We Raised Nearly $125,000 at Cocktails & Classics!

Together, we raised nearly $125,000 for literacy, community, and free access to knowledge at our annual Cocktails & Classics fundraiser! Thank you so much to our sponsors, auction donors, food vendors, volunteers, and generous supporters for making the event a resounding success.

Upcoming Events at Reading Public Library

Main Library - Halloween Bash: Sat, October 25th

Celebrate the season with our annual Halloween Bash! The Reading Philharmonic Orchestra will provide a free concert on the main floor while children and families can enjoy hands-on crafts, snacks and drinks, and family-friendly trick-or-treating in Youth Services.

Main Library - "Haunted Canvas" Paint & Sip for Adults: Tues, October 21st

Join us for a spooktacular evening of creativity! paint a hauntingly fun Halloween scene, no experience required–just bring your imagination!

Main Teen Loft - Book Club with Widoktadwen Center for Native Knowledge: Tues, October 14th

Join us to chat about Looking for Smoke by K. A. Kobell! Read or listen on Hoopla and Libby today!

Main Library - Storytime with Phuc Tran: Tues, October 7th

Author Phuc Tran comes to Northeast on October 7th, and will be doing a special story time that includes free signed copies of his illustrated book, Cranky, while supplies last!

Northwest - Art Pod: Weekly on Tuesdays

We have exciting STEM programs every Wednesday at 3:30PM at Northwest! Kids will have fun and exercise their minds while making catapults, galaxy slime, lava lamps, and marshmallow towers!

Southeast - TeenTober: Mon, October 20th

We have new clubs for children and adults at Northeast Branch! Check out a full list of events on our event calendar for more information.

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