Guest post by Larry Kessler The Attleboro Public Library and the Relay For Life of Greater Attleboro, a team fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, are planning a poetry-essay event to raise community awareness about cancer. Organizers invite people to share their poems or essays of up to 500 words on the topic of “Slam […]
The Friends of Attleboro Public Library are very pleased to report that they have received their first matching pledge for LIBRARY GIVING DAY from The Torrey Company in Attleboro. The business on Mill Street will match the first $1,000.00 that donors give during this ongoing fundraiser that will culminate on April 7. LIBRARY GIVING DAY is […]
A virtual community discussion on racism and antiracism centered on Ibram X. Kendi’s ideas in the books, Stamped From the Beginning and Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You will take place on Wednesday, July 22, from 6-8pm. Reverend Cheryl Harris will moderate a large group discussion, followed by small group discussions led by trained facilitators. Cheryl […]
The library doesn’t have all the answers but we do have important information and resources to help everyone understand the prejudices and inequities in our society. We’ve looked at our collections and scoured the internet to share some of these resources with you. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Please call (508-222-0157) or email us […]
