We’re excited to share that RPL’s “Rooted in Reading” grant has been recognized in a feature article in Readings Magazine! The beautifully crafted piece captures the full scope of our green transformation, from our growing seed library to our thoughtfully placed indoor plants and springtime hopes for the new sensory garden. The article, viewable online […]
Have you spotted the new additions to our library? Between the bookshelves, you’ll now find some leafy new friends. They’re part of our “Rooted in Reading” program, and they’re here to make your library time even better. These plants do more than just look nice. Think of them as natural air filters. While you’re reading, […]
This article and online presentation from Grow Native Massachusetts makes the case to leave the leaves for biodiversity in your garden.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
