The APL is excited to share that this year’s City of Attleboro’s Community Read title is Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson! This book has been enthusiastically received by local readers. “So many powerful messages packed into this quirky little story” according to one and “I loved this book! It made me reflect on how […]
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Sitting Pretty in April!
NEA Big Read: Attleboro has a quartet of events for you to enjoy this month–in Attleboro and beyond! On Thursday, April 13, from 1-2pm, join us at Bridgewater State University’s main campus for #BeSeen, a social-justice-focused exploration of Rebekah Taussig’s Sitting Pretty. Next, we will be outdoors at Attleboro Springs on Saturday, April 15, from […]
Sitting Pretty While We Discuss Disability on Friday, March 24
Next Friday, March 24, at 1PM, our partner the Arc of Bristol County hosts a virtual panel called Sitting Pretty While We Discuss Disability, as part of our NEA Big Read: Attleboro set of events. A moderator will present questions about Sitting Pretty. Afterward, a panel comprised of self-advocates will discuss their thoughts on the book and how it compares […]
Accommodating Workers with Disabilities: A Local Perspective on Saturday, Feb. 11
On Saturday, February 11, at 1PM, our partner the Attleboro Area Industrial Museum will host an in-person, panel discussion as part of our NEA Big Read: Attleboro set of events. Entitled Accommodating Workers with Disabilities: A Local Perspective, the session will highlight three representatives from local companies and the Attleboro Public Schools who will discuss how they adapt for workers with disabilities. A question-and-answer […]