Main Library Hours
Open Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Northeast Branch Hours
Open Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Northwest Branch Hours
We're closed now, but we open again on Tuesday at 2:00 PM.

Southeast Branch Hours
Open Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Elevator Announcement
Important Update

The elevator at RPL Main is currently out of service.

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Writing Rituals
Writing Rituals
Adult Writing Workshop Series at RPL Northeast
October 28 - December 2 | Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 PM
Contact emily.wolfe@readingpubliclibrary.org to register.
Pulitzer
Pulitzer on the Road
Prize-Winning Works that Inform, Empower, & Inspire
Presented by The Pulitzer Prizes and the American Library Association
Coming to Reading Public Library May 2027
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The New York Times
Get complimentary access to
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*Available to all patrons at any RPL branch.
Accessible at home for RPL library cardholders only.

ESL Classes
Clases de Inglés
en El Biblioteca
Aprenda inglés y haz nuevos amigos!
Clases en Biblioteca Noreste y Principal
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DISCOVER

New Adult Fiction
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New Adult Fiction
Collection by RPL Reference Librarians
New Adult NonFiction
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New Adult Non-Fiction
Collection by RPL Reference Librarians
New DVD and More
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New DVDs & More
Collection by RPL Reference Librarians
Libros Nuevos En Español
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Libros Nuevos En Español
Colección por personal de referencia
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Creative Writing
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Creative Writing Workshop
Wednesday, November 11
4PM at RPL Southeast
Jane Eyre
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Cinema Club - Jane Eyre
Wednesday, November 18th
7PM at The Peanut Bar
PAGES Newsletter
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PAGES Fall Newsletter
See what we've been up to in 2026!
Intro to Woodworking
wooden book
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Intro to Woodworking for Teens at GoggleWorks
9/22, 10/27, 11/3, & 12/1 at GoggleWorks
Call 610-655-6350 ext. 241 to register.
NYT
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Complimentary Access to The New York Times

Access at any RPL branch or at home if you own an RPL library card.

Spanish Classes
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Free Spanish Classes for Adults at RPL Main
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
Computer Classes
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Computer Classes
At Main Library
Northstar Digital Literacy
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Northstar Digital Literacy
On Demand Computer Classes
Community Aid
Cocktails and Classics promotion.
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CommunityAid Partnership

You can support the library when you donate to CommunityAid!

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LIBRARY BRANCHES

Front entrance of the Reading Public Library Main building.

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

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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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UPCOMING CLASSES & EVENTS