Ah, the age old question… which was better, the book or the movie? Book lovers can get fiercely protective of the stories they love, and movie lovers are often surprised to hear that a favorite film had a literary inspiration. Sometimes it is obvious when a movie starts as a book, like “Unbroken” or “Gone Girl,” but […]
Summer is in full swing, the kids are out of school, family has come to visit, and you are looking for budget-friendly, all-ages entertainment. You have tried DVDs and traditional board games, why not try something new that engages your mind and your imagination, without breaking your checkbook – Role Playing Games (RPGs)! Join us […]
You may be used to browsing shelves, finding an item, and checking it out, but did you know that APL offers free Interlibrary Loan service as well? The SAILS network offers access to items in over 40 communities and 73 libraries. If the item is not in a SAILS library, then try requesting it via […]
Celebrate sports heroes with us as former New England Patriots Offensive Line/ Assistant Head Coach Dante Scarnecchia details his 40 year coaching career. This event will take place Wednesday night, July 15th from 6:30-8pm. Coach Scarnecchia has been with the National Football League for 32 years, 30 of them with our beloved Patriots. What’s it like […]
Looking for a new book to read this summer? Love to hear what other kids your age think about what they’ve read? Check out our new Tween/Teen book review page located under the “teens” tab. You will find short reviews of books read by our tween/teen volunteers and patrons. This is a great way to […]
