Started in1982, Banned Books Week is an annual response to the number of book challenges in libraries, bookstores, and schools. It highlights the value of free and open access to information and supports the freedom to seek and to express ideas. It is traditionally celebrated nationwide by libraries, educators, and readers, who believe in the […]
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 […]
We hope you’ll join this in-person event and be a part of strengthening the Greater Attleboro community! As we celebrate its third anniversary, Neighbors in Dialogue continues to live into its mission to “facilitate hard conversations to build an even better community.” We’ve designed our July 12 dialogue to help understand our neighbor’s values. Putting […]
Join the Friends of Attleboro Public Library for “Fighting Back: New England’s Underdogs. ” This presentation by Chronicle reporter Ted Reinstein looks at some of the most inspiring and uplifting stories Ted has covered over more than twenty-five years of reporting around New England. From a determined dairy farmer who refused to accept he could no […]
