0710/2024February 17, 2025
By In Advancement, News

Cocktails and Classics Event Raises over $135,000 for Reading Public Library

The Reading Public Library Foundation has announced that their fourteenth annual “Cocktails & Classics” raised a grand total of over $135,000 this past Friday evening. Director of Advancement and Communication, Carolyn Shultz Spano, says the event drew inover 330 guests at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading. Remarkably, the evening’s Fund-A-Need raised $8,500 for the expansion of RPL’s digitalcollection, a significant need for the institution since digital materials have increasingly been onthe rise. “These donations will make a great impact on our ability to meet our community’s diverse needfor digital materials, which cost 5x more than a physical book and need...

0409/2024February 17, 2025
By In News

RPL Launches Debut of Northstar Digital Literacy Online Learning

Northstar Digital Literacy Online Learning is a free service offered to patrons of the Reading Public Library. As our work and social lives continue to develop online, many are falling behind with the skills required to navigate this digital landscape. The Library is dedicated to providing online education, resources, and opportunities to bridge the digital divide and create full and equitable access to workforce development, government and financial services, healthcare, lifelong learning, entertainment, and social activities. Twelve different topics are available that are divided into three general areas: Essential Computer Skills (Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows 10...

0409/2024February 17, 2025
By In Children, News, Summer Reading

Another Successful Summer@RPL in the Books

In the heart of summertime, you don’t need to travel far for adventure. Just like the enchanting stories found within the pages of a book, Summer@RPL was filled with adventures, community, and lasting memories—all right here at the library. Summer@RPL kicked off this year with a Carnival in the Children’s Department on June 15 and concluded on August 10 with raffles for exciting prizes. Patrons of all ages participated in a variety of educational programs. Our Youth Services Department and Branch Libraries hosted visits from PA Bat Rescue, Red Creek Wildlife Center, Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary, Science Explorers, Animal Rescue...

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