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July 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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Updates on Library Items and Accounts
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Returning Library Items Thank you for taking such good care of the library items that have been in your home since March! We appreciate the messages you've sent us asking about them. The good news is the outdoor bookdrop is open 24/7! Returned items will be quarantined and checked in about 4 days after they have been returned. No late fees are being charged at this time.
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Delivery is Back!The SAILS Network is once again delivering titles between libraries. You can place and receive holds using the online catalog, the SAILS Mobile app, or by calling the library directly. Not sure what to read next? Staff is happy to make suggestions and put a book bundle together for readers of all ages and genres!
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Weekly Summer Storytime Wednesdays @3pm Join Mrs. Brown on the Attleboro Public Library Facebook page for a LIVE storytime! Each storytime is about 25 minutes long and has the stories and songs you love from our traditional storytime. Put your child's name in the comments & they may even get a shout-out during the program!.Just visit the APL Facebook page at 3pm on Wednesdays through August 12.
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Weekly Craft Videos and Kits |
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Craft Examples ages 3-7 Pool Noodle Sailboats Dragon Headbands Sea Monster Puppet Monster Feet Mermaid/Mermen Tails
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Weekly CraftsEvery Monday we'll post two new craft videos on our YouTube channel - on for kids ages 3-7 and another for kids going into grades 2-8. Throughout the week you can reserve a kit to make the craft by visiting our online calendar. Registration is required for every craft you would like to make.
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Craft Examples grades 2-8 Pokemon Terrarium Dragon Eggs Harry Potter Jar Customized T-Shirts Potions Jar
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Family Science Experiments |
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Science videos are posted on our YouTube channel each week. Experiments are designed for families with kids ages 3 and up and require common household materials. By registering for the experiment, you reserve a kit of the required materials you can pickup curbside at the library. Sponsored by The Rotary Club of Attleboro.
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Virtual Family Trivia Night Thursday, July 16 @ 6:30pmJoin us for low-key trivia! Participants will write their answers on paper and share with the group when prompted so only paper and marker will be needed to participate. Winner receives a $20 gift certificate to Bliss Brothers Dairy! Registration is required to obtain the meeting link.
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Parent/Child Book Discussion Monday, July 27 @ 7pm For kids entering grades 2-4 and an adult. We'll be talking about A Royal Guide To Monster Slaying by Kelley Armstrong. Register to be sent the meeting link.
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Middle School Book Share Wed., July 22 Youth entering grades 5-8 are welcome to join us for a virtual book share. We can't wait to hear what you've been reading! Register to get the Zoom link!
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Dragon Sculptures! Thursday, July 23 @ 7pm OR Friday July 31 @ 2pm For ages 8-13. Learn the mythology and history of dragons while you make your own. The class will start with a dragon slideshow! Once you register, you will be contacted to set up curbside pick-up of the materials. Space is limited.
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Dragons: Return of the Ice Sorceress Thursday, July 30 @ 2pm Long ago, in a faraway world, two brave villagers dare a journey to save the kingdom from the Evil Ice Sorceress. When things don’t go as planned, they need to look to science for the answer. Don’t miss this fun fantasy adventure featuring awesome special effects! Discover just how ‘cool’ matter can be watching science in action! Registration is required.
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Virtual Harry Potter Club Thurs., Aug 6 @ 6:30pmHave you read and reread the Harry Potter series? Watched all the movies? Then this is for YOU! Youth entering grades 3 through 9 are welcome to join us for a Virtual Harry Potter Club! We will discuss all things Harry Potter and do some fun activities! Please register to receive the Zoom link!
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How to Participate:Winning is simple with the 2020 Adult Summer Reading Program! Simply read/listen to TWO books between now and Friday, August 14th, and follow the steps below to be entered into a drawing for gift cards to: An Unlikely Story, Bliss Restaurant, or Bandidos Mexican Restaurant. Winners will be drawn on August 14th and contacted by a librarian. (Each participant may be entered once.) Option 1: Online - Visit attleboro.readsquared.com (or download the free app!) to create an account and register for the program.
- Read/listen to TWO books and log them on your ReadSquared account. You’ll automatically be entered into our prize drawing.
Option 2: On paper - Read/Listen to TWO books then print and complete the Rate this Book! form (printouts can be picked up during curbside pickup by calling the Library at 508-222-0157)
- Return the form to the Library by placing it in the outside bookdrop That’s it! You’ll automatically be entered into our prize drawing.
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Virtual English Conversation Circle Wednesdays in July, 6-7pm Practice speaking English with other adult English learners online. Speakers of all languages, and all English levels, are welcome to attend. Register by emailing aplprograms@sailsinc.org and receive a link to the Zoom meeting. We will discuss current events, traditions, & other topics of interest. Discussions are led by librarian and volunteer English tutor, Eleni Tsoukatos.
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Virtual Community Conversation
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Neighbors in Dialogue: Listening to and Learning from Each OtherThe APL has partnered with several community organizations and individuals to create an online group discussion on racism and antiracism. This event was created in response to requests for thoughtful conversation on race among community members. Local residents and leaders volunteered to help facilitate small group discussions based on the ideas discussed in Dr. Ibrarm X. Kendi's books, Stamped from the Beginning and Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You. Participants in the discussion are encouraged to read one of these books, and to review the resources listed HERE in order to best contribute to the discussion. The large group discussion will be moderated by Rev. Cheryl Harris, of Cheryl Harris & Associates.
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hoopla, Now Available to Attleboro Card Holders!What's hoopla? It's another way to get books, audio, movies and more straight to your device WITHOUT WAITING. hoopla titles have no wait lists so they are always available. How does it work? hoopla is available on your desktop, phone, tablet, Alexa devices, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, and Android TV! Make sure to download the app to take your borrows anywhere.Your account provides you 8 instant borrows each month. These digital borrows will reset every month and you can borrow more than one title at a time. Books are available for 21 days, videos are available for 72 hours and music is available for 7 days after you borrow.
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Personalized Reading RecommendationsNeed help finding your next great read, film or binge-worthy series? Visit the online Reader's Corner to fill out a short questionnaire on your preferences and we'll send back a list of suggested titles. Please allow up to 3 business days for staff to respond. Not sure what you want? Fill out the form and we'll put a stack of titles on hold for you to choose from. Staff can also be reached by telephone at 508-222-0157 or via email at apl_ref@sailsinc.org. We know it's not the same as browsing the shelves, but we think it's the next best thing! We look forward to introducing you to your next great read!
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Stop & Shop Supports Friends of APLFriends of APL was selected as the August beneficiary of the Community Bag program at the Stop & Shop store located in Nouth Attleboro at 206 East Washington Street (route 1). The Friends will receive a $1 donation every time the $2.50 reusable Community Bag is purchased at this location in August. Please share this news with family and friends! The Community Bags are located on displays around the store and at the checkout. When you purchase a bag, use the tag on it to log in and send the donation to the Friends of APL. For more information about the program, please visit stopandshop.bags4mycause.com.
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Friends Tote Bags Available Curbside We continue to sell Friends of APL tote bags, but from a distance. If you'd like your holds delivered to you in a Friends tote bag, let us know when you schedule your pickup appointment. You can pay the $5 purchase price to a staff member when you pick up your items!
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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, including our museum passes. 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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Staff HoursMonday 8:30am-4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am-4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am-4:30pm Thursday 12:30-8:30pm Friday 8:30am-4:30pm Saturday 8:30am-1:30pm
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SUMMER HOURS are in effect. In July and August, the Library will be open on Saturdays from 8:30am-1:30pm
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Attleboro Public Library 74 North Main St Attleboro, Massachusetts 02703 (508) 222-0157attleborolibrary.org |
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