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Tuesday January 20, 2026
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM    Buildwave® (Grades K-6) - Buildwave®
Looking for ways to expand your child's creativity?  When things don't go their way, can they adapt? Buildwave® is a STEAM + SEL course that helps your child discover their creativity and resilience. During each class, your child will receive wave after wave of materials they'll love like blocks, bricks and other hands-on pieces. The waves of building are structured like a game, with energetic music and visuals elevating the experience for maximum engagement. Each wave, they build, then disassemble. Build, disassemble. Repeat.  It's an opportunity for your child to discover their creativity again and again, but it's also an opportunity for them to fail without judgment. Builds will fall down. Friends will be reluctant to share. We guide your child through moments of frustration and equip them with strategies to adapt. To them, they're playing an outrageously fun game, but they're also learning fundamental skills they'll carry forever.  Learn more at www.buildwave.com. There will be no program on Tuesday, February 17th (School Vacation)
 
Tuesday January 27, 2026
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM    Buildwave® (Grades K-6) - Buildwave®
Looking for ways to expand your child's creativity?  When things don't go their way, can they adapt? Buildwave® is a STEAM + SEL course that helps your child discover their creativity and resilience. During each class, your child will receive wave after wave of materials they'll love like blocks, bricks and other hands-on pieces. The waves of building are structured like a game, with energetic music and visuals elevating the experience for maximum engagement. Each wave, they build, then disassemble. Build, disassemble. Repeat.  It's an opportunity for your child to discover their creativity again and again, but it's also an opportunity for them to fail without judgment. Builds will fall down. Friends will be reluctant to share. We guide your child through moments of frustration and equip them with strategies to adapt. To them, they're playing an outrageously fun game, but they're also learning fundamental skills they'll carry forever.  Learn more at www.buildwave.com. There will be no program on Tuesday, February 17th (School Vacation)
 
Thursday January 29, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Children's Dining Etiquette Workshop (Grades 2-7) - Children's Dining Etiquette
Imagine your child not only mastering impeccable table manners but also radiating confidence in any dining setting. Our Children's Dining Etiquette Program isn't just about polished behavior; it's about empowering them with the tools they need to stand out and make lasting impressions. This workshop will boost their self-assurance and help them exude poise when dining at home, in a restaurant, or social event. Good table manners are more than just niceties - they are invaluable tools for social interaction that will benefit children both personally and socially throughout their lives. TOPICS INCLUDE- Invitations and RSVP's- Approaching and seating at the table- Understanding the place setting- The napkin and its uses- How to correctly hold silverware- Appropriate table conversation- Passing food at the table- How to handle food allergies- Excusing yourself from the table- and much more!!This program requires a 24 hour notice for cancellations to receive a refund or credit. 
 
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Children's Conversation Skills Workshop (Grades 2-7) - Children's Conversation Skills Workshop
Mastering conversational skills and etiquette is crucial as it equips children with the confidence to navigate social interactions, cultivate lasting friendships, and understand societal expectations. Moreover, a child adept in verbal communication often excels in written communication, and interprets written material more accurately, providing a boost across all academic disciplines.Topics Include: How to initiate a conversation Engaging icebreakers to kickstart dialogues Strategies for maintaining a flowing conversation Gracefully concluding a conversation Topics to approach with care The art of active listening and avoiding interruptions Demonstrating respect and open-mindedness Recognizing and avoiding rude or disrespectful body language Mastering the art of giving and receiving compliments Invest in your child’s communication skills and empower them with lifelong skills and a path towards a future filled with confident and meaningful interactions.This program requires a 24 hour notice for cancellations to receive a refund or credit. 
 
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM    Teen College/Job Interview Prep Workshop (Grades 8-12) - Teen College/Job Interview Prep
Do you have a teen getting ready to interview for college or a job?  Mastering the art of effective self-presentation and confident interview skills is a vital step towards securing a bring future, whether it be for college admission or a valuable summer internship.  Secure you teen's future success with our Teen Interview Prep Workshop.  In today's fiercely competitive job market, it's not just what you know, it's also how you deliver it.  Standing out is crucial.  Excelling in an interview is a pivotal step toward securing a great opportunity in high school, and a skill that will serve them well in the future.  Parents, think back to your first job interview.  Did you know what to expect or say?  In this workshop participants will learn self-presentation skills, important talking points and best practices to help succeed at an interview.TOPICS INCLUDE:  - What to do before the interview- Know your resume- Understanding different interview formats- Dressing for success- Mastering the art of first impressions- Your elevator pitch- Tackling common interview questions- Asking pertinent questions of the employer- What to do and not to do during the interview- What to do after the interview and moreThis program requires a 24 hour notice for cancellations to receive a refund or credit. 
 
Tuesday February 3, 2026
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM    Buildwave® (Grades K-6) - Buildwave®
Looking for ways to expand your child's creativity?  When things don't go their way, can they adapt? Buildwave® is a STEAM + SEL course that helps your child discover their creativity and resilience. During each class, your child will receive wave after wave of materials they'll love like blocks, bricks and other hands-on pieces. The waves of building are structured like a game, with energetic music and visuals elevating the experience for maximum engagement. Each wave, they build, then disassemble. Build, disassemble. Repeat.  It's an opportunity for your child to discover their creativity again and again, but it's also an opportunity for them to fail without judgment. Builds will fall down. Friends will be reluctant to share. We guide your child through moments of frustration and equip them with strategies to adapt. To them, they're playing an outrageously fun game, but they're also learning fundamental skills they'll carry forever.  Learn more at www.buildwave.com. There will be no program on Tuesday, February 17th (School Vacation)
 
Tuesday February 10, 2026
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM    Buildwave® (Grades K-6) - Buildwave®
Looking for ways to expand your child's creativity?  When things don't go their way, can they adapt? Buildwave® is a STEAM + SEL course that helps your child discover their creativity and resilience. During each class, your child will receive wave after wave of materials they'll love like blocks, bricks and other hands-on pieces. The waves of building are structured like a game, with energetic music and visuals elevating the experience for maximum engagement. Each wave, they build, then disassemble. Build, disassemble. Repeat.  It's an opportunity for your child to discover their creativity again and again, but it's also an opportunity for them to fail without judgment. Builds will fall down. Friends will be reluctant to share. We guide your child through moments of frustration and equip them with strategies to adapt. To them, they're playing an outrageously fun game, but they're also learning fundamental skills they'll carry forever.  Learn more at www.buildwave.com. There will be no program on Tuesday, February 17th (School Vacation)
 
Wednesday February 11, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Intergenerational Program - Competitive Jigsaw Puzzling! - Competitive Puzzling - Individual Registration
Do you love puzzles and a little friendly competition? Put your skills to the test at this intergenerational competitive jigsaw puzzle event hosted by Recreation and Elder & Human Services! Competitive Puzzling is back for a Valentine’s Day themed event. Sign up as a family, with friends, or as an individual. Only one person needs to register per team; individuals who register alone will be placed on a team on the day of the event. Teams will consist of 4–5 participants, with a maximum of 10 teams total. Once teams are set, each team will receive the same puzzle and have 60 minutes to complete as much as possible. When the timer starts, open your box and race against the clock and each other to see which team comes out on top! Date: Wednesday, February 11 Time: 4:00–5:30 PM Location: Pleasant Street Center, 49 Pleasant Street, Reading
 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Intergenerational Program - Competitive Jigsaw Puzzling! - Competitive Puzzling - Team Registration
Do you love puzzles and a little friendly competition? Put your skills to the test at this intergenerational competitive jigsaw puzzle event hosted by Recreation and Elder & Human Services! Competitive Puzzling is back for a Valentine’s Day themed event. Sign up as a family, with friends, or as an individual. Only one person needs to register per team; individuals who register alone will be placed on a team on the day of the event. Teams will consist of 4–5 participants, with a maximum of 10 teams total. Once teams are set, each team will receive the same puzzle and have 60 minutes to complete as much as possible. When the timer starts, open your box and race against the clock and each other to see which team comes out on top! Date: Wednesday, February 11 Time: 4:00–5:30 PM Location: Pleasant Street Center, 49 Pleasant Street, Reading