Drop in anytime after school to try different craft challenges on your own!
May 1 = Diamond Art
May 22 = Bookmarks
May 27-30 = “Luck of the Draw” Crafts
Event Details
Drop in anytime after school to try different craft challenges on your own!
May 1 = Diamond Art
May 22 = Bookmarks
May 27-30 = “Luck of the Draw” Crafts will be available every day the last week of May. Take your chances and see what we have to offer each day!
Time
May 1, 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Teen Loft
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 1, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 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 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
A space to ask any questions about what it means to be LGBTQ , learn important history, and how to be an ally while making a different craft each week!
Event Details
A space to ask any questions about what it means to be LGBTQ , learn important history, and how to be an ally while making a different craft each week!
Time
May 5, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Northeast Branch
1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Other Events
Northeast Branch1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
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
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
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
Northwest Branch901 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA 19601, 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
Main Library - Teen Loft100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
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
Southeast Branch1426 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19602, 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.
Vote for what we watch on Movie Nights in the Teen Loft!
On Anime nights, watch some episodes and color anime characters!
May 2 = Closed
May 9 = Anime
Event Details
Vote for what we watch on Movie Nights in the Teen Loft!
On Anime nights, watch some episodes and color anime characters!
May 2 = Closed
May 9 = Anime
May 16 = Movie
May 23 = Anime
Time
May 9, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Teen Loft
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
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
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, 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
Northeast Branch1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
A space to ask any questions about what it means to be LGBTQ , learn important history, and how to be an ally while making a different craft each week!
Event Details
A space to ask any questions about what it means to be LGBTQ , learn important history, and how to be an ally while making a different craft each week!
Time
May 12, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Northeast Branch
1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
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
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
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
Main Library - Teen Loft100 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
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
Main Library - Teen Loft100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, 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.
Vote for what we watch on Movie Nights in the Teen Loft!
On Anime nights, watch some episodes and color anime characters!
May 2 = Closed
May 9 = Anime
Event Details
Vote for what we watch on Movie Nights in the Teen Loft!
On Anime nights, watch some episodes and color anime characters!
May 2 = Closed
May 9 = Anime
May 16 = Movie
May 23 = Anime
Time
May 16, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Teen Loft
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
A space to ask any questions about what it means to be LGBTQ , learn important history, and how to be an ally while making a different craft each week!
Event Details
A space to ask any questions about what it means to be LGBTQ , learn important history, and how to be an ally while making a different craft each week!
Time
May 19, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 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 20, 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
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
Northwest Branch901 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA 19601, 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
Main Library - Teen Loft100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Drop in anytime after school to try different craft challenges on your own!
May 1 = Diamond Art
May 22 = Bookmarks
May 27-30 = “Luck of the Draw” Crafts
Event Details
Drop in anytime after school to try different craft challenges on your own!
May 1 = Diamond Art
May 22 = Bookmarks
May 27-30 = “Luck of the Draw” Crafts will be available every day the last week of May. Take your chances and see what we have to offer each day!
Time
May 22, 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Teen Loft
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Southeast Branch1426 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19602, 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
Main Library - Teen Loft100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Vote for what we watch on Movie Nights in the Teen Loft!
On Anime nights, watch some episodes and color anime characters!
May 2 = Closed
May 9 = Anime
Event Details
Vote for what we watch on Movie Nights in the Teen Loft!
On Anime nights, watch some episodes and color anime characters!
May 2 = Closed
May 9 = Anime
May 16 = Movie
May 23 = Anime
Time
May 23, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Teen Loft
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Northeast Branch1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
A space to ask any questions about what it means to be LGBTQ , learn important history, and how to be an ally while making a different craft each week!
Event Details
A space to ask any questions about what it means to be LGBTQ , learn important history, and how to be an ally while making a different craft each week!
Time
May 26, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 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
Main Library - Teen Loft100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Drop in anytime after school to try different craft challenges on your own!
May 1 = Diamond Art
May 22 = Bookmarks
May 27-30 = “Luck of the Draw” Crafts
Event Details
Drop in anytime after school to try different craft challenges on your own!
May 1 = Diamond Art
May 22 = Bookmarks
May 27-30 = “Luck of the Draw” Crafts will be available every day the last week of May. Take your chances and see what we have to offer each day!
Time
May 27, 2025 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Teen Loft
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Drop in anytime after school to try different craft challenges on your own!
May 1 = Diamond Art
May 22 = Bookmarks
May 27-30 = “Luck of the Draw” Crafts
Event Details
Drop in anytime after school to try different craft challenges on your own!
May 1 = Diamond Art
May 22 = Bookmarks
May 27-30 = “Luck of the Draw” Crafts will be available every day the last week of May. Take your chances and see what we have to offer each day!
Time
May 28, 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Teen Loft
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Main Library - Children100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Join others in your community to learn how to use NARCAN, CPR, and Stop the Bleed training to help save a life! All trainings provided by professionals.
Event Details
Join others in your community to learn how to use NARCAN, CPR, and Stop the Bleed training to help save a life! All trainings provided by professionals.
Time
May 28, 2025 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Northeast Branch
1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Other Events
Main Library - Teen Loft100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Drop in anytime after school to try different craft challenges on your own!
May 1 = Diamond Art
May 22 = Bookmarks
May 27-30 = “Luck of the Draw” Crafts
Event Details
Drop in anytime after school to try different craft challenges on your own!
May 1 = Diamond Art
May 22 = Bookmarks
May 27-30 = “Luck of the Draw” Crafts will be available every day the last week of May. Take your chances and see what we have to offer each day!
Time
May 29, 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Teen Loft
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
Southeast Branch1426 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19602, 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
Northwest Branch901 Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA 19601, USA
Drop in anytime after school to try different craft challenges on your own!
May 1 = Diamond Art
May 22 = Bookmarks
May 27-30 = “Luck of the Draw” Crafts
Event Details
Drop in anytime after school to try different craft challenges on your own!
May 1 = Diamond Art
May 22 = Bookmarks
May 27-30 = “Luck of the Draw” Crafts will be available every day the last week of May. Take your chances and see what we have to offer each day!
Time
May 30, 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Main Library - Teen Loft
100 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Other Events
June
Northeast Branch1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
A space to ask any questions about what it means to be LGBTQ , learn important history, and how to be an ally while making a different craft each week!
Event Details
A space to ask any questions about what it means to be LGBTQ , learn important history, and how to be an ally while making a different craft each week!
Time
June 2, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 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
June 3, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
Northeast Branch
1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Other Events
Northeast Branch1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
A space to ask any questions about what it means to be LGBTQ , learn important history, and how to be an ally while making a different craft each week!
Event Details
A space to ask any questions about what it means to be LGBTQ , learn important history, and how to be an ally while making a different craft each week!
Time
June 9, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Northeast Branch
1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Other Events
Northeast Branch1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
The Million Youth Chess Club.
Learn how to play chess from teacher Dave! Play against your friends!
Event Details
The Million Youth Chess Club.
Learn how to play chess from teacher Dave! Play against your friends!
Time
June 16, 2025 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Northeast Branch
1348 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Other Events
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