading Public Library - Studio
BeTween Time - (Grades 4-7)
Thu, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
Teen Book Group
Thu, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Reading Public Library - Teen Space
Town of Reading - Flu Shot Clinic
Thu, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Reading Public Library - Health Nook
Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts with author Leigh Bardugo - A Virtual Author Talk - Friends Speaker Series
Thu, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading Public Library
Reading Public Library Foundation Meeting
Thu, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reading Public Library - Local History Room
Toddler Yoga - with GreenHouse Children's Yoga (Ages 2-5)
Fri, Oct 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Act It Out - Grades K-1
Fri, Oct 10, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
Jumping Beans - Family Music & Movement
Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Mandarin Storytime
Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 11:45am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Tuesday Treasures - (Ages 1-5)
Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
Babytime - (Ages 0-15 mos)
Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
Registration is now closed
Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Tue, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Wednesday Wishes - (Ages 1-5)
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
Learn to Play Mah Jongg!
Wed, Oct 15, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Public Library - Studio
This event is full
Creature Feature - (Grades 3-5)
Wed, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
Registration opens Wednesday, October 1 2025 at 3:30pm
Teen Talks with Liv!
Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Reading Public Library - Teen Space
Partners and Allies for Inclusive Reading (PAIR)
Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Genealogy One-on-One: Private Research Appointment
Wed, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading Public Library - Local History Room
This event is full
BeTween Time - (Grades 4-7)
Thu, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
Halloween Crafts for Adults - A spooktacular evening of fun!
Thu, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
This event is full
The Poetic and Musical Genius of Taylor Swift - In partnership with the Tewksbury Public Library
Thu, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading Public Library
Storytime Registration Opens
Fri, Oct 17, All day
Reading Public Library - Library Parking Lot
Playdough Palooza - (Ages 3-6)
Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 10:35am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Act It Out - Grades K-1
Fri, Oct 17, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
Jumping Beans - Family Music & Movement
Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Mandarin Storytime
Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Genealogy One-on-One: Private Research Appointment
Mon, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reading Public Library - Local History Room
This event is full
Go Nuts for Donuts - (Ages 2-4 with a Caregiver)
Mon, Oct 20, 10:00am - 10:40am
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
Registration opens Monday, October 6 2025 at 9:00am
English Conversation Group
Mon, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
Reading Public Library - Studio
Music Makers Fall 2025 (Ages 0-5) - with North Suburban Child Network
Mon, Oct 20, 10:00am - 10:45am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Hello Baby, Now What? Fall 2025 - with North Suburban Child Family Resource Network
Mon, Oct 20, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Town of Reading - Walk-in Blood Pressure Screening
Mon, Oct 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Reading Public Library - Health Nook
Shark Tank Jr. - (Grades 5-6)
Mon, Oct 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
Taylor Swift Style -- Fashion Through The Eras - In partnership with the Tewksbury Public Library
Mon, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading Public Library
Plant Lab - Grades 3-5
Tue, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Public Library - Outdoor Patio
Registration opens Tuesday, October 7 2025 at 3:30pm
Discussing Death: An Afternoon Cafe with Richard Davis - Join us to chat in a safe space about a tough topic
Tue, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Reading Public Library - Conference Room
Fact or Fiction Book Group - October: The Wager by David Grann
Tue, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reading Public Library - Conference Room
Learn to Play Mah Jongg!
Wed, Oct 22, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Public Library - Studio
This event is full
Halloween Trivia - for Adults
Wed, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Finding My Way with Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai - A Live Virtual Author Talk - Friends Speaker Series
Wed, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading Public Library
Friends' Speaker Series at the PSC - A Deep Dive in Character Development with Liane Moriarty
Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Pleasant Street Center - Upstairs TV Room
BeTween Time - (Grades 4-7)
Thu, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
Slime for Teens! - with Guild Hall
Thu, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Reading Rockets - Parent and Tween Book Group for Grades 4-6
Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
Trick or Treat Storytime - (Ages 0-5)
Fri, Oct 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Studio 64 Book Group
Fri, Oct 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Reading Public Library - Studio
Jumping Beans - Family Music & Movement
Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Reading Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
Sat, Oct 25, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Crafting Drop-In for Teens!
Sat, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Public Library - Teen Space
Music Makers Fall 2025 (Ages 0-5) - with North Suburban Child Network
Mon, Oct 27, 10:00am - 10:45am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
English Conversation Group
Mon, Oct 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
Reading Public Library - Studio
Hello Baby, Now What? Fall 2025 - with North Suburban Child Family Resource Network
Mon, Oct 27, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Shark Tank Jr. - (Grades 5-6)
Mon, Oct 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
Friends of the Reading Public Library Meeting
Mon, Oct 27, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Reading Public Library - Conference Room
Community Meeting - EGPP
Mon, Oct 27, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Word of Mouth Book Discussion
Tue, Oct 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Reading Public Library - Conference Room
Connected Reading: An Open House for Our Community
Tue, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B),Conference Room,Studio
16th Century Tudor Tales with author Phillipa Gregory - A Virtual Author Talk - Friends Speaker Series
Wed, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Public Library
Tech Help by Appointment
Wed, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Public Library - Conference Room
Learn to Play Mah Jongg!
Wed, Oct 29, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Public Library - Studio
This event is full
Pokemon Club - (Grades 3-5)
Wed, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
Registration opens Wednesday, October 15 2025 at 3:30pm
BeTween Time - (Grades 4-7)
Thu, Oct 30, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
Taylor Swift By The Book -The Literature Behind The Lyrics - In partnership with the Tewksbury Public Library
Thu, Oct 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading Public Library
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