All Around the APL
Volume 7, Issue 4   April 2026
 Abington Public Library

600 Gliniewicz Way
Abington, MA 02351
 
781-982-2139
www.abingtonpl.org
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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
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 
  • We will be closed on Monday, April 20 in observance of Patriots' Day.    
  • Saturday, April 25 is the Friends' Book and Bake Sale from 10 AM - 1 PM.
  • The migration from OCLN's current software to the new software begins Mon., April 27 and we will be offline from 4/27- 4/29. 
  • Our new system is scheduled to go live on Thursday, April 30. 
 SPRINGING INTO CHANGE
As we prepare to change over to new operating systems on both the staff side and the patron side, this is going to be a busy month in which things will not be business as usual. As of now, the anticipated "GO LIVE" date is April 30.  Although these changes will be affecting ALL OCLN member libraries, each library may be handling certain aspects of the transition slightly differently. What does all this mean for you? For now, expect that the last day for "business as usual" transactions in Abington, including holds, passes, and returns, will be Saturday, April 25.  We will be fully offline beginning Monday, April 27 through close on Wednesday, April 29, which will limit our ability to offer the full services you are accustomed to receiving. We are optimistic that we will be up and running with the new system on Thursday, April 30; however, all things are subject to change.  You will notice that we are going to need extra time to process all transactions as we get up to speed with the new system, and you might have more questions as the catalog will look and function differently on your end.  We are truly excited for all the positive changes coming your (and our) way, and we thank you for your patience as we navigate this new terrain together.                                                 
Transition Period : April 27-29
CARDS
We will not be able to create new or replacement cards during the week of 4/27. 
 
CHECKOUTS
 You will NOT be able to check out any items without a physical or digital card in hand. 
RETURNS
You can return items during this time, however they will not be checked in until the new system has gone live.
HOLDS
You will not be able to place holds during the transition period.  Also, items in transit will not be received until the new system is live.  Consider placing necessary holds early to avoid disruption.
PASSES
We will not be able to check out passes.  If you have a pass booked, you will need to be sure you have it picked up or sent to your email by Saturday, April 25.
Hoopla/Libby/Search
We will be offline, meaning you will NOT have access to any of these services during our transition period. We suggest downloading any Hoopla or Libby content to your device on or before April 25.
GO LIVE! April 30
ocln.org
The catalog address will not change but it will look completely different. We hope you take time to explore the new site and all the features that come with it!
LOGGING IN
Once the new system goes live any letters in your pin will be converted to uppercase.  You will need to use uppercase letters when logging in. If you forget your password, follow the prompts on the screen.
Checkouts/Holds/ History
Once we go live all of these things should be located in the new system in due time.  If you have any questions, please ask! 
IN THE MEANTIME
Business as usual...
...hasn't been as usual as all that.  Yes, we have noticed an uptick in our current system not working quite as seamlessly as we like.  Several of you have reported difficulties in logging in from home,  emails have been hit or miss and we have definitely noticed our system dropping more frequently in the library.  We can anticipate that we will likely see more of this over the course of the month and thank you for your patience as finish up our final month working with this current provider.   
CHILDREN'S ROOM
Earth Day Craft
You probably know what that means!  Our regularly scheduled REGISTERED programming (Preschool Story Hour, Preschool Playgroup and Registered Toddler Time) will all be on vacation that week too.  However, our drop-in Family Story Hour on Saturday will still be up and running.  Mr. Jonathan will be running a super fun and special "Recycled Cardboard Robots" craft at 3:30 on April 22 for students in grades 1 and up.  Registration will be online and in the Children's Room starting on April 8.
 Stop by the Children's Room or download a printable calendar with all our events.    
 
Little Bee Yoga
Monday, April 6
Mindfulness is an amazing skill to have at any age and yoga is a fantastic way to practice.  Miss Christine of Little Bee Yoga is here once a month on Mondays from 1:30 - 2:15 for our little yogis ages 3-5 and their caregivers. All participants need to bring a yoga mat or a towel and wear comfy clothing. This is a drop-in program which is a great experience for both the children AND their accompanying adult. No registration necessary. We hope to see you there. Namaste.
   
TEENS
Programming Notes
  • TAB: Tuesday, 4/7, 5:30 PM
  • Twixt Book Club: Mon., 4/27, 5:30 PM   Our grades 6-8 participants will be discussing the book Posted.
Interested in learning more about these groups? Have ideas of teen groups you would like to see in our library? Swing on by and chat with us!
                          Posted by John David Anderson              
Peterson's Test and Career Prep
April is school vacation month but it is also a key time for many students to think about next steps after this school year.  Looking for career advice?  Wondering about different options?  Need to study for high school placement exams, SAT's ACT's or AP's?  This database has all that and much, much more.  All you need is your Abington library card to get started.
                                   
ADULTS 
Books, Cooks, Crafts and More
April is blooming with books and events of all kinds. We have a wide variety of book club selections and you just can't top the toppings we hope to see on Pizza Night with our Cooking Club. Our crafting group will be creating seashell mason jars that just might remind you of walks on the beach or chasing fireflies at dusk as a child. Check out our printable flyer for more information on all our April programs.
 
     The Women by Kristin Hannah    Death in Mud Lick: A Coal Country Fight Against the Drug Companies That Delivered the Opioid Epidemic by Eric Eyre    Imagine Me Gone by Adam Haslett     Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) by Jesse Q. Sutanto 
 
     Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin    Something in the Water: Reese's Book Club: A Novel by Catherine Steadman     Pizza Night: Deliciously Doable Recipes for Pizza and Salad by Alexandra Stafford    
Reference with Rob
Movies
Tuesday | 4/14 |1:30 PM: The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (PG)
Tuesday | 4/21 |1:30 PM: Sunset Boulevard (PG)
Tuesday | 4/21 | 6:00 PM: Predator: Badlands (PG-13)
Come by for a free movie and popcorn!
Board Game Night for Adults
Tuesday, April 14, 5:30 PM 
You can enjoy one of our board games or bring your own!  Come alone, or bring a friend!
Puzzle Race
Saturday, April 25, 2:00 PM 
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. 
Lewis and Ferri Present "The Coffeehouse"
Saturday, April 4  
 2-3 PM
Copeland Room
Join Andrew Lewis and Margaret Ferry for an afternoon of songs, stories and history at "The Coffeehouse".  This program features songs that were performed in American coffeehouses during the 60s and 70s and is sure to be an entertaining way to spend a spring evening.  This program does not require any registration and all are welcome.  We hope to see you there!
 
This program was made possible by the Abington Cultural Council in partnership with the Mass Cultural Council. 
 
What We Are Reading (Or Listening To) Now...
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir   And Now, Back to You by B. K. Borison   The Bookstore Diaries: A Novel of Secrets, Drama and Second Chance Love by Susan Mallery   Audition by Katie Kitamura   Wartime with the Cider Girls by May Ellis   Glitz, Glam, and a Damn Good Time: How Mamie Fish, Queen of the Gilded Age, Partied Her Way to Power by Jennifer Wright   The Moonlight Runner: A Gripping Historical Novel of Survival and Bravery and Romance Set Against the Irish War of Independence by Karen Robards   How the Word Is Passed   Wild Dark Shore: Reese's Book Club Pick (a Novel) by Charlotte McConaghy  Atmosphere: A GMA Book Club Pick: A Love Story by Taylor Jenkins Reid
All titles are linked to the catalog for easy browsing! 
 Now On Display
Monthly Displays
Book Club Favorites (GMA, Reese, Oprah and Jenna's Picks), Poetry, Short Stories and Essays, Financial Literacy, Birds and Birding
Featured Authors: Elizabeth Berg & Simon Brett
Ongoing Displays
Staff & Patron Picks
MA Center for the Book Reading Challenge
The Massachusetts Center for the Book 2026 Reading Challenge for Adults  theme for April is "short story or essay collection".  Need a book recommendation?  Come on in and we can help.  Interested in learning more about the challenge?  Stop by the library or click HERE for more details.
From March Madness to Mosaics
By now, you have probably come to expect some sort of fun activity, craft or challenge as soon as you step in our doors.  In April we will be asking you to decorate a popsicle stick to help us create a mosaic.  Community artwork always makes us smile and we can't wait to see what we can create together this month.
Friends of the Library
Stock Your Shelves!
 Friends of the Library
BOOK and BAKE SALE
Saturday, April 25
10 AM -1 PM
The Friends are taking new and like-new current donations for this upcoming book sale up through 4/21/26.
Tote Bags
For just a $10.00 donation to the Friends of the Library this tote bag featuring our new logo can be yours!
Next Meeting
The next FOTL meeting will be held on Monday, May 4 at
11 AM.  The organization is always looking for more members.  Interested in becoming a Friend?  
Stop by the meeting and find out what it is all about.
FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT
       
    
You Must Be Joking... 
 
1. Where do birds like to go for dinner?
2. What do physicists study for fun?
3. Why do melons have weddings?
 
Click HERE for answers.  
 
     
All Aboard!
.Have you every wondered what the toys in the Children's Room do after we close up for the night?  We have our suspicions...
Click HERE to do our newest online puzzle.  

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