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Reading Borough Public Libraries

 Reading, Berkshire, UK
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Joined July 2009
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Help our Central Library celebrate 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh with a Storytime and Crafting session this Friday! 30 Oct 11-12pm + 2.00-3.00pm. FREE, drop-in. #PoohTurns100 #AAMilne #HundredAcreWood
A plush Winnie-the-Pooh bear sitting by a tree in a forest, promoting a 100-year celebration at Reading Central Library.

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Performance Poetry: A workshop with Alice d’Lumiere Reading Central Library Saturday 14 November 1 - 2.30pm, £4 Limited spaces, early booking recommended To find out more and to book a space, scan the QR code or visit rdguk.info/whatsonreading_co… @AlicedLumiere
A flyer for a performance poetry workshop with Alice d'Lumiere at Reading Central Library on 14th November.

ALT A flyer for a performance poetry workshop with Alice d'Lumiere at Reading Central Library on 14th November.

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Join Museums Partnership Reading to explore the brilliant world of bats at Southcote Library. See our lesser horseshoe, pipistrelle, long-eared bat and skeleton wing specimens and make your own batty creation. FREE, drop-in. Saturday 31st October - 10.00am - 12.00pm
A vintage illustration of a bat hanging from a branch, with 'Museums on Wheels' and 'Reading Libraries' branding.

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The 11am Rhymetime session at Whitley Library is cancelled this morning. There are alternative sessions at the Central Library at 10.15am and 11.15am and at Palmer Park Library at 10.30am. These other sessions are drop-in. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Photograph of the front of South Reading Community Hub, with a sign advertising Whitley library. The wording in the top left hand corner is 'Rhymetime cancelled at Whitley Library'. The Reading Libraries logo is in the bottom right hand corner.

ALT Photograph of the front of South Reading Community Hub, with a sign advertising Whitley library. The wording in the top left hand corner is 'Rhymetime cancelled at Whitley Library'. The Reading Libraries logo is in the bottom right hand corner.

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Starts tomorrow Thursday 29th October at the Central library - FREE Digital Drop-in session.
Promotional flyer for a free digital skills drop-in session at Reading Central Library, featuring laptop, tablet, and phone.

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Still tickets left for TOMORROW at the bold new adaptation of The Tailor of Gloucester inspired by the tale by Beatrix Potter. Reading Central library, Wed 28 Oct, 11:30 & 14:30 Book at rdguk.info/Btg6S For 4+, all must be seated.
A promotional poster for a musical version of The Tailor of Gloucester featuring a mouse playing a pink electric guitar.

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We are indoors for this one, one of four views inside the Park Institute, Palmer Park Avenue, Reading, 1907. The institute was opened in Sept. 1907. This is the men's room containing groups of tables and chairs, and a snooker/pool table with lights over it. #ReadingLocalHistory
A black and white interior view of a room with a snooker table, and tables and chairs.

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It's finally half term! Why not book for a bold new adaptation of The Tailor of Gloucester inspired by the tale by Beatrix Potter. Reading Central library, Wed 28 Oct, 11:30 & 14:30 Book at rdguk.info/2bQGu For 4+, all must be seated.
A promotional poster for a musical version of The Tailor of Gloucester featuring a mouse playing a pink electric guitar.

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Join us at the Central library on Thursday 29th October for a FREE Digital Drop-in session.
Promotional flyer for a free digital skills drop-in session at Reading Central Library, featuring laptop, tablet, and phone.

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The 11am Rhymetime session at Whitley Library is cancelled this morning. There are alternative sessions at the Central Library at 10.15am and 11.15am and at Palmer Park Library at 10.30am. These other sessions are drop-in. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Photograph of the front of South Reading Community Hub, with a sign advertising Whitley library. The wording in the top left hand corner is 'Rhymetime cancelled at Whitley Library'. The Reading Libraries logo is in the bottom right hand corner.

ALT Photograph of the front of South Reading Community Hub, with a sign advertising Whitley library. The wording in the top left hand corner is 'Rhymetime cancelled at Whitley Library'. The Reading Libraries logo is in the bottom right hand corner.

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The western end of Marlborough Avenue, Reading, seen from the corner of Redlands Road, c. 1910. On the north side, Nos. 1 and 3, 5 and 7, 9 and 11, and 13, 15, and 17 are visible. A P. O. Collier postcard this time! #ReadingLocalHistory
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Central Library Coffee Morning Monday 19th October 11am to 12pm. Come and join us for our friendly coffee morning and hear all about Caversham Court Gardens and the Friends! All welcome, free event.
Promotional flyer for a Coffee Morning at Reading Central Library on 19 October, featuring a row of colourful mugs.

ALT Promotional flyer for a Coffee Morning at Reading Central Library on 19 October, featuring a row of colourful mugs.

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Join us at the Central library on Thursday 29th October for a FREE Digital Drop-in session.
Promotional flyer for a free digital skills drop-in session at Reading Central Library, featuring laptop, tablet, and phone.

ALT Promotional flyer for a free digital skills drop-in session at Reading Central Library, featuring laptop, tablet, and phone.

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Looking for half-term fun? Farnham Maltings is proud to present a bold new adaptation of The Tailor of Gloucester inspired by the tale by Beatrix Potter. Reading Central library, Wed 28 Oct, 11:30 & 14:30 Book at rdguk.info/cKcCJ For 4+, all must be seated.
A promotional poster for a musical version of The Tailor of Gloucester featuring a mouse playing a pink electric guitar.

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This is Grasmere Avenue, in the Kentwood area of Tilehurst, Reading, c. 1935, looking south-eastwards - another of H.A. Giles' postcards. The houses haven't changed much, but there is plenty of parking to be had in this photo! #ReadingLocalHistory
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Palmer Park Library will be closed Saturday 10 October due to staff shortages.  Any books that are due back will be renewed.
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Help our Central library celebrate 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh today with Storytime and Crafting sessions every Friday through October! 9 Oct 3.45- 4.15pm, 16 Oct 3.30-4.30pm, 23 Oct 3.45-4.15pm, 30 Oct 11-12pm + 2.00-3.00pm. Drop-in. #PoohTurns100 #AAMilne #HundredAcreWood
A plush Winnie-the-Pooh bear sitting by a tree in a forest, promoting a 100-year celebration at Reading Central Library.

ALT A plush Winnie-the-Pooh bear sitting by a tree in a forest, promoting a 100-year celebration at Reading Central Library.

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Rhymetime at 10.30am is cancelled at Palmer Park library tomorrow, Thursday 8th October. Other Thursday morning drop-in sessions are at Southcote library 9.45am, Reading Central library at 10.15am and 11.15am and Whitley library at 11am. We apologise for any inconvenience.
A group of children with hands raised in a library setting, with text announcing the cancellation of Rhymetime.

ALT A group of children with hands raised in a library setting, with text announcing the cancellation of Rhymetime.

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This month we will be walking up the avenue(s!) in and around Reading, starting with Morecambe Avenue, Caversham, c. 1930, looking eastwards from Conisboro Avenue to Kidmore Road. A postcard by H. A. Giles. #ReadingLocalHistory
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Activities will be taking place at Reading Libraries as we hold our annual Fun Palace event on Saturday 3rd October. All events will be drop in so no need to book. Check out details here rdguk.info/Fun_Palaces_IjMnb @FunPalaces
A woman and two children drawing colourful messages and hearts on a large wooden wall in a Reading library.

ALT A woman and two children drawing colourful messages and hearts on a large wooden wall in a Reading library.

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