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Improving our brain power with ancient tools and modern tech

A Friends Speaker Series Virtual Author talk

2026-05-14 14:00:00 2026-05-14 15:00:00 America/New_York Improving our brain power with ancient tools and modern tech Modern life is hijacking our brains! How can we use ancient wisdom and new technologies together to enhance our focus, rest, resilience, and emotional balance? Find out in this virtual author talk! Reading Public Library -

Thursday, May 14
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-14 14:00:00 2026-05-14 15:00:00 America/New_York Improving our brain power with ancient tools and modern tech Modern life is hijacking our brains! How can we use ancient wisdom and new technologies together to enhance our focus, rest, resilience, and emotional balance? Find out in this virtual author talk! Reading Public Library -

Modern life is hijacking our brains! How can we use ancient wisdom and new technologies together to enhance our focus, rest, resilience, and emotional balance? Find out in this virtual author talk!

Join us in conversation with Ruchika Sikri and Dr. Patrick Porter as we chat about their book, Brain Fitness Blueprint, in which they present a 30-day action plan to supercharge your brain and achieve peak performance.

Regsiter here to attend and ask the presenters questions!

Your brain wasn’t built for the world we live in. Poor sleep, excessive screen time, and modern stressors have disrupted brain function, leading to mental fatigue, decreased focus, and emotional imbalance. So how are we going to thrive?

Dr. Patrick Porter, founder of BrainTap, and Ruchika Sikri, founding partner of Wisdom Ventures and former Head of Well-being Learning at Google, will help you restore your cognitive clarity, find emotional balance, and achieve lasting vitality with an integrative framework that harnesses the tools of holistic spiritual practices alongside the insights of cutting-edge research.

Their groundbreaking blueprint will reveal:

  • Why modern life is hijacking your brain—and how to reclaim control
  • How meditation, breathwork, and nature-based rituals reset your nervous system
  • How emerging technologies can enhance focus, sleep, and emotional regulation
  • Daily habits to support mental sharpness, resilience, and purpose
  • A 30-day action plan to rewire your brain for energy, clarity, and joy

About the Authors:

Ruchika Sikri is a visionary investor and entrepreneur. She founded Wisdom Ventures Fund, Mandala Ventures, and Ready Platform to support human flourishing through innovation and purpose-driven communities. With over 25 years of leadership experience at Microsoft, Cisco, and Google, she now follows her life’s mission to help build a more connected and compassionate world through globally accessible well-being solutions.

Patrick K. Porter, Ph.D., is an award-winning author, educator, researcher, and speaker. During a career spanning more than three decades, Dr. Porter has been on the cutting edge of brainwave entrainment technology. His newest brain-training platform, BrainTap, is distinctively designed to activate the brain’s neuroplasticity to achieve brain fitness, overcome stress, accelerate learning, enjoy superb sleep, and other lifestyle improvements.

This program is brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of the Reading Public Library. Thank you, Friends!


Check out more upcoming virtual author talks and enjoy recordings from past events by exploring our Friends Speaker Series page.

Reading Public Library

rdg@noblenet.org
Phone: 781-944-0840

Hours
Mon, May 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 14 1:00PM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 17 1:00PM to 5:00PM


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

Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 11:30am
Reading Public Library - Studio
Registration is now closed

Tue, May 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Reading Public Library - Conference Room
Registration is now closed

Tue, May 12, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
Registration is now closed

Tue, May 12, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Reading Public Library
Registration is now closed

Tue, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Tue, May 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Reading Public Library - Library Lawn

Wed, May 13, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Wed, May 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Public Library - Teen Space

Wed, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reading Public Library - Studio

Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Public Library - Library Lawn

Thu, May 14, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room

Thu, May 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Reading Public Library - Studio

Thu, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reading Public Library - Local History Room

Thu, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 10:35am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Fri, May 15, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Public Library - Teen Space

Fri, May 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
Registration is now closed

Sat, May 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Mon, May 18, 9:15am - 9:30am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Mon, May 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Mon, May 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Mon, May 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Reading Public Library - Health Nook

Mon, May 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room,Outdoor Patio

Rescheduled
Tue, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
New date Wednesday, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reading Public Library

Wed, May 20, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Reading Public Library - Conference Room

Wed, May 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Wed, May 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Wed, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reading Public Library - Conference Room

Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Public Library - Library Lawn

Thu, May 21, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room

Thu, May 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Reading Public Library - Studio

Fri, May 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Reading Public Library - Studio

Fri, May 22, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Reading Public Library - Outdoor Patio

Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reading Public Library - Conference Room

Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 11:30am
Reading Public Library - Studio

Tue, May 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Public Library - Local History Room

Tue, May 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B),Library Lawn

Wed, May 27, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Wed, May 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room
Registration opens Wednesday, May 13 2026 at 3:30pm

Wed, May 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading Public Library - Local History Room

Thu, May 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Public Library - Library Lawn

Thu, May 28, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room

Thu, May 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Reading Public Library - Studio

Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 10:45am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B),Library Lawn

Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B),Library Lawn

Mon, Jun 01, 9:15am - 9:30am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Mon, Jun 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Mon, Jun 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
Reading Public Library - Studio

Tue, Jun 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reading Public Library - Studio

Wed, Jun 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading Public Library - Local History Room

Thu, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Reading Public Library - Studio

Fri, Jun 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B),Library Lawn

Sat, Jun 06, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Reading Public Library - Conference Room

Mon, Jun 08, 9:15am - 9:30am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Mon, Jun 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Mon, Jun 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Mon, Jun 08, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:30am
Reading Public Library - Studio

Wed, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reading Public Library - Studio

Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Reading Public Library - Studio

Thu, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reading Public Library - Local History Room