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Image for event: Summer Sizzlers: Book Talks, Mocktails & Friends -

Summer Sizzlers: Book Talks, Mocktails & Friends -

with your favorite RPL staff
2026-06-12 18:30:00 2026-06-12 20:30:00 America/New_York Summer Sizzlers: Book Talks, Mocktails & Friends - Kick back with great books, ice cold mocktails, and a fun raffle for an exclusive after-hours reader-focused event. Reading Public Library - Studio

Friday, June 12
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-12 18:30:00 2026-06-12 20:30:00 America/New_York Summer Sizzlers: Book Talks, Mocktails & Friends - Kick back with great books, ice cold mocktails, and a fun raffle for an exclusive after-hours reader-focused event. Reading Public Library - Studio

Kick back with great books, ice cold mocktails, and a fun raffle for an exclusive after-hours reader-focused event.

Join RPL staff and local bookseller Liz Whitelam for our annual Adult Summer Reading kickoff celebration. Booktalkers will share reviews of hot new titles in this fun "speed date with a book" style evening.

Doors open at 6:30, arrive early for your choice of seats. Event runs 7:00-9:00 pm.

  • Bring your friends and bookgroup for more fun
  • Bring a wallet or Venmo for the cash (mocktail) bar

Be a VIP at this after-hours gathering all about great books!

 

This program is generously sponsored by The Friends of the Reading Public Library. Thank you, Friends!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Performances & Special Events | Friends Sponsored Program | Brochure | Book Group | Author Event |

Reading Public Library
rdg@noblenet.org
Phone: 781-944-0840
Hours
We're closed Sunday June 07
Mon, Jun 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 04 1:00PM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 07 Closed
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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.

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