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Book and Film Displays in February!

During your next visit to APL, you will see a number of different displays on every floor. In celebration of Black History Month, we have curated book displays for middle readers (first floor), adults (second floor), and young adults (third floor). Outside of our Children’s Room is a display featuring picture books about ordinary heroes. […]

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Bringing Poetry Month to Attleboro

Each April, National Poetry Month tempts readers to give poetry a try. Famously called, “The best words in the best order,” by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, poetry is currently experiencing a resurgence. The reference desk has noticed an increase in requests for poetry and also in suggestions for books to include in the collection. We’re highlighting […]

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The Freedom to Read – Celebrating Banned Books Week

The Attleboro FREE Public Library emphasizes it’s budget friendly borrowing policy –  borrow, return, repeat, but during Banned Books Week each fall, FREE means something else entirely. Libraries eliminate barriers to information, allowing equitable access to a variety of opinions, perspectives and material. Libraries uphold patron privacy, giving card holders peace of mind knowing that […]

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