The APL is always expanding its Library of Things (LOT) collection. What is a “library ...
Millions of people across the country visit their libraries every week. What’s the draw? Everything. From young families stopping in for play and storytime, to students sketching out their next creative project in craft club, to seniors seeking tech help and everyone in between, libraries of all kinds help us connect the dots from one part […]
With threats to federal funding looming, organizations are rallying around libraries and their role building community across the country. Locally, individual libraries, the SAILS network, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners are helping to show library users the effects of these cuts and how to best advocate for the trusted institutions they love and […]
Library Giving Day is an annual, nationwide event that provides financial support for public libraries to provide fantastic services and programs for their communities. The Friends of Attleboro Public Library have a goal of raising $15,000 this year for APL to help purchase new furniture to create a more comfortable and welcoming space for all visitors. What’s […]
The Library is thrilled to partner with the Attleboro Area Interfaith Collaborative on a panel entitled Threads of Kindness: Stories from Many Faith Traditions, on Tuesday, March 11, from 6:30-7:30pm. Join storytellers who are also faith leaders from diverse traditions to share stories, inspire unity, foster understanding, and celebrate the ways in which kindness is […]
Throughout February, the APL wants to hear YOUR stories of how the library has helped you. Did we provide a thought-provoking program? Did we help you research local history or genealogy? Do we create fun, accessible book displays? Whatever the reason, we want you to share it with us. We have a fancy Valentine’s box […]
