All Around the APL
Volume 6, Issue 7   July 2025
  
Abington Public Library

600 Gliniewicz Way
Abington, MA 02351
 
781-982-2139
www.abingtonpl.org

 
A LITTLE HOUSEKEEPING
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.)
             

 
 Summer Reads and Summer Seeds
            Summer Reading
Our 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!  
                               
What do you recommend?
Have a summer favorite?  How about an all-time favorite?  Let our library community in on your top choices by creating a "new" cover for your most loved book, movie or CD.  Everything you need to showcase your selection will be available at the table at the front of the library.  We can't wait to see (and then read or listen to) your recommendations.  
CHILDRENS
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.
Looking For More?
We have a whole host of amazing activities scheduled this month.  Swing by the Children's Room to pick up a calendar or check out our online event calendar HERE. We also have games and activities set up to help you beat the heat.  It might get warm outside, but the APL is where all the cool people like to hang out!  
TEENS
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.
ADULTS 
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.
 
What We Are Reading (Or Listening To) Now...
                    
All titles are linked to the catalog for easy browsing!
Now On Display
Monthly Displays
Beachy Reads, American History, Summer Suspense & Thrillers, Summer Eats & Treats
Featured Authors: Isabel Allende, Salman Rushdie
Ongoing Displays
Staff  and Patron Picks
FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT
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?
 
Click HERE for answers.  
 
     
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.