Reading Public Library

Reading, United States

4.8

10 reviews

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+1 781-944-0840
Website:
www.readingpl.org
Address:
64 Middlesex Ave, Reading, MA, 01867
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.3 miLincoln St @ Reading Depot
0.3 miReading
0.4 miWoburn St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq
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Local time (Reading) 1:52 AM Sunday, May 25, 2025

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Monday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday –

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10 reviews of Reading Public Library

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Place rating: 5
Flushing, NY
I worked with this library for my Eagle Scout project which had me assisting the relaunch of their Internet & software training class. I love the people who work there, and it is a fabulous building which used to be a school itself! Usually parking, but depends on timing too. My go to childhood spot as well.
Place rating: 4
Reading, MA
I go to the library at least once a week. The library has great programs for kids. My daughter enjoys the free story time programs. All of the librarians are very helpful and friendly.
I borrow mostly fiction novels for myself. I would prefer to read on my kindle, but I have found that the online book selection is lacking. I hope they expand their ebook soon. The print book selection is fine.
Place rating: 5
Reading, MA
I take my young daughter to the library every 2 weeks and we both enjoy our time here very much.
The staff are always helpful and friendly which is really the perfect combination in customer service. The librarians in the children’s section are especially nice, and always there to help out. For example, we were looking for a biography recently for an upcoming book report, and the librarian made a terrific suggestion. My daughter really enjoys looking around, and there are always displays featuring books centered around a particular holiday/​theme.
Located in a beautiful old building this library is exceptionally well maintained. I love books and am not a fan of these new electronic books (Kindle, etc…). Just my opinion, but there is something special about a «real» book. Support your local library.
Place rating: 5
Boston, MA
What a great place. The concept of free books, that remain free even if you bring them back late, is awesome. Although my print reads have dwindled over the years given my well-​used Nook/​Kindle, this atmosphere and place is enough to bring me back to the more tangible reading world. Friendly staff, big ‘olé building, quiet and comfy, I dig it. So should you.
Place rating: 5
Reading, MA
This is a first rate place everyone in the building is always so nice. Thank you for making me say I’m so glad this town has such a great library every time my family or I come here.
Place rating: 5
Reading, MA
Really a fantastic library. Great staff. The book collections can be spotty, but with the whole NOBLE system, you can get almost anything you need in a few days. Whoever buys their DVDs has an incredible eye for film and documentary.
Place rating: 4
Beverly, MA
Free books. And when you don’t bring them back on time? still free.
Good selection of books and dvds. I like the online system that lets you order a book and it also sends you a reminder when it is due. I think they need more videos for the kids section, and Sundays they are closed??? But overall a very good library.
Place rating: 5
Reading, MA
I love the library. I can walk there from my house. This is the best local library I have ever had in my life. They have a great selection of books, DVD’s and magazines. I’ve been know to go in and stand and read at least 5 magazines. Plus you can take magazines home too. Plus I love the online system. Sends me reminders that I have books due. also can search the whole system, of other libraries and get books sent to the Reading library for pick up. I love that. I’ve ordered so many books this way. The staff is pretty nice too. The offer great discounted passes to area museums and activities which is great too.
Place rating: 5
Wakefield, MA
I love the library, always have since I was a little kid and where I lived growing up we had an incredible library — Reading does a really good job at living up to that. The staff are, for the most part, very friendly and helpful, the place always seems to be open. I particularly like that everything is online now, I can renew books online, request books and see when they’ve arrived. Also, they have really cool tote bags you can buy as a donation that say Reading Public Library that I use for grocery shopping — I really like the play on words there I guess.
Place rating: 5
Somerville, MA
I work at this library, and I think it’s awesome. We offer great customer service, a helpful staff, a wide array of resources and items for checkout, a busy schedule of interesting events, as well as a friendly environment, with free wifi, the ability to eat and drink (except in the Local History Room), and a «quick and quiet» cell phone policy. If you have a library card for another library network, we can even add your card to our system to borrow our stuff! Stop by, we’d love to see you. Our hours are: M-​W 9a-​9p; Th 1p-​9p: F-​Sat 9a-​5p. And definitely post your reviews here, we’d love to know what you think!