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August Happenings @ the APL
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With Books, Movies, Games, Magazines and SO MUCH MORE, your library has something for everyone! |
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Family Night Sky Viewing Monday, August 5, 8:30-9:30pm Join the library after hours! Members of the The Astronomical Society of Southern New England will be here with their telescopes! Join us outside to observe and learn more about Jupiter, Saturn, and the moon. Register online or stop by the Children's Desk.
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Read Away Your Fines-athon! Friday, August 23, 2-4pm (for grades 1-12) Start the school year with a fine free library card! Youth who read for the full two hours will read away ALL of their overdue fines! Youth who stay one hour will read off HALF of their overdue fines. Must have CURRENT fines to participate. Fees for lost or damaged books will not be included in this program. Registration is required. Sign up online, by phone, or in person.
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Davis Bates: A Universe of Songs and Stories Thursday, August 1, 2019 - All Ages! Join us for a performance by Parents’ Choice Award winning singer and storyteller Davis Bates! A Universe of Songs and Stories, the program will involve the audience in a variety of cultural traditions. Hear how stars came to be in the sky, how foam came to be in the ocean, and be prepared to sing, move and clap your hands. The program will include plenty of sing-alongs, as well as a short lesson in how to play the spoons, and an appearance by an Irish dancing wooden dog named Bingo. Register online or by calling the library. This program is supported by a grant from the Attleboro Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency
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Summer Storytime Wednesday, August 7 @ 2pm Looking for a way to relax & cool off in the middle of the day? Join Mrs. Brown for stories! This program is best for kids ages 3-6 years, but everyone is welcome. No need to sign-up, just drop in, enjoy the AC and listen to some stories! Immediately followed by Family Makers.
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Family MakersWednesday, August 7 @ 2:30pmWe're offering your family and friends a variety of materials for you to create anything you would like. Each week we'll provide art supplies and you can spend time painting, collaging, & more. NO NEED TO REGISTER—just drop in during the hour and have fun!
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Summer is Perfect for MOBYpacks!What's a MOBYpack? MOBY stands for My Own BackYard. They are backpacks full of books and tools to help you and your family explore the natural world. Each backpack has a theme - Astronomy, Birds, Trees, Insects and Wildflowers, just to name a few. Use the books to learn about what you're looking for and to help you be safe, and then take a walk outside. Write in the nature journal to let others know what you found. MOBYpacks can be found in the Childrens Room. Check one out today!
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Star Wars Party Wednesday, August 7 @ 6-7:30pmYouth entering grades 5-12 are welcome to join us for a Star Wars themed End-of -Summer-Reading Party! Dress in your Star Wars gear or costume to celebrate and participate in our costume contest if you wish! There will be FOOD, GAMES, CRAFTS, PRIZES and FUN!
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Book Clubs A Novel Idea: Teen Book Club Friday, August 16 @ 3:30pm FREE READ MONTH - Read what you like and let us know what you thought Book Hungry Sock Monkeys: Middle School Book Club Wednesday, August 28 @ 6pm The One Safe Place by Tania Unsworth
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Great Decisions Meets weekly, Thursdays @ 6:30pm Join us for civil discussion of timely topics. No prior knowledge is required to join the conversation. We ask that you read the topic review in the Great Decisions Briefing Book prior to the weekly meeting - but if you don't have the time, come anyway as we always watch an introductory video on the topic before the conversation begins.August 1 - Cyber Conflicts and Geopolitics August 8 - The US and Mexico: Partnership Tested August 15 - The State of the State Department and Diplomacy You may purchase the book at the meeting for $32, or use the copy available at the Reference Desk. Click on the date to register.
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Star Wars Trivia Monday, August 12 @ 7pm Join us for a night of family fun as we play a round of Star Wars trivia in honor of this year’s summer reading theme - A Universe of Stories. We will be using the Kahoot! app on our new big screen TV in the tech lab. Players are welcome to bring their own mobile device, such as a smart phone or tablet, or to play on one of the library’s iPads. In order to play on your own device all you have to do is download the free Kahoot! app. Players can register as individuals or as a team, only one device will be needed for teams. Please make sure to indicate how many folks are on your team. May the Force be with you!
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Local organizations bring their expertise to the APL
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PARKING INFORMATION Due to the construction project on the Sanford St. Garage, the municipal parking lot next to the library will be extremely busy this summer. Please allow sufficient time ahead of events to find parking in the lot or on nearby streets. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Book to Screen Display So many of our favorite titles are being made in to movies or TV shows - we're highlighting these titles in our movie display and online. Movies based on books are currently located in the first floor lobby. Have a classic like Les Mis or Last of the Mohicans on your summer reading list? Watching the movie AND reading the book helps with comprehension! You'll find action films as well, like the Bourne Saga and James Bond. Be sure to ask a librarian for more title recommendations!
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Museum Passes Summer is a great time to get out and explore. The Friends of Attleboro Public Library can help! Love being by the water? Take a trip to Plymouth! The pass to Plimoth Plantation is usually available during the summer months. If you haven't been in a while, head there now, before people start thinking about Thanksgiving! This voucher entitles the patron named on the voucher to purchase Plimoth Plantation Heritage Pass Tickets for up to six individuals at the reduced rate of $16 per adult; $10 per child ages 5-17 (Usually $38/$24) Visit plimoth.org for information on special exhibits & events. Reserve passes yourself online or call the library. One pass per day per library card. Photo of Plimouth Plantation exhibit from their Facebook page.
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Explore the Library!We're making the most of our space by moving large collections to bigger, brighter parts of the building. The latest move brings TV series up to the third floor, where there is more room and better light for browsing. Feature films and blurays remain on the first floor. Fiction audiobooks have joined nonfiction audio on the third floor as well. Our popular puzzle collection has also moved. Currently located in the reading room on the second floor, it includes puzzles from 275 to 2000 pieces! Puzzles can be brought home for four weeks. If you find that a puzzle is missing any pieces, please be sure to let library staff know. Watch for more changes coming soon!
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Board Games @ Your Library!A generous donation of board and card games has created a new collection at the APL. Want to try a game before you buy? Having guests for the weekend? Stop in and see what's available for you to take home and play! The collection is growing quickly and we're taking patron suggestions and donations (must include directions and all pieces.)
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Please Support the Friends of APL!Founded in 1983, the Friends of the Attleboro Public Library is a community organization dedicated to supporting and fundraising for the Attleboro Public Library. Through a program of volunteer, promotional and fundraising activities, the Friends support and promote the Attleboro Public Library and finance purchases not covered by government funds. You can support the Friends of the Attleboro Public Library by becoming a friend yourself, or by making a donation of money or materials. Visit the Friends website, aplfriends.org, for more info.
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New Tote Bags are Here! The Friends have a new opportunity for library visitors to show their love for the APL. For a $5 donation, you can purchase a reusable tote bag to carry your books, movies and magazines in. Bags will be available at the circulation desk. Show your support for the Attleboro Public Library everywhere you go with this attractive shopping bag! Coming soon - check out a bag at the desk when you leave YOUR library bag at home!
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Summer HoursMonday 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-1:30pm
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The Library will be CLOSED Saturday, August 31 through Monday, September 2 in observation of LABOR DAY
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Attleboro Public Library 74 North Main St Attleboro, Massachusetts 02703 (508) 222-0157attleborolibrary.org |
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