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Summer Sizzlers: Book Talks, Mocktails, & Friends

With your favorite RPL staff
2025-06-13 18:30:00 2025-06-13 21:00:00 America/New_York Summer Sizzlers: Book Talks, Mocktails, & Friends Kick back with great reads, ice cold mocktails, and a raffle of the evening's most popular titles. Reading Public Library - Studio

Friday, June 13
6:30pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-13 18:30:00 2025-06-13 21:00:00 America/New_York Summer Sizzlers: Book Talks, Mocktails, & Friends Kick back with great reads, ice cold mocktails, and a raffle of the evening's most popular titles. Reading Public Library - Studio

Kick back with great reads, ice cold mocktails, and a raffle of the evening's most popular titles.

Join RPL staff and local bookseller Liz Whitelam for our annual Adult Summer Reading kickoff celebration.

  • Be a VIP at this after-hours event
  • Doors open at 6:30, arrive early for your choice of seats
  • Bring a wallet or Venmo for the cash (mocktail) bar
  • Bring your friends and bookgroup for more fun

Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the event runs 7:00-9:00 pm.

Don't miss this exclusive, fun adult reader-focused event!

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

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Standalone Event | In-Person Event | Friends Sponsored Program | Brochure |

Reading Public Library
rdg@noblenet.org
Phone: 781-944-0840
Hours
Mon, May 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 15 1:00PM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 18 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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.

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