Next Friday, March 24, at 1PM, our partner the Arc of Bristol County hosts a virtual panel called Sitting Pretty While We Discuss Disability, as part of our NEA Big Read: Attleboro set of events. A moderator will present questions about Sitting Pretty. Afterward, a panel comprised of self-advocates will discuss their thoughts on the book and how it compares […]
On Thursday, January 26, at 7pm, Boston-based author Will Dowd will present his session Writing in the Dark: A Virtual Writing Workshop. After developing a visual disorder, Dowd was forced to throw out everything he knew about his vocation. With the help of assistive technology, he developed a new writing process, one that transformed the […]
The APL staff took some time to reflect on 2022 and captured the library year in infographic form. It’s amazing to see the data in one place! From engaging summer programs to book bingos, new museum passes to multiple book groups, updating collections to the local history room, APL staff enjoyed serving you in so […]
Bow-WOW! Our Reading with Rover program pairs children up to age 14 with a certified therapy dog, a nonjudgmental, patient listener who can give a child the encouragement they need to improve their reading skills. The program occurs on Saturday mornings, and in this relaxed environment, children read in 20-minute increments to the dog. The child must be able […]
