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Reading Borough Public Libraries

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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 https://t.co/aBJYQW5oXC For 4+, all must be seated.

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Part of No. 2 Mount Pleasant, Reading, The Greyhound public house. Then comes the yard, with a pathway leading to Hawk Cottages, and to the right is the side of No. 68 Silver Street, occupied by The Fairway Press. Taken in the 1980s by Terry Allsop. #ReadingLocalHistory

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Family Ballet Workshop
Saturday 19th Sept - 11-11.45
Reading Central Library
Join us for this fun workshop for 3-5 year olds. BOOK NOW!
Celebrating Black British Ballet.

Email [email protected] to book.
Successful bookings will receive a confirmation email.

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Rhymetime at 10.30am is cancelled at Palmer Park library this morning. As an alternative there are drop-in sessions at the Central library at 10.15am and 11.15am. We apologise for any inconvenience.

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We are wandering round a few alleys and underpasses this month starting with a sign that can be still be seen (under some graffiti these days) in an alleyway off West Street, near no. 11. Fortescues started their business around 1897. #ReadingLocalHistory

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Finishing up with another of Terry Allsop's photos - Reading Station, seen from the Foster Wheeler building (later called Thames Tower), c. 1975. The view is across Station Square, with the statue of King Edward VII in the left foreground. #ReadingLocalHistory

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Family Ballet Workshop
Saturday 19th Sept - 11-11.45
Reading Central Library
Join us for this fun workshop for 3-5 year olds. Reserve a place now!
Celebrating Black British Ballet.

Email [email protected] to book.
Successful bookings will receive a confirmation email.

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Join us at Central Library for the Welcome to Reading Info Hub on Saturday 29th August from 11am to 1pm. Find out about services and activities in the area. Our friendly hosts are available to chat, free refreshments provided. Located at the Civic Centre, Bridge Street, RG1 2LU.

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The newsagent's shop of Rogers and Shergold, No. 4 London Street, Reading, c. 1975. This building is now part of the London Street Brasserie - the single storey section on the left is now two storey, and the large window has been altered. #ReadingLocalHistory

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There is still time to complete your Reading loves reading , space themed challenge! Finishers who have read six books can pick up a certificate and small prize plus enter into the draw for a LEGO kit! Collect your rewards at any Reading library.

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Family Ballet Workshop
Saturday 19th Sept - 11-11.45
Reading Central Library
Join us for this fun workshop for 3-5 year olds. Reserve a place now!
Celebrating Black British Ballet.

Email [email protected] to book.
Successful bookings will receive a confirmation email.

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These boys are cycling over the small wooden footbridge linking View and Heron islands, to Hills Meadow - hopefully the cameraman moved out of the way in time! #ReadingLocalHistory

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Due to the excessive heat expected today, activity sessions at Caversham and Tilehurst libraries have been cancelled.
The Home Library service has also cancelled the normal routes.

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Monday 10 August - Apologies, there is an issue with our main catalogue link, please use this one if you need to log in until fixed - https://t.co/IDH0TKCjtG

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This is another of Terry Allsop's photos, this time of the Fisherman's Cottage public house in Kennet Side, Reading, seen from across the river, c. 1975. It is still there, but has added a conservatory for additional seating where the white doors are. #ReadingLocalHistory

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THURSDAY 6 AUGUST : READING CENTRAL LIBRARY : Our apologies, due to staff sickness we are unable to run the planned craft session at Reading today - the list of all activities at all libraries is here https://t.co/565rnxkP78

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As it's the warmest summer since 1976 we are heading back into the 70s with this months photo selection starting with the Reading Emporium on Merchant's Place in 1974, a great vintage store before vintage was a thing! Taken by photographer Terry Allsop. #ReadingLocalHistory

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This is a photo of the Civic Centre, when it was newly built in 1987, and known as Bridge Street Plaza. The portico has long since gone, and the front has been extended into the court-yard area to create the new reception space (with the library behind it). #ReadingLocalHistory

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Join us at Central Library for July's Welcome to Reading Info Hub on Saturday 25th July from 11am to 1pm. Find out about services and activities in the area. Our friendly hosts are available to chat, free refreshments provided. Located at the Civic Centre, Bridge Street, RG1 2LU.

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Bridge Street, Reading, looking northwards to St. Mary's Butts in the 1880s. On the left, a gas-lamp on the bridge over the Kennet, and the side of the Bear Hotel. On the right, No. 25, then the bridge, with a man looking over, and then No. 27. #ReadingLocalHistory