“By paying tribute to the men and women whose only instrument is free speech, who imagine and act, UNESCO recognizes in poetry its value as a symbol of the human spirit’s creativity. By giving form and words to that which has none – such as the unfathomable beauty that surrounds us, the immense suffering and […]
March is National Women’s History Month and the founders of the event, the The National Women’s History Project (NMHP), picked a fantastic theme for an election year: Working to Form a More Perfect Union: Honoring Women in Public Service and Government. The NMHP, founded in 1980, is “Writing Women Back Into History” through recognition and celebration […]
The Augat Children’s Room has recently added Early Literacy Kits to its Learning Resource Collection. These Early Literacy Kits were made possible through a generous donation from the Attleboro Rotary Club. The kits are made up of 4 or 5 books along with a parent tip/activity card for each title. There are specific age ranges […]
Some people associate March with the arrival of Spring or collegiate basketball tournaments or for National Craft Month (see the APL’s 3rd Floor Display). However, for many living in Massachusetts, St. Patrick’s Day and the celebration of all things Irish takes center stage, for National Irish American Heritage Month! Boston is widely considered the most Irish city […]
