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January 2026 Happenings @ the APL |
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Books, movies, games, & SO MUCH MORE, YOUR library has something for everyone! |
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Letter from the Director As you know by now, the Attleboro Library is OPEN! Visitors are coming in and marvling at the new look. Staff have been busy reassembling computers and phones, creating displays and welcoming familiar faces. I'm always so impressed with how much Attleboro LOVES its library! We are still moving out of temporary quarters while setting up North Main Street. Please be patient if we are slow to respond to emails, phone calls and to get your favorite library service up and running again. I can assure everyone the full calendar of events will be back next month, including a date for a grand reopening celebration!  Before signing off I want to say an enormous thank you to the staff, board, Friends and volunteers of the library. As always, we couldn't have done this without you! We are also grateful for the collaboration with city hall, the Recreation Center, the Council on Aging, Attleboro Public Schools, Attleboro High School and the Attleboro Norton YMCA. You are the best colleagues a library could ask for! Shout outs also go to the SAILS Network and the neighboring SAILS libraries that graciously welcomed so many extra visitors. And to the Municipal Building Commission, our project manager, LLB Architects, Capital Flooring and Meyer Moving, THANK YOU for taking such good care of the building and the staff. It was truly a pleasure to be on this adventure!I hope to see you in the building examining the new floors! Amy Rhilinger |
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Monday 8:30am - 8:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 8:30pm Thursday 12:30 - 8:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm |
The APL is CLOSED:
Monday, January 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
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New Year, New Parking Pass New senior parking passes for calendar year 2026 are now available. These new stickers should be placed inside the windshield. Attleboro residents ages 65 and older may request a pass for their passenger vehicle with both proof of registration and a valid inspection sticker. Ask the APL circulation staff for yours the next time you stop in! |
Your Next Great Read: Reading Challenges for 2026 |
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Reading Challenges to try Libby Always Available: To help you meet your reading goals for the year, browse Libby’s Always Available Mystery and Romance. Choose from hundreds of titles with NO WAITING! From standalones to series in audiobook and e-book format, there is something for everyone! Free with your library card. |
Adult Book and Writing Groups |
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Thursday 1/15, 7-8pm For parents who like to read! Ideal for people who mean to read the book but don't quite get there. The January title is The City and its Uncertain Walls, by Haruki Murakami. |
Monday 1/12 & 1/26, 6:30-8pm Meeting at the Literacy Center in January. Are you a writer, looking for a group of fellow writers to share ideas, get feedback, and work on your craft? Join us! |
Saturday 1/24, 2-3:30pm The Attleboro Library Poetry Discussion Group led by local poet David Vecchioli is open to all adults curious about poetry. No prior experience writing or reading poetry is necessary. |
Monday 1/26, 6:30-8pm
Participants will meet and read on their own for the first hour. At 7:30pm, attendees are welcome to participate in a conversation about their reading. This is the group for you if you don't want to be told what to read, and want to connect with other bookish folk in a comfortable environment. |
Wednesday 1/28, 7-8pmThis is the place to be for Science Fiction and Fantasy lovers! This month we'll be reading The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne. Feel free to attend even if you don't get a chance to read the book. Newcomers are always welcome! |
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Save the Date!
We've heard your requests, and we are planning to start a new Romance Book Group in 2026. Save the date for Monday, 2/2 to check out some new titles, and give feedback on what you'd like to see! |
WELCOME BACK to Tween/Teen Programs |
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Saturday 1/24, 2-4pmYouth in 5th-12th grades are welcome to join us for a one time Dungeons & Dragons session! All levels of experience welcome! Space is limited registration is required to attend. |
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Cut Winter Costs with Consumer Reports It is the time of year when winter temps are dropping and utility bills are rising. With your library card, you can access Consumer Reports for FREE to help stay warm and be prepared for storms this season, all while on a budget. Access reviews, product ratings and more; we especially love their Winter Essentials guides! |
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Book Awards Announced in January |
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Mrs. Brown's Caldecott Picks |
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Mrs. Brown's Newbury Picks |
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Fun things to do in the Library! |
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Family Resource Center READS!
Thursday 1/22 @ 6:30 pm
For families with students in grades K & up. Join us for a special Community Read event designed especially for young readers! Sydney Williams from the Family Resource Center will read Our Table, by Peter H. Reynolds. After the story, kids will enjoy a themed craft activity that reinforces the story’s message while giving them a chance to express their creativity. This event is part of our Community Read initiative, encouraging all ages to connect through a shared story and meaningful experiences. Don’t forget to bring your READS Passport to collect a stamp! Registration requested but not required. |
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Children's ProgramsRead and Sing: Fridays, 1/23 and 1/30, 10:30-11am
Free Play Friday: Fridays, 1/23 and 1/30, 11-11:30amLego Club: Thursday, 2/5, 6:30-7:30pm, Registration opens 1/8 at 8:30am |
Save the Date!Starting in February, we will be hosting a Pokemon Club for children in grades 1-6. The first meeting will be during February vacation, 2/17, from 2:30-4pm. Make sure to register if you plan to attend! |
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Be a Friend to the Library |
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Membership Renewal Time Joining the Friends is an way to show your support for the Library, so we hope that you renew your membership for 2026. Renewal is easy! Visit the Friends' website and scroll down to the “Donate” section, where you can renew online using PayPal or a credit card. You can also pick up a membership envelope at the Library, choose your level of support, and mail it with your enclosed check. The Friends appreciate your support! |
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Donate Books AFTER February 1
The Friends have a lot of organizing to do in order to accept donations for this year's book sale. Please be patient and hold your donations of like-new and gently used books until Monday, February 2. Thank you! |
Jewelry City Steampunk Festival Saturday, 1/17 11am-5pm Jewelry City Steampunk Festival is returning to the Ezekiel Bates Lodge for a full day of steampunk fun. Enjoy music, programs, activities, variety acts, and vendors for all ages. Each floor of the lodge will be jam-packed with entertainment that you won’t want to miss. This is a free, open to the public, one-day festival supported in part by grants from the Attleboro Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, as well as by the Ezekiel Bates A.F. and A.M. Lodge. |
MLK Day Commemoration Monday, 1/19 1pm
The 39th Annual Commemoration of MLK Day is Monday, January 19th starting at 1pm at Attleboro City Hall. Join city residents for a brief civic gathering with local elected officials and the Brennan Middle School Chorus in the Municipal Council chambers. An Interfaith Service will be held at 2pm at the Central Congregational Church. This year's theme is on The Sword That Heals: Protecting Freedom, Justice and Democracy through Nonviolence. It highlights the Rev. Dr. King's enduring call for everyday citizens to safeguard our democracy - individually, collectively and always peacefully. |
Attleboro Independence Day Bingo Night Thursday, 1/29 6-8pm BINGO Night for a Cause!  The Independence Day Committee is hosting a BINGO Fundraiser and you’re invited! $25 for 10 cards Come enjoy a fun evening while supporting our community fireworks celebration! Light refreshments will be available, raffles throughout the night, and great prizes to win! Grab your friends, bring your lucky charm, and help create a bright night for Attleboro! Tickets can be purchased at the door, or online here: choose City of Attleboro Donations |
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Attleboro Public Library
74 North Main St
Attleboro, Massachusetts 02703
(508) 222-0157attleborolibrary.org |
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