Join us in October for stories featuring trains, pumpkins, and so much more! Each story time features a storybook and craft intended to help develop gross motor skills. October 22nd
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Join us in October for stories featuring trains, pumpkins, and so much more! Each story time features a storybook and craft intended to help develop gross motor skills. October 22nd is also Muffins in the Morning, where we will have drinks and baked goods — with caffeinated drinks available for the adults!
Time
October 1, 2025 10:45 am - 11:15 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
Northeast Branch
1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Celebrate the vibrant cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino artists at today’s Art Blast. Paint with one of our prompts—or let your imagination run wild and create your
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Celebrate the vibrant cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino artists at today’s Art Blast. Paint with one of our prompts—or let your imagination run wild and create your own masterpiece!
Time
October 2, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Northeast Branch1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Audio through the Ages, part 2, will continue our journey through the history of audio technology and how people listened to music after vinyl was invented. We will make our
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Audio through the Ages, part 2, will continue our journey through the history of audio technology and how people listened to music after vinyl was invented. We will make our own speaker using music supplies, and get hands experience with different type of audio technology from over the decades.
Time
October 2, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Northeast Branch
1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Enjoy a range of play experiences and sensory-friendly activities each week. Children will have fun, make friends, and grow in their social skills. Great for preschool school children and their
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Enjoy a range of play experiences and sensory-friendly activities each week. Children will have fun, make friends, and grow in their social skills. Great for preschool school children and their families.
Service Access Management will be here on 10/24/25 to share information about child development and their free resources for families.
Time
October 3, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
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Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Cranky author Phuc Tran comes to Northeast on October 7th, and will be doing a special story time that includes free signed copies of his book, Cranky, while supplies last!
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Cranky author Phuc Tran comes to Northeast on October 7th, and will be doing a special story time that includes free signed copies of his book, Cranky, while supplies last!
Time
October 7, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Northeast Branch
1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Join Miss Julie for a delicious journey where participants will learn kitchen skills, explore new recipes, practice meal planning, and understand the basics of food safety. This week we will
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Join Miss Julie for a delicious journey where participants will learn kitchen skills, explore new recipes, practice meal planning, and understand the basics of food safety. This week we will spotlight the rich and diverse culinary traditions of Hispanic and Latino cultures.
Time
October 7, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Northeast Branch1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Join us in October for stories featuring trains, pumpkins, and so much more! Each story time features a storybook and craft intended to help develop gross motor skills. October 22nd
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Join us in October for stories featuring trains, pumpkins, and so much more! Each story time features a storybook and craft intended to help develop gross motor skills. October 22nd is also Muffins in the Morning, where we will have drinks and baked goods — with caffeinated drinks available for the adults!
Time
October 8, 2025 10:45 am - 11:15 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
Northeast Branch
1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Enjoy a range of play experiences and sensory-friendly activities each week. Children will have fun, make friends, and grow in their social skills. Great for preschool school children and their
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Enjoy a range of play experiences and sensory-friendly activities each week. Children will have fun, make friends, and grow in their social skills. Great for preschool school children and their families.
Service Access Management will be here on 10/24/25 to share information about child development and their free resources for families.
Time
October 10, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Play with science and create your own slime. Measure ingredients and concoct the perfect slime. All supplies are provided but quantities are limited and while supplies last.
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Play with science and create your own slime. Measure ingredients and concoct the perfect slime. All supplies are provided but quantities are limited and while supplies last.
Time
October 11, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Southeast Branch1426 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Join Miss Julie for a delicious journey where participants will learn kitchen skills, explore new recipes, practice meal planning, and understand the basics of food safety. This week we will
Event Details
Join Miss Julie for a delicious journey where participants will learn kitchen skills, explore new recipes, practice meal planning, and understand the basics of food safety. This week we will spotlight the rich and diverse culinary traditions of Hispanic and Latino cultures.
Time
October 14, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Celebrate your love of food and join Miss Julie for a delicious journey into the kitchen where food, fun and learning come together. Participants will learn essential kitchen skills, practice
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Celebrate your love of food and join Miss Julie for a delicious journey into the kitchen where food, fun and learning come together. Participants will learn essential kitchen skills, practice meal planning, explore new recipes, and discover the basics of food safety and nutrition. Each program ends with a chance to share and enjoy the tasty dishes we create. Whether you’re a budding chef or just curious about cooking, this program will spark a lifelong love of food and confidence in the kitchen!
Time
October 14, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Northwest Branch901 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA 19601, USA
Join us in October for stories featuring trains, pumpkins, and so much more! Each story time features a storybook and craft intended to help develop gross motor skills. October 22nd
Event Details
Join us in October for stories featuring trains, pumpkins, and so much more! Each story time features a storybook and craft intended to help develop gross motor skills. October 22nd is also Muffins in the Morning, where we will have drinks and baked goods — with caffeinated drinks available for the adults!
Time
October 15, 2025 10:45 am - 11:15 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
Northeast Branch
1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Enjoy a range of play experiences and sensory-friendly activities each week. Children will have fun, make friends, and grow in their social skills. Great for preschool school children and their
Event Details
Enjoy a range of play experiences and sensory-friendly activities each week. Children will have fun, make friends, and grow in their social skills. Great for preschool school children and their families.
Service Access Management will be here on 10/24/25 to share information about child development and their free resources for families.
Time
October 17, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Southeast Branch1426 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Parents! Come to our informative workshop about Early Literacy. We will be doing a story time for the little ones. Ask advice, talk to other parents and learn new ideas
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Parents! Come to our informative workshop about Early Literacy. We will be doing a story time for the little ones. Ask advice, talk to other parents and learn new ideas on how to incorporate Early Literacy to your child’s development. Free goodie bags will be provided for those who attend.
Time
October 20, 2025 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Northwest Branch
901 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA 19601, USA
Other Events
Northwest Branch901 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA 19601, USA
Celebrate your love of food and join Miss Julie for a delicious journey into the kitchen where food, fun and learning come together. Participants will learn essential kitchen skills, practice
Event Details
Celebrate your love of food and join Miss Julie for a delicious journey into the kitchen where food, fun and learning come together. Participants will learn essential kitchen skills, practice meal planning, explore new recipes, and discover the basics of food safety and nutrition. Each program ends with a chance to share and enjoy the tasty dishes we create. Whether you’re a budding chef or just curious about cooking, this program will spark a lifelong love of food and confidence in the kitchen!
Time
October 21, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Northeast Branch1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
At the last October storytime of the month, join us to read “Dia de los Muertos” and to make a skeleton self portrait out of q-tips. Enjoy yummy baked goods
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At the last October storytime of the month, join us to read “Dia de los Muertos” and to make a skeleton self portrait out of q-tips. Enjoy yummy baked goods and drinks after the story, with coffee for adults!
Time
October 22, 2025 10:45 am - 11:15 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
Northeast Branch
1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Other Events
Northwest Branch901 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA 19601, USA
Enjoy a range of play experiences and sensory-friendly activities each week. Children will have fun, make friends, and grow in their social skills. Great for preschool school children and their
Event Details
Enjoy a range of play experiences and sensory-friendly activities each week. Children will have fun, make friends, and grow in their social skills. Great for preschool school children and their families.
Service Access Management will be here on 10/24/25 to share information about child development and their free resources for families.
Time
October 24, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Celebrate the season with our annual Halloween Bash! The Reading Philharmonic Orchestra will provide a free concert on the main floor while children and families can enjoy hands-on crafts, snacks
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Celebrate the season with our annual Halloween Bash! The Reading Philharmonic Orchestra will provide a free concert on the main floor while children and families can enjoy hands-on crafts, snacks and drinks, and family-friendly trick-or-treating in Youth Services. Costumes are highly encouraged, and prizes will be awarded to both children and tweens/teens for most creative, cutest, and spookiest.
Time
October 25, 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Southeast Branch1426 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Join us to read the new Storywalk book–“Luna Oscura” by Heidi Moreno–as we walk along the path in City Park. Coloring activity and refreshments provided.
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Join us to read the new Storywalk book–“Luna Oscura” by Heidi Moreno–as we walk along the path in City Park. Coloring activity and refreshments provided.
Time
October 27, 2025 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
City Park
Other Events
Northwest Branch901 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA 19601, USA
Join us on October 29th to watch Coco (2017) while we eat some scary good snacks, spooky drinks, and make papel picado to decorate the Northeast Branch for Dios de
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Join us on October 29th to watch Coco (2017) while we eat some scary good snacks, spooky drinks, and make papel picado to decorate the Northeast Branch for Dios de los Muertos.
Time
October 29, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:45 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Northeast Branch
1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Enjoy a range of play experiences and sensory-friendly activities each week. Children will have fun, make friends, and grow in their social skills. Great for preschool school children and their
Event Details
Enjoy a range of play experiences and sensory-friendly activities each week. Children will have fun, make friends, and grow in their social skills. Great for preschool school children and their families.
Service Access Management will be here on 10/24/25 to share information about child development and their free resources for families.
Time
October 31, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
November
Southeast Branch1426 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Bring your creativity and join Miss Rosalin for fun crafting projects. Something different every week! For children and families. Quantities are limited and while supplies last.
Event Details
Bring your creativity and join Miss Rosalin for fun crafting projects. Something different every week! For children and families. Quantities are limited and while supplies last.
Time
November 5, 2025 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Join us for a fall parent/child workshop and enjoy a range of play, art experiences and sensory-friendly activities each week. Children will have fun, make friends, and grow in their
Event Details
Join us for a fall parent/child workshop and enjoy a range of play, art experiences and sensory-friendly activities each week. Children will have fun, make friends, and grow in their social skills while families and caregivers can connect with specialists on various aspects of child development, parenting and early literacy. This week’s community partner is the Vision Resource Center of Berks County, who will provide FREE eye screenings for children ages 6 months and up.
Time
November 7, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Southeast Branch1426 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Bring your creativity and join Miss Rosalin for fun crafting projects. Something different every week! For children and families. Quantities are limited and while supplies last.
Event Details
Bring your creativity and join Miss Rosalin for fun crafting projects. Something different every week! For children and families. Quantities are limited and while supplies last.
Time
November 12, 2025 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Let your creativity shine! Join us for a fun bracelet-making session! Explore colorful beads, stretchy string, and charms to design your own unique bracelets.
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Let your creativity shine! Join us for a fun bracelet-making session! Explore colorful beads, stretchy string, and charms to design your own unique bracelets.
Time
November 15, 2025 11:00 am - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Southeast Branch1426 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Bring your creativity and join Miss Rosalin for fun crafting projects. Something different every week! For children and families. Quantities are limited and while supplies last.
Event Details
Bring your creativity and join Miss Rosalin for fun crafting projects. Something different every week! For children and families. Quantities are limited and while supplies last.
Time
November 19, 2025 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Join us for a fall parent/child workshop and enjoy a range of play, art experiences and sensory-friendly activities each week. Children will have fun, make friends, and grow in their
Event Details
Join us for a fall parent/child workshop and enjoy a range of play, art experiences and sensory-friendly activities each week. Children will have fun, make friends, and grow in their social skills while families and caregivers can connect with specialists on various aspects of child development, parenting and early literacy. This week’s community partner is the Vision Resource Center of Berks County, who will provide FREE eye screenings for children ages 6 months and up.
Time
November 21, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Calling all K-Pop and anime fans! Kick off your holiday break and join us for an all-age afternoon of singing and delicious treats as we celebrate K-Pop Demon Hunters. Ramen,
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Calling all K-Pop and anime fans! Kick off your holiday break and join us for an all-age afternoon of singing and delicious treats as we celebrate K-Pop Demon Hunters. Ramen, candy sushi, and drinks are provided but quantities are limited and while supplies last.
Time
November 24, 2025 3:00 am - 5:00 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Southeast Branch1426 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19602, USA
This program is for homeschool families and children on break this week! Join the library at Nolde Forest State Park for a nature walk. Explore the changing colors of the
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This program is for homeschool families and children on break this week! Join the library at Nolde Forest State Park for a nature walk. Explore the changing colors of the fall forest and investigate the seasonal changes that surround us! All ages welcome for this free bilingual program but registration is required and space is limited. For more information and to register, please call 610-655 -6350, ext. 236 or email Nancy.Maurer@readingpubliclibrary.org or talk to your library branch staff member.
Time
November 25, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Bring your creativity and join Miss Rosalin for fun crafting projects. Something different every week! For children and families. Quantities are limited and while supplies last.
Event Details
Bring your creativity and join Miss Rosalin for fun crafting projects. Something different every week! For children and families. Quantities are limited and while supplies last.
Time
November 26, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Northeast Branch1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Twelve Days of Crafting begins today. Join us for a fun-filled celebration featuring crafts, cookie decorating, gingerbread house building, and more! Whether you’re creating a gift or making something
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Twelve Days of Crafting begins today. Join us for a fun-filled celebration featuring crafts, cookie decorating, gingerbread house building, and more! Whether you’re creating a gift or making something to keep, there’s a project for everyone to enjoy. This free program is open to children, teens, and families, but please note that supplies are limited and while supplies last. Don’t miss out on the holiday fun—come craft with us!
Time
December 1, 2025 All Day(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Kick off 12 Days of Crafting by creating festive wreaths and painting clay pot ornaments — perfect for gifting or adding some holiday charm to your home! This is a
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Kick off 12 Days of Crafting by creating festive wreaths and painting clay pot ornaments — perfect for gifting or adding some holiday charm to your home! This is a free program for children, teens, and families, but quantities are limited and while supplies last.
Time
December 1, 2025 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Join us for a fall parent/child workshop and enjoy a range of play, art experiences and sensory-friendly activities each week. Children will have fun, make friends, and grow in their
Event Details
Join us for a fall parent/child workshop and enjoy a range of play, art experiences and sensory-friendly activities each week. Children will have fun, make friends, and grow in their social skills while families and caregivers can connect with specialists on various aspects of child development, parenting and early literacy.
Time
December 5, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Drop in on Fridays this month to make your own holiday ornaments – perfect to gift or keep! Each week offers something new, so bring your creativity and have fun
Event Details
Drop in on Fridays this month to make your own holiday ornaments – perfect to gift or keep! Each week offers something new, so bring your creativity and have fun with other children and families.
Time
December 5, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Drop in on Fridays this month to make your own holiday ornaments – perfect to gift or keep! Each week offers something new, so bring your creativity and have fun
Event Details
Drop in on Fridays this month to make your own holiday ornaments – perfect to gift or keep! Each week offers something new, so bring your creativity and have fun with other children and families.
Time
December 6, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Drop in on Fridays this month to make your own holiday ornaments – perfect to gift or keep! Each week offers something new, so bring your creativity and have fun
Event Details
Drop in on Fridays this month to make your own holiday ornaments – perfect to gift or keep! Each week offers something new, so bring your creativity and have fun with other children and families.
Time
December 7, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Enjoy a range of play experiences and sensory-friendly activities each week. Children will have fun, make friends, and grow in their social skills. Great for preschool school children and their
Event Details
Enjoy a range of play experiences and sensory-friendly activities each week. Children will have fun, make friends, and grow in their social skills. Great for preschool school children and their families.
Time
December 12, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Enjoy a range of play experiences and sensory-friendly activities each week. Children will have fun, make friends, and grow in their social skills. Great for preschool school children and their
Event Details
Enjoy a range of play experiences and sensory-friendly activities each week. Children will have fun, make friends, and grow in their social skills. Great for preschool school children and their families.
Time
December 19, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
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