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Speed Reads Short Story Book Group at Pleasant Street Center
2026-09-24 10:00:00 2026-09-24 11:30:00 America/New_York Speed Reads Short Story Book Group at Pleasant Street Center Enjoy lively conversation at "Speed Reads," where we share the joy of reading a complete story in just one sitting! This program is held at the Pleasant Street Center. Reading Public Library -

Thursday, September 24
10:00am - 11:30am

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Enjoy lively conversation at "Speed Reads," where we share the joy of reading a complete story in just one sitting! This program is held at the Pleasant Street Center.

Join us for a new monthly meetup that delivers all the connection of a book club without the commitment of a full-length book. Led by a professional RPL librarian, we will read a short story and discuss together in our "Speed Reads" session.

This program will be held monthly on the Fourth Thursday at the Pleasant Street Center.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Meetup | Brochure | Book Group |

Reading Public Library
rdg@noblenet.org
Phone: 781-944-0840
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We're closed Sunday September 13
Mon, Sep 07 Closed
(Labor Day Weekend)
Tue, Sep 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 10 1:00PM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 13 Closed
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