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 […]
June is Pride Month. LGBT Pride Month is a nationally sanctioned month for honoring and celebrating what it means to identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. According to the Library of Congress June has been declared Pride Month to commemorate the Stonewall Riots of 1969, widely considered a tipping point in the Gay […]
September 15 – October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the customs and contributions of the people of Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Visit the library to view titles showcasing the works of Hispanic writers, poets, actors, athletes, musicians, politicians and more. The Attleboro Public Library collects magazines, music, books, movies […]
The world in which we live is a diverse one, filled with people from many cultures and backgrounds, and the Attleboro Public Library’s collections and displays seek to reflect and celebrate that variety. Throughout the year, the APL strives to highlight collections which reveal the variety of patrons in the Attleboro area, and the world. […]
