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All CategoriesLiveWires Presents: Bicycling North of the Arctic Circlefrom:Reading Public LibraryTuesday, February 28, 2012 7:00 p.m. Local resident, personal trainer and amateur cyclist Denis Beaudry is a bike touring aficionado. He has traveled the world on his... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real LivesaverAriana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When... Read more...Save the Day! House Tour in May!from:Reading Public LibraryCAPE CODE STYLE HOUSE TOUR Sunday, May 6, 2012 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. This year’s tour name is Cape-ability, as all the houses are Cape Cods. Tickets will go on sale at... Read more...New Slacker Title: Prayers for Sale by Sandra Dallasfrom:Reading Public LibraryFebruary 2012 Set in the high country of Colorado during the Depression, Prayers for Sale is the story of an unforgettable friendship between two women–eighty-six-year-old... Read more...Visit a Museum, Park or Zoo over February Breakfrom:Reading Public LibraryLooking for some fun activities to fill the family’s time over February break? Why not pick up a library pass to one of over 20 MA attractions? We’ve got... Read more...Microsoft Word 2010 Workshopfrom:Reading Public LibraryMonday February 13 7-8:00 p.m. Microsoft Office 2010 is now on our library computers! Take this workshop to learn some tips and tools to ease the transition from Microsoft... Read more...Wireless Printing is Here!from:Reading Public LibraryYOU CAN PRINT FROM YOUR LAPTOP IN OUR LIBRARY You can easily connect to our printing system from your portable computer when you come to the library and use any of the payment... Read more...Calling all Chess Fans!from:Reading Public LibrarySaturday, February 18 3:00-4:00 p.m. Do you want to learn how to play chess? Are you a bit rusty, and need a refresher? Or are you a seasoned player looking for... Read more...Microsoft Office 2010 is Here!from:Reading Public LibraryMicrosoft Office 2010 is now on library computers! We have tip sheets, books and online tutorials that will guide you through the transition. Please ask at the... Read more...LiveWires Coffee & More: Local Colorfrom:Reading Public LibraryTuesday, February 14, 2012 10:00 a.m. (Coffee & refreshments at 9:30 a.m.) (Rescheduled from an earlier date.) Derby Square Tours’ Jim McAllister will recount... Read more...Using the Boston Business Journal in Your Job Searchfrom:Reading Public LibraryJob Search Skills Series Wednesday February 1, 2012 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Come at 6:30 for networking opportunities and refreshments Meeting Room Don’t miss the next... Read more...New DigiKids Pagefrom:Reading Public LibraryCheck out our DigiKids page: eBooks, Apps, & More! Link to this resource from the right sidebar of our Kids page. You’ll find links to the Children’s content in... Read more...February 2010 RPL Book Group Title: Royal Feud: the dark side of the love story of the century by Michael Thornton.from:Reading Public LibraryFebruary 14, 2012 Discussion led by Peggy White This book details the intense thirty-year animosity between the Queen Mother Elizabeth and the Duchess of Windsor, the... Read more...Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012: Not-Too-Stuffy Book Group Reads One Good Dog by Susan Wilsonfrom:Reading Public Library(Senior Center Lounge, 1-2 p.m.) After Adam March loses his job, his wife, and the life he has worked so hard to achieve, he must fulfill a community-service obligation at a... Read more...Owl Prowlfrom:Reading Public LibrarySaturday, February 11, 2012 3:00 – 4:30 pm Mattera Cabin, 1481 Main Street Registration begins Friday, January 27th. Do you know that owls live in Reading? Some are big,... Read more...Valentine’s Celebration with Scott Magoonfrom:Reading Public LibrarySaturday, January 28, 2012 3:00 – 4:00 pm Celebrate the holiday with Reading illustrator Scott Magoon and his new picture book, Mr. Prickles: A Quill-Fated Love Story. Scott... Read more...LiveWires Presents: A Financial Fire Drillfrom:Reading Public LibraryTuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 7:00 p.m. The Financial Planning Association (FPA) is the largest membership organization for personal financial planning experts in the U.S. and includes... Read more...It’s Coming! It’s Coming!from:Reading Public LibraryMicrosoft Office 2010 is coming to RPL! Look for it on our PCs by the end of January. We’ll have tip sheets, guide books and links to online tutorials. The library is... Read more...HAVE A QUESTION? TEXT US!from:Reading Public LibraryReading Public Library now offers text reference service . Using the service is easy. Text “rplinfo” to 66746 for instructions, then ask your question. We, of... Read more...2011-2012 FREE Concert Series @ the Libraryfrom:Reading Public LibraryYUKI BEPPU, Violinist Sunday, January 22, 2012 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. (Meeting Room location) Yuki Beppu was born in Tokyo, Japan in 1997 and moved to the United States in... Read more...Winter/Spring Storytimesfrom:Reading Public LibrarySign-up begins Monday January 23rd for our winter/spring storytime sessions for children ages 2 through 5. Storytimes are a great way to foster early literacy skills and encourage... Read more...Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Reading, Massachusetts with AmericanTowns Reading Volunteer Guide!On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Middlesex County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and... Read more...AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Reading organization has never been easierIf your nonprofit group in Reading is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when you... Read more...Weekend Activities in and around ReadingGive yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy... Read more...Eat Local! Great Resources in the Reading areaWhat’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Massachusetts’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made... Read more...Winning the Real Estate Game in Reading in a Tough MarketPurchasing a home in Massachusetts is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent... Read more...New Slacker Title: Corduroy Mansions by Alexander McCall Smithfrom:Reading Public LibraryJanuary 2012 In London’s Pimlico neighborhood lies a tenement described in architectural guides as “a building of no interest whatsoever.” But the residents of... Read more...Calling All Chess Fans!from:Reading Public LibrarySaturday, December 17 3:00-4:00 p.m. Do you want to learn how to play chess? Are you a bit rusty, and need a refresher? Or are you a seasoned player looking for... Read more...An Invitation to our Reading Community: BLOG ON!Since this site is all about Reading, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your... Read more...Staying Positive During a Long-term Job Searchfrom:Reading Public LibraryJob Search Skills Series Wednesday January 4, 2012 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Come at 6:30 for networking opportunities and refreshments Meeting Room In this uplifting,... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough TimesBrandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give... Read more...LiveWires Coffee & More: Six Days in Haitifrom:Reading Public LibraryTuesday, January 10, 2012 10:00 a.m. (Coffee & refreshments at 9:30 a.m.) Join local residents Ron and Maureen D’Addario as they recount their 2011 mission trip to... Read more...January 2012 Bibliobabbler Title: What is Left the Daughter by Howard Normanfrom:Reading Public LibraryJanuary 10, 2012 Discussion led by Kathy Miksis A victim of unrequited love, Wyatt Hillyer has lived a half-life. Now that his daughter, whom he does not know, is... Read more...Thursday, January 19, 2012: Not-Too-Stuffy Book Group Reads The Rebellion of Jane Clarke by Sally Gunningfrom:Reading Public Library(Senior Center Lounge, 1-2 p.m.) In Cape Cod, Jane Clarke leads a simple yet rich life. But at twenty-two, Jane knows that soon she will be expected to move out of her... Read more...Winter Vacation Programs for Familiesfrom:Reading Public LibraryThe Marvelous, Amusing Quack Medicine Show! Tuesday, December 27th 7 to 9 pm Step back in time as educator/entertainer David Downs acquaints us with unique, fascinating and... Read more...Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in MassachusettsPining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Massachusetts Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to... Read more...High School Student Volunteer Opportunityfrom:Reading Public LibraryAre you a high school student interested in the Internet and computer technology? Would you like to use your skills to assist other community members? The Reading Public Library... Read more...2011 Friends Holiday Booksalefrom:Reading Public LibraryOngoing, until supplies last Did you know that the Friends host a Holiday Book Sale? The books are up conveniently next to the Library’s Circulation Desk? The sale is going... Read more...Job Search Skills Series: Coffee and Conversation with Keurig!from:Reading Public LibraryWednesday December 7, 2011 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Come at 6:30 for networking opportunities and refreshments – including Keurig coffee! Meeting Room Join us for an... Read more...LiveWires Presents: The Marvelous, Amusing Quack Medicine Show!from:Reading Public LibraryTuesday, December 27, 2011 7:00 p.m. Step back in time as educator/entertainer David Downs acquaints us with the unique, fascinating and extraordinary medical techniques practiced... Read more...Gingerbread Workshop for TEENS!from:Reading Public LibraryTweens & Teens (Gr. 6-12) are invited to our annual “Gingerbread” Workshop! Bring a friend and have some fun while you hang out and build and decorate your own... Read more...Behind the Scenes Monday Dec 5 @ 7 pmfrom:Reading Public LibraryYou are invited to join Library Trustees and staff for an insider’s tour of the library and a look at and discussion of schematic design plans for a renovation and expansion... Read more...New Slacker Title: Durable Goods by Elizabeth Bergfrom:Reading Public LibraryDecember 2011 This coming of age tale told by 12 year old narrator Katie is warm, heartbreaking and often funny. Katie is on target as she observes her overbearing father dealing... Read more...LiveWires Coffee & More: Protect Your Home and Savings –2011 Updatefrom:Reading Public LibraryTuesday, December 13, 2011 10:00 a.m. (Coffee & refreshments at 9:30 a.m.) The planning involved in protecting one’s assets has become dramatically more complex in... Read more...Best Books for Kids 2011from:Reading Public LibraryTuesday, December 6th, 2011 7:30-8:30 pm Will you be shopping for children this holiday season? Are you a parent, grandparent, or teacher who is always on the look out for great... Read more...Children’s Gingerbread Workshopfrom:Reading Public LibraryWednesday, December 14, 2011 1:30 – 2:30 pm Children, grades 2 – 5! Come and ‘build’ your own enchanting (and yummy!) Gingerbread House, using supplies... Read more...Kids Holiday Crafternoonfrom:Reading Public LibrarySaturday, December 32:00-3:00 p.m. Children ages 5-9 are invited to an hour of fun holiday crafts organized and run by the RPL Teen Advisor Group. Come make and take seasonal... Read more...New museum pass alert: EcoTariumfrom:Reading Public LibraryThe Reading Public Library is pleased to add the EcoTarium to its growing collection of library passes. The EcoTarium is a science and nature museum located in Worcester,... Read more...Teen Craft Night: Snowflake Fun!from:Reading Public LibraryThursday December 8, 2011 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM The weather outside is frightful … let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Tweens and Teens (gr. 6-12) are invited to drop by... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her StudentsTeaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach... Read more... |
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