Have you chosen your book for the Massachusetts Center for the Book Reading Challenge August prompt? This month, our challenge is to read “a book in translation.” Luckily, if you’d like to read a book translated into English, I have some great options for you! My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante. This is the first […]
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Book Giveaway on August 5!
As an early celebration of National Book Lovers Day, the Friends of Attleboro Public Library are hosting a book giveaway for children and adults. Picture books, chapter books, and novels will be available for children and youth, while paperbacks will be available for all ages. Come by between 11AM-1PM to receive a free book to add to […]
It’s Disability Pride Month!
July is the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Originally signed just 33 years ago in 1990, the ADA is a federal civil rights law that “prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in everyday activities.” This yearly anniversary is a great time to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments, legacy, and […]
Summer Reading begins June 15!
Summer reading is a favorite time of year at APL, so we are delighted to launch the Find Your Voice! Summer Reading Program at the Communitywide Summer Reading Kickoff on Thursday, June 15 (i.e., the last day of school!) from 1:30-3:00PM in Balfour Park. In addition to signing up for the APL Summer Reading Program, the […]