Reading Public Library

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

For Grown Ups


Library Links

Children’s Room Program Policy
Safe Child Policy
Tips for Online safety at the library and at home
Our Raise A Reader page, with helpful information about early literacy
Join a library book group, and demonstrate a love of books to your children.
NOBLE for Kids features librarian recommended links for kids and adults.


Local Links

Parent Groups

Connect the Tots
Parents of Tots
MOMS Club of Reading

Town Resources

Reading Recreation Department
Reading Public Schools

Other Local Resources for Activities and Events

WickedLocal Parents
Boston Central


Other Helpful Links

Child Care

Reading family child care providers
Search Mass.gov for licensed child care and early education programs

Media Ratings

Common Sense Media – Features reviews by kids and parents of movies, tv shows, websites, games, music and more.
Kids In Mind – provides “objective and complete information about a film’s content so that they can decide, based on their own value system, whether they should watch a movie with or without their kids.”

Children and Grief

KidsGrief.com – Resources for children experiencing grief.


Links for Special Populations

Children with Special Needs

MA Dept. of Education Special Education site
Family Ties of Massachusetts

Children with Allergies

TRAIN-The Reading Allergy Information Network

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