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Abington Public Library

600 Gliniewicz Way

Abington, MA 02351-1641

(781)982-2139

Upcoming Events

66 Events
Sat11Apr
0-5

Family Story Hour

3:00 PM

Stop on by after a busy morning and wind down with a Family Story Hour. One of your favorite Librarians will read some stories, sing some songs, and maybe wave some scarves. This story hour is best for kids ages newborn - 5, but all are welcome.

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Mon13Apr
18+

Friends of the Library Book Talk

2:15 PM

Friends of the Library Book Talk will be discussing TBA. Books are available in print here at APL and may be available electronically on Libby or Hoopla. New members are always welcome. Please let us know if you would like a copy and you can pick it up during our open hours.…Learn More

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Mon13Apr
0-3

Drop-in Toddler Time

2:30 PM

Join Miss Sandy for toddler time every Monday morning this winter and spring! Toddler time is 20 minutes of quick stories, songs, puppet visits, scarf waving, egg shaking, and a whole lot of fun! This program is best suited for children ages 0-3. Registration is not required.…Learn More

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Mon13Apr
18+

Board of Library Trustees Meeting

11:00 PM

This is the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Library Trustees. All are welcome.

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Tue14Apr
3-5

Preschool Playgroup: Winter into Spring

3:15 PM

Children ages 3-5 and a caregiver are invited to register for Preschool Playgroup on Tuesdays at 11:15 this winter. Join Miss Heidi for stories, songs, free play and more. This child and caregiver program is all about promoting literacy and socialization while making friends (of all ages) and having fun! This is an 8-week session running from 2/24 - 4/14 and one registration will hold your spot for all five sessions.…Learn More

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Tue14Apr
0+

Afternoon Movie

5:30 PM

Come on in for a free movie at the library! We will have popcorn and comfy seating available. We will be watching "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre". The title is rated PG.

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Tue14Apr
18+

Board Game Night for Adults

9:30 PM

Calling all board game fans!Come join us for a free night of fun. We have strategy games to share, or you can bring your own! Bring a friend, or make a new one! Any questions? Call the library and ask for the Reference Desk or e-mail abref@ocln.…Learn More

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Tue14Apr
18+

Friends of the Library Mystery Book Club

11:00 PM

Friends of the Library Mystery Book Club will be discussing Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman. Books are available in print here at APL and may be available electronically on Libby or Hoopla. This group is currently full. Please leave your contact information at the circulation desk and we will add you to the waiting list.…Learn More

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Tue14Apr
18+

Friends of the Library Mystery Book Club

11:00 PM

Friends of the Library Mystery Book Club will be discussing TBA. Books are available in print here at APL and may be available electronically on Libby or Hoopla. New members are always welcome. Please let us know if you would like a copy and you can pick it up during our open hours.…Learn More

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Wed15Apr
0-3

Registered Toddler Time- FULL

2:30 PM

This toddler time session is full. Join Miss Amy for toddler time every Wednesday this winter/spring! Toddler time is 15-20 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, puppet visits, egg shaking, and scarf waving. It is perfect for children ages 0-3 and their grownups.…Learn More

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Wed15Apr
5-11

Lego Club

7:30 PM

Ready. .. Set. .. Lego! Kids in grade K and older are invited to join Mr. Jonathan for up to an hour of creativity and building. Pre-registration is not required- just drop on by and join the fun!This program is funded by the Friends of the Library.

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Wed15Apr
18+

Nonfiction Book Club

11:00 PM

Non Fiction Book Club will be discussing a title TBD. Tonight's conversation will be facilitated by Deborah Grimmett. Books are available in print here at APL and may be available electronically on Libby or Hoopla. Please let us know if you would like a copy and you can pick it up during our open hours.…Learn More

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Thu16Apr
3-5

Registered Preschool Storytime

3:15 PM

*Registration for this program is closed. Join Miss Amy for a storytime geared towards our preschool audience every Thursday this winter and spring. Preschool storytime is for children ages 3-5 who are able to separate from their parent/caregiver, sit, and listen to 3-4 longer stories for the first 25-30 minutes of the program.…Learn More

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Thu16Apr
0+

Family Lego Night

10:30 PM

Cast your work and worries aside for an hour and join us for some creative building time. We have Duplo blocks available upon request for our younger friends who might not be Lego-ready yet. Families and family-like groups of ALL ages are welcome to attend.…Learn More

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Sat18Apr
0-5

Family Story Hour

3:00 PM

Stop on by after a busy morning and wind down with a Family Story Hour. One of your favorite Librarians will read some stories, sing some songs, and maybe wave some scarves. This story hour is best for kids ages newborn - 5, but all are welcome.

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Tue21Apr
5-11

Afternoon Movie

5:30 PM

Come on in for a free movie at the library! We will have popcorn and comfy seating available. We will be watching "Sunset Boulevard". This title is Rated PG.

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Tue21Apr
12-18

Evening Movie

10:00 PM

Come on in for a free movie at the library! We will have popcorn and comfy seating available. We will be showing Predator: Badlands. This title is rated PG-13.

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Wed22Apr
5+

Earth Day Craft: Recycled Cardboard Robots

7:30 PM

Join Mr. Jonathan and celebrate this Earth Day by RECYCLING! Using pieces of cardboard we will make our own cardboard robots! There will be duct tape, sparkles and much more to decorate your robot however you want!This program is for kids grade K and olderRegistration is required.…Learn More

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Wed22Apr
18+

Nonfiction Book Club

11:00 PM

Non Fiction Book Club will be discussing A Death in Mud Lick: A Coal Country Fight Against the Drug Companies that Delivered the Opioid Epidemic by Eric Eyre. Tonight's conversation will be facilitated by Deborah Grimmett. Books are available in print here at APL and may be available electronically on Libby or Hoopla.…Learn More

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Sat25Apr
0+

Friends of the Library Book Sale

2:00 PM

The Friends of the Library invite you to their Annual Book Sale on Saturday April 25th from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Stock up on summer beach reads, puzzles, children's books and other tempting reads. The Book Sale is a major fundraiser for the Friends and proceeds are used for museum and attraction passes and library programs.…Learn More

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Sat25Apr

Saturday Book Group

2:30 PM

Come join our Saturday Book Group led by Reference Librarian Robert Goodale. April's selection is Imagine Me Gone by Adam Haslett. Copies of this book are available at the library, and may also be available on Hoopla or Libby. No registration required.…Learn More

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Sat25Apr
0-5

Family Story Hour

3:00 PM

Stop on by after a busy morning and wind down with a Family Story Hour. One of your favorite Librarians will read some stories, sing some songs, and maybe wave some scarves. This story hour is best for kids ages newborn - 5, but all are welcome.

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Sat25Apr
12+

Puzzle Race

6:00 PM

All adult and teen puzzlers are welcome to Abington Public Library's Puzzle Race! Challenge yourself by competing with other teams to see who can finish our secret 500-piece puzzle first! A prize will be available for the winning pair or team.…Learn More

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Mon27Apr
0-3

Drop-in Toddler Time

2:30 PM

Join Miss Sandy for toddler time every Monday morning this winter and spring! Toddler time is 20 minutes of quick stories, songs, puppet visits, scarf waving, egg shaking, and a whole lot of fun! This program is best suited for children ages 0-3. Registration is not required.…Learn More

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Mon27Apr
12-18

Twixt Book Club

9:30 PM

This month the Twixt book club will be reading Posted by John David Anderson. Copies will be placed on hold for each participant and can be picked up at the front desk. Twixt is a book club for teens in grades 6-8. Interested in this joining? Contact…Learn More

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Mon27Apr
18+

APL Tests Cookbooks: A Food and Book Club

11:00 PM

This month we are cooking all things Pizza. Our cookbooks are in for you to peruse and choose. Submit your recipe to Linda prior to the meeting so she can compile a list of the recipes. After tasting and socializing we discuss what we did and did not like about the recipe.…Learn More

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Tue28Apr
13-18

Afternoon Movie

5:30 PM

Come on in for a free movie at the library! We will have popcorn and comfy seating available. The title is rated PG-13.

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Tue28Apr
18+

Asian Voices Book Club

11:00 PM

Welcome to the new Asian Voices Book Club. We will be discussing Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (on a dead man) by Jesse K Sutanto. Tonight's conversation will be facilitated by Patricia Pflaumer. Books are available in print here at APL and may be available electronically on Libby or Hoopla.…Learn More

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Wed29Apr
0-3

Registered Toddler Time- FULL

2:30 PM

This toddler time session is full. Join Miss Amy for toddler time every Wednesday this winter/spring! Toddler time is 15-20 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, puppet visits, egg shaking, and scarf waving. It is perfect for children ages 0-3 and their grownups.…Learn More

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Thu30Apr
3-5

Registered Preschool Storytime

3:15 PM

*Registration for this program is closed. Join Miss Amy for a storytime geared towards our preschool audience every Thursday this winter and spring. Preschool storytime is for children ages 3-5 who are able to separate from their parent/caregiver, sit, and listen to 3-4 longer stories for the first 25-30 minutes of the program.…Learn More

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Sat2May
0-5

Family Story Hour

3:00 PM

Stop on by after a busy morning and wind down with a Family Story Hour. One of your favorite Librarians will read some stories, sing some songs, and maybe wave some scarves. This story hour is best for kids ages newborn - 5, but all are welcome.

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Sat2May
0-5

Family Story Hour

3:00 PM

Stop on by after a busy morning and wind down with a Family Story Hour. One of your favorite Librarians will read some stories, sing some songs, and maybe wave some scarves. This story hour is best for kids ages newborn - 5, but all are welcome.

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Mon4May
0-3

Drop-in Toddler Time

2:30 PM

Join Miss Sandy for toddler time every Monday morning this winter and spring! Toddler time is 20 minutes of quick stories, songs, puppet visits, scarf waving, egg shaking, and a whole lot of fun! This program is best suited for children ages 0-3. Registration is not required.…Learn More

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Mon4May
18+

Friends of the Library Meeting

3:00 PM

This is the regular meeting of the Friends of the Library. New members are always welcome. The Friends conduct fundraising to support Library activities such as programs and performers for all ages, and the popular attraction passes.

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Mon4May
3-5

Little Bee Yoga

5:30 PM

Miss Christine of Little Bee Yoga returns once a month on Mondays from 1:30 - 2:15 for our little yogis ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Participants need to bring a yoga mat or a towel and wear comfy clothing. This is a drop in program- no registration necessary.…Learn More

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Mon4May
5-9

Jr. Cliff Book Club

9:30 PM

This month the Jr. Cliffhanger book club will be reading Wishtree by Katherine Applegate. Copies will be placed on hold for each participant and can be picked up at the front desk. Jr. Cliffhanger is a parent-child book club for kids in grades 1-3. Interested…Learn More

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Mon4May
18+

Board of Library Trustees Meeting

10:30 PM

This is the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Library Trustees. It will be held offsite at Abington High School prior to the Town's Annual Town Meeting. All are welcome.

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Mon4May
18+

Town of Abington Special and Annual Town Meeting

11:00 PM

This is the Special and Annual Town Meeting for the Town of Abington, held at Abington High School.

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Tue5May
12-18

Teen Advisory Board

9:30 PM

The first Tuesday of the month means it's time for a meeting of the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) here at the APL. What is TAB? It's a group of teens in grades 6-12 who get together once a month to discuss the goings-on at the library! Interested in becoming a member? Stop by the library to grab a registration form at the front desk! Our Teen Advisory Board meetings are funded by the Friends of the Library.…Learn More

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Wed6May
0-3

Registered Toddler Time- FULL

2:30 PM

This toddler time session is full. Join Miss Amy for toddler time every Wednesday this winter/spring! Toddler time is 15-20 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, puppet visits, egg shaking, and scarf waving. It is perfect for children ages 0-3 and their grownups.…Learn More

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Wed6May
5-11

Revenge of the Sixth: Lightsaber and Ewok Craft

7:30 PM

It may be too late for May the Fourth but we are just in time for the Revenge of the Sixth! Join Mr. Jonathan to create your very own pool noodle lightsaber and toilet paper roll ewok. This program is for kids grade K and older. Registration is required and starts April 22.…Learn More

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Wed6May

Popular Fiction Book Club

11:00 PM

Popular Fiction Book Club will be reading a title Tom Lake by Ann Patchett and discussing it virtually from Deb's Den. Copies are available in print here at the library, and may be available as well on Libby. Give us a call a 781-982-2139 or visit us inside during our open hours.…Learn More

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Thu7May
3-5

Registered Preschool Storytime

3:15 PM

*Registration for this program is closed. Join Miss Amy for a storytime geared towards our preschool audience every Thursday this winter and spring. Preschool storytime is for children ages 3-5 who are able to separate from their parent/caregiver, sit, and listen to 3-4 longer stories for the first 25-30 minutes of the program.…Learn More

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Sat9May
0-5

Family Story Hour

3:00 PM

Stop on by after a busy morning and wind down with a Family Story Hour. One of your favorite Librarians will read some stories, sing some songs, and maybe wave some scarves. This story hour is best for kids ages newborn - 5, but all are welcome.

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Mon11May
18+

Friends of the Library Book Talk

2:15 PM

Friends of the Library Book Talk will be discussing TBA. Books are available in print here at APL and may be available electronically on Libby or Hoopla. New members are always welcome. Please let us know if you would like a copy and you can pick it up during our open hours.…Learn More

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Mon11May
0-3

Drop-in Toddler Time

2:30 PM

Join Miss Sandy for toddler time every Monday morning this winter and spring! Toddler time is 20 minutes of quick stories, songs, puppet visits, scarf waving, egg shaking, and a whole lot of fun! This program is best suited for children ages 0-3. Registration is not required.…Learn More

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Tue12May
18+

Friends of the Library Mystery Book Club

11:00 PM

Friends of the Library Mystery Book Club will be discussing Three-Inch Teeth by C. J. Box. Books are available in print here at APL and may be available electronically on Libby or Hoopla. This group is currently full. Please leave your contact information at the circulation desk and we will add you to the waiting list.…Learn More

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Wed13May
5-11

Lego Club

7:30 PM

Ready. .. Set. .. Lego! Kids in grade 1 and older are invited to join Mr. Jonathan for up to an hour of creativity and building. Pre-registration is not required- just drop on by and join the fun!This program is funded by the Friends of the Library.

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Sat16May
0-5

Family Story Hour

3:00 PM

Stop on by after a busy morning and wind down with a Family Story Hour. One of your favorite Librarians will read some stories, sing some songs, and maybe wave some scarves. This story hour is best for kids ages newborn - 5, but all are welcome.

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Mon18May
0-3

Drop-in Toddler Time

2:30 PM

Join Miss Sandy for toddler time every Monday morning this winter and spring! Toddler time is 20 minutes of quick stories, songs, puppet visits, scarf waving, egg shaking, and a whole lot of fun! This program is best suited for children ages 0-3. Registration is not required.…Learn More

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Mon18May
12-18

Twixt Book Club

9:30 PM

This month the Twixt book club will be reading My Most Excellent Year by Steve Kluger. Copies will be placed on hold for each participant and can be picked up at the front desk. Twixt is a book club for teens in grades 6-8. Interested in this joining?…Learn More

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Wed20May
18+

Nonfiction Book Club

11:00 PM

Non Fiction Book Club will be discussing The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington by Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch. Tonight's conversation will be facilitated by Deborah Grimmett. Books are available in print here at APL and may be available electronically on Libby or Hoopla.…Learn More

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Thu21May
0+

Family Lego Night

10:30 PM

Cast your work and worries aside for an hour and join us for some creative building time. We have Duplo blocks available upon request for our younger friends who might not be Lego-ready yet. Families and family-like groups of ALL ages are welcome to attend.…Learn More

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Sat23May
18+

Saturday Book Group

2:30 PM

Come join our Saturday Book Group led by Reference Librarian Robert Goodale. Copies of this book are available at the library, and may also be available on Hoopla or Libby. No registration required. All are welcome, whether you attended last year or if you are a newcomer! If you have any questions, please reach out to our Reference Librarian by calling 781-982-2139 and asking for the Reference Desk or e-mailing reference@abington.…Learn More

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Sat23May
0-5

Family Story Hour

3:00 PM

Stop on by after a busy morning and wind down with a Family Story Hour. One of your favorite Librarians will read some stories, sing some songs, and maybe wave some scarves. This story hour is best for kids ages newborn - 5, but all are welcome.

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Tue26May
18+

Asian Voices Book Club

11:00 PM

Welcome to the new Asian Voices Book Club. We will be discussing Before We Forget Kindness by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. Tonight's conversation will be facilitated by Patricia Pflaumer. Books are available in print here at APL and may be available electronically on Libby or Hoopla.…Learn More

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Sat30May
0-5

Family Story Hour

3:00 PM

Stop on by after a busy morning and wind down with a Family Story Hour. One of your favorite Librarians will read some stories, sing some songs, and maybe wave some scarves. This story hour is best for kids ages newborn - 5, but all are welcome.

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Mon1Jun
0-3

Drop-in Toddler Time

2:30 PM

Join Miss Sandy for toddler time every Monday morning this winter and spring! Toddler time is 20 minutes of quick stories, songs, puppet visits, scarf waving, egg shaking, and a whole lot of fun! This program is best suited for children ages 0-3. Registration is not required.…Learn More

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Mon1Jun
3-5

Little Bee Yoga

5:30 PM

Miss Christine of Little Bee Yoga returns once a month on Mondays from 1:30 - 2:15 for our little yogis ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Participants need to bring a yoga mat or a towel and wear comfy clothing. This is a drop in program- no registration necessary.…Learn More

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Tue2Jun
12-18

Teen Advisory Board

9:30 PM

The first Tuesday of the month means it's time for a meeting of the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) here at the APL. What is TAB? It's a group of teens in grades 6-12 who get together once a month to discuss the goings-on at the library! Interested in becoming a member? Stop by the library to grab a registration form at the front desk! Our Teen Advisory Board meetings are funded by the Friends of the Library.…Learn More

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Wed3Jun
Virtual
18+

Popular Fiction Book Club

11:00 PM

Popular Fiction Book Club will be reading We Are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter and discussing it virtually from Deb's Den. Copies are available in print here at the library, and may be available as well on Libby. Give us a call a 781-982-2139 or visit us inside during our open hours.…Learn More

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Mon8Jun
0-3

Drop-in Toddler Time

2:30 PM

Join Miss Sandy for toddler time every Monday morning this winter and spring! Toddler time is 20 minutes of quick stories, songs, puppet visits, scarf waving, egg shaking, and a whole lot of fun! This program is best suited for children ages 0-3. Registration is not required.…Learn More

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Wed10Jun
5-11

Lego Club

7:30 PM

Ready. .. Set. .. Lego! Kids in grade K and older are invited to join Mr. Jonathan for up to an hour of creativity and building. Pre-registration is not required- just drop on by and join the fun!This program is funded by the Friends of the Library.

Visit abingtonpl.assabetinteractive.com
Mon15Jun
0-3

Drop-in Toddler Time

2:30 PM

Join Miss Sandy for toddler time every Monday morning this winter and spring! Toddler time is 20 minutes of quick stories, songs, puppet visits, scarf waving, egg shaking, and a whole lot of fun! This program is best suited for children ages 0-3. Registration is not required.…Learn More

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Thu18Jun
0+

Family Lego Night

10:30 PM

Cast your work and worries aside for an hour and join us for some creative building time. We have Duplo blocks available upon request for our younger friends who might not be Lego-ready yet. Families and family-like groups of ALL ages are welcome to attend.…Learn More

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Wed24Jun
18+

Nonfiction Book Club

11:00 PM

Non Fiction Book Club will be discussing Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America by Heather Cox Richardson. Tonight's conversation will be facilitated by former Library Trustee Will Adamczyk. Books are available in print here at APL and may be available electronically on Libby or Hoopla.…Learn More

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