We are hosting a safe place where people can come together to talk about aspirations, concerns, and how they want our community to move forward. Community conversations are part of our strategic plan, and they are also a great way to connect with the community and generate a sense of common purpose for action in...
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William Penn Collection at Reading Public Library
William Penn Collection – On display through December 2024-25 Reading Public Library will be debuting their new collection of William Penn’s collective writings beginning this December. In partnership with the institution’s sister library in the U.K., Reading Central Library of the U.K., the Reading Public Library’s new display will feature A Collection of the Works...
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Reading Public Library Names Perrotty as Annual Appeal Chair
Reading Public Library announced on Monday, Oct. 28, that Craig Perrotty has been named as the Campaign Chair of the institution’s 2024 Annual Appeal. Craig has been a dedicated member of the Reading Public Library Board since 2013, but his commitment to the community goes far beyond his role at the library. He also serves...
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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...
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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...
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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...