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Registration opens:
July 24th, 2026

Plant Lab

(Grades 3-5)
2026-08-07 15:30:00 2026-08-07 16:30:00 America/New_York Plant Lab Making refrigerator pickles. Reading Public Library - Outdoor Patio

Friday, August 07
3:30pm - 4:30pm

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Reading Public Library

Outdoor Patio

Making refrigerator pickles.

Time to harvest and preserve the cucumbers!

Thank you to The Friends of the Reading Public Library for generously supporting this program!

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | 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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