It’s been a summer filled with story – silent reading parties and workshops to help you hone your storytelling chops.

The Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) will present a free commercial peak demand response (PDR) webinar for business customers on August 20 from 6 to 7 p.m. This webinar is designed specifically for RMLD commercial and industrial customers and will share details and benefits of PDR and the RMLD Commercial PDR program. 

The Town of Reading is proud to announce an upcoming public celebration in honor of its Green Communities Designation, a milestone in the community’s commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability. The Green Communities Designation Recognition Event will be held on Thursday, August 21, at 10:00 am on the Reading Town Common.

New children’s book from Charlesbridge Publishing features Aquarium’s sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation work.

The Memorial Park Free Summer Concert Series is in full swing, bringing live music and community fun to Sunday nights in Reading! These concerts are a great way to unwind, connect with neighbors, and enjoy performances from a variety of talented musicians.

The countdown is on! Preparations are in full swing as the Reading Rotary gears up for the return of the Reading Fall Street Faire, one of the town’s most anticipated and beloved community events.

Neither heat nor hills could keep away the crowd at this year’s 40th Annual Journey for Sight, hosted by the Reading Lions Club and Friends of Reading Recreation on Thursday, July 17, 2025.

The Town of Reading hosted a Lunch & Learn presentation on Thursday, July 17, focused on the crucial but often overlooked issue: the risks associated with driving while taking medications.

Whitelam Books is pleased to welcome author Dr. Mike Miller for a book signing and conversation on Tuesday, July 29 at 6:00pm.

The second weekend of Reading’s special curbside barrel collection event is happening tomorrow, Saturday, July 19! This free service allows residents to dispose of their old trash and recycling containers as the town transitions to its new automated cart system.

Nearly a week after a fire devastated a historic Summer Avenue property, the cause remains under investigation, and questions about what sparked the early-morning blaze remain unanswered.

Raise environmental awareness by collecting plastic trash and turning it into public art! Begins July 16 at the Library.

Despite a soggy start, the skies couldn’t dampen the energy and enthusiasm of the 2025 Reading PorchFest, held Saturday, June 28. The town was alive with sound as more than 90 musical acts performed across 40 stages - porches, lawns, public spaces, and even local businesses - turning Reading into a townwide concert for all ages.

Join Linda MacIver, educator, lecturer, librarian and genealogy researcher in a virtual presentation on the best genealogy resources available to help you explore your family’s history.

Do you know Walking Joe? Joe Coughlin, a Lion for more than 21 years and a former town employee, may often be seen on walks around town.

Whether you like to tell a good story or read it, the Library’s got you covered this summer with programs for adults and teens.

On Saturday, June 21, the Reading community gathered on the Town Common for the annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival, commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom.

Lawn signs are popping up all over town at the 44 venues for this year’s 7th annual Reading PorchFest.

The Reading Lions Club and Friends of Reading Recreation are inviting the community to join them for the 40th annual Journey for Sight 5K on Thursday, July 17, 2025.

Presence&Co, Reading’s newest community space, officially opened its doors this month, offering something increasingly rare in modern life: a place to slow down, disconnect from technology, and connect meaningfully with others.