We are excited to be using Rooted in Reading grant funds to put in a number of natve plants around the library. Native plants are a critical part of the food chain and strengthen the local ecosystem.
October 9, 2024
As part of our Rooted in Reading grant, RPL is installing an example sensory garden. This small area highlights different ways to experience a garden. They can help people connect with nature and become more aware of their surroundings.
October 2, 2024
Rooted in Reading will take place in three phases. Kicking off this fall, all gardens required planning and preparation. There is a lot to do from design to digging, from selecting plants to sowing seeds. Things that are happening for “Beneath the Surface” of Rooted in Reading
September 29, 2024
The votes are in, and our new grant program will be called “Rooted in Reading.” Rooted in Reading launches one year of programming, services, and greenscape improvements to establish RPL as the horticultural hub for the Town of Reading.
September 9, 2024
On July 11, The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) awarded federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) direct grants to the Reading Public Library. The $20,000 grant, which runs from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, will allow the Reading Public Library to further develop and expand education with garden and nature-based learning spaces.
July 16, 2024