Come in, relax, and crochet with us over coffee, tea, and cookies! If you are new to crochet, we will teach you!

Start building your digital literacy skills with the Reading Public Library and Northstar Digital Literacy. Northstar’s practice lessons will help you gain confidence and master skills. This class will feature guided instruction for Microsoft Word. Afterwards, you can take an assessment to test your knowledge and demonstrate your abilities and certification will be provided for those who pass the proctored assessment. Internet 1 Class required.

Email rplne@readingpubliclibrary.org to receive the link to our yoga sessions.

Join us for a rejuvenating and relaxing online yoga and meditation session with the incredible Anita Steele. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi, this event is perfect for all levels. Anita’s soothing voice and expert guidance will help you find inner peace and balance.

During this session, Anita will guide you through a series of gentle yoga poses and breathing exercises to help you release tension and improve flexibility. You’ll also have the opportunity to practice mindfulness and meditation, allowing you to calm your mind and connect with your inner self.

Attending this event is a wonderful way to take care of your physical and mental well-being from the comfort of your own home. So grab your yoga mat, find a quiet space, and join us for an unforgettable experience with Anita Steele.

HYBRID OPTION – RPL Northeast and Southeast Branches will be livestreaming the weekly yoga session so you can join in-person. Mats are provided at both locations.

Please email rplne@readingpubliclibrary.org for the link to our yoga classes.

Join us for a rejuvenating and relaxing online yoga and meditation session with the incredible Anita Steele. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi, this event is perfect for all levels. Anita’s soothing voice and expert guidance will help you find inner peace and balance.

During this session, Anita will guide you through a series of gentle yoga poses and breathing exercises to help you release tension and improve flexibility. You’ll also have the opportunity to practice mindfulness and meditation, allowing you to calm your mind and connect with your inner self.

Attending this event is a wonderful way to take care of your physical and mental well-being from the comfort of your own home. So grab your yoga mat, find a quiet space, and join us for an unforgettable experience with Anita Steele.

HYBRID OPTION – RPL Northeast and Southeast Branches will be livestreaming the weekly yoga session so you can join in-person. Mats are provided at both locations.

Career Link will be visiting RPL Main to share career search resources.

Come in, relax, and crochet with us over coffee, tea, and cookies! If you are new to crochet, we will teach you!

A health care agent specializing in Medicare will be visiting the library to give an overview of the basics of Medicare, and guidance on recognizing and avoiding common Medicare-related scams

Email rplne@readingpubliclibrary.org to receive the link to our yoga sessions.

Join us for a rejuvenating and relaxing online yoga and meditation session with the incredible Anita Steele. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi, this event is perfect for all levels. Anita’s soothing voice and expert guidance will help you find inner peace and balance.

During this session, Anita will guide you through a series of gentle yoga poses and breathing exercises to help you release tension and improve flexibility. You’ll also have the opportunity to practice mindfulness and meditation, allowing you to calm your mind and connect with your inner self.

Attending this event is a wonderful way to take care of your physical and mental well-being from the comfort of your own home. So grab your yoga mat, find a quiet space, and join us for an unforgettable experience with Anita Steele.

HYBRID OPTION – RPL Northeast and Southeast Branches will be livestreaming the weekly yoga session so you can join in-person. Mats are provided at both locations.

Please email rplne@readingpubliclibrary.org for the link to our yoga classes.

Join us for a rejuvenating and relaxing online yoga and meditation session with the incredible Anita Steele. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi, this event is perfect for all levels. Anita’s soothing voice and expert guidance will help you find inner peace and balance.

During this session, Anita will guide you through a series of gentle yoga poses and breathing exercises to help you release tension and improve flexibility. You’ll also have the opportunity to practice mindfulness and meditation, allowing you to calm your mind and connect with your inner self.

Attending this event is a wonderful way to take care of your physical and mental well-being from the comfort of your own home. So grab your yoga mat, find a quiet space, and join us for an unforgettable experience with Anita Steele.

HYBRID OPTION – RPL Northeast and Southeast Branches will be livestreaming the weekly yoga session so you can join in-person. Mats are provided at both locations.

Join Reading Public Library and PA Humanities to kick off the 6th Ward Block Party with a special art installation featuring young poets and a celebration of youth creativity. Enjoy free Italian ice, activities and performances before we water-activate the poetry exhibit. Poetry books will be available for participating youth poets.

A health care agent specializing in Medicare will be visiting the library to give an overview of the basics of Medicare.

Whether you’re new to Medicare or already enrolled, understanding your coverage matters. Join us at the library for Medicare 101, a free and informative workshop designed to help you get the most out of your Medicare benefits. We’ll cover the basics — including Parts A, B, C, and D — explain how supplemental plans work, and highlight common coverage gaps that could affect your care. Even if you’re already on Medicare, this session will provide the knowledge you need to confidently navigate the upcoming Annual Enrollment Period this fall.

Who should attend?
• Adults nearing age 65 who want to understand their Medicare options
• Current Medicare beneficiaries looking to review or adjust their coverage
• Caregivers or family members assisting someone with Medicare decisions
• Anyone who wants clear, unbiased information in a relaxed, supportive setting

Bring your questions and leave feeling more prepared and empowered to make informed choices about healthcare coverage.

To attend, send an email to vicky.fuller@readingpubliclibrary.org by 2:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting with your name, address, and subject matter or topic to be discussed. Please be sure to read our full Public Comment Policy listed on our website prior to attending. We look forward to speaking with you!

Upcoming 2025 Board Meeting Dates

Monday, September 15 – Northeast Branch at 1348 N. 11th St.
Monday, October 20
Monday, November 17
Monday, December 15

Come in, relax, and crochet with us over coffee, tea, and cookies! If you are new to crochet, we will teach you!

Start building your digital literacy skills with the Reading Public Library and Northstar Digital Literacy. Northstar’s practice lessons will help you gain confidence and master skills. This class will feature guided instruction for Microsoft Excel. Afterwards, you can take an assessment to test your knowledge and demonstrate your abilities and certification will be provided for those who pass the proctored assessment. Internet 1 Class required.

Join us to discuss Where Wild Peaches Grow by Cade Bentley.

Meet in the Reading Public Library Foundation Building – 113 South Fourth Street.

Email rplne@readingpubliclibrary.org to receive the link to our yoga sessions.

Join us for a rejuvenating and relaxing online yoga and meditation session with the incredible Anita Steele. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi, this event is perfect for all levels. Anita’s soothing voice and expert guidance will help you find inner peace and balance.

During this session, Anita will guide you through a series of gentle yoga poses and breathing exercises to help you release tension and improve flexibility. You’ll also have the opportunity to practice mindfulness and meditation, allowing you to calm your mind and connect with your inner self.

Attending this event is a wonderful way to take care of your physical and mental well-being from the comfort of your own home. So grab your yoga mat, find a quiet space, and join us for an unforgettable experience with Anita Steele.

HYBRID OPTION – RPL Northeast and Southeast Branches will be livestreaming the weekly yoga session so you can join in-person. Mats are provided at both locations.

Please email rplne@readingpubliclibrary.org for the link to our yoga classes.

Join us for a rejuvenating and relaxing online yoga and meditation session with the incredible Anita Steele. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi, this event is perfect for all levels. Anita’s soothing voice and expert guidance will help you find inner peace and balance.

During this session, Anita will guide you through a series of gentle yoga poses and breathing exercises to help you release tension and improve flexibility. You’ll also have the opportunity to practice mindfulness and meditation, allowing you to calm your mind and connect with your inner self.

Attending this event is a wonderful way to take care of your physical and mental well-being from the comfort of your own home. So grab your yoga mat, find a quiet space, and join us for an unforgettable experience with Anita Steele.

HYBRID OPTION – RPL Northeast and Southeast Branches will be livestreaming the weekly yoga session so you can join in-person. Mats are provided at both locations.

Please join us for a Latino Film Series to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Main Library! Today we will be watching “Frida.” Light refreshments will be provided.

Representatives from AmeriHealth will visit the library to advertise their services.

Come in, relax, and crochet with us over coffee, tea, and cookies! If you are new to crochet, we will teach you!

Learn the basics of computer use! Bring your questions!

Email rplne@readingpubliclibrary.org to receive the link to our yoga sessions.

Join us for a rejuvenating and relaxing online yoga and meditation session with the incredible Anita Steele. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi, this event is perfect for all levels. Anita’s soothing voice and expert guidance will help you find inner peace and balance.

During this session, Anita will guide you through a series of gentle yoga poses and breathing exercises to help you release tension and improve flexibility. You’ll also have the opportunity to practice mindfulness and meditation, allowing you to calm your mind and connect with your inner self.

Attending this event is a wonderful way to take care of your physical and mental well-being from the comfort of your own home. So grab your yoga mat, find a quiet space, and join us for an unforgettable experience with Anita Steele.

HYBRID OPTION – RPL Northeast and Southeast Branches will be livestreaming the weekly yoga session so you can join in-person. Mats are provided at both locations.

Please email rplne@readingpubliclibrary.org for the link to our yoga classes.

Join us for a rejuvenating and relaxing online yoga and meditation session with the incredible Anita Steele. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi, this event is perfect for all levels. Anita’s soothing voice and expert guidance will help you find inner peace and balance.

During this session, Anita will guide you through a series of gentle yoga poses and breathing exercises to help you release tension and improve flexibility. You’ll also have the opportunity to practice mindfulness and meditation, allowing you to calm your mind and connect with your inner self.

Attending this event is a wonderful way to take care of your physical and mental well-being from the comfort of your own home. So grab your yoga mat, find a quiet space, and join us for an unforgettable experience with Anita Steele.

HYBRID OPTION – RPL Northeast and Southeast Branches will be livestreaming the weekly yoga session so you can join in-person. Mats are provided at both locations.

The PA Department of Health will be visiting the library to advertise their services.

Come in, relax, and crochet with us over coffee, tea, and cookies! If you are new to crochet, we will teach you!

On Tuesday, September 30, representatives from the advocacy group Building Justice in Berks joined by Dr Seleda Simmons, Founder and Executive Director of The Real Deal 610, will host a Community Conversation here at the library to talk about their work to reduce the number of people in Berks County Jail, identify interventions that maximize community safety, and ensure that everyone in our criminal legal system is treated with dignity and equity.
In May, the group released a powerful report called Wasted Resources, The True Cost of Jail Detention in Berks and a Vision for Public Safety. The report was based on 18 months of research and consultation with The Real Deal 610, a non-profit organization, staffed by formerly incarcerated people, providing coaching and reentry services,, and the Vera Institute of Justice, a national organization dedicated to ending mass incarceration. The cornerstone of the project was a countywide listening tour including in-depth interviews with more than 120 formerly incarcerated people. This was the first time in Berks history that the views and experiences of impacted people were reported on a large scale and taken into account.
In the course of the project, dozens of people came together to create the magnificent murals currently on display at the library. Designed by artists Mike Miller and Theron Cook, the clasped hands (the hands of real people involved in the project) represent the power of mutual aid and solidarity.
The program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be available.

Email rplne@readingpubliclibrary.org to receive the link to our yoga sessions.

Join us for a rejuvenating and relaxing online yoga and meditation session with the incredible Anita Steele. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi, this event is perfect for all levels. Anita’s soothing voice and expert guidance will help you find inner peace and balance.

During this session, Anita will guide you through a series of gentle yoga poses and breathing exercises to help you release tension and improve flexibility. You’ll also have the opportunity to practice mindfulness and meditation, allowing you to calm your mind and connect with your inner self.

Attending this event is a wonderful way to take care of your physical and mental well-being from the comfort of your own home. So grab your yoga mat, find a quiet space, and join us for an unforgettable experience with Anita Steele.

HYBRID OPTION – RPL Northeast and Southeast Branches will be livestreaming the weekly yoga session so you can join in-person. Mats are provided at both locations.

Please email rplne@readingpubliclibrary.org for the link to our yoga classes.

Join us for a rejuvenating and relaxing online yoga and meditation session with the incredible Anita Steele. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi, this event is perfect for all levels. Anita’s soothing voice and expert guidance will help you find inner peace and balance.

During this session, Anita will guide you through a series of gentle yoga poses and breathing exercises to help you release tension and improve flexibility. You’ll also have the opportunity to practice mindfulness and meditation, allowing you to calm your mind and connect with your inner self.

Attending this event is a wonderful way to take care of your physical and mental well-being from the comfort of your own home. So grab your yoga mat, find a quiet space, and join us for an unforgettable experience with Anita Steele.

HYBRID OPTION – RPL Northeast and Southeast Branches will be livestreaming the weekly yoga session so you can join in-person. Mats are provided at both locations.

Please join us for a Latino Film Series to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Main Library! Today we will be watching “Y Tu Mama Tambien.” English subtitles will be available. Light refreshments will be provided.

The PA Department of Health will be visiting the library to advertise their services.

Start building your digital literacy skills with the Reading Public Library and Northstar Digital Literacy. Northstar’s practice lessons will help you gain confidence and master skills. This class will feature guided instruction for Basic Internet Skills. Afterwards, you can take an assessment to test your knowledge and demonstrate your abilities and certification will be provided for those who pass the proctored assessment.

Email rplne@readingpubliclibrary.org to receive the link to our yoga sessions.

Join us for a rejuvenating and relaxing online yoga and meditation session with the incredible Anita Steele. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi, this event is perfect for all levels. Anita’s soothing voice and expert guidance will help you find inner peace and balance.

During this session, Anita will guide you through a series of gentle yoga poses and breathing exercises to help you release tension and improve flexibility. You’ll also have the opportunity to practice mindfulness and meditation, allowing you to calm your mind and connect with your inner self.

Attending this event is a wonderful way to take care of your physical and mental well-being from the comfort of your own home. So grab your yoga mat, find a quiet space, and join us for an unforgettable experience with Anita Steele.

HYBRID OPTION – RPL Northeast and Southeast Branches will be livestreaming the weekly yoga session so you can join in-person. Mats are provided at both locations.

Please email rplne@readingpubliclibrary.org for the link to our yoga classes.

Join us for a rejuvenating and relaxing online yoga and meditation session with the incredible Anita Steele. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi, this event is perfect for all levels. Anita’s soothing voice and expert guidance will help you find inner peace and balance.

During this session, Anita will guide you through a series of gentle yoga poses and breathing exercises to help you release tension and improve flexibility. You’ll also have the opportunity to practice mindfulness and meditation, allowing you to calm your mind and connect with your inner self.

Attending this event is a wonderful way to take care of your physical and mental well-being from the comfort of your own home. So grab your yoga mat, find a quiet space, and join us for an unforgettable experience with Anita Steele.

HYBRID OPTION – RPL Northeast and Southeast Branches will be livestreaming the weekly yoga session so you can join in-person. Mats are provided at both locations.

A health care agent specializing in Medicare will be visiting the library to give an overview of the basics of Medicare, and guidance on recognizing and avoiding common Medicare-related scams.

The PA Department of Health will be visiting the library to advertise their services.

Email rplne@readingpubliclibrary.org to receive the link to our yoga sessions.

Join us for a rejuvenating and relaxing online yoga and meditation session with the incredible Anita Steele. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi, this event is perfect for all levels. Anita’s soothing voice and expert guidance will help you find inner peace and balance.

During this session, Anita will guide you through a series of gentle yoga poses and breathing exercises to help you release tension and improve flexibility. You’ll also have the opportunity to practice mindfulness and meditation, allowing you to calm your mind and connect with your inner self.

Attending this event is a wonderful way to take care of your physical and mental well-being from the comfort of your own home. So grab your yoga mat, find a quiet space, and join us for an unforgettable experience with Anita Steele.

HYBRID OPTION – RPL Northeast and Southeast Branches will be livestreaming the weekly yoga session so you can join in-person. Mats are provided at both locations.

Please email rplne@readingpubliclibrary.org for the link to our yoga classes.

Join us for a rejuvenating and relaxing online yoga and meditation session with the incredible Anita Steele. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi, this event is perfect for all levels. Anita’s soothing voice and expert guidance will help you find inner peace and balance.

During this session, Anita will guide you through a series of gentle yoga poses and breathing exercises to help you release tension and improve flexibility. You’ll also have the opportunity to practice mindfulness and meditation, allowing you to calm your mind and connect with your inner self.

Attending this event is a wonderful way to take care of your physical and mental well-being from the comfort of your own home. So grab your yoga mat, find a quiet space, and join us for an unforgettable experience with Anita Steele.

HYBRID OPTION – RPL Northeast and Southeast Branches will be livestreaming the weekly yoga session so you can join in-person. Mats are provided at both locations.

Please join us for a Latino Film Series to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Main Library! Today we will be watching “Maria Full of Grace.” English subtitles will be available. Light refreshments will be provided.

To attend, send an email to vicky.fuller@readingpubliclibrary.org by 2:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting with your name, address, and subject matter or topic to be discussed. Please be sure to read our full Public Comment Policy listed on our website prior to attending. We look forward to speaking with you!

Upcoming 2025 Board Meeting Dates

Monday, October 20
Monday, November 17
Monday, December 15