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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 Sat. 10:00 AM - *5:00 PM *Last entry is 15 minutes before we close and all days and hours are subject to change. |
Dates to Remember - Monday, February 2: Friends of the Library meet at 10 AM and Library Board of Trustees meet at 7 PM.
- On Tuesday, February 3 you are invited to join us in the Copeland Room from 2-5 PM as we celebrate Library Director Deborah Grimmett's 40 years of service (and counting) to our community.
- We will be CLOSED Monday, Feb. 16 in observance of Presidents' Day.
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OCLN is making some exciting changes...
In simplest terms, we are in the process of partnering with a new software provider which should lead to an overall better experience on both the staff side and the patron side of the computer. We will have a whole lot of information coming your way before we go live in late April, but in the meantime we are busy doing all the training we can to make this transition as seamless as possible!
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Abington Reads 2026Ignore all the snow on the ground because spring is coming and with spring comes our One Book, One Community programming! We are excited to announce that this year's Abington Reads selection is The Rembrandt Heist: The Story of a Criminal Genius, A Stolen Masterpiece, and an Enigmatic Friendship and Author Anthony Amore will be giving a keynote address at the Abington Public Library on Thursday, March 26. More information will be forthcoming but this is your reminder to save the date and put a copy of the book on hold today! |
Take Your Child To the Library Day! We like to think that every day is Take Your Child to the Library Day, but it has officially been declared to be the first Saturday in February and we plan to celebrate! Come on by on Saturday 2/7 for a full day of fun, starting with Family Story Hour at 11:00, a scavenger hunt and Valentine's crafting in the Children's Room all day, and finishing up with a family movie at 2:00. Come any part of the day you can and enjoy the fun the Abington Public Library has to offer. Looking for more events in February?Our printable calendar has the days, times and descriptions of all our programs for kids and is available at the Children's desk! |
PJ Drive The Abington Public Library and other libraries throughout the state are once again teaming up with the Boston Bruins, Cradles to Crayons and DCF/Wonderfund to collect pajamas for kids in need from February 1 to March 15. The goal is to collect 10,000 pairs of NEW children's pajamas! We have a collection box in the Children's Room and are always overjoyed to see it overflowing. Thank you to all who donate to this cause, to our ongoing food drive and to those who simply help one another throughout the course of the day through acts of kindness and compassion. These are the things that make our community so special and we are grateful. |
Going for the Gold Opening ceremonies for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are February 6th and we can't wait! If you want to know what it takes to get to the Olympics, check out our YA biography section where we have several books about Olympic athletes. In the meantime, may we suggest a great movie to get you in the mood for gold. |
Important Stuff TAB: Tuesday, 2/3, 5:30 PM This fun group is open to all students in grades 6-12. Swing by the circulation desk to pick up a registration form. Twixt Book Club: Monday, 2/23, 5:30 This book club is geared for students in grades 6-8. Our next book will be Goodbye Stranger. It's Puzzling We have a puzzle set up in the YA room just for you. Swing by and help us finish up our New England Patriots puzzle before kickoff happens! |
Books, Cooks, Crafts and More Need a distraction from shoveling and weather watching? Look no further! We have plenty of great reads and fun groups that will provide you with the very best excuse to cozy up with the next chapter or come on out for some engaging activities and discussion. |
Reference and Reels with Rob Afternoon Movie Tuesday | 2/17 | 2:45 PM | Copeland Room Come by for a free movie and popcorn! We will be showing Regretting You. (PG 13) Board Game Night Tuesday | 2/17 | 5:30 PM | Copeland Room You can enjoy one of our board games or bring your own! Come alone, or bring a friend! Device Advice Thursday | 2/19 |11:30 AM |Copeland Room Need help with Libby or Hoopla? Need help setting up a new device? Come see our Reference Librarian to get some assistance! Puzzle Race Saturday | 2/28 | 2:00 PM | Copeland Room Teams will compete to see who can complete a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle the fastest! There will be a prize for the winning group. Registration is required. |
MA Center for the Book 2026 Challenge 12 Months, 12 Books Themes, Displays and Possible Prizes Intrigued? Stop by the table at the front of the library to pick up your postcard and learn more! |
Blind Date With a Book
Here's your chance to NOT judge a book by its cover! We have sent people on some very successful "dates" over the last few years. Swing by the table in the front of library to see if you can fall in love... with a book! |
Show Some Love!
If you love your local library, we would truly appreciate if you could take a moment and stop by the front of the library and "send" us a card. These little love notes from people who value our library and the services we provide are helpful, tangible reminders to our State Reps that their continued support of library services is vital to the community. |
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In joy...
There are so many wonderful things about life. Maybe you are a fan of the winter Olympics (796.98) and want to know more about Milan (914.5) and brush up on your Italian cooking (641.5945). Perhaps you are taking up photography (770) in order to take fantastic pictures of your new pet fish (639.34). Our nonfiction section is chock full of books thoughtfully selected to address any manner of needs. However, it is the tough topics that people might be reluctant to ask for. The internet is full of information, misinformation and disinformation, and the rabbit holes of reels can often leave people more confused and overwhelmed than ever. Let us help you locate books and resources that might help.
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And in trying times...
Addiction: 362.29 / 616 Anxiety: 152.46 / 616.8522 Career change: 331.702 Death and grief: 155.937 Depression: 616.8527 Divorce: 306.89 Mental health: 362.2 / 616.8 Parenting: 649.15 Personal finance: 332.024 PTSD: 616.8521 Relationships: 306 |
You Must Be Joking... 1. What do snowmen eat for breakfast? 2. Why don't snowmen like the color yellow? 3. What is the groundhog's favorite book? |
It's Puzzle Time! Here's your official invitation to help us celebrate our amazing Library Director, Deb Grimmett! She has worked in our community for 40 years and we hope she stays for many more! 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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