Plan ahead to find your place at the library! Here is what’s happening for all ages at Reading Public Library from May – August 2026. Learn more about Summer@RPL and how you can participate in summer fun!
Check out our latest brochures for upcoming events from May – August, or keep reading the blog to see what’s coming up next!
May 2026
Adult Programs
May 4th: Death Café with Karen Glass
5PM – Main Library
This is session two of our three-part Death Café with Death Doula Karen Glass. Registration is required by calling 610-655-6355.
May 11th: Mother’s Day Paint and Sip
4PM – Southeast Branch
May 13th: Cinema Club – Discussing The Machinist (2004)
6PM – The Peanut Bar
Physical versions of the title are available. Contact nathaniel.thomas@readingpubliclibrary.org.
May 19th: Native Book Club with Widoktadwen Center – Discussing To the Moon and Back by Eliana Ramage
5:30PM – Main Library
Physical, e-book, and audiobook versions of the title are available.
May 26th: ESL Conversation Dinner
6–7:30PM – Northeast Branch
RSVP to attend at abradley@racc.edu.
Children & Teen Programs
May 1st: Free Comic Book Day
(All Day) – Main Library
Stop by for a free comic book.
May 4th: Star Wars Drop-In Crafting
4PM – Northeast Branch
May 4th: Star Wars Day Craft
4PM – Main Library Teen Loft
May 9th: Remake Learning Day
12:30PM – Northeast Branch
Build the Future! Followed by Food for Thought and Food for Tots.
May 11th: Mother’s Day Paint and Sip
4PM – Southeast Branch
May 12th: Pedestrian Safety with Highway Safety Network
4PM – Main Library Teen Loft
May 19th: Pizza & Pop Culture
4PM – Southeast Branch
Anime Night
May 28th: Author Visit with Lissette Norman
1PM – Main Library
Lissette will read Platanos Go with Everything followed by a craft!
June 2026
Adult Programs
June 1st: Death Café with Karen Glass
5PM – Main Library
This is the last sessions of our three-part Death Café with Death Doula Karen Glass. Registration is required.
June 3rd: Cinema Club – Discussing The Butcher Boy (1997)
6PM – The Peanut Bar
Physical versions of the title are available. Contact nathaniel.thomas@readingpubliclibrary.org.
June 13th: Summer@RPL Kickoff – featuring Sax in the Stacks with Barrio Alegría
12PM – Main Library
Kick off Summer@RPL with saxophonist Timlin performing at the library! Register for our adult summer reading challenge and get a free tote bag (while supplies last).
June 15th: Healthy Cooking Workshop with The Food Trust
4:30PM – Main Library
Learn how to make a healthy and delicious recipe, and participate in free taste tests!
June 15th: Library Block Clean Up & Ice Cream Party
2:30–4:30PM – Northeast Branch
All ages are welcome.
June 27th: Junk Journal Workshop
10AM – Main Library
Turn everyday “trash” into something creative, personal, & fun! Materials provided while supplies last.
Children & Teen Programs
June 1st: Fairy House Creations
4PM – Southeast Branch
Make a fairy house for your porch or garden!
June 6th: Summer@RPL Kickoff: Dinosaur Games!
12PM – Northeast Branch
June 9th: Countdown to Summer@RPL Kickoff
3:30PM – Northwest Branch
June 13th: Summer@RPL Kickoff Party
11:30AM – Main Library
June 15th: Ridiculous Nicholas Science Show
10AM – Southeast
12:30PM – Main Library
Enjoy a hilarious one-man circus show!
June 15th: Library Block Clean Up & Ice Cream Party
2:30–4:30 PM – Northeast Branch
June 17th: Ridiculous Nicholas Science Show
Northeast: 3PM | Northwest: 5PM
Enjoy a hilarious one-man circus show!
June 17th: Author Visit with Jennifer Ott
2:30PM – Northeast Branch
June 22nd: Dinosaur Creations
4PM – Southeast Branch
June 23rd: Field Trip to Blue Marsh Lake
10:30AM – Blue Marsh Lake
Registration is required by emailing nancy.maurer@readingpubliclibrary.org. Spots limited.
June 24th: Fossil Exploration with Reading Public Museum
Southeast: 10AM | Main Library: 3:30 PM
June 29th: Driving Simulator with Highway Safety Network
2PM – Main Library Teen Loft
June 30th: Rockin’ Thru History with Damien Drago & Party for USA
2PM – Main Library
July 2026
Adult Programs
July 14th: Color Your Summer
Enjoy a fun guided painting activity, and create your own summer masterpiece! Children 10+ years may attend with an adult.
July 15th: Craft Party
4–6PM – Northeast Branch
All ages are invited to a craft night with pizza and snacks.
July 20th: Healthy Cooking Workshop with The Food Trust
4:30PM – Main Library
Learn how to make a healthy and delicious recipe, and participate in free taste tests!
July 21st: Cyber Security Class
4PM – Main Library
Learn how to keep your information and devices safe online. Registration is required by contacting 610-655-6355.
July 25th: Green Reads Book Club at Berks Nature: Discussing How to Love a Forest by Ethan Tapper
2PM – Berks Nature
This book club discusses works on nature, sustainability, and climate change. Email emily.mcnulty@readingpubliclibrary.org to register.
July 27th: Creative Writing Workshop
5PM – Main Library
Part one of our four-part series. In this session, learn to create a short story arc.
Children & Teen Programs
July 1st: C3BRIX Lego Workshop
Main Library: 10AM | Southeast: 2:30PM
Northeast: 5PM
July 6th: Mr. Boom Boom’s Play Patrol
5:30PM – Southeast Branch
July 8th: Rocking Thru History with Damien Drago
4PM – Northeast Branch
July 11th: Critter Connections
Main Library: 10AM | Southeast: 12PM
Meet and hold live animals!
July 14th: Critter Connections
Northeast: 3PM | Northwest: 5PM
Meet and hold live animals!
July 14th: Author Visit with Jennifer Ott
3PM – Main Library
July 15th: Paper Mosaic Creations
11AM – Southeast Branch
July 20th: Legends of the Hidden Temple for Teens
4PM – Southeast Branch
July 21st: Field Trip to Nolde Forest: Animal Evidence
10:30AM – Nolde Forest
Registration is required. Spots limited.
July 21st: Fatal Vision Mario Kart with Highway Safety Network
2PM – Main Library Teen Loft
July 22nd: Rock Painting
11AM – Southeast Branch
July 22nd: Fossil Exploration with the Reading Public Museum
Northwest Branch: 3:30PM
Northeast: 5:30PM
July 24th: Makin’ Music with Mr. Mike
11AM – Main Library
July 28th: Cones with Cops
3PM – Main Library
July 30th: Field Trip to Berks Nature
10:30AM – Berks Nature
Registration is required by emailing nancymaurer@readingpubliclibrary.org. Spots limited.
August 2026
Adult Programs
August 3rd: Creative Writing Workshop
5PM – Main Library
Part two of our four-part series. In this session, learn how to create characters for your short story.
August 4th: Plant and Grow Day with Goggleworks Gardens
4–6:30PM – Main Library
Take home a free plant and learn easy plant care tips.
August 5th: Creative Writing Workshop
5PM – Main Library
Part three of our four-part series. In this session, learn how to create a setting for your short story.
August 8th: Last Day of Summer@RPL
All Day – All branches
Last day to turn in your reading logs for Summer@RPL.
August 17th: Creative Writing Workshop
5PM – Main Library
Last session in our four-part series. In this session, learn to create pacing, readability, and voice for your short story.
Children & Teen Programs
August 3rd: Author Visit with Kevin McCloskey
Southeast Branch: 10:45AM
Northwest Branch: 2PM
August 3rd: Back to School Bingo
3PM – Main Library
August 5th: Author Visit with Kevin McCloskey
Northeast Branch: 12:30PM
Main Library: 3PM
August 5th: Shrinky-Dink Fossils
4PM – Northeast Branch
August 8th: Back to School Fair
12PM – Northeast Branch
August 10th: Battle of the Branches Nintendo Switch Tournament
2:30PM at all branches
August 11th: End of Summer Ice Cream Party
3PM – Main Library
August 11th: Driving Simulator with Highway Safety Network
2PM – Main Library Teen Loft
August 15th: Teen Gaming
1PM – Southeast Branch
August 17th: Back to School Bingo
4PM – Southeast Branch
August 19th: Perler Bead Crafting
4–6PM – Northeast Branch