Weekly activities that explore different topics within Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! The educational content and activity challenge is geared towards Elementary and Middle School students, however it is
Event Details
Weekly activities that explore different topics within Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! The educational content and activity challenge is geared towards Elementary and Middle School students, however it is always open to all patrons.
Time
May 1, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Northeast Branch
1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
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Northeast Branch1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Weekly activities that explore different topics within Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! The educational content and activity challenge is geared towards Elementary and Middle School students, however it is
Event Details
Weekly activities that explore different topics within Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! The educational content and activity challenge is geared towards Elementary and Middle School students, however it is always open to all patrons.
Time
May 2, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Northeast Branch
1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Join us for Free Comic Book Day 2025 with activities, free comic books, raffles, and a special showing of the movie “Into the Spiderverse” followed by
Event Details
Join us for Free Comic Book Day 2025 with activities, free comic books, raffles, and a special showing of the movie “Into the Spiderverse” followed by “Across the Spiderverse”. *Comics are available while supplies last*
Time
May 3, 2025 9:00 am - 3:45 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Southeast Branch1426 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Just in time for Mother’s Day, Miss Robin will lead us in making cards for your loved ones on Monday, May 5th from 4:00-6:00. All materials will be provided
Event Details
Just in time for Mother’s Day, Miss Robin will lead us in making cards for your loved ones on Monday, May 5th from 4:00-6:00. All materials will be provided but quantities are limited and while supplies last.
Time
May 5, 2025 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Northeast Branch1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Children (3 plus) and parents are invited to learn to knit. Knitting is incredible for fine motor skill and brain development. Great for home-schoolers, too!
Event Details
Children (3 plus) and parents are invited to learn to knit. Knitting is incredible for fine motor skill and brain development. Great for home-schoolers, too!
Time
May 6, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
Northeast Branch
1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Other Events
Northwest Branch901 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA 19601, USA
Join Miss Julie to learn kitchen skills, try new recipes, and enjoy our food creations. Perfect for children, teens and families.
*Quantities are limited and while supplies last*
Event Details
Join Miss Julie to learn kitchen skills, try new recipes, and enjoy our food creations. Perfect for children, teens and families.
*Quantities are limited and while supplies last*
Time
May 6, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Southeast Branch1426 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Bring your creativity and join Miss Rosalin for fun crafting projects. Something different every week! Perfect for children and families.
*Quantities are limited and while supplies last*
Event Details
Bring your creativity and join Miss Rosalin for fun crafting projects. Something different every week! Perfect for children and families.
*Quantities are limited and while supplies last*
Time
May 7, 2025 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Northeast Branch1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Every other Wednesday night, the Northeast Branch hosts a book club for tweens, ages 10 – 14! During this two hour event tweens read a graphic novel aloud together
Event Details
Every other Wednesday night, the Northeast Branch hosts a book club for tweens, ages 10 – 14! During this two hour event tweens read a graphic novel aloud together and then eat pizza to celebrate.
Time
May 7, 2025 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Northeast Branch
1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Other Events
Northwest Branch901 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA 19601, USA
Weekly activities that explore different topics within Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! The educational content and activity challenge is geared towards Elementary and Middle School students, however it is
Event Details
Weekly activities that explore different topics within Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! The educational content and activity challenge is geared towards Elementary and Middle School students, however it is always open to all patrons.
Time
May 8, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Northeast Branch
1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Other Events
Northeast Branch1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Join us at Northeast to learn how to reduce our waste, reuse trash as materials for art, and the do’s and don’t of recycling. Our day starts with a block
Event Details
Join us at Northeast to learn how to reduce our waste, reuse trash as materials for art, and the do’s and don’t of recycling. Our day starts with a block clean up with the help of Public Works, followed by a demonstration by Public Works and activities and crafts from our staff, and ending with our Food for Thought: All Ages Cooking Class!
Time
May 10, 2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Northeast Branch
1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Other Events
Southeast Branch1426 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Join us to create your own Slime by measuring ingredients and playing with science. All materials are supplied but quantities are limited and while supplies last.
Event Details
Join us to create your own Slime by measuring ingredients and playing with science. All materials are supplied but quantities are limited and while supplies last.
Time
May 10, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Northwest Branch901 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA 19601, USA
Children (3 plus) and parents are invited to learn to knit. Knitting is incredible for fine motor skill and brain development. Great for home-schoolers, too!
Event Details
Children (3 plus) and parents are invited to learn to knit. Knitting is incredible for fine motor skill and brain development. Great for home-schoolers, too!
Time
May 13, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
Northeast Branch
1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Other Events
Northwest Branch901 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA 19601, USA
Join Miss Julie to learn kitchen skills, try new recipes, and enjoy our food creations. Perfect for children, teens and families.
*Quantities are limited and while supplies last*
Event Details
Join Miss Julie to learn kitchen skills, try new recipes, and enjoy our food creations. Perfect for children, teens and families.
*Quantities are limited and while supplies last*
Time
May 13, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Southeast Branch1426 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Bring your creativity and join Miss Rosalin for fun crafting projects. Something different every week! Perfect for children and families.
*Quantities are limited and while supplies last*
Event Details
Bring your creativity and join Miss Rosalin for fun crafting projects. Something different every week! Perfect for children and families.
*Quantities are limited and while supplies last*
Time
May 14, 2025 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Northeast Branch1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Weekly activities that explore different topics within Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! The educational content and activity challenge is geared towards Elementary and Middle School students, however it is
Event Details
Weekly activities that explore different topics within Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! The educational content and activity challenge is geared towards Elementary and Middle School students, however it is always open to all patrons.
Time
May 15, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Northeast Branch
1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Other Events
Southeast Branch1426 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Children (3 plus) and parents are invited to learn to knit. Knitting is incredible for fine motor skill and brain development. Great for home-schoolers, too!
Event Details
Children (3 plus) and parents are invited to learn to knit. Knitting is incredible for fine motor skill and brain development. Great for home-schoolers, too!
Time
May 20, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
Northeast Branch
1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Other Events
Northwest Branch901 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA 19601, USA
Celebrate Longwood Garden’s 2025 Community Read,
“The Extraordinary Gardener” by Sam Boughton, at
The Reading Public Museum Arboretum. Enjoy the story and A staff guided tour of the Arboretum
Event Details
Celebrate Longwood Garden’s 2025 Community Read,
“The Extraordinary Gardener” by Sam Boughton, at
The Reading Public Museum Arboretum. Enjoy the story and A staff guided tour of the Arboretum to learn more about this amazing garden!
A limited number of Longwood Gardens admission vouchers will be available to program attendees while supplies last.
*registration is required for this FREE program.*
please email nancy.maurer@readingpubliclibrary.org
or call 610-655-6350, ext. 236.
Time
May 20, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Southeast Branch1426 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Bring your creativity and join Miss Rosalin for fun crafting projects. Something different every week! Perfect for children and families.
*Quantities are limited and while supplies last*
Event Details
Bring your creativity and join Miss Rosalin for fun crafting projects. Something different every week! Perfect for children and families.
*Quantities are limited and while supplies last*
Time
May 21, 2025 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Northwest Branch901 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA 19601, USA
Weekly activities that explore different topics within Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! The educational content and activity challenge is geared towards Elementary and Middle School students, however it is
Event Details
Weekly activities that explore different topics within Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! The educational content and activity challenge is geared towards Elementary and Middle School students, however it is always open to all patrons.
Time
May 22, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Northeast Branch
1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Other Events
Northeast Branch1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Children (3 plus) and parents are invited to learn to knit. Knitting is incredible for fine motor skill and brain development. Great for home-schoolers, too!
Event Details
Children (3 plus) and parents are invited to learn to knit. Knitting is incredible for fine motor skill and brain development. Great for home-schoolers, too!
Time
May 27, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
Northeast Branch
1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Other Events
Northwest Branch901 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA 19601, USA
Weekly activities that explore different topics within Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! The educational content and activity challenge is geared towards Elementary and Middle School students, however it is
Event Details
Weekly activities that explore different topics within Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! The educational content and activity challenge is geared towards Elementary and Middle School students, however it is always open to all patrons.
Time
May 29, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Northeast Branch
1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Other Events
June
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Children (3 plus) and parents are invited to learn to knit. Knitting is incredible for fine motor skill and brain development. Great for home-schoolers, too!
Event Details
Children (3 plus) and parents are invited to learn to knit. Knitting is incredible for fine motor skill and brain development. Great for home-schoolers, too!
Time
June 3, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
Northeast Branch
1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Join Miss Julie to learn kitchen skills, try new recipes, and enjoy our food creations. Perfect for children, teens and families.
*Quantities are limited and while supplies last*
Event Details
Join Miss Julie to learn kitchen skills, try new recipes, and enjoy our food creations. Perfect for children, teens and families.
*Quantities are limited and while supplies last*
Time
June 3, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Southeast Branch1426 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Bring your creativity and join Miss Rosalin for fun crafting projects. Something different every week! Perfect for children and families.
*Quantities are limited and while supplies last*
Event Details
Bring your creativity and join Miss Rosalin for fun crafting projects. Something different every week! Perfect for children and families.
*Quantities are limited and while supplies last*
Time
June 4, 2025 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
This STEAM Thursday program will be about “Antique Animation!” Discover what a Thaumatrope and Zoetrope are, and how they were the earliest types of animation. Then, learn how to make
Event Details
This STEAM Thursday program will be about “Antique Animation!” Discover what a Thaumatrope and Zoetrope are, and how they were the earliest types of animation. Then, learn how to make a easy Thaumatrope or Zoetrope and create a unique, antique, animation of your very own!
Time
June 5, 2025 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Northeast Branch
1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Other Events
Southeast Branch1426 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Join us to create your own Slime by measuring ingredients and playing with science. All materials are supplied but quantities are limited and while supplies last.
Event Details
Join us to create your own Slime by measuring ingredients and playing with science. All materials are supplied but quantities are limited and while supplies last.
Time
June 7, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Southeast Branch1426 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Join us for our very last STEAM Thursday for a fun engineering challenge to make a marble run out of Magnetiles. Work solo or in a team to see what
Event Details
Join us for our very last STEAM Thursday for a fun engineering challenge to make a marble run out of Magnetiles. Work solo or in a team to see what kind of amazing creation you can build to race marbles!
Time
June 12, 2025 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Northeast Branch
1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Kick off Summer @ RPL 2025 with a balloon artist, snacks, games, coloring, and fun. Drop in between 11:00 and 2:00 to pick up your activity or reading logs and
Event Details
Kick off Summer @ RPL 2025 with a balloon artist, snacks, games, coloring, and fun. Drop in between 11:00 and 2:00 to pick up your activity or reading logs and join the fun. We will have limited number of summer swag bags while supplies last.
Time
June 14, 2025 11:00 am - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Southeast Branch1426 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Join Miss Julie to learn kitchen skills, try new recipes, and enjoy our food creations. Perfect for children, teens and families.
*Quantities are limited and while supplies last*
Event Details
Join Miss Julie to learn kitchen skills, try new recipes, and enjoy our food creations. Perfect for children, teens and families.
*Quantities are limited and while supplies last*
Time
June 17, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
New Performer for 2025!
What is a cartoon magician? Come and see this one-of-a-kind show and experience KooKoo the Cartoon Magician’s interactive brand of comedy and magic!
Event Details
New Performer for 2025!
What is a cartoon magician? Come and see this one-of-a-kind show and experience KooKoo the Cartoon Magician’s interactive brand of comedy and magic!
Time
June 18, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Southeast Branch1426 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Please come help us celebrate Juneteenth, which marks when the very last people who had been wrongfully enslaved in Texas learned of the Emancipation Proclamation which declared them free citizens.
Event Details
Please come help us celebrate Juneteenth, which marks when the very last people who had been wrongfully enslaved in Texas learned of the Emancipation Proclamation which declared them free citizens. There will be food, music, activities, free books, and lots and lots of fun!
Time
June 19, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Northeast Branch
1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Join us for an offsite library program at Nolde Forest. Take a nature hike through the forest and learn about the history of the family, the forest, and Berks County!
Event Details
Join us for an offsite library program at Nolde Forest. Take a nature hike through the forest and learn about the history of the family, the forest, and Berks County! This is a FREE program, but registration is required, and space is limited. For more information and to register, please call 610-655-6350, ext. 236 or email Nancy.Maurer@readingpubliclibrary.org.
Time
June 24, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Bring your creativity and join Miss Rosalin for fun crafting projects. Something different every week! Perfect for children and families.
*Quantities are limited and while supplies last*
Event Details
Bring your creativity and join Miss Rosalin for fun crafting projects. Something different every week! Perfect for children and families.
*Quantities are limited and while supplies last*
Time
June 25, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Main Library - Teen Loft100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Drop in and Build with our large collection of Legos. Develop problem-solving, spatial awareness, and critical thinking skills while you experiment and build with different building blocks.
Event Details
Drop in and Build with our large collection of Legos. Develop problem-solving, spatial awareness, and critical thinking skills while you experiment and build with different building blocks.
Time
June 28, 2025 11:00 am - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Main Library - Teen Loft100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Join us for a live theater performance from Yocum Institute. Written by Albright College rising senior Ryan Elmore, Hazel and the Empty Easel will teach audiences of all ages that
Event Details
Join us for a live theater performance from Yocum Institute. Written by Albright College rising senior Ryan Elmore, Hazel and the Empty Easel will teach audiences of all ages that creativity is within all of us, and sometimes it’s through our friends – old and new -that we can share our artistic vision with the world!
Time
July 17, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Experience the world of entomology like never before! Learn how Bugs and Insects use color to survive. Not only will you get to see some of the most beautiful insects
Event Details
Experience the world of entomology like never before! Learn how Bugs and Insects use color to survive. Not only will you get to see some of the most beautiful insects in the world, but you might get to hold some of the largest LIVE BUGS around!
Time
July 22, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Reading Public Library is offering an offsite library program this summer to Berks Nature! Connect with nature and hike through the wetland, meadow, and forest trails that surround The
Event Details
Reading Public Library is offering an offsite library program this summer to Berks Nature! Connect with nature and hike through the wetland, meadow, and forest trails that surround The Nature Place. Get your hands dirty as you explore the stream and enjoy the beauty of Berks County.
This program is completely FREE but registration is required, and space is limited. For more information and to register, please call 610-655-6350, ext. 236 or email Nancy.Maurer@readingpubliclibrary.org.
Time
July 29, 2025 9:30 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
August
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
“Color Our World With Music” is an exciting, hands-on musical adventure introducing children to the sounds and rhythms of instruments from around the globe. This program celebrates diversity and creativity,
Event Details
“Color Our World With Music” is an exciting, hands-on musical adventure introducing children to the sounds and rhythms of instruments from around the globe. This program celebrates diversity and creativity, fostering a love for music while expanding cultural awareness.
Time
August 5, 2025 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Explore the magic of colors, textures, and creative expression and learn beginner-friendly watercolor techniques such as color blending, washes, layering, and simple brushwork while creating beautiful, imaginative paintings.
This is
Event Details
Explore the magic of colors, textures, and creative expression and learn beginner-friendly watercolor techniques such as color blending, washes, layering, and simple brushwork while creating beautiful, imaginative paintings.
This is a FREE program, but quantities are limited and while supplies last.
Time
August 6, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Children
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
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