This Week in Reading History
We are looking back at the happenings of Reading using the Digital Archives of the Reading Public Library. The...
Category: News
Winterfest to Return in March
Reading, MA — Last year’s Winterfest was so fun the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce decided to do it...
Digital Archives of the RPL Make nearly 150 years of Reading History Available
Reading, MA — The Reading Public Library is pleased to announce the launch of an online database that provides...
Reading Celebrates the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Reading, MA — “Peace comes intentionally and deliberately as we live in defiance of hate, ignorance, and exclusion,” declared...
Reading Senior Property Tax Exemption Extended
Legislation will provide savings to local residents for another three years Governor Charlie Baker has signed legislation to extend...
Join Reading’s Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Community Breakfast & Celebration!
Reading Public Library, Reading, MA—The town of Reading celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 16, at...
The Strange World of Dogtown
It’s Also History: Tales & Tidbits from Alan’s Archives Alan Foulds is a local historian who has written several...
Was Jacob Marley from Lowell?
It’s Also History: Tales & Tidbits from Alan’s Archives Alan Foulds is a local historian who has written several...
Photo Gallery: 1st Annual Town of Reading Menorah Lighting
Reading, MA — The 1st Annual Town of Reading Public Menorah Lighting was held on Monday, December 19, 2022,...