Reading Public Library to Temporarily Close for Several Weeks

The Reading Public Library will close at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, and remain closed for at least three weeks, to make way for construction to begin on the long-awaited renovation and addition of the building.

Beginning in November, residents will find an all-new smaller temporary Reading Public Library at One General Way, Reading, between Market Basket and the Reading Athletic Club.

“You can help us lighten our load for the move by coming into the library to check out armloads of books, movies, and more so you won’t be caught short,” wrote Ruth Urell,library director. “We’ll give you an extended loan period and you can return books etc. to the library @ Walker’s Brook in November. If you’d like to visit another library during our closed period, your library card works at ANY public library in Massachusetts and you can borrow freely from their collections.”

The book drops outside will be open for returns through 5:00 p.m. Oct. 16 when they will be locked and relocated to the temporary library at Walker’s Brook.

Online library services and some adult programs will continue throughout October and children’s programs resume in November at other locations around town so be sure to check the library website for more information.

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