Reading Public Library

Celebrity Bartender is back and we have four wild 'n crazy Celebrity Bartenders competing to raise the most support for the library! Join us on August 5 at Saucony Creek Franklin Station Brewpub. You can support your Celebrity of Choice now by visiting https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/CB2021 or come in person on August 5!... We gratefully acknowledge our presenting sponsors: Tompkins VIST Bank Landis Mechanical Group and our supporting sponsor: Herbein + Company, Inc. Hosted by: Saucony Creek Franklin Station Brewpub #rpl2021celebritybartender

Our friends over at Reading Symphony Orchestra are hosting a free concert on July 4. Bring the family, pack a picnic or try one of the food trucks.

For The Culture book club will meet in-person at Grill then Chill Bar & Lounge on Aug 20 to discuss "The Other Black Girl" by Zakiya Dalila Harris. Join the library staff and patrons for food and drinks while we discuss this brilliant novel. Visit our website to reserve or download a copy of the book: http://readingpubliclibrary.org/for-the-culture/ #RPLForTheCultureClub... Sharice Towles - Program Leader See more

Southeast Branch patrons Ariana, Marcos and Felicity with their finished collages from our first Summer@RPL (virtual) program with NY Artist Michael Albert. For upcoming virtual children's programs visit our Summer@RPL webpage: http://readingpubliclibrary.org/summer-at-rpl/

Our 2021 Great Decisions group culminated today with a special luncheon for participants and facilitators. Sister Margaret Pavluchuk spoke about her recent experience at the CA border as part of a group sponsored by Catholic Charities in which volunteers assisted immigrants being processed for travel to join US relatives. Sherry Cameron shared her experience volunteering in a squatters community outside Lima, Peru. L-R in photo are Eloise Schrier, Sister Margaret Pavluchuk, Linda Capozello, and Sherry Cameron. #GreatDecisions, America’s largest discussion program on world affairs, is held each spring at RPL and 6 other locations in Berks.

This is the second on-demand video for the Adult Summer@RPL Program. Participants can call 610-655-6355 to reserve a Go Pack or for more information. Free Go-Packs are available for ALL VIRTUAL PROGRAMS beginning on the day of the program launch at Circulation or Reference desk at Main and at each RPL branch.

Please join us in welcoming our 2021 Celebrity Bartenders as they embark on their campaigns to raise support for your library! This year's crew is especially lively . They know each other and there are sure to be antics on August 5 from 5 to 8 pm at Saucony Creek Franklin Station Brewpub when our celebrities will shake, pour, and entertain. Mark your calendar for a wild night! Alneasa, Eric, and Pete stopped by this week for a tour of Main Library. Pictured (L-R) Alnea...sa Ani Jordan of Alneasa Jordan Consulting Services Eric Burkey of Burkey Construction Pete Rowley of Tompkins VIST Bank (Missing from photo is our 4th Celebrity and member of RPL’s Board of Trustees, Michel Micozzi of Burkey Construction.) You can support the celebrity of your choice at justgiving.com/campaign/CB2021 #rpl2021celebritybartender