Main Library Hours
We're closed now, but we open again on Saturday at 9:00 AM.

Northeast Branch Hours
We're closed now, but we open again on Saturday at 10:00 AM.

Northwest Branch Hours
We're closed now, but we open again on Monday at 1:00 PM.

Southeast Branch Hours
We're closed now, but we open again on Saturday at 10:00 AM.

Mister Boom Boom
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Mister Boom Boom's Play Patrol
A hands-on musical adventure for kids
Tuesday, August 5th at all branches
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Kevin McCloskey Visit

Author Visit:

Kevin McCloskey

Thurs, July 31st and Thurs, August 7th
*Various start times at RPL Branches*

Enjoy storytime, fun activities, and a butterfly craft!

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August Events
August Events
We have programs across our branches
for everyone! Find your place at the
library by browsing our upcoming events.
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Summer @ RPL
Saturday, June 14 to Saturday, August 10
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Cocktails & Classics
Delicious Food • Open Bar • Live Music
Friday, September 26 | 6-9:30 PM
Doubletree by Hilton Reading
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ESL Classes
Clases de Inglés
en Biblioteca Noreste
Aprenda inglés y haz nuevos amigos!
clase de mañana: 12 de agosto - 21 de noviembre
martest y jueves 10:00-11:30 AM

clase de noche: 8 de julio - 21 de agosto
martes y jueves 6:30-9:00 PM
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US Passport Services
Passport Services
at RPL

Now Scheduling Appointments

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DISCOVER

New Adult Fiction in Aug
variety of new fiction arrivals from reading public library
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New Adult Fiction in August
Curated by RPL Reference Librarians
New Adult NonFiction in August
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New Adult Non-Fiction in August
Curated by RPL Reference Librarians
New DVD and More in August
various new adult dvds in august at reading public library
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New DVDs & More in August
Curated by RPL Reference Librarians
Libros Nuevos En Español Para Agosto
new adult books in spanish at reading public library for august.
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Libros Nuevos En Español Para Agosto
Curated by RPL Reference Librarians
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Cocktails & Classics
Cocktails and Classics promotion.
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Cocktails & Classics
Tickets on Sale Now!

Don't miss a swimmingly good time at our library's biggest fundraiser of the year!

Cones with Cops
one strawberry and one chocolate ice cream cone.
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Cones with Cops at RPL Main: New Date!
Water Color with Yocum
Water color painting class with Yocum Institute. Wednesday, August 6th at 3PM at Reading Public Library Main Library Children's Department
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Water Color Painting Class with Yocum Institute
Dementia Friends
senior woman's hands touching a young woman's hands
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Dementia Friends: A Free Dementia Workshop
SE Resource Fair
chalkboard with books and hands covered in paint.
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Free Haircuts & Resource Fair at Southeast Branch

Thursday, August 21st. Parent permission slip required.

Hybrid Yoga Classes
Virtual yoga with Anita Steele. Saturdays at 11AM. Join at home or at Southeast or Northeast Branch at 11AM.
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Free Adult Yoga Classes
Virtual or In-Person at Northeast and Southeast Branches
Winter ESL Class Schedule
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ESL Classes
at Northeast Branch.
Morning and evening classes offered!
NonFic Book Club at Northeast
Seeking Omnilegence. A non fiction book club at Reading Public Library Northeast Branch. Beginning September 2025.
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Non-Fiction Book Club at RPL Northeast Branch

Beginning September 2025!

Computer Classes
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Winter Computer Classes
At Main Library
Northstar Digital Literacy
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Northstar Digital Literacy
On Demand Computer Classes
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LIBRARY BRANCHES

Front entrance of the Reading Public Library Main building.

MAIN LIBRARY
100 S. Fifth St.
Reading, PA 19602

Front view of Reading Public Library Northeast building

NORTHEAST BRANCH
1348 North 11th Street
Reading, PA 19604

Front entrance of Reading Public Library Northwest building

NORTHWEST BRANCH
901 Schuylkill Avenue
Reading, PA 19601

Front entrance of Reading Public Library Southeast building

SOUTHEAST BRANCH
1426 Perkiomen Avenue
Reading, PA 19602

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CHILDREN

Largest Children's Collection in the County.

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TEENS

Meet other teens to make friends, play games and create.

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ADULTS

Access a rich collection of reference materials online.

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SERVICES

Free Genealogy Service
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Free Genealogy Service

Create a Free Account, No Library Card needed.

Computer Classes
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Computer Training

Classes are focused for the beginner.

ESL Classes
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ESL Classes

English as a second language for non-native speakers. Morning and evening classes offered.

Meeting Room Reservations
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Meeting Room Reservations

Reserve a free meeting room.

Museum Passes
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Museum and Local Attractions Passes

Free Family Passes.

Digitals & Streaming
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Digitals & Streaming

Download & stream your favorite books, movies and music.

Digitals & Streaming
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Reading Eagle Collection

Explore Reading Eagle through current and archived issues

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