The Attleboro Public Library is dedicated to providing information and entertainment to the city. On the building’s front entrance, etched in stone, is the phrase “Free to All,” the core of the Library’s work. Library staff create collections and programs that support this mission while providing materials and services that include multiple perspectives promoting critical […]
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Poet James Crews and The Path to Kindness: September 14
The APL is thrilled to announce the first of many events for this year’s Community Read! Poet James Crews, editor of The Path to Kindness: Poems of Connection and Joy, will be in town on Saturday, September 14, at 2:00pm at the Attleboro Arts Museum. He will present on his work and reflect on the importance of […]
Celebrate National Library Week!
National Library Week (April 7-13) is an annual celebration of what libraries mean to their communities. This year’s national theme of “Ready, Set, Library!” promotes the idea that in an increasingly online world, libraries give the green light to something truly special: a place to connect with others, focusing on what matters most to you. For each day of Library […]
Join the Eclipse Viewing Party on Monday afternoon!
To celebrate the full eclipse on Monday afternoon, join APL, Attleboro Public Schools, and the Attleboro/Norton YMCA from 2:15-4:30pm for a fun, family-friendly viewing party in Balfour Riverwalk Park. Attendees can enjoy space-themed games, crafts, and activities. The pathway of the eclipse still looks great–and safe–for viewing. Make sure you have your eclipse glasses or pinhole […]