Reading Public Library

10/15/2026

If you like mysteries and roaring 20s jazz piano, this event is for you!

Join us Monday at 7:30pm for a thrilling conversation and piano performance with Carolyn Marie Wilkins as we delve into her brand-new novel, Let the Murderer Say Amen. Copies of the book, provided by Whitelam Books will be available for sale and signing.

10/14/2026

See what's new this week at the Reading Public Library:

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There are fourteen new bestsellers, three new audiobooks, 20 new children's books, and 48 other new books.

The new bestsellers this week include "The Witch," "Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body," and "Partita."

10/13/2026

You are invited to join the Community Candlelight Vigil in Memory of Andria Hanafin, Wednesday, October 14 at 6pm, Memorial Park

In light of the loss of our neighbor, Andria Hanafin, we invite the Reading community to a candlelight vigil to honor and remember a life taken too soon.

Even in the darkest moments, we stand together as a community. Please join us on Wednesday, October 14 at 6pm at Memorial Park.

10/12/2026

Join us in painting some mini gourds next Monday at 4 PM. You can decorate one to keep and one to add to our Teen Room. Hope to see you there!

Sign up here: https://readingpl.libnet.info/event/17084302

10/09/2026

We are one week away from our next trivia night. Join us for a book-themed trivia night at Take a Look, It's in a Book: Literary Trivia on October 15 at 7 PM. We promise that even though a librarian made this, it is not that hard!

Sign up as a team or as an individual here: https://readingpl.libnet.info/event/16795211

10/08/2026

10/07/2026

See what's new this week at the Reading Public Library:

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There are eight new bestsellers, thirteen new audiobooks, three new music CDs, 29 new children's books, and 52 other new books, including 42 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," "The Munich Affair," and "Man's Search for Meaning."

10/07/2026

Help Metro-Boston babies stay clean and dry! SNAP & WIC don't cover diapers, so families need your support. Donate to the Metro-Boston Diaper Drive (Oct 4-17). Donate by bringing diapers to the donation box in the library, at mbdiapers.org or via Amazon & Target registries. All donations go to local families in need.

09/30/2026

See what's new this week at the Reading Public Library:

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There are 27 new bestsellers, two new movies, ten new audiobooks, 23 new children's books, and 45 other new books, including 43 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "Hollow Bones," "Hollow Bones," and "Exit Party." The new movies this week are "Outlander Season 8" and "Pokémon Spooky Stories."