Author and illustrator behind more than 40 books for young readers, Jarrett J. Korsoczka, stops by. Korsoczka’s works range from the clever and humorous Lunch Lady graphic novels, to the compelling national Book Award finalist, Hey Kiddo and even select volumes of the Star WarsTM: Jedi Academy series.

Donate a bike in good working condition on Friday, May 3, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm, or on Saturday, May 4, 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Donors of usable bikes will receive a voucher for early admittance to the bike Giveaway. Look for a FREE bike at the Give-Away on Saturday, May 4, 12:00 noon. Voucher Holders only. 12:30 pm. Open to All!

The Reading Art Association Spring Show returns this May with artwork of over 90 artist members representing surrounding towns and cities. The show will be held at the Congregational Church, Woburn Street in Reading, on May 3 from 7:30 – 9:30 and on Saturday, May 4 from 10:00 – 3:00. Entrance to Guild Hall, where the art show is held is the middle side door on Sanborn Street.

Donate a bike in good working condition on Friday, May 3, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm, or on Saturday, May 4, 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Donors of usable bikes will receive a voucher for early admittance to the bike Giveaway. Look for a FREE bike at the Give-Away on Saturday, May 4, 12:00 noon. Voucher Holders only. 12:30 pm. Open to All!

The Reading Art Association Spring Show returns this May with artwork of over 90 artist members representing surrounding towns and cities. The show will be held at the Congregational Church, Woburn Street in Reading, on May 3 from 7:30 – 9:30 and on Saturday, May 4 from 10:00 – 3:00. Entrance to Guild Hall, where the art show is held is the middle side door on Sanborn Street.

The Friends of the Reading Public Library is excited to announce the return of the Friends’ House Tour on May 5, 2024. This is our longest running fundraising event, last held in 2018. The 2024 Tour features several beautiful and unique homes of Reading. Eight generous homeowners have opened their homes to support the Reading Public Library. Take note of the details each has incorporated to make their home special. Many have extended their vision outside as well.

The Parker Tavern will be opening for its 94th season on May 5, 2024, from 2-5. Located at 103 Washington Street next to Washington Park, the Tavern will be open for guided tours each Sunday from 2-5 PM until the end of October.

During office hours, Representative Jones or a member of his staff will be available at the library to meet with constituents on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment is necessary.

You’ll enjoy crafts, seeing, and learning about all kinds of animals. Plus, at our Pet Food Drive you can help support animals in need. Donate to this good cause by bringing a can or bag of pet food or treats to the Community Room for MSPCA: Nevins Farm.

The Reading Community Singers are pleased to present their Spring Concert – Melodies of Memory – On Saturday, May 11 at 7:30 pm, at Reading Memorial High School. Elijah Botkin, Artistic Director, will be conducting, and Joe Beninati will be Accompanist.

The Pleasant Street Center Health Fair is tomorrow, Wednesday, May 15th from 10:00am to 12:00pm. There will be over 30 area exhibitors in attendance. This is a great event to gather information and ask area agencies questions. We will also be having multiple raffle drawings. The doors will open at 10:00am. Please don’t arrive early so we can allow time for exhibitors to set up.

The Reading Garden Club will be having its annual Plant Sale on the Reading Town Common on Saturday, May 18, 2024. The event will be held rain or shine.

The hours are 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The plant sale is our annual fund raiser to enable us to maintain gardens at the Town Hall, the War Memorial, Parker Tavern and the planters at the Public Library.

The Department of Public Works is holding a recycling day on Saturday, May 18, 2024. The event will be held at the DPW Garage at 75 Newcorssing Road from 9 am to 1 pm.

The Reading Police Department will host its annual open house on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

When: Sat. May 18 at 7:30 pm
What: Award winning singer-songwriter Anne Hills in concert with Gail Finnie Rundlett opening
Where: Linden Tree Coffeehouse, UU Church social hall, 326 Main St. Wakefield, MA 01880
Admission: $25 cash or check, Students under 18 $10
Reservations recommended: 781-246-2836
Information: www.LindenTreeCoffeehouse.org

Please Join us as Reading remembers the service and sacrifice of all men and women who died in service to our country.

If you love history, you won’t want to miss this compelling event at the Reading Public Library on Wednesday, May 29 at 700 pm. We are honored to host noted historian and public speaker Stephen Puleo for a reading and discussion centered on his recent publication, The Great Abolitionist: Charles Sumner and the Fight for a More Perfect Union.

Join us at Reading 4th Annual Pride Parade and Celebration! Watch the parade from one of our cheering stations, anywhere along the route, or at the Town Common. After, we will gather in the Common with music, games, Bubbles McGee, and other surprises! Happy Pride!

Singer-Songwriter Joe Jencks returns to the Linden Tree. He’s a national favorite writing songs from the heart and performing them with strong musicality. Opening is Winter Potpourri Winner 2023 Sam Bayer.