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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 August 03 due to Closed on Sundays during the summer
Mon, Jul 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 1:00PM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 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

Fri, Aug 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reading Public Library - Local History Room
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Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Reading Public Library - Conference Room

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Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

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Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

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Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

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Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

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Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

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Reading Public Library - Local History Room
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Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
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Fri, Aug 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Fri, Aug 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Public Library - Outdoor Patio
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Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

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Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

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Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room

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Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room

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Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

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Reading Public Library - Library Lawn

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Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Sat, Aug 23, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

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Reading Public Library - Local History Room
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Tue, Aug 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Tue, Aug 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Reading Public Library - Conference Room

Fri, Aug 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Public Library - Outdoor Patio
Registration opens Friday, August 15 2025 at 3:30pm