July Events
We have programs across our branches
for everyone! Find your place at the
library by browsing our upcoming events.
for everyone! Find your place at the
library by browsing our upcoming events.
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Barrio Alegría presents
Storytelling Through Dance
"Hardy Har Har"
A murder mystery detective story told through dance!
Saturday, July 26th at 3PM
on RPL Main Library steps
Saturday, July 26th at 3PM
on RPL Main Library steps
Saturday, June 14 to Saturday, August 10
Rain Poetry Reveal
Join Reading Public Library and PA Humanities for a special installation featuring young library patrons and a celebration of youth creativity!
• RPL Main - Wed, July 16 at 3PM
• RPL Northeast - Sat, July 19 at 1PM
• RPL Northeast - Sat, July 19 at 1PM
Ryan the Bug Man:
The Colorful World of Insects
Tuesday, July 22nd at all RPL branches
Start times vary.
Friday, September 26, 6-9:30 pm
DISCOVER
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Summer@RPL
June 14th - August 9th
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Storytelling Through Dance with Barrio Alegría
Presenting "Hardy Har Har"
Ryan the Bug Man: The Colorful World of Bugs & Insects
Click here for a full schedule of the program locations & times!
Mister Boom Boom's Summer Play Patrol
Click here for a full schedule of the program locations & times!
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Water Color Painting Class with Yocum Institute
Cocktails & Classics
Tickets on Sale Now!
Tickets on Sale Now!
Don't miss a swimmingly good time at our library's biggest fundraiser of the year!
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Non-Fiction Book Club at RPL Northeast Branch
Beginning September 2025!
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Northstar Digital Literacy
On Demand Computer Classes
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100 S. Fifth St.
Reading, PA 19602
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1348 North 11th Street
Reading, PA 19604
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901 Schuylkill Avenue
Reading, PA 19601
SOUTHEAST BRANCH
1426 Perkiomen Avenue
Reading, PA 19602
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