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

Northeast Branch Hours
Open Monday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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 Monday at 10:30 AM.

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National Poetry Month
Celebrating
National Poetry Month
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Celebrity Bartender 2026
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Celebrity Bartender
Wednesday, May 20, 2026

5-8 PM | Free Entry | Saucony Creek Franklin Station

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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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April Events
We have programs across our branches
for everyone! Find your place at the library by browsing our upcoming events.
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The New York Times
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*Available to all patrons at any RPL branch.
Accessible at home for RPL library cardholders only.

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Poetry Slam

April 25th at 2PM
at RPL Main Library

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

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True Crime
Collection by RPL Reference Librarians
Poetry
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National Poetry Month
Collection by RPL Reference Librarians
New Adult Fiction April
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New Adult Fiction in April
Collection by RPL Reference Librarians
New Adult NonFiction
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New Adult Non-Fiction in April
Collection by RPL Reference Librarians
New DVD and More
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New DVDs & More in April
Collection by RPL Reference Librarians
Libros Nuevos En Español
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Libros Nuevos En Español Para Abril
Colección por personal de referencia
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Celebrity Bartender
Celebrity Bartender - A fundraiser for Reading Public Library on Wednesday, May 14th from 5-8 PM at Saucony Creek Franklin Station Brewpub
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Celebrity Bartender
A Fundraiser for RPL
Wednesday, May 20th from 5-8PM
at Saucony Creek Franklin Station
Passport Event
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Passport Application Acceptance Walk-In Event

Saturday, April 18 from 9:30AM - 3PM. Specific documentation required.

NYT
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Complimentary Access to The New York Times

Access at any RPL branch or at home if you own an RPL library card.

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
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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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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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