It won’t come as a surprise that APL staff have some library love stories to share. Many of us learned to love books and reading at a young age, and some of us came to words and learning later in life. We’ve collected a few stories here for you. Myself, I remember my mother reading […]
With the support of last year’s Library Services and Technology Act grant (LSTA) the APL was able to purchase three FitDesks for the library, providing the opportunity for youth to get some light exercise as they study. A FitDesk is a stationary bike equipped with an adjustable desk top to hold your study materials, book […]
The Attleboro FREE Public Library emphasizes it’s budget friendly borrowing policy – borrow, return, repeat, but during Banned Books Week each fall, FREE means something else entirely. Libraries eliminate barriers to information, allowing equitable access to a variety of opinions, perspectives and material. Libraries uphold patron privacy, giving card holders peace of mind knowing that […]
What is the Big Read? According to the NEA website, “A program of the National Endowment for the Arts, NEA Big Read broadens our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. Managed by Arts Midwest, this initiative offers grants to support innovative community reading programs designed […]
