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Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 19

Your guide to Reading and North Reading today.

Today is Thursday, April 19. Here are five things you need to know today:

1. The weather. The temperature will reach 73 degrees today and drop to 43 in the evening. Expect partly cloudy skies.

2. Creative Arts. Kids can participate in Big & Bright at . The morning workshop is Draw Buildings and Three Dimensional Things and the afternoon workshop is Playing with Light and Shadow. Visit their website for more details.

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3. North Reading Parks and Recreation Family Bike Day. Participate in ! Kids can decorate their bikes and meet at the concession stand at at 10 a.m. There will be relay races, popcorn for all participants, bike and helmet safety checks, and prizes. The cost is $8.00. Drop-in or register online to avoid the line. 

4. Poetry workshop with Nancy Bailey Miller. Stop by the  for a with Nancy Bailey Miller at 2 p.m. Call 978-664-4942 to register.

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5. Pajama Storytime. Go to the  for at 6:30 p.m. This event is for children ages four to eight. Registration is not required.

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