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This detailed book by D.A. Hall looks back at the days when Reading had trolleybuses, one of which features on the cover. This, and others on the same topic, are located at Reading Central Library (R/FQ). #ReadingLocalHistory

readinglibrary's tweet image. This detailed book by D.A. Hall looks back at the days when Reading had trolleybuses, one of which features on the cover. This, and others on the same topic, are located at Reading Central Library (R/FQ). #ReadingLocalHistory

All Libraries closed on Monday 24 Nov '25. Central Library and Tilehurst Library closed for staff training day Monday 24 Nov - other libraries closed as normal for a Monday. No items due back, bookdrop at both sites open for returns. Libraries open as normal on Tues 25 Nov.

readinglibrary's tweet image. All Libraries closed on Monday 24 Nov '25.  Central Library and Tilehurst Library closed for staff training day Monday 24 Nov -  other libraries closed as normal for a Monday. No items due back,  bookdrop at both sites open for returns. Libraries open as normal on Tues 25 Nov.

Celebrate Reading Railway 200 Big Draw with Reading Libraries Museums on Wheels. Celebrate Reading’s history, Railway 200 (200 years of the modern railway) and this year's Big Draw Festival. FREE drop-in event at Whitley library Saturday 22nd November, 10.00 - 1200.

readinglibrary's tweet image. Celebrate Reading Railway 200 Big Draw with Reading Libraries Museums on Wheels. Celebrate Reading’s history, Railway 200 (200 years of the modern railway) and this year's Big Draw Festival.
FREE drop-in event at Whitley library Saturday 22nd November, 10.00 - 1200.

This is one of three views of the interior of the old Civic Offices under construction c1976. Nearly fifty years on and the current Civic is also undergoing building work to allow the library to move in there next year. #ReadingLocalHistory

readinglibrary's tweet image. This is one of three views of the interior of the old Civic Offices under construction c1976.  Nearly fifty years on and the current Civic is also undergoing building work to allow the library to move in there next year. #ReadingLocalHistory

Cecilia Millson originally published her book, Tales of Old Berkshire back in 1977, but it has been reprinted a couple of times since - this one is from 2011, and includes the cover story of a lady called Mrs Ball who fell into the Holybrook through a floor! #ReadingLocalHistory

readinglibrary's tweet image. Cecilia Millson originally published her book, Tales of Old Berkshire back in 1977, but it has been reprinted a couple of times since - this one is from 2011, and includes the cover story of a lady called Mrs Ball who fell into the Holybrook through a floor! #ReadingLocalHistory

Back to the 80's - Piece by Piece! Come along and help celebrate our library's 40th anniversary and complete the puzzle! Monday 17th November, 11am - 12pm. Free event, all welcome.

readinglibrary's tweet image. Back to the 80's - Piece by Piece! Come along and help celebrate our library's 40th anniversary and complete the puzzle!
Monday 17th November, 11am - 12pm. Free event, all welcome.

This is the manufacturing area of F. Moring's confectioners at 16 Caversham Road, they made and sold sweets at the address in the early 1900s. A photo of the exterior can also be seen in the library catalogue. #ReadingLocalHistory

readinglibrary's tweet image. This is the manufacturing area of F. Moring's confectioners at 16 Caversham Road, they made and sold sweets at the address in the early 1900s. A photo of the exterior can also be seen in the library catalogue. #ReadingLocalHistory

Join us at the last Welcome to Reading Coffee Morning information hub of 2025 on Saturday 15th November from 11am until 1pm at Reading Central Library, Abbey Square RG1 3BQ. Free refreshments provided and information on services and events. We look forward to meeting you!

readinglibrary's tweet image. Join us at the last Welcome to Reading Coffee Morning information hub of 2025 on Saturday 15th November from 11am until 1pm at Reading Central Library, Abbey Square RG1 3BQ. Free refreshments provided and information on services and events. We look forward to meeting you!

This book is an overview on a variety of organised sports in Reading, and also looks at some of those who have participated over the years. Written by Tim Crooks with Reading Museum, it was published by Two Rivers Press in 2012. Reading Library has a reference and lending copy.

readinglibrary's tweet image. This book is an overview on a variety of organised sports in Reading, and also looks at some of those who have participated over the years. Written by Tim Crooks with Reading Museum, it was published by Two Rivers Press in 2012. Reading Library has a reference and lending copy.

We have FREE fun for all the family this Saturday 8th November at Reading Central library. Our drop-in Junk Modelling session runs from 10.30am – 12 pm. See you there!

readinglibrary's tweet image. We have FREE  fun for all the family this Saturday 8th November at Reading Central library. Our drop-in Junk Modelling session runs from 10.30am – 12 pm. See you there!

Join us at the last Welcome to Reading Coffee Morning information hub of 2025 on Saturday 15th November from 11am until 1pm at Reading Central Library, Abbey Square RG1 3BQ. Free refreshments provided and information on services and events. We look forward to meeting you!

readinglibrary's tweet image. Join us at the last Welcome to Reading Coffee Morning information hub of 2025 on Saturday 15th November from 11am until 1pm at Reading Central Library, Abbey Square RG1 3BQ. Free refreshments provided and information on services and events. We look forward to meeting you!

Reading Central Library is celebrating it's 40th anniversary with displays and events, including a talk at 11.30am today, and a jigsaw coffee morning on the 17th Nov. (both free), come in and see what it's all about!

readinglibrary's tweet image. Reading Central Library is celebrating it's 40th anniversary with displays and events, including a talk at 11.30am today, and a jigsaw coffee morning on the 17th Nov. (both free), come in and see what it's all about!

Celebrate Reading Railway 200 Big Draw with Reading Libraries Museums on Wheels. Celebrate Reading’s history, Railway 200 (200 years of the modern railway) and this year's Big Draw Festival. FREE drop-in event at Southcote Library library Saturday 8th November, 10.00am - 1200pm

readinglibrary's tweet image. Celebrate Reading Railway 200 Big Draw with Reading Libraries Museums on Wheels. Celebrate Reading’s history, Railway 200 (200 years of the modern railway) and this year's Big Draw Festival.
FREE drop-in event at Southcote Library library Saturday 8th November, 10.00am - 1200pm

This amazing interior is at No. 4 The Arcade, Friar St., c. 1910, the store of Gregory, Love and Company Ltd., grocers, confectioners, chemists, ironmongers, tea-rooms, and smoking lounge. Note the chairs so shoppers can have a seat whilst they wait ! #ReadingLocalHistory

readinglibrary's tweet image. This amazing interior is at No. 4 The Arcade, Friar St., c. 1910, the store of Gregory, Love and Company Ltd., grocers, confectioners, chemists, ironmongers, tea-rooms, and smoking lounge. Note the chairs so shoppers can have a seat whilst they wait ! #ReadingLocalHistory

A reminder to join us on 4th Nov. 11.30am till 12.30pm at Reading Central Library, Abbey Square for this interesting talk by David Cliffe about his book A Reading Scrapbook. Limited places at this free event, register your interest at Ground Floor Desk or by calling 0118 9375950

readinglibrary's tweet image. A reminder to join us on 4th Nov. 11.30am till 12.30pm at Reading Central Library, Abbey Square for this interesting talk by David Cliffe about his book A Reading Scrapbook. Limited places at this free event, register your interest at Ground Floor Desk or by calling 0118 9375950

Frank Bond has written this book about the War Memorial of Eton Wick and Boveney, its story and that of the men whose names are recorded on it. Titled Their Names Shall Be Carved in Stone, it is only available as a reference book from Reading Library. #ReadingLocalHistory

readinglibrary's tweet image. Frank Bond has written this book about the War Memorial of Eton Wick and Boveney, its story and that of the men whose names are recorded on it. Titled Their Names Shall Be Carved in Stone, it is only available as a reference book from Reading Library. #ReadingLocalHistory

Join Southcote Library, Southcote Community Hub, Coronation Square, Southcote RG30 3QP this Friday 31st of October 9.30am - 11.00am for a Halloween craft making a ghost portraits! For children aged 4-10, FREE, drop in, Donations welcome. Adults must accompany children.

readinglibrary's tweet image. Join Southcote Library, Southcote Community Hub, Coronation Square, Southcote RG30 3QP this Friday 31st of October 9.30am - 11.00am for a Halloween craft making a ghost portraits!

For children aged 4-10, FREE, drop in,  Donations welcome.  Adults must accompany children.

Join us on 4th Nov 11.30am till 12.30pm at Reading Central Library, Abbey Square RG1 3BQ for a talk by David Cliffe about his book A Reading Scrapbook, looking at Reading's history through items that are often thrown away. FREE, book at the library or call 0118 9375950.

readinglibrary's tweet image. Join us on 4th Nov 11.30am till 12.30pm at Reading Central Library, Abbey Square RG1 3BQ for a talk by David Cliffe about his book A Reading Scrapbook, looking at Reading's history through items that are often thrown away.  FREE, book at the library or  call 0118 9375950.

The Ramada Hotel (later the Renaissance Hotel, then the Penta Hotel), Oxford Road, Reading opened on the 12th October 1983, making it 42 years old this month! Here we see 3 of the attendants at the side of the swimming pool on the opening day. #ReadingLocalHistory

readinglibrary's tweet image. The Ramada Hotel (later the Renaissance Hotel, then the Penta Hotel), Oxford Road, Reading opened on the 12th October 1983, making it 42 years old this month! Here we see 3 of the attendants at the side of the swimming pool on the opening day. #ReadingLocalHistory

Reading’s libraries are gearing up for October half term, offering a wide range of low-cost activities for children and families to enjoy! From spooky crafts to monster-making, just drop-in. Full listings are available at rdguk.info/October_Half_T… All welcome.

readinglibrary's tweet image. Reading’s libraries are gearing up for October half term, offering a wide range of low-cost activities for children and families to enjoy!
From spooky crafts to monster-making, just drop-in. Full listings are available at rdguk.info/October_Half_T…  
All welcome.

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