The Attleboro Public Library will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. The library will resume its normal hours of operation on Tuesday, May 30.
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday celebrated the last Monday of May to honor the men and women who died while serving in the military. On this day, we recognize and remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in military service to our country.
For more information about the history of Memorial Day, please visit the United States Department of Veterans Affairs online. You will find information on why poppies are the traditionally worn on Memorial Day, as well as guidelines for displaying the flag.
There are so many ways to celebrate the people who have sacrificed for our country. From placing flags on gravesites, to doing acts of kindness. For the readers we know, we’re sharing this list of poems from the Academy of American Poets
And be sure to look for APL staff marching in Monday’s Memorial Day Parade, starting at 10AM!
