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Northeast Branch Hours
We're closed now, but we open again on Saturday at 10:00 AM.

Northwest Branch Hours
We're closed now, but we open again on Monday at 12:30 PM.

Southeast Branch Hours
We're closed now, but we open again on Saturday at 10:00 AM.

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december calendars from reading public library
december calendars from reading public library
Jose Martinez

Author Talk with

José Martinez

Tuesday, January 13 at 5:30 PM at RPL Main

Discussing Your English is Great, But...
Includes a community discussion about identity, belonging, and the immigrant experience.

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Books to Movie
2025 Books
to Movies
Read the stories that hit the big screens
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MLK Jr Day of Service
MLK Jr. Day of Service

Monday, January 19 at 4PM at Southeast

Bring a canned good or item for our Community Fridge! Enjoy crafts and activities to celebrate MLK, Jr.

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January Events
We have programs across our branches
for everyone! Find your place at the
library by browsing our upcoming events.
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Backyard Birding
Backyard Birding

with Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center
Tuesday, February 10th
4:00 - 5:00 P.M.

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CommunityAid PArtnership
Reading Public Library Foundation is Now A Partner with CommunityAid!
RPL receives financial support* when you donate to CommunityAid with our partner code: #50343.
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*RPL only receives financial support from clothing donations and soft goods.
ESL Classes
Clases de Inglés
en El Biblioteca
Aprenda inglés y haz nuevos amigos!
Clases en Biblioteca Noreste y Principal
Clases empiezan 6 de enero
y terminan 28 de febrero.
Aprende Más
US Passport Services
Passport Services
at RPL

Now Scheduling Appointments

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Read While You Run
Read while you run.
The library reading app
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DISCOVER

Books to Movies
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Best 2025 Books to Movies
Curated by RPL Reference Librarians
New Adult Fiction in January
new adult fiction in january
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New Adult Fiction in January
Curated by RPL Reference Librarians
New Adult NonFiction in January
new nonfiction books for december at reading public library
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New Adult Non-Fiction in January
Curated by RPL Reference Librarians
New DVD and More in January
new adult media at reading public library
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New DVDs & More in January
Curated by RPL Reference Librarians
Libros Nuevos En Español Para Enero
spanish titles at reading public library
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Libros Nuevos En Español Para Enero
Curated by RPL Reference Librarians
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Jose Martinez
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Author Talk with José Martinez at RPL Main
ESL Winter
crochet, crochet hooks, knitting tools, and other fiber arts supplies.
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Clases de Inglés en Biblioteca Principal y Noreste
Invierno 2026
Spanish Classes
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Free Spanish Classes for Adults at RPL Main
Intro to Woodworking for Teens
assorted handcrafted wooden items
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Intro to Woodworking for Teens
Computer Classes
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Computer Classes
At Main Library
Northstar Digital Literacy
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Northstar Digital Literacy
On Demand Computer Classes
Hybrid Yoga Classes
Virtual yoga with Anita Steele. Saturdays at 11AM. Join at home or at Southeast or Northeast Branch at 11AM.
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Free Adult Yoga Classes
Virtual or In-Person at Northeast and Southeast Branches
Community Aid
Cocktails and Classics promotion.
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CommunityAid Partnership

You can support the library when you donate to CommunityAid!

PAGES Newsletter
pages newsletter
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PAGES Fall Newsletter
See what we've been up to in 2025!
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LIBRARY BRANCHES

Front entrance of the Reading Public Library Main building.

MAIN LIBRARY
100 S. Fifth St.
Reading, PA 19602

Front view of Reading Public Library Northeast building

NORTHEAST BRANCH
1348 North 11th Street
Reading, PA 19604

Front entrance of Reading Public Library Northwest building

NORTHWEST BRANCH
901 Schuylkill Avenue
Reading, PA 19601

Front entrance of Reading Public Library Southeast building

SOUTHEAST BRANCH
1426 Perkiomen Avenue
Reading, PA 19602

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CHILDREN

Largest Children's Collection in the County.

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TEENS

Meet other teens to make friends, play games and create.

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ADULTS

Access a rich collection of reference materials online.

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SERVICES

Free Genealogy Service
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Free Genealogy Service

Create a Free Account, No Library Card needed.

Computer Classes
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Computer Training

Classes are focused for the beginner.

ESL Classes
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ESL Classes

English as a second language for non-native speakers. Morning and evening classes offered.

Meeting Room Reservations
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Meeting Room Reservations

Reserve a free meeting room.

Museum Passes
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Museum and Local Attractions Passes

Free Family Passes.

Digitals & Streaming
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Digitals & Streaming

Download & stream your favorite books, movies and music.

Digitals & Streaming
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Reading Eagle Collection

Explore Reading Eagle through current and archived issues

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UPCOMING CLASSES & EVENTS

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