Reading's annual MLK Jr Day Celebration

The town's annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration is on Monday, January 16 at the Reading Memorial High School (RMHS) Performing Arts Center! Everyone is welcome to attend this commemoration of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his ongoing influence in the world.

The day starts with a joyous community breakfast at 9:30 am, and is followed by an Interfaith Invocation by Reading Clergy Association, as well as performances by the RMHS Jazz Band, Mixed Choir, and other student groups. There will also be a Trees of Peace interactive art exhibit and more.  The guest speaker, Lynnette Marshall,  is the co-founder and Director of Learning and Collaboration for The Flourish Collective, a racial and social justice organization based in Danville, CA. This year’s program theme is “True peace is the presence of justice". See you there!

Did you know? This Friday, there will be a special ceremony for the unveiling of The Embrace, a memorial on Boston Common commemorating the work and legacies of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and Coretta Scott King, who met and went to school in Boston.  

Volunteers needed for multilingual storytime!

If you speak a language other than English, you’re invited to volunteer for our new community storytime. All you need to do is share your beautiful language with the children and families who attend–read a short book, sing a song, teach a rhyme, or play a simple word game! We would love to hear from community members who know a range of languages, including Native languages and ASL. To volunteer, complete this form by January 21, 2023.

Midterms are here! Exam Cram starts 1/17

Midterms are here... Need a place to study? Come to the library! Enjoy TEEN ONLY spaces for silent and quiet collaborative study. Need a break? Come to the TEEN ROOM to talk with friends, enjoy some snacks, and fun activities!

Is your home office a pain in the neck? 1/26

Has working from home caused aches and pains that you didn’t have before?  Are you wondering if your office space is arranged correctly? Join Jaimee Mace, MSPT, owner of PhiT Physical Therapy, to learn the proper way to set-up and use your electronic devices to avoid over stressing your body.  Simple changes to your space can make it more ergonomic. Register today! This program is generously sponsored by The Friends of the Reading Public Library.

Save the date for a special author event, 3/7

You won't want to miss this special virtual author event - mark your calendar and register today!  Boston-born, Athol-raised, Isaac Fitzgerald's memoir Dirtbag, Massachusetts is "The Best of what memoir can accomplish...pulling no punches on the path to truth, but it always finds the capacity for grace and joy"
-Esquire, Best Memoirs of the Year

Upcoming RPL Events

To see a complete list of event details for all virtual and in-person programs, visit RPL's Event Calendar

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