Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year from September 15 – October 15. During this period, the cultures, histories, and contributions of Spanish-speaking Americans are celebrated. This group includes people whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central & South America. Hispanic Heritage Week was first observed in 1968, when President Lyndon Johnson […]
September is National Library Card Sign-up Month! Getting your own library card truly is a right of passage. It gives you FREE access to technology, online resources, education, and entertainment. The Attleboro Public Library has some great, unusual items (and spaces) that you may not associate with a library, like a local history room; quiet […]
The APL is always expanding the Library of Things collection. What is a “library of things,” you might ask? It’s a collection of unusual things that you may not think a library would have, but each can provide enjoyment, recreation, and/or education. Our collection consists of several kinds of kits, including MOBYpacks, which are nature-based […]
Summer is a perfect time to borrow one of our MOBYpacks, themed backpacks filled with books and hands-on tools that families can use together to explore the world around them. MOBY stands for “My Own BackYard,” and each blue backpack has a nature-based theme, including stars, trees, and insects. To promote literacy, there is also a journal within […]
