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He never came back to Reading, but no citizen of Reading can think without a quickening pulse of appreciation of the shy, kindly man, toiling in his cabinet at Westminster over the voluminous directions for the town whose interest tugged so closely at his heart strings. This article appeared in The Historical Review of Berks County, October 1944.
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The Reading Public Library is dedicated to supporting the community it serves. In recognition of its outstanding community service, this year it was awarded the National Medal for Museum and Library Service by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The National Medal is the nation’s highest honor for community service, and Reading was one of...
Of its many incredible programs, the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) may be the Wyomissing Public Library’s most unique offering, attracting teens from grades 7 through 12 from all around the county. The TAB is responsible for input on the library’s catalog of Young Adult books, movies and television shows in addition to organizing teen programming and v...
The Sinking Spring Public Library aims to promote education, wellness and community with its range of materials and eclectic events, but it is also here to help you get out of town. It is one of only three libraries – including Boyertown and Kutztown – to offer passport acceptance services. Their certified passport agents are available to answer yo...
The Oley Valley Community Library provides so much more than just reading material to its members. It offers daily programming not only for children and students, but also for knitters, readers, genealogists, writers and beyond. Numerous volunteers and sponsors from across the county assist in hosting book clubs, writing workshops, family game and ...
In addition to its wide variety of resources, this library has something unique from the others: a Teen Reading Lounge. Muhlenberg has created a non-traditional book club for teens, funded by a grant from the Pennsylvania Humanities Council. Instead of just discussing what they’ve read, teens engage in discussions about topics within the books by e...
While many libraries — including Exeter — arefocusing on the future, the staff at Exeter Community Library also wants to be sure we don’t forget the arts of the past. On Monday, Aug. 13, the library will host a Lost Art of Letter Writing program to work with residents on the proper formatting and contents of a formal letter. Local stamp collectors ...
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Mar 14, 2021 · Reading was first mentioned in the year 871 when the Danes captured it. They made a fort east of Reading by erecting a rampart between the Thames and the Kennet. Reading was next mentioned in 1006 when the Danes burnt it. At the time of the Domesday Book (1086), Reading had a population of about 600.
Jan 20, 2020 · United States of Berks is a recurring feature and will highlight municipalities throughout the county. Reading population: 88,082 (2010 U.S. Census Bureau) City Hall address: 815 Washington St ...
In the intervening years the Reading Socialists gained seats on the city council and the school board in addition to capturing various other city and county offices. Maurer, to whom there will be occasion to refer in greater detail later in this article, was returned to the legislature in 1914 and 1916 after having suffered a defeat in 1912.
In 1748, the town was laid out by Thomas and Richard Penn, the sons of William Penn. The name was chosen after Penn's own county seat, Reading, in Berkshire, England. In 1752, Reading became the county seat of Berks. readingpa.gov There is MUCH more to discover about Reading, Pennsylvania, USA. Read on!
Second Sat. Program- European Villages of Origin for Many Immigrant Berks County Families- 5.11.24. BerksHistory May 18, 2024 3:03 pm
