The Reading Refinery

05/30/2026

So many new books coming it!

05/26/2026

Join us to celebrate one year in business! Enjoy some cake while you check out our new book inventory and learn about our tutoring services!

HUGE! ❤️ Thank you to all the local businesses that helped us make it through our first year! Dean's Beans Organic Coffee Company ☕️ Athol Credit Union 🏦 bankHometown 🏦 North Quabbin Lodge of Freemasons 👏🏻 Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts 🙌🏼 Pressed and Lifted 🛍️ Athol Orange Area Rotary 😊 Charlie Glasson 🔨 and continued support from Athol-Royalston Regional School District Athol SelectmenNorth Quabbin Chamber and Visitors Bureau Athol Daily News AND every community member that donated financially, supported our tutoring program or donated books! 📚 Most importantly Dan & Kate Hickey for their love and support in creating my dream!

05/16/2026

Stop in and see us today!

05/14/2026

Any thoughts on this? I have thoughts from the perspective of a mom, teacher & tutor 🤔

A new report released Wednesday suggests students in U.S. schools are performing worse than their peers a decade ago, and it isn't entirely due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read more: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/EpB5tw

05/11/2026

Undoubtedly, the BEST time of the year! Athol Community Elementary School PTO Scholastic BOOK FAIR! And, if you have gently used adult or children’s books you are looking to get rid of we accept book donations at The Reading Refinery!

05/06/2026

Very important information on technology and learning. At The Reading Refinery we pride ourselves on low-technology! We hold books in our hands, look up words in a paperback dictionary and practice handwriting with a pencil and lined paper!

05/05/2026

One of the things I love most about tutoring one-on-one is the ability to create student-led, project-based learning experiences. This book was chosen by a student, and I built grade level curriculum around it to support their growth. When we allow kids to follow their interests, it opens the door to deeper exploration, stronger engagement, and a true love of learning.

05/01/2026

It’s back!!!! Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Program Sign your kiddos up today! 🍕📚

04/29/2026

We are about to add 500 new & used books to The Reading Refinery! We are so glad to offer the Athol/Orange community a bookstore!

About 422 indie bookshops opened in 2025, up 31%, defying predictions of retail consolidation

04/28/2026

Did I mention I can help in Math?! 🧮 Although literacy is my passion, I actually teach 5th grade math in a public school setting. 😎

Some experts worry that less homework could be a problem for math achievement, at a time when test scores nationwide are already at a dismal low.