Main Library Hours
Open Monday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Northeast Branch Hours
We're closed now, but we open again on Tuesday at 9:00 AM.

Northwest Branch Hours
We're closed now, but we open again on Tuesday at 2:00 PM.

Southeast Branch Hours
Open Monday: 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Women's history month
Celebrating
Women's History Month
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March 26
March Events
We have programs across our branches
for everyone! Find your place at the library by browsing our upcoming events.
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US Passport Event
Passport Application Acceptance Event

Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 3 PM

Accepting Walk-Ins. Specific documentation required.

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ESL Classes
Clases de Inglés
en El Biblioteca
Aprenda inglés y haz nuevos amigos!
Clases en Biblioteca Noreste y Principal
Clases de Primavera:
10 de marzo - 30 de mayo
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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.
Read While You Run
Read while you run.
The library reading app
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DISCOVER

WHM March
book covers about women
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Celebrate Women's History Month
Collection by RPL Reference Librarians
Romance Reads
romance thumbnails
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Romance Reads
Collection by RPL Reference Librarians
New Adult Fiction in March
new fiction titles
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New Adult Fiction in March
Collection by RPL Reference Librarians
New Adult NonFiction
adult fiction titles at reading public library
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New Adult Non-Fiction in March
Collection by RPL Reference Librarians
New DVD and More
new adult media at reading public library
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New DVDs & More in March
Collection by RPL Reference Librarians
Libros Nuevos En Español
new spanish titles
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Libros Nuevos En Español Para Marzo
Colección por personal de referencia
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Intro to Woodworking for Teens
assorted handcrafted wooden items
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Intro to Woodworking for Teens
Spanish Classes
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Free Spanish Classes for Adults at RPL Main
Computer Classes
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Computer Classes
At Main Library
Food with Friends
young boy preparing a salad
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Food with Friends
A free cooking program for teens
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
Northstar Digital Literacy
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Northstar Digital Literacy
On Demand Computer Classes
Community Aid
Cocktails and Classics promotion.
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CommunityAid Partnership

You can support the library when you donate to CommunityAid!

PAGES Newsletter
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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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