“Libraries work because we do” is a popular saying in the library world on National Library Workers Day. As the director of this library, I’m amending the statement to “The Attleboro Public Library works so well because the APL staff make magic happen!” While much of the public thinks staff sit and read all day, […]
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Thank you from the Friends of APL!
Thank you to the many businesses and individuals who generously donated for the Friends of Attleboro Public Library’s largest fundraiser of the year, Library Giving Day, April 3. We surpassed our goal of $10,000! These funds will be used to update equipment used by library patrons, including audio visual equipment for meeting rooms, laptops for […]
Neighbors in Virtual Dialogue
Join your friends and neighbors from the comfort of home as we discuss the state of racial belonging in the community. Are we making progress? What work do we have to do? What can we do to make our city stronger and more welcoming? Pour yourself a cup of tea and turn on your computer […]
Celebrating Attleboro’s Diversity
The world we live in is diverse, filled with people from many cultures and backgrounds, and the Attleboro Public Library’s collections and displays seek to reflect and celebrate that variety. Throughout the year, the APL strives to highlight collections including the variety of patrons in the Attleboro area, and the world. From Black History Month […]