Word of Mouth
Tuesday, August 31 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Informal monthly discussion of what people have been reading lately!
Making Small Talk is a Fine Art
Wednesday, September 1 7:00-8:30 pm
This workshop is part of the Library’s ongoing Job Search Skills Series: Learn tips and strategies for talking in small groups and at interviews. (registration required)
Infant and Toddler Sing-a-long
Friday, September 3 10:15-10:45 am
Sing, clap and dance with guest artist Peter Sheridan
THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED SEPTEMBER 4, 5 and 6 FOR LABOR DAY
Sign-up begins Monday September 20th for our fall storytime sessions for children ages 2 through 5. Storytimes are a great way to foster early literacy skills and encourage a love of books and reading! Find out more about dates, times, and how to register here. For information about our drop-in storytimes and baby lapsits, please see our storytimes page.
Want more information about the benefits of storytime? The September 2009 issue of School Library Journal has an excellent article detailing how attending storytimes can help prepare preschoolers for Kindergarten. Check it out here.
For seven weeks, beginning September 22
7:00 p.m.
Would you like to learn more about U.S. foreign policy in an engaging community forum? The Library will host a Foreign Affairs series for seven consecutive weeks, beginning September 22. This series will discuss many of the important foreign policy topics facing the United States. The topics under discussion will be : Afghanistan/Pakistan; Israel/Palestine; Energy & the global economy; Global food supply; U.S. and rising powers; the Arctic; and Egypt in the 21st century. Read on …
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Does your stomach clench at the thought of entering a room full of people you do not know? Are you looking for the perfect conversational ice breaker? Do you need tips on interview and small talk strategies?
The Reading Public Library is pleased to offer “Making Small Talk is a Fine Art” presented by Judy Junker, Workshop Specialist at ValleyWorks Career Center in Lawrence, MA. This workshop is part of the Library’s ongoing Job Search Skills Series and will take place on Wednesday September 1, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Through this fun and informative program you will learn how to: Read on …
Due to inclement weather, the Storytime at the Parker Tavern scheduled for this morning, Wednesday August 25th, has been canceled. We are sorry that there is no raindate, but please join us tomorrow evening Thursday August 26th for the End of Summer Picnic and Woburn City Band Concert on the front lawn from 6:30 to 8 PM.
Meet Holly. Holly is the winner in the Unleashed Adult Summer Reading Program Photo Contest! 
Holly is a two-year-old Shih-poo (Poodle and a Shih Tzu mix) and is owned by Samantha. Samantha has won a basket of doggie-related treats for Holly.
Photos are still on display on the main floor of the library. Come to see these adorable, well-loved pets before the end of the month.
(Senior Center, Lounge, 1:00 p.m.) Set in the high country of Colorado during the Depression, this is the story of an unforgettable friendship between two women–eighty-six-year-old Hennie Comfort and seventeen-year-old Nit Spindle–and the deepest hardships and darkest secrets they shared with each other. Copies of this book are available at the Library or at the Senior Center (ask at the front desk.) Link to catalog.
Tuesday, September 14
10:00 a.m. (Coffee & refreshments at 9:30 a.m.)
Turkey is unique in that it is an Eurasian country with a varied topography. Join Dr. Craig Brandt, a Reading resident with lifelong experience in military, government, academic and diplomatic affairs as he presents a photo tour of this fascinating country. Craig will take us to Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia and other areas of this culturally diverse nation that claims the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers within its borders.
Thursday August 26, 2010
6:30 – 8:00 pm
Bring your dinner to the front lawn of the Library and enjoy live music by the Woburn City Band!
Free. No registration required. For families of all ages.
August 13th is Nancy’s last day working at the Reading Public Library.
Library Director Ruth Urell shares thoughts and welcomes you to stop by to offer your good wishes -
“Nancy’s been a mainstay at the library in the administration office for 18 years, and everyone here (especially me!) will miss her very much! Nancy also worked in the Town Hall for seven years before coming to the library in 1992. While we’re sad to see her go, we congratulate her for her 25 years of service to the Town of Reading.
We know Nancy is looking forward to having more time for all the civic and art activities she so enjoys - we just hope she’ll find a few minutes to drop in now and again to say hello… and some time to read!
If you haven’t had a chance to say goodbye yet, come on in sometime before the 13th and catch her before she flies!
Best wishes from all of us at the Library, Nancy – may you have a long and happy retirement.”
Ruth
This is the last week to LOG BOOKS for the ” It’s a Jungle Out There” – our teen summer reading program! We hope you have all had a wild time getting all the reading done and logging your books. The deadline for entering your book reviews is Friday, August 13 @ 5:00 p.m.
We have about 200 students who have already read over 700 books! How absolutely fabulous! Also, we have given away over 200 prizes! REMINDER: ALL PRIZES MUST BE PICKED UP BY 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 20! If you know you will be away, please email (rdgteen@noblenet.org) or telephone (781-944-0840) the library to make alternative arrangements.
Finally, don’t forget about our annual end of summer party on August 19 from 6-8 p.m. Games, FREE ice cream and fun raffles ….. don’t miss out!
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