What’s coming up …
Wednesday, July 1 (7:00 – 8:30 pm) This month’s topic is “Resumes and Cover Letters.” Due to limited space, please register for this program.
4th of July Holiday Hours
Please note that the library will be closed both Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4, 2009. Regular hours will resume Monday, July 6. Happy Fourth of July!
Wednesday July 8, 2009
7:30 – 8:15 pm
Like to be scared? Like to laugh? You’ll love the classic campfire tales told by nationally-known storyteller Sharon Kennedy. Hear her version of the Irish Tailypo creature and find out some of the myths about the sun, moon and stars. Sharon will keep you entertained and enthralled!
For children entering grades K to 6. (Meeting Room)
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
7:00-8:30 pm
Resumes and Cover Letters: A carefully constructed resume and cover letter become the “picture that says a thousand words” in your job search. We will explore how you can manage content, organization, formatting, keyword selection and custom tailoring to present the best snapshot to potential employers.
Registration is required
To learn more about the Library’s Job Search Skills Series -
Read on …
Looking for something to read this summer? Check out our list of “Summer Sizzlers” – a list of recommendations from the Reading Public Library Staff. Titles include Read on …

Welcome, Campers! Monday, June 22nd is the first day to sign up for our 2009 Summer Reading Program. Stop by the Children’s Room to sign up for Camp Needareadabook, drop off a T shirt for silkscreening, and pick up your Camp Needareadabook Schedule of summer events.
For more information all summer long, check our Summer Reading page.
Reading in Reading 2009 – Summer reading suggestions compiled by the Children’s Librarians at the Reading Public Library and the Library Media Specialists from the Reading Public Schools.
Begins Monday, June 22, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.

Hello muddah! Hello faddah! Do you remember..Camp Granada? If you are old enough to remember the Camp Granada song (or even if you’re not), join the fun with Camp Granada Reunion, Adult Summer Reading Program. If you’re just past high school and beyond, and if you will be reading this summer anyway, why not join our adult self-service reading club? Every time you complete a book or audiobook, fill out an author and title slip and deposit in at “The Mess Hall” (located next to the Information Desk). Or–you can submit it online from our web page, www.readingpl.org. Every stop at The Mess Hall is another chance to win our fabulous end-of-the-summer prize. (hint: think “The Great Outdoors”)

Tuesday, July 28, 2009
7:00-9:00 p.m
Chef Liz Barbour of The Creative Feast has been cooking professionally in the Boston area since 1992 and has been featured on local television and in various publications. Her demonstration will teach us the tricks and techniques used by the best caterers for creating buffet tables that become edible works of art. Space is limited for this program and registration is required. Sign up at the Information Desk or online.