The Attleboro Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. This holiday started as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in our country’s service, and was originally called Armistice Day. It fell on Nov. 11 because that is the anniversary of the signing of […]
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Join the APL Writing Group!
Are you a budding writer? Then join the new writing group at the APL! The ...
Friends of Attleboro Public Library Annual Book Sale – Saturday 11/14/26
Fall means the Friends of Attleboro Public Library book sale! Stop by the library at 74 North Main Street from 9am to 1pm on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Hundreds of new and gently used items for all ages will be available. Find a great read for yourself or your loved ones! Books make great gifts and […]
Christmas is for Kids 2026
Every October, the Greater Attleboro Area Council for Children opens up applications for its annual Christmas is for Kids program. Since 1983, Christmas is for Kids (CIFK) has spread holiday cheer by matching gifts with nearly one thousand local children. Families in need can find the application online or by visiting the Reference Desk on […]
Library closed on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The Attleboro Public Library will be closed on Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. To learn more about this holiday, visit the National Museum of the American Indian. To find novels by Native authors, visit this blog post from the Library of Congress. Looking for books on the Native experience for younger […]
Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read during Banned Books Week 2026.
Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in libraries, bookstores, and schools. Held in the first week of October, the annual event highlights the value of free and open access to information and brings together the entire book community — librarians, educators, […]
