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10:00 am - 1:00 pm Saturday, 5/17/2025
Wanted - Used garden ornaments and decorative pots. Also noninvasive potted perennials (please pot in early April and water to ensure healthy growth by May 17) or houseplants. Donated items may be dropped off at the Walgreens lot between 9-10am on sales day or, if pick-up required, email us atfriendsofmcl@yahoo.com...
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11:00 am - 12:00 pm Saturday, 5/17/2025
Email rplne@readingpubliclibrary.org to receive the link to our yoga sessions.
Join us for a rejuvenating and relaxing online yoga and meditation session with the incredible Anita Steele. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi, this event is perfect for all levels. Anita’s soothing voice and expert guidance will help you find inner peace and balance.
During this session, Anita will...
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11:00 am - 3:00 pm Saturday, 5/17/2025
Bring your craft and socialize with us! Bring a drink or snack if you like. We have tablespace and chairs, just bring your craft and have fun.
Adults 18+. Registration is encouraged. Sign up here...
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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Saturday, 5/17/2025
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2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sunday, 5/18/2025
Join us for a fun and friendly chess club at the library!
All skill levels are welcome, and we especially encourage beginners to join and learn. If you have a chess board please bring it along. All ages ages 10 and up are welcomed.
Please register in advance by calling, texting, or emailing us. We look forward to seeing you there...
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2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Sunday, 5/18/2025
Drop in and craft with us!
Relax and chat while you work on your own project - or learn to knit a seasonal item. In May & June we are making fruit slice dishcloths.
All levels welcome, including complete beginners. Ages 10+.
To make these, bring needles and cotton yarn, or register ahead and the library will supply materials.
All crafts welcome! Needlework...
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10:00 am - 12:00 pm Monday, 5/19/2025
If you are new to drawing or are an experienced artist or somewhere in between and want a refresher course, you are welcome to join our Art Class on Mondays from 10am to 12pm.
Work at your own pace working on your own individual project in a supportive non-judgmental environment. No prior art experience is necessary.
Art mediums included:
charcoal
graphite
soft pastels
oil...
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2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Monday, 5/19/2025
Stop by the library or call to register!...
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4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Monday, 5/19/2025
MG Architects will be visiting the library to discuss the difference between electric and gas heating systems, their costs, energy efficiencies, and which option is better for your home. Join us for this informative session!
kids activities will be available during the information session for families that attend...
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4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Monday, 5/19/2025
Board meetings are held at Reading Public Library Foundation, located at 113 S 4th St, Reading PA 19602. To attend, send an email to vicky.fuller@readingpublic.org by 2:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting with your name, address, and subject matter or topic to be discussed. Please be sure to read our full Public Comment Policy listed in the link below prior to attending. We look forward to speaking...
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