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 […]
Have you seen the beautiful luminaries in the display cases on the first and second floors of APL? They were created by more than a dozen artists during the living art exhibit “Creating Awareness: Artists Work to Illuminate and Support” that was held at the Attleboro Arts Museum during this past February’s Winter Night Festival. All […]
NEA Big Read: Attleboro has a quartet of events for you to enjoy this month–in Attleboro and beyond! On Thursday, April 13, from 1-2pm, join us at Bridgewater State University’s main campus for #BeSeen, a social-justice-focused exploration of Rebekah Taussig’s Sitting Pretty. Next, we will be outdoors at Attleboro Springs on Saturday, April 15, from […]
Library Giving Day is Tuesday, April 4. This is an annual opportunity, managed by the Friends of Attleboro Public Library, to support APL’s summer reading programming, the very popular Wi-Fi hotspots, and much more. The goal this year is $8,000, and there are generous match donations in place already of $4,000.00 from Bristol County Savings […]
