Infant Toddler Singalong with guest artist, Peter Sheridan. Dance, clap, sing and join in the fun! No registration necessary. Sponsored the the Friends of the Reading Public Library.
Saturday, September 04
Library Closed
Monday, September 06
Library Closed
Wednesday, September 08 6:00PM-6:30PM Conference Room
Mother Goose Lapsit
Storytime for children under 2 and their caretakers! Join the librarian and mascot Cocoa Moose for a very short and active time with books, bouncing rhymes and songs. Register for a 4 week session at the Children's Room Desk.
Friday, September 10 9:30AM-10:30AM Meeting Room
Babytime Playgroup
Babies up to 24 months and their caregivers are invited to drop in to play & socialize. Come have fun in a warm and welcoming environment.
Age appropriate toys will be provided.
Free. No registration necessary.
Monday, September 13
Delivery to Peter Sanborn Place
Monthly book delivery to Peter Sanborn Place for residents to borrow library materials. (2:30-3:30 p.m.)
Monday, September 13 7:30PM-9:00PM Conference Room
Friends Meeting
Tuesday, September 14 10:00AM-12:00PM Meeting Room
Live Wires: Coffee and More
Let's talk Turkey! Join Dr. Craig Brandt, a Reading resident with lifelong experience in military, government, academic and diplomatic affairs, as he presents a photo tour of this fascinating country that straddles two continents. Craig will take us to Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia and other areas of this culturally diverse nation. (Coffee & refreshments begin at 9:30 a.m.)
Tuesday, September 14 7:00PM-9:00PM Conference Room
Bibliobabblers Book Discussion
Margaret Soli will lead a discussion of the nonfiction title, An Edible History of Humanity by Tom Standage. Copies of this title will be available at the Library Circulation Desk. This program is free and no registration is necessary.
Tuesday, September 14 7:00PM-9:00PM Meeting Room
Sit-n-Knit
Sit-n-Knit will meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 7:00 -
9:00 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room. Adults of all ages and skill
level are invited to socialize and engage in conversation while
knitting.
Brand new to knitting? We'll help you get started. Experienced
knitters can enjoy the company of fellow knitters.
For further information, please contact Karen Millett at
pksjc5@comcast.net or 781-266-6393.
Wednesday, September 15 6:00PM-6:30PM Conference Room
Mother Goose Lapsit
Storytime for children under 2 and their caretakers! Join the librarian and mascot Cocoa Moose for a very short and active time with books, bouncing rhymes and songs. Register for a 4 week session at the Children's Room Desk.
Thursday, September 16
The Not-Too-Stuffy Book Group
Join the fun!!!
The Not-Too-Stuffy Book Club meets in the Lounge at the Senior Center
from 1-2 p.m.. Deirdre Reilly, local columnist and radio show host will
lead a discussion of Prayers for Sale by Sandra Dallas. Copies of the book
will be available at the Senior Center Book Nook or at the Reading
Public Library.
Friday, September 17 10:15AM-10:45AM Meeting Room
Infant Toddler Singalong
Infant Toddler Singalong with guest artist, Peter Sheridan. Dance, clap, sing and join in the fun! No registration necessary. Sponsored the the Friends of the Reading Public Library.
Saturday, September 18 1:00PM-3:00PM Meeting Room
Film Screening
A screening of the film for the Rewind Film Discussion series.Today's film is Blow-Up, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. This film is rated R and is suitable for adults.
Saturday, September 18 3:00PM-4:00PM Meeting Room
Drop in Chess for All Ages
Chess for All Ages and All Abilities
Do you want to learn how to play chess?
Are you a bit rusty, and need a refresher? Or are you a seasoned
player who is looking for playing partners? Whatever description fits
you, this chess program is for you. We will have tables set up for
players of all abilities, plus High School and Middle School volunteers
ready to teach chess beginners of all ages. (Children under the age of
10 must be accompanied by an adult.) Chess sets will be
provided.
Monday, September 20 7:00PM-9:00PM Conference Room
Board of Library Trustees
General business meeting of the Board of Library Trustees
Wednesday, September 22 6:00PM-6:30PM Conference Room
Mother Goose Lapsit
Storytime for children under 2 and their caretakers! Join the librarian and mascot Cocoa Moose for a very short and active time with books, bouncing rhymes and songs. Register for a 4 week session at the Children's Room Desk.
Wednesday, September 22 7:00PM-9:00PM Conference Room
Foreign Affairs Discussion Series
Foreign Affairs Discussion series. Dr. Craig Brandt will lead a 7-part discussion series focusing on U.S. foreign policy. The topics are: Afghanistan/Pakistan; Israel/Palestine; Energy & the global economy; Global food supply; U.S. and rising powers; The Arctic; and Egypt in the 21st century. Reading material for each session will be provided. A fee for materials ($20) is payable at the first session. Pre-registration is required by September 11.
Thursday, September 23 7:15PM-8:45PM Conference Room
Conversation Group
Is English your second language? Come converse with other advanced English learners. Sometimes we discuss current events, or dealing with hospitals, doctors, and medical situations. Other times we discuss verb usage or practice our writing in a relaxed, welcoming, friendly atmosphere.
Friday, September 24 9:30AM-10:30AM Meeting Room
Babytime Playgroup
Babies up to 24 months and their caregivers are invited to drop in to play & socialize. Come have fun in a warm and welcoming environment.
Age appropriate toys will be provided.
Free. No registration necessary.
Monday, September 27 7:30PM-9:00PM Conference Room
Friends Meeting
Tuesday, September 28 10:30AM-12:00PM Conference Room
Word of Mouth
Informal monthly discussion of what people have been reading lately
Tuesday, September 28 7:00PM-9:00PM Meeting Room
LiveWires Presents
LiveWires Presents: Boston Law & Order with David Kruh.
Similar to the popular Law & Order television series, local author David Kruh will bring Law & Order to Boston by looking at three high-profile cases from three eras of the city's history: the Boston Massacre, the Parkman Murder, and the Boston Strangler. With this slide show, he will present each crime, follow each investigation, and wind up in court
where each case will be argued and the verdict rendered. Join us for this unique presentation.
Tuesday, September 28 7:00PM-9:00PM Conference Room
Sit-n-Knit
Sit-n-Knit will meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 7:00 -
9:00 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room. Adults of all ages and skill
level are invited to socialize and engage in conversation while
knitting.
Brand new to knitting? We'll help you get started. Experienced
knitters can enjoy the company of fellow knitters.
For further information, please contact Karen Millett at
pksjc5@comcast.net or 781-266-6393.
Wednesday, September 29 6:00PM-6:30PM Conference Room
Mother Goose Lapsit
Storytime for children under 2 and their caretakers! Join the librarian and mascot Cocoa Moose for a very short and active time with books, bouncing rhymes and songs. Register for a 4 week session at the Children's Room Desk.
Wednesday, September 29 7:00PM-9:00PM Conference Room
Foreign Affairs Discussion Series
Foreign Affairs Discussion series. Dr. Craig Brandt will lead a 7-part discussion series focusing on U.S. foreign policy. The topics are: Afghanistan/Pakistan; Israel/Palestine; Energy & the global economy; Global food supply; U.S. and rising powers; The Arctic; and Egypt in the 21st century. Reading material for each session will be provided. A fee for materials ($20) is payable at the first session. Pre-registration is required by September 11.
Thursday, September 30 7:00PM-9:00PM Conference Room
Rewind Film Discussion
Join together with other film buffs to discuss the film Blow-Up. Discussions will be led by J.C Johnson from Boston University. Copies of the film are available at the Circulation Desk of the Library during the month in advance of the film. The discussion is open to all adults; no registration is necessary.
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