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Build a Bridge, Break a Bridge

For Teens
2026-07-22 15:00:00 2026-07-22 16:00:00 America/New_York Build a Bridge, Break a Bridge Can you build a bridge that can withstand the weight of RPL's heaviest book? Find out! Reading Public Library - Conference Room

Wednesday, July 22
3:00pm - 4:00pm

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Reading Public Library

Conference Room

Can you build a bridge that can withstand the weight of RPL's heaviest book? Find out!

Teens entering grades 6-12 will spend a half hour building a bridge that can withstand the weight of a light book, a medium sized book, and an oversized book. The bridges left standing will win prizes! 

Thank you to the Friends of the Reading Public Library for generously supporting this event.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | In-Person Event | Friends Sponsored Program | Brochure |

Reading Public Library
rdg@noblenet.org
Phone: 781-944-0840
Hours
We're closed Sunday July 26
Mon, Jul 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 23 1:00PM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 26 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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