TOMORROW is Election Day! Please go to www.togetherforreading.com/endorsements for a full list of endorsements! Plus: don't forget to vote YES on Question 1!

All candidates will be at both of these events! Check them out. This program is not endorsed or sponsored by the Reading Public Library, the Board of Library Trustees, or Library staff.

Please join us this Saturday, 3/14 from 10am-12pm on the Reading Common to show your support for Tony D'Arezzo, Karen Herrick, Erin Gaffen and Geoffrey Coram! votedarezzo.org votekarenherrick.org www.facebook.com/ErinGaffenFo... coramforsc.weebly.com

Having a SECOND Heated Rivalry Trivia Night fundraiser on Friday, March 6 at 7:30! The first was such a hit, we got an even bigger venue to do it all over again! Check out the registration form in the comments.

CHANGE OF DATE! We are changing the date because there will be a Black History Trivia event at the library on 2/23! (Check that out too!) Our in-person meeting will move to 2/25! Hope to see you then.

Obsessed with Heated Rivalry? Us too! What better way to raise funds for our Pride Parade than a Heated Rivalry Trivia Night! February 13 from 7-9 pm, at Whitelam Books, Reading, MA. Get tickets now! #heatedrivalry #pride #readingma #northofboston

📅 2026 Meeting Update Because of holidays, we’re moving our monthly meetups to the fourth Monday this year. 🗓 Next get-together: Monday, January 26 ⏰ 7–9 PM 📍 Above the garage at 24 Bay State Road, Reading It’s informal—drop in whenever you can and stay as long as you like. Hope to see you!

The holidays may be over, but as we approach the New Year, many families still need help. Our food pantry drive is almost finished, and one last push can make a real difference. Let’s start the year by taking care of one another—thank you for your generosity.

WEATHER UPDATE ON READING’S 4TH ANNUAL MENORAH LIGHTING THE EVENT IS STILL HAPPENING BUT INSIDE THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF READING 25 Woburn street, Reading, MA.

Reading’s 4th Annual Community Menorah Lighting is almost here. Join us at 5 PM on the Town Common for an educational celebration and menorah lighting, plus a StoryWalk© supported by Whitelam Books and RMLD. Afterward, head to the First Congregational Church for more fun activities!

Thanks to everyone who’s donated — you’re making a real impact. Nearly 1,000 Reading residents rely on SNAP, and our food pantry helps fill the gaps. If you can, please donate and include “POP” so we can track progress toward our $10k goal. Thank you for supporting our community. 💛

You are invited to the Holiday Card-Making Party on December 1 from 7:00-9:00 pm, downstairs at the library. These cards will go to Food Pantry and Adopt a Family recipients. Materials will be supplied, and NO artistic talent is needed. This event is open to everyone.

Join us on Monday 7-9pm at 24 Bay State Rd!

Great news! In the first week, POP Goes the Pantry has raised $7742! Since this has been such a success, we’re going up our goal to $10k by 2026. Thank you to everyone who contributed! Reading, MA has almost 1000 residents who depend on SNAP benefits. Please donate to our local food pantry.

Great news! In the first week, POP Goes the Pantry has raised $7742! Since this has been such a success, we’re going up our goal to $10k by 2026. Thank you to everyone who contributed! Reading, MA has almost 1000 residents who depend on SNAP benefits. Please donate to our local food pantry.

Please note the date change, this month's meeting will be on 11/24 7-9pm at 24 Bay State Rd!

Local friends: Reading, MA has almost 1000 residents who depend on SNAP benefits. Please donate to our local food pantry. Write POP in the Venmo note or in your check memo so we can track our way to our $5000 goal.

Be sure to check your email or our website for this month's actions. pophuddlereading.wixsite.com/mysite

Energized by No Kings? Keep the feeling going and join us for an evening of action!

The Boston protest is on the Common at 12pm. For more details check out: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even... To find a protest check out www.nokings.org To go to a local protest, Wakefield and Friends is holding a protest at 10:30am at the corner of Main and Water in Wakefield.

Be sure to check your email or our website for this month's actions. pophuddlereading.wixsite.com/mysite

The POP is doing some major outreach in the coming months and it all gets kicked off at the Reading Fall Street Faire on September 7. Please help us staff our booth to get the word out about our efforts. It's fun and easy! Sign up below!

Please join us Thursday, July 17 6 – 8pm Woburn Common 10 Common St. (across from City Hall) Woburn, MA 01801 www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-a...

We will not have a meeting this July. Instead we are having a summer social. Feel free to invite like-minded friends.

We will not have a meeting this July. Instead we are having a summer social. Feel free to invite like-minded friends.

Tonight! Come meet some like-minded people and get energized!

Come visit us at Reading Friends and Family Day! www.facebook.com/events/13170... Help staff the table and chat up people to increase our membership! It’s easy and fun. Sign up here: www.signupgenius.com/.../20F0845A....

Save the date, North Reading Pride Ride Sunday June 22!

On June 14th, Mass 50501 and Indivisible Mass Coalition, in partnership with Boston Pride for The People, invite you to dance, sing, and resist with Pride. www.mass50501.org/events/june14

There are several No Kings protests near us on Saturday: Wakefield Main Street at Water Street 10:30-12:30pm www.mobilize.us/nokings/even... Melrose City Hall 1-3pm www.mobilize.us/mountainindi...

Monday next week!

Tomorrow at the Reading Public Library!! Want to explore how you can get more involved? Check out this organizing fair! Many grassroots organizations will be there, including the POP Huddle.

espite the rain, Reading's fifth annual Pride Parade and Celebration had a tremendous turnout! A huge thank you to the Reading Cultural Council - Reading, MA, and the many donors who made the day possible. What a fabulous day!

Despite the rain, Reading's fifth annual Pride Parade and Celebration had a tremendous turnout! A huge thank you to the Reading Cultural Council - Reading, MA, and the many donors who made the day possible. What a fabulous day!

Join us tomorrow, 6/7 at 3pm for our Pride Celebration! You can view the parade from anywhere along the highlighted route, and attend the celebration on the Reading Common afterwards!

Next Week! If you are frustrated with how things are going and you live in the Metro North area of Boston, come to our organizing fair! The POP Huddle and other grassroots organizations will be there to show you how you can get more involved.

Happy Pride 2025! Can't wait to celebrate on June 7 from 3-5 pm in the Town Common!

Live along the Pride Parade route? Invite some friends over to cheer us on! Or come down to the Common to watch from there.

TOMORROW! 7:00-8:30pm, downstairs at the library! No artistic skills or supplies needed!

Action email comes out today! Be sure to check it out.

Tomorrow!

We are making a giant display of signs from dozens of organizations and businesses to support our LGBT+ community and Pride! We are starting the party early on May 22 from 7-8:30 at the library to start making these signs. No artistic talent or supplies needed!

NEXT WEEK! Come see how you can combat what is happening right now!

We are working on our support sign display for our Pride Parade and Celebration! On May 22 from 7-8:30pm, downstairs at the Reading Public Library we will be making signs. No artistic skills needed! It's so fun!

Are you part of a club, organization, business, team, or group that supports the LGBTQ+ community? Show your support for FREE by signing up to be part of the display on the Common during our Pride Parade and Celebration: June 7, 3:00-5:00. It's easy. We'll even make the sign for you if you'd like.

DONATIONS NEEDED! The planning for Reading's FIFTH annual Pride Parade and Celebration is ramping up! Please venmo me @laura-wilson-29 if you are able. Thank you! We are looking for drivers and volunteers, too!

Want to be part of the Reading Pride Parade and Celebration? We need help dropping flyers to promote our event. Use the Join the Fun QR code to sign up!

NEXT WEEK! Come see how you can combat what is happening right now.