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Adopt a Reading Buddy this month!

Throughout April, APL has (stuffed) reading buddies looking for a good home! This is an excellent literacy strategy for students in grades 1-4, who may adopt one by committing to read with/to their buddy for 20 minutes a day. When you come in, ask for Mrs. Brown or another Children’s Room staff member to start the […]

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Sitting Pretty While We Discuss Disability on Friday, March 24

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 […]

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NEA Big Read: Attleboro event on Jan. 26: Author Will Dowd

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 […]

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2022 at the Attleboro Public Library!

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 […]

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