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Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month! 

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year from September 15 – October 15. During this period, the cultures, histories, and contributions of Spanish-speaking Americans are celebrated. This group includes people whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central & South America. Hispanic Heritage Week was first observed in 1968, when President Lyndon Johnson […]

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Library Closed Monday for Patriots’ Day

The Attleboro Public Library will be closed on Monday, April 17, in observance of Patriots’ Day. We will resume our regular operating hours on Tuesday, April 18. Wondering what Patriots’ Day is really all about? It’s a special Massachusetts State holiday commemorating the opening battle of the American Revolutionary War (April 19, 1775). You can […]

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APL closed on Presidents’ Day

The Attleboro Public Library will be closed on Monday, February 20, in observance of Presidents’ Day. We will resume our regular hours of operation when we open again at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, February 21. Want to learn more about presidents via film? Please access on-demand film streaming service Kanopy for films and documentaries! All […]

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