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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, March 2: The Friends of the Library meet at 11 AM.
- Library Board of Trustees meet at 7 PM on Monday, March 9.
- Author Anthony Amore appears at the APL on Thursday, March 26 at 7 PM to give the keynote address for our Abington Reads celebration. Copies of his book The Rembrandt Heist are available for checkout at the library now.
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Trainings and Transitions, Oh My!
Our April newsletter should have even more information regarding the changes coming to our network operating systems, and we thank you for your patience as we work on our training to provide the most seamless transition possible. Want to help? You can start by making sure all your information (email, address, phone number) on your account is accurate and up to date. We would also really love if you could get in the habit of having your library card on hand for ALL your transactions. These small things will make a world of difference for us! |
Things Will Look a Little Different We really are excited about the new public catalog you will have access to beginning in late April. It will be more visual, more interactive and, hopefully, more user friendly. However, change can be a little daunting. Want to get a sneak peek in advance? We suggest you have a look at some of the member libraries in the CW Mars network to get a general feel for what's to come. Our sites will look a bit different but the basic functionality should be roughly the same. We linked the Adams Library here to get you started! |
Catch that Leprechaun! The leprechauns have been busy playing pranks. Where else could all that snow have come from? We need your help catching a leprechaun or two so we can politely remind them that we prefer pots of gold to pockets of cold. Sign up now for our ever popular St. Patrick's Day Crafternoon where students in kindergarten and up can listen to some fun stories and then make their very own leprechaun traps. The event is Wednesday, March 4 from 3:30-4:30 and regstration is now open. Looking for more events? Our printable calendar has the days, times and descriptions of all our programs for kids and is available at the Children's desk! |
Pop Up Art is Popping In! The Abington Reads book this year is about stolen art, so we are inviting students ages 8 and up to register to create some fine art that will steal your heart. Pop Up Art School will be here on Saturday, March 14 from 2-3:30 to help students paint these little dinosaur masterpieces. Space is limited and registration is required! |
The Madness of March March is the long month with no holidays, no vacation weeks and usually not great weather. Therefore it is often the month of projects, papers and piles of work as teachers take advantage of the uninterrupted time to get some serious learning in. Need a quiet place to stay focused? We've got you covered. Looking for books and resources? If we don't have it, we can try to get it. We just might need a day or two extra. Need a brain break? We definitely can help there. Stop on by and let us know what you need so we can help. |
Important Stuff TAB: Tuesday, 3/3, 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, 3/16, 5:30 This book club is geared for students in grades 6-8. Our next book will be The Crossover. Get Your Game On The library offers more than books, CD's and DVD's. Come on by to play a board game or work on a puzzle. Looking for a particular game? Just ask. We might have a copy available. |
Books, Cooks, Crafts and More March at the APL will be mostly about art, art thieves, detective work and...chicken. Our Saturday book club will be keeping with the Abington Reads 2026 theme as they discuss the novel, The Art Thief. Pop Fiction is sure to enjoy the sleuthing of Harriet the Spy and Pop Up Art School is coming to guide adults toward creating their own personal masterpiece. As for the chicken, after having the soup-themed Cooking Night cancelled TWICE due to snow, it was decided that maybe a change of theme would bring us some weather luck. We hope that isn't just wish(bone)ful thinking. |
Reference and Reels with Rob Afternoon Movie Tuesday | 3/17 | 2:45 PM | Copeland Room Come by for a free movie and popcorn! We will be showing Song Sung Blue. (PG-13) Board Game Night Tuesday | 3/17 | 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 | 3/19 |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 | 3/28 | 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. |
Book brackets are back! Who needs basketball when you have books? (Actually, we are fans of both!) How do your choices match up? Do you think you can predict the top adult favorite and the top YA/Children's series this year? Just like last year you can vote on our website or in person. Voting will begin on March 4! Check the table at the front of the library and our website for current matchups, ballots and updates. |
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! |
You Must Be Joking... 1. What do you call an angry carrot? 2. Why did the cat join the band? 3. How do astronomers throw a party? |
It's Puzzle Time! How many books did YOU read during the Blizzard of 2026? 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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