Graphic promoting rounding up at the register in March at Kimberton Whole Foods benefiting Reading Public Library.

Support RPL While You Shop at Kimberton Whole Foods This March!

We have exciting news! You can round up at the register at Kimberton Whole Foods throughout the month of March to benefit our library. Plus, we will host story time on Tuesdays at 10AM at the Kimberton Café (located inside the store)!

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Featured Stories

Get Ready to Make a Splash with Rain Poetry!

Our Rain Poetry project with PA Humanities kickstarts with a haiku poetry writing workshop on Saturday, March 15th at 12PM at our Northeast Branch (event details later in this email).

Young poets are encouraged to attend the workshop and/or submit their haiku poems for a chance to be featured in our public art installations throughout Reading (debuting this summer). Learn More

Help Imagine the Library of the Future with A Brief Survey!

The Pennsylvania Office of Commonwealth Libraries is conducting an anonymous survey to understand usage of public libraries in PA. Feedback must be submitted by March 9th. Take the Survey

Upcoming Events at Reading Public Library

Main Library -

Butterfly Program with Nolde Forest: Tuesday, March 25th

The curiosity and joy of butterflies knows no bounds. All ages can bring a sketchpad and explore the lives of monarch butterflies! Meet in the Children's Department at 4PM for this exciting opportunity.

Main Library -

Basics of Budgeting: Tuesday, April 8th

Join the Financial Wellness Experts of Visions Federal Credit Union to discuss the basics of budgeting! This class is a continuation of our three-part financial literacy series.

Northeast & Main Branches:

"Colors of My City",

Rain Poetry Writing Workshops: Sat, March 15th & Mon, March 17th

Kids grades 3+ can join our poetry writing workshops for a chance to have their poems featured in our Rain Poetry art installations around the city. Southeast Branch's workshop will be on Saturday, March 15th. Main Library's workshop will be on Monday, March 17th. Learn More

Northeast Branch -

Holi Celebration: Wednesday, March 13th

Let's celebrate Holi, the festival of colors originating in India that honors the beginning of Spring! We will have activities and traditional Holi treats for all ages to enjoy.

Southeast Branch -

A Birdseye View of Berks History:

Saturday, March 22nd

We are lucky to have so many historical landmarks here in Berks County. See these landmarks from a new lens and learn more about our local history with Alexa of Berks Nostalgia!

Northwest Branch -

*NEW* Pokémon Club: First and Third Thursdays of Every Month!

Catch 'em all at your local library! Kids, tweens, and teens can trade, battle, and have fun with our new Pokémon Club after school.

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