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Silent Reading Party

Afternoon Tea and Crazy Hat Extravaganza

2025-07-07 14:30:00 2025-07-07 16:30:00 America/New_York Silent Reading Party Come to read in community, stay to talk about your title...or your topper! Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B), Conference Room, Library Lawn

Monday, July 07
2:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-07 14:30:00 2025-07-07 16:30:00 America/New_York Silent Reading Party Come to read in community, stay to talk about your title...or your topper! Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B), Conference Room, Library Lawn

Reading Public Library

Community Room (A & B), Conference Room, Library Lawn

Come to read in community, stay to talk about your title...or your topper!

Come join the fun for our inaugural silent reading party! The concept is simple: 

  1. Come to the library with whatever book you're currently enjoying
  2. Read it in silence,  in the company of other Reading readers
  3. Gather in the Community Room to enjoy refreshments and talk with others about the your book(s).

We've decided to up the ante a bit to make it extra fun: wear an extraordinary hat, one in keeping with the theme of your book's protagonist or plot, something worthy of The Royal Ascot, a beloved and well-worn ball cap, or any unusual getup that will make people wonder what you have on your head and why!

Not-so-serious prizes will be awarded in both book and headgear categories, consolation can be found in finger sandwiches, dessert items, and lovely libations. Attendance qualifies you for a bonus entry into the Summer Reading grand prize raffle: gift cards to Calareso's, Whitelam Books and Market Basket.

This program is generously supported by The Friends of the Reading Public Library.

Reading Public Library

rdg@noblenet.org
Phone: 781-944-0840

Hours
We're closed Sunday June 15 due to Closed on Sundays during the summer
Mon, Jun 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 12 1:00PM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 15 Closed
(Closed on Sundays during the summer)


About the Library

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To ask questions about accessibility or request accommodations, please contact the library at rdgadmin@noblenet.org.

If the Reading Public schools are closed due to snow, all Children's programming will be canceled.

Upcoming Events

Sat, Jun 14, 11:15am - 11:45am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Mon, Jun 16, 10:00am - 10:45am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Mon, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Reading Public Library - Studio

Mon, Jun 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Reading Public Library - Local History Room
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Mon, Jun 16, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Mon, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Mon, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reading Public Library - Studio
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Tue, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reading Public Library - Conference Room

Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Wed, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room,Library Lawn

Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Fri, Jun 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Public Library - Outdoor Patio

Fri, Jun 20, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Reading Public Library - Library Lawn

Sat, Jun 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Sat, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Reading Town Common

Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
Reading Public Library - Studio

Mon, Jun 23, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Reading Public Library - Conference Room

Mon, Jun 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reading Public Library - Studio

Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Reading Public Library - Conference Room

Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Public Library - Local History Room
This event is full

Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Wed, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
This event is full

Wed, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room

Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Thu, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Fri, Jun 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Reading Public Library - Studio

Sat, Jun 28, 11:15am - 11:45am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Sat, Jun 28, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Reading Public Library - Library Lawn

Mon, Jun 30, 10:00am - 11:30am
Reading Public Library - Studio

Mon, Jun 30, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reading Public Library - Studio

Tue, Jul 01, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reading Public Library - Studio

Wed, Jul 02, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room

Sat, Jul 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Sat, Jul 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Public Library - Teen Space

Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 11:30am
Reading Public Library - Studio

Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 10:45am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Mon, Jul 07, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Mon, Jul 07, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B),Conference Room,Library Lawn

Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Tue, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Wed, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room

Wed, Jul 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading Public Library - Local History Room

Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Fri, Jul 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Public Library - Outdoor Patio
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Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room

Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
Reading Public Library - Studio

Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Mon, Jul 14, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)