In April, local writers were invited to share their words with the Greater Attleboro Relay for Life committee as a way to help draw attention to the ways cancer touches our lives. This Saturday, June 26, from 6-9pm, eight of the writers will be sharing their words with the community. This event, held in the […]
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“Slam Cancer” By Sharing Your Story with Others
Guest post by Larry Kessler The Attleboro Public Library and the Relay For Life of Greater Attleboro, a team fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, are planning a poetry-essay event to raise community awareness about cancer. Organizers invite people to share their poems or essays of up to 500 words on the topic of “Slam […]
Bringing Poetry Month to Attleboro
Each April, National Poetry Month tempts readers to give poetry a try. Famously called, “The best words in the best order,” by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, poetry is currently experiencing a resurgence. The reference desk has noticed an increase in requests for poetry and also in suggestions for books to include in the collection. We’re highlighting […]
Imagine! Create! Celebrate! – A Literary Celebration
Be enthralled by poetry and stories that will awaken your imagination. Enjoy an unforgettable musical performance. Meet the talented writers. Sample tasty refreshments by chef, John Robertson. This spring The Attleboro Public Library Writers have attended bimonthly workshops and worked on various genres of writing with facilitator, Bernadine Veiga. The workshops have inspired and empowered the […]
