The founders of Black History Month, The Association for the Study of African American Life & History (ASALH), have chosen the theme for 2016: Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memories. What began in 1926 as a week of recognition of Black history, literature and achievements, held in the week of the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln (Feb. 12th) and Frederick […]
Even as we say good bye to 2015, we can still check out the most popular items of the year at the APL. These items have risen to the top, thanks to you, our patrons. Audiobooks The Girl on the Train by Hawkins, Paula Gone Girl by Flynn, Gillian Revival by King, Stephen Game of Thrones by Martin, George R. R. […]
Have you noticed something new when coming in to the Children’s Room? It’s a place where adults and children can explore new concepts with hands-on activities, a display for kids ages 3 and up that kids are not only allowed to touch, but also encouraged to use over and over again. For the last three months, […]
I’ve worked at the Attleboro Public Library for more than 15 years. That’s a long enough time for things to begin, evolve and even end. One thing that has not changed is the APL’s commitment to providing area students with the resources they need to achieve in school. One way that I, as the Children’s Librarian, […]
