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Reading Central Library

4.4 (215 reviews)
££ 📍 Civic Centre, Bridge St, Reading RG1 2LU

About Reading Central Library

Reading Central Library sits right in the middle of town and is an easy, low-key spot to bring the kids — a calm, quiet place to browse books together and let little ones settle into the children's section. With a solid 4.4 rating across 215 reviews, it's a reliable rainy-day stop when you need somewhere indoors and unhurried.

Kid-friendly features

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Kids menu ✓ Likely
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Highchairs ✓ Likely
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Buggy friendly ✓ Yes
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Noise level Moderate
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Booking Walk-ins welcome
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Best for All ages
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Three Family Friendly UK Restaurant Activity Packs spread across a table — colouring, drawing and origami pages for kids.

Free Restaurant Activity Packs

The secret to a calmer meal out? Something to do that isn't a phone. Each pack is full of screen-free bits and bobs to keep little hands busy at the table and buy you a proper sit-down. Three printable packs, one for each age (toddler, preschool, primary) — free, straight to your inbox.

  • Colouring
  • Origami
  • Drawing lessons
  • Table questions

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