Join us for “Welcome to the Graveyard!” a 90 minute illustrated ‘virtual tour’ chronicling cemetery art, history and symbolism. From colonial New England burial grounds of the 16 & 1700s, through the nation-wide rural cemetery movement of the 19th century and into 21st century locations, the program examines why we have cemeteries and gravestones, why […]
You've learned all about birds, but do you want to learn more about birds? And share some of your knowledge too? You’re in duck luck! Novice birders and experts alike are welcome to attend RPL’s casual Bird Meetups with Dave Williams every other month. These will be informal gatherings where bird-loving folk can gather to […]
DIY ZINES! What are zines? How do I make one? What’s the Teen Art Showcase? Stop by the Reading Public Library's Teen Room to learn about zines, the Teen Art Showcase, and create some of your own zines! Supplies and instructions will be available for teens at the every Tuesday from 4-6pm during the month […]
Join an exciting workshop provided by MERGE Inclusion Consulting. This educational community offering is sponsored by is being hosted by The Office of Equity And Social Justice and Reading SEPAC. Additional partners include Reading Recreation, Public Library and Public Schools, The Burbank YMCA and Pleasant Street Center. WHO: Anyone from a community organization seeking to […]
The Reading Public Library is excited to partner with the MIRA Coaltion to offer a 3-part series to present relevant, up-to-date, and accurate information on immigration topics, open to all individuals who would like to increase their knowledge of immigration-related topics and learn about helpful resources for practice with immigrant populations. You may register for […]
What's a collage? How do I make one? What’s the Teen Art Showcase? Stop by the Reading Public Library's Teen Room to learn about collages, the Teen Art Showcase, and create some of your own masterpieces! Supplies will be available for teens during April vacation on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (April 18, 19 & 20) […]
What's a collage? How do I make one? What’s the Teen Art Showcase? Stop by the Reading Public Library's Teen Room to learn about collages, the Teen Art Showcase, and create some of your own masterpieces! Supplies will be available for teens during April vacation on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (April 18, 19 & 20) […]
What's a collage? How do I make one? What’s the Teen Art Showcase? Stop by the Reading Public Library's Teen Room to learn about collages, the Teen Art Showcase, and create some of your own masterpieces! Supplies will be available for teens during April vacation on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (April 18, 19 & 20) […]
Got Poison Ivy? Pesky Pete to the Rescue! Pete Barron, otherwise known as Pesky Pete, will show us how to identify poison ivy, how and where it grows, and most importantly, how to get rid of it organically. Registration is suggested but NOT REQUIRED. See the link below. Pesky Pete Tip: If you have been […]
The second session in the Reading Public Library's partnership with the MIRA Coalition, focuses on Rights and Benefits for Immigrants, and will cover the basic rights of all individuals — regardless of immigration status. Attendees will receive a broad overview of immigrant eligibility for health and safety net programs. This training also discusses best practices […]
Join the Reading Public Library for an evening to recognize Holocaust Remembrance Day. Ninety-Nine percent of Danish Jews survived the Holocaust despite Nazi occupation. Other nations lost 50-80% of their Jewish populations. In this hour-long learning session, Laura Hatosy will give a historical overview of various psychological, cultural, and historical reasons for how and why […]
In light of recent events, we all have questions about postpartum depression and perinatal mental health. Join us to learn what to look for and how to help if you believe someone is experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression. Taunya L. Jarzyniecki, LMHC, LADAC, the Reading Public Safety Clinician, will lead the discussion about this often […]
