Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Reading Area

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Middlesex County and across MA.

Standoff Suspects Rebuke Court In Bizarre Hearings: Patch PM

Also: Bank robbers at large | Violence mars holiday weekend | Uncle, sister save drowning two-year-old | MA chef on 'Chopped' | More.

Reading Public Library: Museum Passes Of The Month: Trustees GO Pass And Boating In Boston

Are you ready to Go Outside? We are making it even easier for you with the Trustees GO Pass and the Boating in Boston pass! The Trustees ...

Reading Public Library: Yard Games!

Ah, summer, time to get outside! Borrow one of our yard games for even more fun in the sun. We have a croquet set, bocce ball and even a ...

Reading Public Library: Adult Collections: What's New?

Click on a cover to request a book!

Reading Public Library: Library Closing: July 5 (Independence Day Observed)

The Library will be closed on Monday, July 5th in observance of Independence Day. The library will resume its normal hours on Tuesday, J ...

Reading Public Library: Teen Collections: What's New?

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Reading Public Library: What's New In Children's?

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Blood Donors Needed In Reading Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a couple blood drives soon in the Reading area.

DA: Suspect Initially Blamed Black Person In Shooting | Patch PM

Also: Man accused of killing lobsters | Rink named for injured player | High court ends NH-MA dispute | Heat wave could break records | More

Reading Public Library: High School Summer Reading 2021

Summer Reading List Grades 9 & 10

Reading Public Library: Middle School Summer Reading 2021

Click on the cover image to reserve your summer reading title.

Blood Donors Needed In Reading Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has affected the U.S. blood supply.

RMLD Lobby Reopening on June 15, 2021

The Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) will reopen its lobby to customers on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

Reading Public Library: Library Closing: Juneteenth

The Library and the book drop will be closed Saturday, June 19, in observance of the new state holiday, Juneteenth. The book drop will r ...

Pleasant Street Center Readies For Return

The gathering place for Reading seniors will hold an Open House June 15 to celebrate its reopening.

Heat Wave, Drownings Force MA Towns Into Action: Patch PM

Also: Funeral set for police officer | 61 underage drinkers caught | Rally for police officer shot by suspect | MA AG on opioid case | More.

Reading Public Library: Visit The Library: We Are A Cooling Center

It is going to be hot out today, if you need to cool off please visit us!

Holy Heat Wave: MA Readies For Return Of The Scorcha' | Patch PM

Also: Ransomware attack on ferry | Commuter rail for Cape? | Accused bottle thrower out on bail | No decision (yet) on Boston top cop | More

Reading Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has impacted the country's blood supply.

Reading Public Library: Mass Children's Book Award Nominees 2021-22

Here are this year's nominees for the Massachusetts Children's Book Award. We have lots of copies in a variety of formats, so read and v ...

Reading Public Library: Media Monday- Hoopla Audiobooks

June is Audiobook month. Celebrate by checking out one of our favorite audiobook apps- Hoopla!

Reading Public Library: Summer Programs And Events

Check out our Summer events!

Super Flower Blood Moon: How To See Lunar Eclipse In Reading

Worried about how much of the total lunar eclipse you'll see in Reading? Take comfort: it's 2021's biggest and brightest supermoon.

Reading Public Library: Library Closing: Memorial Day

The Library and book drop will be closed Saturday, May 29 through Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day. Our normal hours resume ...

Reading Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

There is no wait period for blood donations after receiving a coronavirus vaccine dose.

MA Ready To Party Like It's 2019 | Patch PM

Also: City considers safe drug use sites | Massive brush fire | Victims ID'ed in Brockton tragedy | MA man accused in NM killings | More

Reading Public Library: Collection Spotlight- Paperback Bestsellers

Our popular Paperback Best Sellers collection has been recently restocked. The shelves are filled with lots of new copies of our favorit ...

Some Reading Households May See Discolored Water, Low Pressure

The town will conduct a new, longer method of water main flushing this summer, impacting some neighborhoods.

Reading Public Library: Museum Pass Of The Month: Ecotarium

Are you looking forward to spring and to getting outside with the kids and want to learn a little science too? Look no further than the ...

Reading Public Library: MCBA Winner Announced

The 2021 winner of the Massachusetts Children's Book Award is Front Desk by Kelly Yang! The winner was chosen by Massachusetts students ...

Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up In Reading Area

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has impacted the country's blood supply.

Reading Public Library: Library Closing: Patriot's Day

The Library will be closed Monday, April 19 in observance of Patriot's Day. Our normal hours resume on Tuesday, April 20.

Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak: When To See Fireballs In Reading

The Lyrids peak is a perfect start to Earth Day in Reading. Known for fireballs, the meteor shower overlaps with the Eta Aquariids.

Devastating Fires Bookend Golf Club's Rebuild | Patch PM

Also: Exec pleads guilty in poison case | CEO's cause of death released | Slur targets cop | More

Town Election, New Soup Joint: Reading Top Stories

Here's a look back at what happened in Reading this week.

Blood Donations Needed In Reading Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives being held near you.

Reading Public Library: WOM Readers' Choice 2020

Readers' Choice 2020 from WOM Book Group!

Reading Public Library: Jazz Appreciation Month

Are you ready to jazz up your music selections?

Reading Public Library: Homeschooling Highlight: Quality App Review Sources

If you're looking for a fun and educational app or video game for your children, hopping onto Google or the app store can be overwhelmin ...

Travel Like A Local: Submit Your Town For Our 2018 Travel Guide

Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.