Digital Archives are ready to search!

Are you seeking information on Reading's history and events? We have good news - the days of searching through rolls of microfilm are over! The Digital Archives of The Reading Public Library is an online database providing access to more than 150 years of Reading news, sports, and events. Thanks to the generous support of the Reading Public Library Foundation, the Library digitized 550 roles of aging microfilm records from the Reading Chronicle (1870-1980), the Reading Weekly News and Chronicle (1876-1880), the Daily Times And Chronicle (1980-1984), and the Daily Times Chronicle (1984-2019). The digitization process applied optical character recognition, added indexing, and cloud hosting. Users can now quickly and easily search the database through date and keyword queries. Previously available only on microfilm, these priceless records are now available online to all seeking to understand our community’s long and dynamic history anytime, anywhere.

In addition to its donors, the Library and Foundation wish to thank the Daily Times Chronicle for their support of this project.

Midterms are here! Exam Cram starts 1/17

Midterms are here... Need a place to study? Come to the library! Enjoy TEEN ONLY spaces for silent and quiet collaborative study. Need a break? Come to the TEEN ROOM to talk with friends, enjoy some snacks, and fun activities!

MVES Series: Volunteers & Technology, 1/23

During each session in this three part series, an expert from Mystic Valley Elder Services will address a different topic and the resources that MVES provides to support older adults and caretakers in these areas.This week: Volunteers & Technology (what do volunteers do and how MVES can help you with tech)! Register here.

Let's talk winter birding with Dave Williams, 1/23

Novice birders and experts alike are welcome to attend RPL’s casual Bird Meetups with Dave Williams every other month. These will be informal gatherings where bird-loving folks can gather to learn from each other and share their knowledge. Register today.

Space remains for the winter concert, 1/24

Don't miss an evening of Celtic music on Tuesday, January 24. Jeff Snow combines the music, stories and a wee bit of history from Scotland, Ireland and England. There will be singing, laughing, clapping and perhaps a bit of foot stomping, while Jeff plays tunes. Register today.

Therapeutic Art with McFarlane Arts, 1/25

Adults ages 22+ with disabilities including ASD and I/DD are invited to join us in exploring your inner artist in fun and creative ways with local artist Susan McFarlane of McFarlane Arts. Register for one or all remaining sessions (1/25, 2/8, 2/22, 3/8, 3/22, & 4/12). This is not a respite program; caregivers are required to attend.

Register using here, Sponsored by the Friends of the Reading Public Library.

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