November at the library!

We're deep into Fall! Time for stories and crafts at your library! Check out all of the new storytimes for November. Find the right one for your schedule and join us!

Librarian Book Club: The One and Only Ivan

Obviously, working in a library has its perks. We always get to take amazing books home to read and share with our customers.
But which books do we like the best?
Which ones do we like the least?
That's what we discuss at Librarian Book Club.

Looking for a great animal story that is about to become a blockbuster movie? Look no further...

Corny Joke Corner

Got a good joke? We have a special little Corny Joke Corner in the children's library, just in time for some fall fun. Read the corny jokes or find one for us to add!

Adopted Reading Buddies!

Check out all of the reading buddies that have already been adopted! These kids completed an "adoption booklet" of fun pre-literacy activities in order to adopt a reading buddy from the library! Now these buddies have forever homes and our readers have new best friends.

Do you want to be a part of this successful program? Click here to download the adoption booklet of pre-literacy activities!

This program is for ages 2-8 and will last until December 2, 2016.

October Programs

Ready to "fall" in love with some good books?
October is right around the corner! Join us at the library for some fall-themed fun.
Click on a calendar for a close-up of all the free programs we offer families:

• Our "Adopt a Reading Buddy" program is in full swing! Parents have told us how much fun kids are having filling on the "adoption booklet" of literacy activities. Click here to start the fun: Adopt a Reading Buddy @ RPL  


• "Block Heads," our building program, has moved to Thursdays after school. October 6 and 20 at 4 pm. 


• Million Youth Chess Club's Mr. Bud is back to teach you how to play chess. Already know how to play? Challenge Mr. Bud! He's a tough player! October 3 and 24 at 4 pm.  


• "Mom 2 Mom" will have another session to discuss motherhood and parenting tips. It's hosted by everyone's favorite librarian, Miss Jeanette on October 22 at 12:30. 


• Love the sounds of autumn? The Reading Philharmonic Orchestra will be hosting their annual Halloween Concert featuring spooky songs and catchy tunes, it's a great way to introduce the orchestra to your child. October 29 at Noon. 


• On Halloween itself, you're invited to our costume storytime featuring activities and crafts for the holiday. October 31 at 4pm. 

Librarian Book Club: The Nest

Librarians read hundred of books every year. But what do we really think about the books we read? Which ones did we like the best...or the least? Find out now at the Librarian Book Club...

Looking for a spooky book to enjoy with your middle schooler? The Librarian Book Club has a pick for you! Try out "The Nest" and see what the buzz is about!

Mom 2 Mom

Calling all moms!

The children's library has a program just for you! Join us for an informal chat group to discuss motherhood, parenting tips, and much more. Hosted by everyone's favorite librarian, Miss Jeanette, who has a dozen years experience providing literacy outreach to BCIU Headstart classrooms, was the recipient of the Dr. Marcia Q. McCrae Service to Youth Award, a Dave. J Roberts EXCEL award for children's programming winner, and has won several Pennsylvania Library Association Best Practices awards and multiple Berks County Public Libraries Outstanding Program honors. She currently serves as the children's art programmer at the Reading Public Library.