For many Americans, June is a month for celebration and reflection as part of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month (LGBT Pride Month). Pride is currently celebrated around the United States each year, to honor the June 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. The Stonewall riots, sparked by mistreatment and harassment of patrons of gay establishments, […]
The National Parks are turning 100 this August! If you are planning a family vacation, why not tour one of our beautiful national parks in their centennial year? To help plan your vacation, check out the National Geographic Guide to National Parks of the United States. If you are heading to one of our western […]
May is Mental Health Awareness month and the Attleboro Public Library is hosting several displays around the building to bring awareness to mental health issues. There is a great deal of stigma surrounding mental health, the APL wants to open a dialogue by providing information about mental health, and the stories of people touched by […]
Let us introduce you to the newest librarian in town, Rob Jordan! Rob joined our team in April and you’ll be seeing him in a variety of departments. This spring, he’ll be working at the reference desk on the second floor and at the circulation desk in the lobby. Rob comes to Attleboro with a […]
