Main Library Hours
Open Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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

Northwest Branch Hours
We're closed now, but we open again on Monday at 12:00 PM.

Southeast Branch Hours
We're closed now, but we open again on Monday at 10:30 AM.

12 Days of Crafting

At Main Library Children's Department

Free for all ages!

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US Passport Event
Passport Event
at RPL

Saturday, December 14, 2024
10 AM - 3 PM

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EOY Giving
Give the gift of lifelong learning.
Our community needs the library now more than ever.
Your gift allows us to continue serving our city.
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Community Conversations
Community
Conversations

Let's talk about aspirations, concerns, and how we want our community to move forward.

Multiple dates across all branches in December

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Poet Tea
The Poet Tea
Saturday, January 18, 2025
12 PM - 2PM at Southeast Branch
Learn about herbs, enjoy a tea tasting, and write poetry!
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ESL Classes
Clases de Inglés
en Biblioteca Noreste
3 de diciembre- 27 de febrero
martes y jueves 6:30-9:00pm
Aprende Más
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DISCOVER

New Adult Nonfiction Books for December
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New Adult Nonfiction for December
Curated by Reference Librarian Melissa H.
New Adult Fiction December 024
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New Adult Fiction for December 2024
Curated by Reference Librarian Melissa H.
New DVD and More in December
New DVD and Audiobooks in November 2024 at Reading Public Library.
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New DVDs and More in December
Curated by Reference Librarian Melissa H.
Most Checked Out Titles at RPL in 2024
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Most Checked Out Titles at RPL in 2024
Curated by Reference Librarian Melissa H.
Ho Ho Ho Holiday Reads for Adults
Holiday book recommendations for adults
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Ho-Ho-Ho Holiday Reads for Adults
Curated by Reference Librarian Melissa H.
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Gift Making Marathon
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Gift Making Marathon
At Northeast Branch
Now through December 19
Cooking Demo with Food Trust
Cooking Demo with Food Trust
Cooking Demo with The Food Trust
at Main Library
US Passport Service
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Passport Acceptance Event
Saturday, December 14th at Main Library
Winter ESL Class Schedule
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Winter ESL Classes
at Northeast Branch
Northstar Digital Literacy
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Northstar Digital Literacy
On Demand Computer Classes
Free Genealogy Service
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Free Genealogy Service
Create a Free Account, No Library Card needed.
Computer Classes Are Back
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Computer Classes
Available in English & Spanish
Community Fridge
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Community Fridge
at Southeast Branch
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LIBRARY BRANCHES

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

NORTHEAST BRANCH
1348 North 11th Street
Reading, PA 19604

NORTHWEST BRANCH
901 Schuylkill Avenue
Reading, PA 19601

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.

ESL Classes
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ESL Classes

English as a second language for non-native speakers.

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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