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Registration opens:
June 04th, 2026

Messtival Festival

(Entering Grades 1-4)
2026-06-25 18:30:00 2026-06-25 19:30:00 America/New_York Messtival Festival Dress for a mess! Reading Public Library - Library Lawn

Thursday, June 25
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-25 18:30:00 2026-06-25 19:30:00 America/New_York Messtival Festival Dress for a mess! Reading Public Library - Library Lawn

Reading Public Library

Library Lawn

Dress for a mess!

Don't miss your chance to make a mess with sand, paint, shaving cream and more! Don't forget to wear clothes and sneakers that can get MESSY and bring a towel to dry off! This program will offer food. Allergies cannot be accommodated. 

Rain Date: July 9th at 6:30 pm  

This program is sponsored by the Friends of Reading Public Library - thank you, Friends!

AGE GROUP: | Children |

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

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Phone: 781-944-0840
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