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** Kids Greet: Hello, Neighbor! Edition, 4/21

We've got 3 great programs in the
Hello, Neighbor! series this week: a StoryWalk that you can see by walking around the perimeter of the library building, (start at the front door), then on Friday, a few spaces remain for kids to record a video welcome message for our new neighbors - sign up for Kids Greet! today. (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10395018) And, on Saturday, join our multilingual family storytime (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/9923723) .

Hello, Neighbor's all-day celebration, Día, is Saturday, April 29 (https://readingpl.org/save-the-date-dia/) . Join this Children’s Day/Book Day, an annual celebration of children, families, culture and stories. We can't wait to see you there!
Día Celebration, April 29 (https://readingpl.org/save-the-date-dia/)

** Virtual! Rights & Benefits for Immigrants, 4/24

The Reading Public Library and the MIRA Coaltion are pleased to offer Introduction to Immigration, a series which presents relevant, up-to-date, and accurate information on immigration topics. The next session, Rights and Benefits for Immigrants, (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10315839) will cover the basic rights of all individuals — regardless of immigration status. Attendees will receive a broad overview of immigrant eligibility for health and safety net programs. This training also discusses best practices for interactions with law enforcement and preparation for worst-case scenarios. Register to receive a Zoom link via email. (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10315839)

The final session in the series will be:
Immigration Policy Updates and the Work Ahead, May 8  (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10315849)

** Reading Community Support Fair at RPL, 4/26

Join the Reading Public Schools at the Reading Community Support Fair.  If you live in Reading and need assistance with:
* Housing & Rental Assistance
* Navigating your child's education
* Immigration
* Dental and Medical Services
* Work and Job Resources
* Counseling and Mental Health Support

Come to the fair and learn what is available for you and your family. (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10386372)

** Understanding Schizophrenia, 5/4

In recognition of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is hosting a Facebook Live event on schizophrenia. To learn more, including how to join this live event, follow this link for details (https://www.nimh.nih.gov/news/events/announcements/facebook-live-understanding-schizophrenia?utm_campaign=MHM23&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govd) .

** Mark your calendar for NPS virtual visits, 4/19 & 4/26

Get to know our local history while enjoying your lunch. During each hour-long program, a National Park Ranger presents a local National Historical Site or Park. Mark your calendars! Register at links below to receive a Zoom link via email prior to the program.
April 19 | Blackstone River Valley National Historical Site (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10608515)
April 26 | Salem Maritime National Historical Site (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10608541)

** Kids! Celebrate National Poetry Month 4/22

To celebrate National Poetry Month, please join RPL librarians and award-winning author and current MCBA nominee,Kyle Lukoff (http://www.kylelukoff.com/) for a poetry workshop. Whitelam Books will be selling books and Kyle Lukoff will be available to sign them at the end of the event. This program is for kids in grades 1-6.
This is a drop-in event, so no need to register. (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10580996)

** Laura Hatosy: Lessons from the Holocaust, 4/25

Join the Reading Public Library for an evening to recognize Holocaust Remembrance Day (https://www.ushmm.org/remember/days-of-remembrance) with a discussion led by Laura Hatosy. Ninety-Nine percent of Danish Jews survived the Holocaust despite Nazi occupation. Hatosy will give a historical overview of various psychological, cultural, and historical reasons for how and why the Danes were able to protect people in their community. Her discussion will explore the historical context in Denmark and how we can apply these principles to our lives today. Registration is not required. (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10472700)

** Upcoming RPL Events

To see a complete list of event details for all virtual and in-person programs, visit RPL's Event Calendar (https://libcal.readingpl.org/calendar?cid=3778&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=3778&inc=0)

** Events in the next 2 weeks

* Spring StoryWalk--Hello, Neighbor edition (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10395062?hs=a)
Through April 23, 2023
* Pleasant Street Center Book Group (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10052289?hs=a)
9:30am - 11:00am Wednesday, April 19, 2023
* VIRTUAL: Explore The Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10608515?hs=a)
12:00pm - 1:00pm Wednesday, April 19, 2023
* Teen Crafternoon: Collages! (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10380684?hs=a)
2:00pm - 4:00pm Wednesday, April 19, 2023
* WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS: Town of Reading Public Safety Clinician Office Hours - CHILDREN'S ROOM (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10167781?hs=a)
2:00pm - 4:00pm Wednesday, April 19, 2023
* Genealogy One-on-One: Private Research Appointment (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10340614?hs=a)
7:00pm - 8:00pm Wednesday, April 19, 2023
* Judy Blume Forever screening (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10581134?hs=a)
7:00pm - 9:00pm Wednesday, April 19, 2023
* Teen Crafternoon: Collages! (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10380692?hs=a)
2:00pm - 4:00pm Thursday, April 20, 2023
* Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Poison Ivy (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10314767?hs=a)
7:00pm - 8:30pm Thursday, April 20, 2023
* Library Landscape Committee (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10292443?hs=a)
7:00pm - 8:30pm Thursday, April 20, 2023
* Kids Greet: Hello, Neighbor! Edition (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10395018?hs=a)
1:30pm - 2:15pm Friday, April 21, 2023
* Hello, Neighbor! Multilingual storytime for families (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/9923723?hs=a)
10:00am - 10:30am Saturday, April 22, 2023
* Stories to Tell with Kyle L. (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10580996?hs=a)
3:00pm - 4:00pm Saturday, April 22, 2023
* Branching Out: Be a Tween Advisor! (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10576698?hs=a)
3:30pm - 4:15pm Monday, April 24, 2023
* Friends of the Reading Public Library Meeting (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/9330506?hs=a)
7:00pm - 9:00pm Monday, April 24, 2023
* VIRTUAL: Rights and Benefits for Immigrants: An Introductory Series (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10315839?hs=a)
7:00pm - 8:00pm Monday, April 24, 2023
* KidLit Fan Club! A Book Group for Adults (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10325283?hs=a)
7:30pm - 8:30pm Monday, April 24, 2023
* Toddler Time (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10379921?hs=a)
10:00am - 10:30am Tuesday, April 25, 2023
* Word of Mouth Book Discussion (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/9916308?hs=a)
10:30am - 12:00pm Tuesday, April 25, 2023
* Citizen Kids (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10393577?hs=a)
3:30pm - 4:30pm Tuesday, April 25, 2023
* Lessons from the Holocaust: An Informational Session with Laura Hatosy (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10472700?hs=a)
7:00pm - 8:00pm Tuesday, April 25, 2023
* VIRTUAL: Explore Salem Maritime National Historic Site (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10608541?hs=a)
12:00pm - 1:00pm Wednesday, April 26, 2023
* WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS: Town of Reading Public Safety Clinician Office Hours - CHILDREN'S ROOM (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10167785?hs=a)
2:00pm - 4:00pm Wednesday, April 26, 2023
* Bouncing Broomsticks Book Club: Grades 3-5 (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10229176?hs=a)
3:30pm - 4:30pm Wednesday, April 26, 2023
* Preschool Storytime Fun: Ages 3-5 (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/9808326?hs=a)
1:30pm - 2:15pm Thursday, April 27, 2023
* Postpartum Depression and Perinatal Mental Health ... What is it and how do we identify it? (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10382139?hs=a)
7:00pm - 8:30pm Thursday, April 27, 2023
* Babytime: Storytime for Babies 0-18 months (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10326579?hs=a)
10:00am - 10:30am Friday, April 28, 2023
* Genealogy One-on-One: Private Research Appointment (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10340617?hs=a)
10:00am - 11:00am Friday, April 28, 2023
* Babytime: Storytime for Babies 0-18 months (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10326638?hs=a)
11:00am - 11:30am Friday, April 28, 2023
* Día Celebration: Interactive Family Movie (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10106401?hs=a)
10:00am - 12:00pm Saturday, April 29, 2023
* Día Celebration: Family Story Recording Studio (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10346782?hs=a)
12:00pm - 3:00pm Saturday, April 29, 2023
* Día Celebration: Indigenous Stories for Families (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10299048?hs=a)
3:00pm - 4:00pm Saturday, April 29, 2023
* Nature Stories and Exploration (Grades 1-3) (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/9501651?hs=a)
3:30pm - 4:30pm Monday, May 1, 2023
* Toddler Time (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10379922?hs=a)
10:00am - 10:30am Tuesday, May 2, 2023
* Genealogy One-on-One: Private Research Appointment (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10340619?hs=a)
3:00pm - 4:00pm Tuesday, May 2, 2023
* Citizen Kids (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10393578?hs=a)
3:30pm - 4:30pm Tuesday, May 2, 2023
* Teen Crafternoon with McFarlane Arts (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10381516?hs=a)
4:00pm - 5:30pm Tuesday, May 2, 2023
* Terrific Tuesdays (https://libcal.readingpl.org/event/10591529?hs=a)
4:00pm - 4:45pm Tuesday, May 2, 2023

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