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Abington Public Library
600 Gliniewicz Way
Abington, MA 02351 781-982-2139 |
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Library Hours Mon. 10:00 AM - *8:30 PM Tues. 10:00 AM - *8:30 PM Wed. 10:00 AM - *8:30 PM Thurs. 10:00 AM - *8:30 PM Fri. 12:30 PM - *5:00 PM *Last entry is 15 minutes before we close and all days and hours are subject to change. |
Dates to Remember - We will close (early) at 5 PM on Thursday, July 3 and remain closed through Friday, July 4. We will reopen on Mon. July 7.
- On Saturday, July 12 visit the Annual Daylily Sale, 9-2 PM, 645 Washington Street. (See below for additional information.)
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Summer ReadingOur Summer Reading is off to a sizzling start and we have YOU to thank. We currently have 112 readers of all ages signed up on READSquared and have well over 380 hours logged in our first week. Can we make it to 150+ readers and 1000+ hours logged by August 1? Do you like to listen to audiobooks at a faster rate? HERE is a handy dandy site to help you accurately calculate your listening time, among other things Also, don't forget to grab a library scratch ticket when you check out your summer reading selections. Our prize truck and candy bowl are stocked and ready to go! |
Annual Daylily Sale Saturday, July 12, 9 AM-2 PM 645 Washington Street
Have you ever noticed the amazing amount of beautiful blooming daylilies around town? Chances are at least some of them have come from the Annual Daylily Sale. Proceeds from the sale go to a number of organizations around town, including support for the Story Garden at the Abington Public Library. You might even spot trustees, employees and library family members shoveling, bagging and tagging your selections. We hope to see you there! |
A "Puzzling" Crafternoon Wednesday, July 16, 2:30 - 3:30 PM Students in Grades 1 and up Join Miss Sandy for a summer crafternoon! We'll begin with a summer story before heading to the craft tables to work on a special jigsaw puzzle project! This program is for children entering first grade and up. Registration is required and begins on July 9 in person and July 12th online. Our craft programs are funded by the Friends of the Library. |
Mad Science: Fire and Ice Thursday, July 24, 2 - 2:45 PM Students in Grades K and up Scientists from the Mad Science group are stopping by the library for a spectacular show that is sure to thrill our patrons with impressive science experiments. This program will include foggy dry ice storms, shivering scissors and special bubbly showers, and a demonstration of how giant beach balls can float in the air! Registration is required and opens in person on July 9 at 10:00 AM. Online registration will become available on July 12. |
Pop up Art School Tuesday, July 15 2- 3:30 PM Calling all D&D fans! This is your chance to make a cool felted box for your dice with our friends from Pop Up Art School. Don't play D&D or have a set of dice? Then come make a really cool box to store your smallest treasures in. Registration is required and there are a few spaces still available. |
Teen Photography Workshop “When I have a camera in my hand, I know no fear.” - Alfred Eisenstaedt Thursday, July 24 6-7:30 PM In the age of Snap, Insta, selfies and AI, filters and tech can make the mundane seem magical. However, do you have what it takes to make photo magic happen without all the extras? The answer is YES! Join Miss Heidi on another photo walk & talk and capture it all... in a flash. Bring your camera or iPhone/android. No special equipment is needed. Registration opens 7/9. |
Just Books and Crafts No Baking and No Beyond July means summer, which also means that many of our groups are on hiatus! Our Popular Fiction group will "meet" on Wednesday, July 9 at 7 PM on Zoom and our Nonfiction Book Club will meet with Henry DiCarlo on Wednesday, July 16 at 7 PM in the library. Both books are linked to our catalog for easy browsing! Our adult craft group will be gathering for a pre-registered activity on Thursday, July 10 at 6:30. Check our event calendar for more information and for other offerings. Don't forget to log your reading hours! |
Reels and Reference with Rob All Fun and Games Board Game Night for Adults Tuesday, July 22, 5:30 PM Bring a board game, or enjoy the ones we have. Bring a friend! How do I... Device Advice Thursday, July 24, 11:30-12:30 PM Bring your devices and your questions. Rob can help! Now Showing Movie Night at the Library Tuesday July 29, 6:00 PM We will be watching the new thriller movie "Drop". This title is rated PG-13. |
You Must Be Joking... 1. Where do sharks like to go on vacation? 2. Where do sheep prefer to vacation? 3. Why couldn't the librarian go on vacation? |
It's Puzzle Time! Need help finding a book that will spark your interest this summer? We can help with that! Click HERE to do our newest online puzzle. |
We are growing but would LOVE to reach more readers! Help us hit 200 readers by encouraging a friend, family member or neighbor to sign up to receive a copy of our newsletter too. |
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