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Saturday, January 14, 2012
10:00 – 10:30 am
This storytime is designed for 2 to 5 year olds with autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration issues, other developmental disabilities, and their typically developing peers.
If your child has difficulty sitting through one of our other storytimes, this program of stories, songs, and activities might be just what you are looking for!
Before your visit, try using our This Is My Library social story, featuring information and pictures of the Reading Public Library and our Children’s Room.
Friday, February 3, 2012
10:15-10:45
Musician Peter Sheridan will entertain with his guitar, harmonica, special guests, and more!
Read on …
Saturday, January 21
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Do you want to learn how to play chess? Are you a bit rusty, and need a refresher? Or are you a seasoned player looking for playing partners? Whatever description fits you, this chess program is for you. We will have tables set up for players of all abilities, plus High School and Middle School volunteers ready to teach chess beginners of all ages. (Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.) Chess sets will be provided.
There will be two Lapsit sessions in January/February: Wednesday mornings at 10:15 and Wednesday evenings at 6pm. For the full schedule, please see our Lapsit page.
Lapsits are storytimes designed for children ages birth through 24 months. Registration preference is given to Reading residents. To register, please stop by or call the Children’s Room at 781-942-6705.
The Marvelous, Amusing Quack Medicine Show!
Tuesday, December 27th
7 to 9 pm
Step back in time as educator/entertainer David Downs acquaints us with unique, fascinating and extraordinary medical techniques practiced during the 18th and 19th centuries. Learn how the monaural stethoscope was invented; observe the amazing electric Magneto Nervous Machine! Discover why the ‘ear cone’ was placed in the ear and then set ablaze. The speaker, a retired school teacher, is a member of The Living History Association.
Recommended for families with upper elementary school children.
Reading During the Civil War
Wednesday, December 28th
1 to 2:30 pm
Families are invited to come to the Meeting Room to hear about what it was like in Reading during the time of the Civil War. After background and an introduction, we will walk to Laurel Hill Cemetery where Everett and Ginny Blodgett will lead a tour of the Civil War Monument and grave sites of Reading Civil War Veterans. Come back to the Library to warm up with a snack. Participants should wear appropriate clothing and footwear, even though many of the Civil War Soldiers fought in bare feet!
Appropriate for children in Grade 3 and up with their families and adults.
Winter Pajama Storytime
Thursday, December 29th
6:30 to 7 pm
Join the librarians and Cocoa Moose for a special Winter Pajama Storytime! Wear your cozy PJ’s, bring the teddy and enjoy some great stories and songs.
Free. No registration necessary.
Best for children aged 4 and up and their families.
Thank you to everyone who came to our 2nd annual Best Books for Kids event last night. It was a wonderful evening, and attendees left with a ton of great suggestions. For those of you who were not able to attend, you can see the full list of titles here. Happy reading!
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
7:00 p.m.
Step back in time as educator/entertainer David Downs acquaints us with the unique, fascinating and extraordinary medical techniques practiced during the 18th and 19th centuries. Learn how the monaural stethoscope was invented; observe the amazing electric Magneto Nervous Machine! Discover why the “ear cone” was placed in the ear and then set ablaze. The speaker is a member of The Living History Association. (This presentation is appropriate for all ages.)
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011
7:30-8:30 pm
Will you be shopping for children this holiday season? Are you a parent, grandparent, or teacher who is always on the look out for great books to share with kids? If so, you’ll leave our annual Best Books program with a wealth of titles to try.
Join the Children’s Librarians as we share our picks of 2011 which are suitable for borrowing or giving. We will talk about picture books, chapter books, graphic novels and nonfiction, and will give recommendations on the best audience for each book. Light refreshments will be served.
Free. No registration necessary. (Meeting Room)
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
1:30 – 2:30 pm
Children, grades 2 – 5! Come and ‘build’ your own enchanting (and yummy!) Gingerbread House, using supplies provided by the library. Enrollment is limited. Reading Residents given priority for registration.
Online pre-registration required. Sign up beginning Wednesday, November 30. Click here to register.
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