Reading Public Library

64 Middlesex Avenue, Reading, MA 01867 ~ 781-944-0840

For Teachers

We know you have a lot on your plate. We want to help you! Everyone wins when the public library and teachers work together to serve the students of Reading.

Here’s how we can help:


  1. Teacher Cards
    • These cards are for teachers working in Reading at public or private schools.
    • Materials checked out on teacher cards must be for class assignments only.
    • With this card, teachers get a special 8 week loan period on Reading Public Library books and materials. (Does not apply to materials from other libraries.)
    • There is a 1 week loan period for DVDs and videos. Longer loan periods can be arranged, if necessary.
    • There are no fines for overdue items. The school is responsible for paying for lost or damaged items.
    • Don’t forget to get a PIN. This code is necessary to access your account from home.
    • See our Teacher Loan Policy for more information.
  2. Services from school or home
    • Search our website to check our catalog, online databases, and magazine indexes.
    • E-mail sites and articles to yourself or your students for future reference.
    • Use our Homework Help (in the sidebar on the right) for resources.
    • Use our Books and Reading page for student reading recommendations.
    • Working on your masters or professional development? Check out our Research page with links to databases for adults.
  3. Curriculum Support
    • Use our online form to tell us about upcoming assignments. We can set books aside at the library for your students or send things to you via the school courier.
    • Contact us if you need multiple copies of the same book.
    • We can gather books, videos, DVDs and magazines that will support your lessons. Keep your check-out receipts and you will have a ready-made list/bibliography for future use.
  4. Kits
    • These handy containers are filled with pre-selected materials to support themes and science explorations
  5. Delivery
    • Materials can be sent directly to your school via the school courier. No need to find time to stop by the library!
  6. Classroom Visits
    • We are happy to offer literacy support to your students. Example of this are booktalks and storytimes.
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