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Youth in grades 1-8 are welcome to join us for this drop-in program! Stop by the library’s Balfour meeting room to play with a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) toys! No need to register, just come on in!

This month we will be discussing Scythe by Neal Shusterman! Copies of the book will be available in the children's room in March. 

Snacks will be served! Registration is required.

A world with no hunger, no disease, no war, no misery. Humanity has conquered all those things, and has even conquered death. Now scythes are the only ones who can end life—and they are commanded to do so, in order to keep the size of the population under control.

Citra and Rowan are chosen to apprentice to a scythe—a role that neither wants. These teens must master the “art” of taking life, knowing that the consequence of failure could mean losing their own.

Registration is required. Please reserve your seat here.

The APL is offering a new Process Art program for kids ages 3-6 years and their adults!  Process art is all about the experience the children have while they’re creating. If it has a nice end product, that’s great, but the end product is NOT the focus of process art. 

On Saturday afternoons we will offer a variety of materials for you to create anything you would like.  Some weeks it will be art supplies, some weeks it will be cardboard building & some weeks it will be technology.  NO NEED TO REGISTER—just drop in during the 90 minutes and get ready to create! 

The Open Studio Makerspace is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

The Viniyoga method of yoga is based on the deep relationship between breath and movement, experiencing yoga from the inside out and providing a sound approach to practicing yoga postures. This class will focus on the adaptation of the practice to the individual. It begins with breath movement, allowing the student to develop a length of breath that is most appropriate.  The postures are based on repetition and stay.  The student will move in and out of a posture 4 to 5 times and then hold the posture for a short period of time using the movement of the breath for  4 to 5 complete cycles of Inhaling and Exhaling.  This tradition allows the student to gain mobility and strength. The postures will include variations to allow the student to adapt to the movement that is appropriate for them. 

Participants should bring water, a mat, a large towel/blanket for cushioning and comfort, and a block if they have one.

Registrants will sign up for each week individually. Please register here.

All levels are welcome but lessons are not provided.

APS has partnered with the APL this school year to  showcase student art each month.   April will feature Coelho Middle School. Our theme is  Poetry and the ARTS.  We will be exhibiting some of our students creative art and writing pieces. Tonight, Coelho's Wind Ensemble, led by Jon Burre, will perform in the Marble Lobby.

The Greater Attleboro Area Suicide Prevention Coalition (GAASPC) is sponsoring "A Kitchen Table Conversation Attleboro". This grief support group is for suicide loss survivors and will be facilitated by Lisa Jo Megna Mitchell.

"Grief comes in many forms. There's no "one size fits all." The Kitchen Table Conversations are coordinated by Safe Place certified facilitators under the auspices of the Bristol County Regional Coalition for Suicide Prevention. This get-together is open to anyone 19 and over who has been impacted by the loss of a loved one/friend/co-worker, etc., who died by suicide.

This is not clinical. It's peer to peer. If you are uncomfortable coming alone - and many are - bring a friend. That's not a problem. The doors are open to anyone in need of grief support."

Grades 2 - 4 -- Great books, fun discussion and snacks!  We will meet once a month for a book discussion at the library.   Each month is a different book and you can pick up a copy of the books in the Attleboro Public Library Children’s Room. This month we'll be reading The Girl Who Ran by Kristina Yee and Frances Poletti and Girl Running by Annette Bay Pimentel.

Register online here.

Youth in grades 5-12 are welcome to join us for the High Tech Club! During the meetings participants will practice coding, programming, and other tech skills using robots, computer kits, IPads and more. Please note that the program does not include formal instruction. Tech toys are available for participants to play with and learn.

Registration is limited and required, to register please call or email. High tech club meets twice a month, youth may register for one session a month. If emailing to register please specify which date you are registering for. Registration opens 3/1/18.

THANK YOU to the Rotary Club of Attleboro for making this club possible!  IPads courtesy of the Attleboro Foundation.

This is a very casual, social environment for parents who love to read. This month we'll be reading The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls. 

Contact Amy Rhilinger for more information or if you are interested in joining our email list.

To reserve a seat, call or register online here.

Teen volunteers are encouraged to attend this teen volunteer meeting.  Mrs. Witherell will be discussing upcoming volunteering opportunities as well as getting feedback from APL's teen volunteers on future programming.  Attendance counts as one volunteer hour.  Attendees should be current teen volunteers who have already been trained.  Registration is required.  To register please email.  Thanks!

The Attleboro Chess Club meets every Thursday evening here at the library. Play is open to all ages and skill levels. New players always welcomed! Just show up and head into the children's room!

English gardens conjure up thoughts of Cotswold cottage gardens overflowing with daffodils, foxglove, carnations and roses. In this presentation we will look at lush, lovely English gardens and see how to adapt the practices of some of England’s most beautiful gardens to our New England gardens.  Perennials are the workhorse of the garden and we will take a look at many in English gardens that are suitable to our New England climate. Whether you are an avid gardener or an armchair traveler, the photographs will transport you to a beautiful, relaxing place of nature.  

Please join Kathi Gariepy, garden designer and horticultural columnist for two evenings:

English Gardens for New England Gardeners - Spring - Tonight   Sign up here.

English Gardens for New England Gardeners - Summer - Wednesday, May 30th    

"This program is supported in part by a grant from the Attleboro Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency."

The Attleboro Public Library Writers are offering A Publishing Session.  Steven and Dawn Porter, founders of Still Rivers Publishers of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, have graciously agreed to conduct the publishing session.  The presentation will cover information on publishing, services, and cost fees followed  by a Questions & Answers segment.   Enjoy refreshments.  And meet the publishers.

Registration is required for session materials and set-up.

Kids of all ages (up to 14 years old) are invited to make an appointment to read to a certified therapy dog! Reading to a nonjudgmental, patient listener can give children the encouragement they need to improve their reading skills. The child’s confidence will grow in this relaxed environment.  

Kids read in 20 minute increments and the only requirement is that the child MUST be able to read (beginning readers are welcome).

To register click here. You will receive a confirmation e-mail once the registration is approved. 

Preschool & Kindergarten

The Attleboro Public Library and Project Connect are teaming up to bring kids in preschool & kindergarten a monthly “Science Saturday” program.  We will be exploring STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) concepts and doing hands-on activities for some of our youngest patrons and their adults.  To make sure everyone stays safe and focused, we are asking that no younger siblings join us during this program.

To register, click here (soon).

The Viniyoga method of yoga is based on the deep relationship between breath and movement, experiencing yoga from the inside out and providing a sound approach to practicing yoga postures. This class will focus on the adaptation of the practice to the individual. It begins with breath movement, allowing the student to develop a length of breath that is most appropriate.  The postures are based on repetition and stay.  The student will move in and out of a posture 4 to 5 times and then hold the posture for a short period of time using the movement of the breath for  4 to 5 complete cycles of Inhaling and Exhaling.  This tradition allows the student to gain mobility and strength. The postures will include variations to allow the student to adapt to the movement that is appropriate for them. 

Participants should bring water, a mat, a large towel/blanket for cushioning and comfort, and a block if they have one.

Registrants will sign up for each week individually. Please register here.

Annual condo association meeting.

Our monthly book discussion led by Trish Ferrara. We will be reading The Alchemist’s Daughter by Katherine McMahon. We'd love to have you join us!

During the English Age of Reason, a woman cloistered since birth learns that knowledge is no substitute for experience. Raised by her father in near isolation in the English countryside, Emilie Selden is trained as a brilliant natural philosopher and alchemist. In the spring of 1725, father and daughter embark upon their most daring alchemical experiment to date attempting to breathe life into dead matter. But when Emilie against her father s wishes experiences the passion of first love, she is banished to London, where she soon discovers she knows nothing about human nature or her own family's complicated past. So begins her shocking journey to enlightenment.

Contact the APL Reference Department with questions. Please register here to let us know you're coming!

For kids 3-5 years and their caregiver. Pack a lunch (or come after lunch) and we'll gather in the library for stories, songs, crafts and other activities. No need to sign up, just drop in any time during this program! Caregivers must stay with children under 4 years at all times. Siblings are welcome. The Friday 3-5 years story time and Wednesday Lunch Bunch story times follow the same schedule.

Youth in grades 5-12 are welcome to join us for a Harry Potter party! Planned with the help of the Wamsutta Middle School Harry Potter Club, this party will feature a costume contest, snacks, chances to win prizes, as well as HP themed games and activities! Dress as your favorite character or in your Harry Potter gear and enter in to the costume contest if you wish, or come dressed in your Muggle clothes!

Registration is required, space is limited. Click here to register.

Poet Jeffrey Harrison, featured in this year's Common Threads collection, and a former Mass Center for the Book Honor Award winner, will be our guest discussion leader. Poetry writers and readers are welcome.

Please let us know you're coming by signing up here.

The Attleboro Chess Club meets every Thursday evening here at the library. Play is open to all ages and skill levels. New players always welcomed! Just show up and head into the children's room!

Monthly meeting. We are a community organization providing access to government and political officials, candidates, and support activities.

This meeting is open to all who are interested in strengthening individual and political rights which guarantee social and economic justice of ALL. Discussion of political issues / interests both locally and nationally. 

Do you ever like you’re being feel pulled in a million directions and are unable to focus? Would you like to take some time to slow down your thoughts and explore your inner emotions? Perhaps you would like to start writing but don’t know where to begin. If you are curious about writing, especially for personal growth, then this workshop is right for you. Join English teacher and member of the International Women’s Writing Guild, Pavlina Gatikova, for a one-hour introduction to journaling. Attendees will explore the calming nature of journaling, as well as the benefits it has on one’s mental well-being, with prompts and group discussion. Attendees should bring a notebook and writing tool. 

Please let us know you're coming by signing up here.

Come and share with other genealogy enthusiasts your research success stories, roadblocks, thoughts and questions. New members are welcome to attend!

Please register here. 

The APL is offering a new Process Art program for kids ages 3-6 years and their adults!  Process art is all about the experience the children have while they’re creating. If it has a nice end product, that’s great, but the end product is NOT the focus of process art. 

On Saturday afternoons we will offer a variety of materials for you to create anything you would like.  Some weeks it will be art supplies, some weeks it will be cardboard building & some weeks it will be technology.  NO NEED TO REGISTER—just drop in during the 90 minutes and get ready to create! 

The Open Studio Makerspace is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

A nature center educator will lead our group on a tour of the sanctuary and answer questions along the way.  Check out Oak Knoll here.

Please reserve your spot here.

This program sponsored by a grant, Strengthening Communities Through Libraries, from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Association for Library Service to Children.

The Viniyoga method of yoga is based on the deep relationship between breath and movement, experiencing yoga from the inside out and providing a sound approach to practicing yoga postures. This class will focus on the adaptation of the practice to the individual. It begins with breath movement, allowing the student to develop a length of breath that is most appropriate.  The postures are based on repetition and stay.  The student will move in and out of a posture 4 to 5 times and then hold the posture for a short period of time using the movement of the breath for  4 to 5 complete cycles of Inhaling and Exhaling.  This tradition allows the student to gain mobility and strength. The postures will include variations to allow the student to adapt to the movement that is appropriate for them. 

Participants should bring water, a mat, a large towel/blanket for cushioning and comfort, and a block if they have one.

Registrants will sign up for each week individually. Please register here.

All levels are welcome but lessons are not provided.

For kids in grades 1-6. We meet once a month during most months to build, create, meet new friends & have fun. No need to register. Just come and join in the fun!

We invite you to join us for a public informational meeting. EPA staff will be giving an update on work at the Walton and Lonsbury Superfund site located on North Ave. in Attleboro.

For kids 3-5 years and their caregiver. Pack a lunch (or come after lunch) and we'll gather in the library for stories, songs, crafts and other activities. No need to sign up, just drop in any time during this program! Caregivers must stay with children under 4 years at all times. Siblings are welcome. The Friday 3-5 years story time and Wednesday Lunch Bunch story times follow the same schedule.

A welcoming place for individuals living with memory changes & their care partners. We invite you to come and enjoy an afternoon filled with music, games, and art.

The goals for Memory Cafes are to provide social connection, access to support, and engaging activities for individuals living with memory changes and their care partners. The Arc's memory Cafe is supported by funding from DDS.

An RSVP is kindly requested. Care partners must accompany guests.

Monthly board meeting.

Monthly meeting.

The APL is thrilled to host the Attleboro High School Robotics Club! AHS students will be in the library's Marble Lobby showing off their hard work in robotics. This showcase is for all ages and open to the public. Please register to let us know you're coming! 

The APL's photography club for our tween and teen patrons in grades 5-12 will be meeting tonight.  Have a middle or high schooler who loves to take photos and wants to learn how cameras work and develop their eye? Have them join our photography club! Run by teen librarian, Meghan Witherell, the photography club will learn to take photos with a variety of devices.  Youth are encouraged to bring their own device to use (cell phone camera, digital camera etc) and/or take turns using the photography club's DSLR camera.  Each session participants will learn new skills, practice and discuss photography with other youth!

Parents/legal guardians should note the following:

The Attleboro Chess Club meets every Thursday evening here at the library. Play is open to all ages and skill levels. New players always welcomed! Just show up and head into the children's room!

Most suitable for kids in grades 3-5

Artist Abby Rovaldi will guide students in creating an animal themed masterpiece with oil pastels.

Please reserve your spot here.

This program sponsored by a grant, Strengthening Communities Through Libraries, from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Association for Library Service to Children.

Monthly meeting.

The Attleboro Public Library Writers with facilitator Bernadine Veiga provide a community forum for those seeking to Imagine, Create, and Celebrate: A Literary Experience within various genres.   The sessions are held bi-monthly in April, May, and June in a relaxed and informal setting.  Writing strategies and skills are presented in an easy format meeting the needs of anyone thinking of writing or those who have written.  Be empowered with on-line, on-phone and one-on-one support to Imagine, Create, and Celebrate: A Literary Experience. Join us and be inspired to create an amazing literary experience. By signing up you're committing to all the sessions.

Kids of all ages (up to 14 years old) are invited to make an appointment to read to a certified therapy dog! Reading to a nonjudgmental, patient listener can give children the encouragement they need to improve their reading skills. The child’s confidence will grow in this relaxed environment.  

Kids read in 20 minute increments and the only requirement is that the child MUST be able to read (beginning readers are welcome).

To register click here. You will receive a confirmation e-mail once the registration is approved. 

The APL is offering a new Process Art program for kids ages 3-6 years and their adults!  Process art is all about the experience the children have while they’re creating. If it has a nice end product, that’s great, but the end product is NOT the focus of process art. 

On Saturday afternoons we will offer a variety of materials for you to create anything you would like.  Some weeks it will be art supplies, some weeks it will be cardboard building & some weeks it will be technology.  NO NEED TO REGISTER—just drop in during the 90 minutes and get ready to create! 

The Open Studio Makerspace is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

This month we will be reading The Battle of Midway by Craig Symonds.

The WWII Nonfiction Book Club reads a different nonfiction title that focuses on WWII each month. New members are always welcome.

Please let us know you're coming by registering here.

The Viniyoga method of yoga is based on the deep relationship between breath and movement, experiencing yoga from the inside out and providing a sound approach to practicing yoga postures. This class will focus on the adaptation of the practice to the individual. It begins with breath movement, allowing the student to develop a length of breath that is most appropriate.  The postures are based on repetition and stay.  The student will move in and out of a posture 4 to 5 times and then hold the posture for a short period of time using the movement of the breath for  4 to 5 complete cycles of Inhaling and Exhaling.  This tradition allows the student to gain mobility and strength. The postures will include variations to allow the student to adapt to the movement that is appropriate for them. 

Participants should bring water, a mat, a large towel/blanket for cushioning and comfort, and a block if they have one.

Registrants will sign up for each week individually. Please register here.

Join us for a book discussion of Helen Keller: A Life, by Dorothy Herrmann. This powerful biography chronicles Helen Keller’s incredible life.  At the age of nineteen months, she lost both her sight and hearing, however, she persevered in life, and went on to become a powerful social and political activist, and is considered to be one of the 20th century’s leading humanitarians.

To reserve a seat, call or register online here.

Join Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services today for an interactive, informative presentation providing an overview of dysphagia, identifying its signs and symptoms, and basic preventative strategies.  Visit us online for more information. 

Presenter: Gregory M. Stelmach, OT/L, Occupational Therapist, Trained Dysphagia Specialist.

Registration is required as space is limited. Please Register Here: https://goo.gl/3K9i22

For kids 3-5 years and their caregiver. Pack a lunch (or come after lunch) and we'll gather in the library for stories, songs, crafts and other activities. No need to sign up, just drop in any time during this program! Caregivers must stay with children under 4 years at all times. Siblings are welcome. The Friday 3-5 years story time and Wednesday Lunch Bunch story times follow the same schedule.

We meet once a month, usually on the 3rd Wednesday. Call Polly at 508-761-6380 or Elizabeth at 508-269-9613 for more information.

Youth in grades 5-12 are welcome to join us for the High Tech Club! During the meetings participants will practice coding, programming, and other tech skills using robots, computer kits, IPads and more. Please note that the program does not include formal instruction. Tech toys are available for participants to play with and learn.

Registration is limited and required, to register please call or email. High tech club meets twice a month, youth may register for one session a month. If emailing to register please specify which date you are registering for. Registration opens 4/1/18.

THANK YOU to the Rotary Club of Attleboro for making this club possible!  IPads courtesy of the Attleboro Foundation.

Tonight we will be discussing Red Rising by Pierce Brown. Check out the book description on Good Reads here.

The Attleboro Chess Club meets every Thursday evening here at the library. Play is open to all ages and skill levels. New players always welcomed! Just show up and head into the children's room!

Attleboro Area SURJ (Showing Up for Racial Justice) is the local chapter of the national network. SURJ is a call (and answer!) for white folks to be active against racial injustice. SURJ provides a space to build relationships, skills and political analysis to act for change. We envision a society where we struggle together with love, for justice, human dignity and a sustainable world.

For more information on the national organization, see www.showingupforracialjustice.org.

New England Reptile & Raptor Exhibits swings by the library for an educational and entertaining presentation on local Birds of Prey! See live birds up close and personal as you learn about various species, habitats, wildlife protection, and more. This event is suitable for all ages. Due to popularity, registration is recommended to reserve your seat. Register by clicking here or calling the library at 508-222-0157.

The APL is offering a new Process Art program for kids ages 3-6 years and their adults!  Process art is all about the experience the children have while they’re creating. If it has a nice end product, that’s great, but the end product is NOT the focus of process art. 

On Saturday afternoons we will offer a variety of materials for you to create anything you would like.  Some weeks it will be art supplies, some weeks it will be cardboard building & some weeks it will be technology.  NO NEED TO REGISTER—just drop in during the 90 minutes and get ready to create! 

The Open Studio Makerspace is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

Youth in grades 5-12 are welcome to join us for the High Tech Club! During the meetings participants will practice coding, programming, and other tech skills using robots, computer kits, IPads and more. Please note that the program does not include formal instruction. Tech toys are available for participants to play with and learn.

Registration is limited and required, to register please call or email. High tech club meets twice a month, youth may register for one session a month. If emailing to register please specify which date you are registering for. Registration opens 4/1/18.

THANK YOU to the Rotary Club of Attleboro for making this club possible!  IPads courtesy of the Attleboro Foundation.

All levels are welcome but lessons are not provided.

The Greater Attleboro Area Suicide Prevention Coalition (GAASPC) is sponsoring "A Kitchen Table Conversation Attleboro". This grief support group is for suicide loss survivors and will be facilitated by Lisa Jo Megna Mitchell.

"Grief comes in many forms. There's no "one size fits all." The Kitchen Table Conversations are coordinated by Safe Place certified facilitators under the auspices of the Bristol County Regional Coalition for Suicide Prevention. This get-together is open to anyone 19 and over who has been impacted by the loss of a loved one/friend/co-worker, etc., who died by suicide.

This is not clinical. It's peer to peer. If you are uncomfortable coming alone - and many are - bring a friend. That's not a problem. The doors are open to anyone in need of grief support."

Grades 2 - 4 -- Great books, fun discussion and snacks!  We will meet once a month for a book discussion at the library.   Each month is a different book and you can pick up a copy of the books in the Attleboro Public Library Children’s Room. This month we'll be reading .....

Register online here (soon).

For kids 3-5 years and their caregiver. Pack a lunch (or come after lunch) and we'll gather in the library for stories, songs, crafts and other activities. No need to sign up, just drop in any time during this program! Caregivers must stay with children under 4 years at all times. Siblings are welcome. The Friday 3-5 years story time and Wednesday Lunch Bunch story times follow the same schedule.

We see Environmental Print everywhere. We see logos and signs in our daily lives. But as adults we don’t consider it real “reading”.  However, Environmental Print is the first print a child learns to “read”. How many times have you driven by a McDonald’s restaurant with your child in the car and he has shouted “Look! McDonald’s!”? When children are excited about reading, and print holds meaning for them, they will learn much faster and begin to make connections to the world around them. In this workshop, parents will learn about some fun activities to do with their children anywhere, even during their daily commutes to bring language and the written word alive!

Please sign up here to let us know you're coming.

*This program can be used in conjunction with a Christmas is for Kids application.

This workshop is presented by Imajine That.  Imajine That staff are national trainers that provide education, coaching, mentoring and support to improve the skills and transform the perspectives of parents, educators, centers and schools to support the needs of children.

The Imajine That Parenting Workshops are brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

This is a very casual, social environment for parents who love to read. This month we'll be reading The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas.

Contact Amy Rhilinger for more information or if you are interested in joining our email list.

To reserve a seat, call or register online here.

The Attleboro Public Library Writers with facilitator Bernadine Veiga provide a community forum for those seeking to Imagine, Create, and Celebrate:   A Literary Experience within various genres.   The sessions are held bi-monthly in April, May, and June in a relaxed and informal setting.  Writing Strategies and skills are presented in an easy format meeting the needs of anyone thinking of writing or those who have written.  Be empowered with on-line, on-phone and one-on-one support to Imagine, Create, and Celebrate:  A Literary Experience.  Join us and be inspired to create an amazing literary experience. By signing up you're committing to all sessions.

The Attleboro Chess Club meets every Thursday evening here at the library. Play is open to all ages and skill levels. New players always welcomed! Just show up and head into the children's room!

Kids of all ages (up to 14 years old) are invited to make an appointment to read to a certified therapy dog! Reading to a nonjudgmental, patient listener can give children the encouragement they need to improve their reading skills. The child’s confidence will grow in this relaxed environment.  

Kids read in 20 minute increments and the only requirement is that the child MUST be able to read (beginning readers are welcome).

To register click here (soon). You will receive a confirmation e-mail once the registration is approved. 

Preschool & Kindergarten

The Attleboro Public Library and Project Connect are teaming up to bring kids in preschool & kindergarten a monthly “Science Saturday” program.  We will be exploring STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) concepts and doing hands-on activities for some of our youngest patrons and their adults.  To make sure everyone stays safe and focused, we are asking that no younger siblings join us during this program.

To register, click here (soon).

The APL is offering a new Process Art program for kids ages 3-6 years and their adults!  Process art is all about the experience the children have while they’re creating. If it has a nice end product, that’s great, but the end product is NOT the focus of process art. 

On Saturday afternoons we will offer a variety of materials for you to create anything you would like.  Some weeks it will be art supplies, some weeks it will be cardboard building & some weeks it will be technology.  NO NEED TO REGISTER—just drop in during the 90 minutes and get ready to create! 

The Open Studio Makerspace is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

For kids 3-5 years and their caregiver. Pack a lunch (or come after lunch) and we'll gather in the library for stories, songs, crafts and other activities. No need to sign up, just drop in any time during this program! Caregivers must stay with children under 4 years at all times. Siblings are welcome. The Friday 3-5 years story time and Wednesday Lunch Bunch story times follow the same schedule.

English gardens conjure up thoughts of Cotswold cottage gardens overflowing with daffodils, foxglove, carnations and roses. In this presentation we will look at lush, lovely English gardens and see how to adapt the practices of some of England’s most beautiful gardens to our New England gardens.  Perennials are the workhorse of the garden and we will take a look at many in English gardens that are suitable to our New England climate. Whether you are an avid gardener or an armchair traveler, the photographs will transport you to a beautiful, relaxing place of nature.  

Please join Kathi Gariepy, garden designer and horticultural columnist for tonight's presentation:

English Gardens for New England Gardeners - Summer

Please let us know you're coming by signing up here.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Attleboro Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency."

The Attleboro Chess Club meets every Thursday evening here at the library. Play is open to all ages and skill levels. New players always welcomed! Just show up and head into the children's room!

Annual meeting.

Did you know art has many stimulating effects on the mind and body? Come relax and find out the benefits of art at our SMILE through Art workshops designed specifically for those living with Parkinson’s disease.

We will explore different methods of art that will teach us how to strengthen fine muscle movements and combat symptoms of Parkinson’s such as stiffness, rigidity of limbs, micrographia, and depression.

The Smile Through Art Workshop will provide the positive benefits of creativity while allowing us to connect with others in a positive environment. Workshops are designed to be consecutive sessions. Participants are encouraged to attend all workshops.  For more information, visit www.smilethroughart.com.

Registration is required. Please call or email for details!  100% sponsored by APDA-MA.

The APL is offering a new Process Art program for kids ages 3-6 years and their adults!  Process art is all about the experience the children have while they’re creating. If it has a nice end product, that’s great, but the end product is NOT the focus of process art. 

On Saturday afternoons we will offer a variety of materials for you to create anything you would like.  Some weeks it will be art supplies, some weeks it will be cardboard building & some weeks it will be technology.  NO NEED TO REGISTER—just drop in during the 90 minutes and get ready to create! 

The Open Studio Makerspace is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

All levels are welcome but lessons are not provided.

For kids in grades 1-6. We meet once a month during most months to build, create, meet new friends & have fun. No need to register. Just come and join in the fun!

Our monthly book discussion led by Trish Ferrara. We will be reading The Red Tent by Anita Diamant.  We'd love to have you join us!

Her name is Dinah. In the Bible, her life is only hinted at in a brief and violent detour within the more familiar chapters of the Book of Genesis that are about her father, Jacob, and his dozen sons. Told in Dinah's voice, this novel reveals the traditions and turmoils of ancient womanhood--the world of the red tent. It begins with the story of her mothers--Leah, Rachel, Zilpah, and Bilhah--the four wives of Jacob. They love Dinah and give her gifts that sustain her through a hard-working youth, a calling to midwifery, and a new home in a foreign land. Dinah's story reaches out from a remarkable period of early history and creates an intimate connection with the past.

Contact the APL Reference Department with questions. Please register here to let us know you're coming!

Monthly board meeting.

The Attleboro Chess Club meets every Thursday evening here at the library. Play is open to all ages and skill levels. New players always welcomed! Just show up and head into the children's room!

Grades 2-5: Come join real scientists to build a trap to catch a moving critter. Use your engineering skills and have a blast!

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.

Monthly meeting.

Monthly meeting. We are a community organization providing access to government and political officials, candidates, and support activities.

This meeting is open to all who are interested in strengthening individual and political rights which guarantee social and economic justice of ALL. Discussion of political issues / interests both locally and nationally. 

Kids of all ages (up to 14 years old) are invited to make an appointment to read to a certified therapy dog! Reading to a nonjudgmental, patient listener can give children the encouragement they need to improve their reading skills. The child’s confidence will grow in this relaxed environment.  

Kids read in 20 minute increments and the only requirement is that the child MUST be able to read (beginning readers are welcome).

To register click here (soon). You will receive a confirmation e-mail once the registration is approved. 

The APL is offering a new Process Art program for kids ages 3-6 years and their adults!  Process art is all about the experience the children have while they’re creating. If it has a nice end product, that’s great, but the end product is NOT the focus of process art. 

On Saturday afternoons we will offer a variety of materials for you to create anything you would like.  Some weeks it will be art supplies, some weeks it will be cardboard building & some weeks it will be technology.  NO NEED TO REGISTER—just drop in during the 90 minutes and get ready to create! 

The Open Studio Makerspace is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

This month we will be reading Lisbon: War in the Shadows of the City of Light, 1939-1945 by Neill Lochery.

The WWII Nonfiction Book Club reads a different nonfiction title that focuses on WWII each month. New members are always welcome.

Please let us know you're coming by registering here.

Join us for a book discussion of The Girl with Seven Names: A North Korean Defector's Story, by Hyeonseo Lee.

To reserve a seat, call or register online here (soon).

Monthly meeting.

A welcoming place for individuals living with memory changes & their care partners. We invite you to come and enjoy an afternoon filled with music, games, and art.

The goals for Memory Cafes are to provide social connection, access to support, and engaging activities for individuals living with memory changes and their care partners. The Arc's memory Cafe is supported by funding from DDS.

An RSVP is kindly requested. Care partners must accompany guests.

Monthly meeting.

Can We Talk About Climate Change? With discussant, Robert Rak, who is on Bristol Community College faculty in Environmental Science Department, we’ll watch two videos: TED talk “How to transform apocalypse fatigue into action on global warming”, by Per Espen Stoknes, along with YouTube video “Can we talk about the weather?” describing "Rural Climate Dialogues" in Minnesota. Both represent hopeful messages on how to talk about what has become a difficult and polarized topic.

Please let us know you're coming by signing up here (soon).

The Attleboro Chess Club meets every Thursday evening here at the library. Play is open to all ages and skill levels. New players always welcomed! Just show up and head into the children's room!

Grades 2-5: Do you enjoy an engineering challenge? If so, come join real scientists as we design a construction to help prevent a fragile object from being crushed!

Registration is required.  Please register here!

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.

The Attleboro Public Library Writers with facilitator Bernadine Veiga provide a community forum for those seeking to Imagine, Create, and Celebrate: A Literary Experience within various genres.   The sessions are held bi-monthly in April, May, and June in a relaxed and informal setting.  Writing strategies and skills are presented in an easy format meeting the needs of anyone thinking of writing or those who have written.  Be empowered with on-line, on-phone and one-on-one support to Imagine, Create, and Celebrate: A Literary Experience. Join us and be inspired to create an amazing literary experience. By signing up you're committing to all sessions. 

The Center for Health Equity Research at Brown University will be here today with Healthy Start, a research project working with Home Child Care Providers in Massachusetts and RI, to help them improve the quality of education and care they offer to the children in their homes. We hold bi-monthly meetings with the participants to talk about challenges and successes, exchange ideas and introduce an activity idea.

The APL is offering a new Process Art program for kids ages 3-6 years and their adults!  Process art is all about the experience the children have while they’re creating. If it has a nice end product, that’s great, but the end product is NOT the focus of process art. 

On Saturday afternoons we will offer a variety of materials for you to create anything you would like.  Some weeks it will be art supplies, some weeks it will be cardboard building & some weeks it will be technology.  NO NEED TO REGISTER—just drop in during the 90 minutes and get ready to create! 

The Open Studio Makerspace is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

Youth in grades 5-12 are welcome to join us for the High Tech Club! During the meetings participants will practice coding, programming, and other tech skills using robots, computer kits, IPads and more. Please note that the program does not include formal instruction. Tech toys are available for participants to play with and learn.

Registration is limited and required, to register please call or email. High tech club meets twice a month, youth may register for one session a month. If emailing to register please specify which date you are registering for. Registration opens 5/1/18.

THANK YOU to the Rotary Club of Attleboro for making this club possible!  IPads courtesy of the Attleboro Foundation.

All levels are welcome but lessons are not provided.

Grades 2-5: An important part of the engineering process is take rebuild a faulty prototype. Come join real scientists as we take a poor design and turn it into a much better end product!

Registration is required. Please register here!

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.

We meet once a month, usually on the 3rd Wednesday. Call Polly at 508-761-6380 or Elizabeth at 508-269-9613 for more information.

Youth in grades 5-12 are welcome to join us for the High Tech Club! During the meetings participants will practice coding, programming, and other tech skills using robots, computer kits, IPads and more. Please note that the program does not include formal instruction. Tech toys are available for participants to play with and learn.

Registration is limited and required, to register please call or email. High tech club meets twice a month, youth may register for one session a month. If emailing to register please specify which date you are registering for. Registration opens 5/1/18.

THANK YOU to the Rotary Club of Attleboro for making this club possible!  IPads courtesy of the Attleboro Foundation.

The Attleboro Chess Club meets every Thursday evening here at the library. Play is open to all ages and skill levels. New players always welcomed! Just show up and head into the children's room!

Kids of all ages (up to 14 years old) are invited to make an appointment to read to a certified therapy dog! Reading to a nonjudgmental, patient listener can give children the encouragement they need to improve their reading skills. The child’s confidence will grow in this relaxed environment.  

Kids read in 20 minute increments and the only requirement is that the child MUST be able to read (beginning readers are welcome).

To register click here (soon). You will receive a confirmation e-mail once the registration is approved. 

The Kids Summer Café serves free lunches for food-insecure children in the parks across Attleboro all summer long.

Drop in any time between 11 am and 1 pm today for Food tasting and Fun activites at the APL and the Balfour Riverwalk Park!

Visit us online for a schedule of the Summer Cafe.

The APL is offering a new Process Art program for kids ages 3-6 years and their adults!  Process art is all about the experience the children have while they’re creating. If it has a nice end product, that’s great, but the end product is NOT the focus of process art. 

On Saturday afternoons we will offer a variety of materials for you to create anything you would like.  Some weeks it will be art supplies, some weeks it will be cardboard building & some weeks it will be technology.  NO NEED TO REGISTER—just drop in during the 90 minutes and get ready to create! 

The Open Studio Makerspace is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

The Greater Attleboro Area Suicide Prevention Coalition (GAASPC) is sponsoring "A Kitchen Table Conversation Attleboro". This grief support group is for suicide loss survivors and will be facilitated by Lisa Jo Megna Mitchell.

"Grief comes in many forms. There's no "one size fits all." The Kitchen Table Conversations are coordinated by Safe Place certified facilitators under the auspices of the Bristol County Regional Coalition for Suicide Prevention. This get-together is open to anyone 19 and over who has been impacted by the loss of a loved one/friend/co-worker, etc., who died by suicide.

This is not clinical. It's peer to peer. If you are uncomfortable coming alone - and many are - bring a friend. That's not a problem. The doors are open to anyone in need of grief support."

Grades 2 - 4 -- Great books, fun discussion and snacks!  We will meet once a month for a book discussion at the library.   Each month is a different book and you can pick up a copy of the books in the Attleboro Public Library Children’s Room. This month we'll be reading .....

Register online here (soon).

For kids 3-5 years and their caregiver. Pack a lunch (or come after lunch) and we'll gather in the library for stories, songs, crafts and other activities. No need to sign up, just drop in any time during this program! Caregivers must stay with children under 4 years at all times. Siblings are welcome. The Friday 3-5 years story time and Wednesday Lunch Bunch story times follow the same schedule.

This is a very casual, social environment for parents who love to read. This month we'll be reading Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte.

Contact Amy Rhilinger for more information or if you are interested in joining our email list.

To reserve a seat, call or register online here.

Learn how play helps your child master skills in all areas of his/her development, and how your everyday routines (bathing, cooking, cleaning) can include great learning experiences.

*This program can be used in conjunction with a Christmas is for Kids application.

Please sign up here to let us know you're coming.

This workshop is presented by Imajine That.  Imajine That staff are national trainers that provide education, coaching, mentoring and support to improve the skills and transform the perspectives of parents, educators, centers and schools to support the needs of children.

The Imajine That Parenting Workshops are brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

The Attleboro Chess Club meets every Thursday evening here at the library. Play is open to all ages and skill levels. New players always welcomed! Just show up and head into the children's room!

The APL is offering a new Process Art program for kids ages 3-6 years and their adults!  Process art is all about the experience the children have while they’re creating. If it has a nice end product, that’s great, but the end product is NOT the focus of process art. 

On Saturday afternoons we will offer a variety of materials for you to create anything you would like.  Some weeks it will be art supplies, some weeks it will be cardboard building & some weeks it will be technology.  NO NEED TO REGISTER—just drop in during the 90 minutes and get ready to create! 

The Open Studio Makerspace is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

For kids in grades 1-6. We meet once a month during most months to build, create, meet new friends & have fun. No need to register. Just come and join in the fun!

The Attleboro Chess Club meets every Thursday evening here at the library. Play is open to all ages and skill levels. New players always welcomed! Just show up and head into the children's room!

Monthly meeting.

For kids 3-5 years and their caregiver. Pack a lunch (or come after lunch) and we'll gather in the library for stories, songs, crafts and other activities. No need to sign up, just drop in any time during this program! Caregivers must stay with children under 4 years at all times. Siblings are welcome. The Friday 3-5 years story time and Wednesday Lunch Bunch story times follow the same schedule.

The Attleboro Chess Club meets every Thursday evening here at the library. Play is open to all ages and skill levels. New players always welcomed! Just show up and head into the children's room!

This month we will be reading Last Hope Island: Britain, Occupied Europe, and the Brotherhood That Helped Turn the Tide of War  bt Lynne Olson.

The WWII Nonfiction Book Club reads a different nonfiction title that focuses on WWII each month. New members are always welcome.

Please let us know you're coming by registering here.

For kids 3-5 years and their caregiver. Pack a lunch (or come after lunch) and we'll gather in the library for stories, songs, crafts and other activities. No need to sign up, just drop in any time during this program! Caregivers must stay with children under 4 years at all times. Siblings are welcome. The Friday 3-5 years story time and Wednesday Lunch Bunch story times follow the same schedule.

We meet once a month, usually on the 3rd Wednesday. Call Polly at 508-761-6380 or Elizabeth at 508-269-9613 for more information.

The Attleboro Chess Club meets every Thursday evening here at the library. Play is open to all ages and skill levels. New players always welcomed! Just show up and head into the children's room!

The Greater Attleboro Area Suicide Prevention Coalition (GAASPC) is sponsoring "A Kitchen Table Conversation Attleboro". This grief support group is for suicide loss survivors and will be facilitated by Lisa Jo Megna Mitchell.

"Grief comes in many forms. There's no "one size fits all." The Kitchen Table Conversations are coordinated by Safe Place certified facilitators under the auspices of the Bristol County Regional Coalition for Suicide Prevention. This get-together is open to anyone 19 and over who has been impacted by the loss of a loved one/friend/co-worker, etc., who died by suicide.

This is not clinical. It's peer to peer. If you are uncomfortable coming alone - and many are - bring a friend. That's not a problem. The doors are open to anyone in need of grief support."

For kids 3-5 years and their caregiver. Pack a lunch (or come after lunch) and we'll gather in the library for stories, songs, crafts and other activities. No need to sign up, just drop in any time during this program! Caregivers must stay with children under 4 years at all times. Siblings are welcome. The Friday 3-5 years story time and Wednesday Lunch Bunch story times follow the same schedule.

This is a very casual, social environment for parents who love to read. This month we'll be reading Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate.

Contact Amy Rhilinger for more information or if you are interested in joining our email list.

To reserve a seat, call or register online here.

The Attleboro Chess Club meets every Thursday evening here at the library. Play is open to all ages and skill levels. New players always welcomed! Just show up and head into the children's room!

Grades 2 - 4 -- Great books, fun discussion and snacks!  We will meet once a month for a book discussion at the library.   Each month is a different book and you can pick up a copy of the books in the Attleboro Public Library Children’s Room. This month we'll be reading .....

Register online here (soon).

For kids 3-5 years and their caregiver. Pack a lunch (or come after lunch) and we'll gather in the library for stories, songs, crafts and other activities. No need to sign up, just drop in any time during this program! Caregivers must stay with children under 4 years at all times. Siblings are welcome. The Friday 3-5 years story time and Wednesday Lunch Bunch story times follow the same schedule.

Monthly meeting.

Did you know art has many stimulating effects on the mind and body? Come relax and find out the benefits of art at our SMILE through Art workshops designed specifically for those living with Parkinson’s disease.

We will explore different methods of art that will teach us how to strengthen fine muscle movements and combat symptoms of Parkinson’s such as stiffness, rigidity of limbs, micrographia, and depression.

The Smile Through Art Workshop will provide the positive benefits of creativity while allowing us to connect with others in a positive environment. Workshops are designed to be consecutive sessions. Participants are encouraged to attend all workshops.  For more information, visit www.smilethroughart.com.

Registration is required. Please call or email for details!  100% sponsored by APDA-MA.

For kids in grades 1-6. We meet once a month during most months to build, create, meet new friends & have fun. No need to register. Just come and join in the fun!

For kids 3-5 years and their caregiver. Pack a lunch (or come after lunch) and we'll gather in the library for stories, songs, crafts and other activities. No need to sign up, just drop in any time during this program! Caregivers must stay with children under 4 years at all times. Siblings are welcome. The Friday 3-5 years story time and Wednesday Lunch Bunch story times follow the same schedule.

We meet once a month, usually on the 3rd Wednesday. Call Polly at 508-761-6380 or Elizabeth at 508-269-9613 for more information.

   Relax and unwind, release your creativity, increase your focus, feel like a kid again, and have fun!

   We invite you to join us for an evening of coloring!  No experience necessary.

   Coloring pages and pencils will be supplied but you are welcome to bring your own.

   Sue Wachta, Integrative Nutrition Certified Health Coach, Go With the Flow Wellness, will be our instructor.

This is a very casual, social environment for parents who love to read. This month we'll be reading The Best Day Ever  by Kaira Rouda. 

Contact Amy Rhilinger for more information or if you are interested in joining our email list.

To reserve a seat, call or register online here.

The Greater Attleboro Area Suicide Prevention Coalition (GAASPC) is sponsoring "A Kitchen Table Conversation Attleboro". This grief support group is for suicide loss survivors and will be facilitated by Lisa Jo Megna Mitchell.

"Grief comes in many forms. There's no "one size fits all." The Kitchen Table Conversations are coordinated by Safe Place certified facilitators under the auspices of the Bristol County Regional Coalition for Suicide Prevention. This get-together is open to anyone 19 and over who has been impacted by the loss of a loved one/friend/co-worker, etc., who died by suicide.

This is not clinical. It's peer to peer. If you are uncomfortable coming alone - and many are - bring a friend. That's not a problem. The doors are open to anyone in need of grief support."

Grades 2 - 4 -- Great books, fun discussion and snacks!  We will meet once a month for a book discussion at the library.   Each month is a different book and you can pick up a copy of the books in the Attleboro Public Library Children’s Room. This month we'll be reading .....

Register online here (soon).

Monthly board meeting.

Monthly meeting.

Monthly meeting. We are a community organization providing access to government and political officials, candidates, and support activities.

This meeting is open to all who are interested in strengthening individual and political rights which guarantee social and economic justice of ALL. Discussion of political issues / interests both locally and nationally. 

This month we will be reading The Fleet at Flood Tide: America at Total War in the Pacific, 1944-1945 by James D. Hornfischer.

A thrilling narrative of the climactic end stage of the Pacific War, focusing on the U.S. invasion of the Mariana Islands in June 1944 and the momentous events that it triggered. With its thunderous assault into Japan's inner defensive perimeter, America crossed the threshold of total war. From the seaborne invasion of Saipan to the stunning aerial battles of the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot, to the largest banzai attack of the war and the strategic bombing effort that led to Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Marianas became the fulcrum of the drive to compel Tokyo to surrender with consequences that forever changed modern war. 

The WWII Nonfiction Book Club reads a different nonfiction title that focuses on WWII each month. New members are always welcome.

Please let us know you're coming by registering here.

Monthly meeting.

We meet once a month, usually on the 3rd Wednesday. Call Polly at 508-761-6380 or Elizabeth at 508-269-9613 for more information.

The Greater Attleboro Area Suicide Prevention Coalition (GAASPC) is sponsoring "A Kitchen Table Conversation Attleboro". This grief support group is for suicide loss survivors and will be facilitated by Lisa Jo Megna Mitchell.

"Grief comes in many forms. There's no "one size fits all." The Kitchen Table Conversations are coordinated by Safe Place certified facilitators under the auspices of the Bristol County Regional Coalition for Suicide Prevention. This get-together is open to anyone 19 and over who has been impacted by the loss of a loved one/friend/co-worker, etc., who died by suicide.

This is not clinical. It's peer to peer. If you are uncomfortable coming alone - and many are - bring a friend. That's not a problem. The doors are open to anyone in need of grief support."

This is a very casual, social environment for parents who love to read. This month we'll be reading The Big Read Title (TBA).

Contact Amy Rhilinger for more information or if you are interested in joining our email list.

To reserve a seat, call or register online here.

Did you know art has many stimulating effects on the mind and body? Come relax and find out the benefits of art at our SMILE through Art workshops designed specifically for those living with Parkinson’s disease.

We will explore different methods of art that will teach us how to strengthen fine muscle movements and combat symptoms of Parkinson’s such as stiffness, rigidity of limbs, micrographia, and depression.

The Smile Through Art Workshop will provide the positive benefits of creativity while allowing us to connect with others in a positive environment. Workshops are designed to be consecutive sessions. Participants are encouraged to attend all workshops.  For more information, visit www.smilethroughart.com.

Registration is required. Please call or email for details!  100% sponsored by APDA-MA.

Monthly board meeting.

Monthly meeting.

Monthly meeting.

This month we will be reading At All Costs: How a Crippled Ship and Two American Merchant Mariners Turned the Tide of World War II by Sam Moses.

The WWII Nonfiction Book Club reads a different nonfiction title that focuses on WWII each month. New members are always welcome.

Please let us know you're coming by registering here.

We meet once a month, usually on the 3rd Wednesday. Call Polly at 508-761-6380 or Elizabeth at 508-269-9613 for more information.

The Greater Attleboro Area Suicide Prevention Coalition (GAASPC) is sponsoring "A Kitchen Table Conversation Attleboro". This grief support group is for suicide loss survivors and will be facilitated by Lisa Jo Megna Mitchell.

"Grief comes in many forms. There's no "one size fits all." The Kitchen Table Conversations are coordinated by Safe Place certified facilitators under the auspices of the Bristol County Regional Coalition for Suicide Prevention. This get-together is open to anyone 19 and over who has been impacted by the loss of a loved one/friend/co-worker, etc., who died by suicide.

This is not clinical. It's peer to peer. If you are uncomfortable coming alone - and many are - bring a friend. That's not a problem. The doors are open to anyone in need of grief support."

This is a very casual, social environment for parents who love to read. This month we'll be reading The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman.

Contact Amy Rhilinger for more information or if you are interested in joining our email list.

To reserve a seat, call or register online here.

Did you know art has many stimulating effects on the mind and body? Come relax and find out the benefits of art at our SMILE through Art workshops designed specifically for those living with Parkinson’s disease.

We will explore different methods of art that will teach us how to strengthen fine muscle movements and combat symptoms of Parkinson’s such as stiffness, rigidity of limbs, micrographia, and depression.

The Smile Through Art Workshop will provide the positive benefits of creativity while allowing us to connect with others in a positive environment. Workshops are designed to be consecutive sessions. Participants are encouraged to attend all workshops.  For more information, visit www.smilethroughart.com.

Registration is required. Please call or email for details!  100% sponsored by APDA-MA.

Monthly board meeting.

This month we will be reading Code girls: the Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II by Liza Mundy.

The WWII Nonfiction Book Club reads a different nonfiction title that focuses on WWII each month. New members are always welcome.

Please let us know you're coming by registering here.

Monthly meeting.

The Greater Attleboro Area Suicide Prevention Coalition (GAASPC) is sponsoring "A Kitchen Table Conversation Attleboro". This grief support group is for suicide loss survivors and will be facilitated by Lisa Jo Megna Mitchell.

"Grief comes in many forms. There's no "one size fits all." The Kitchen Table Conversations are coordinated by Safe Place certified facilitators under the auspices of the Bristol County Regional Coalition for Suicide Prevention. This get-together is open to anyone 19 and over who has been impacted by the loss of a loved one/friend/co-worker, etc., who died by suicide.

This is not clinical. It's peer to peer. If you are uncomfortable coming alone - and many are - bring a friend. That's not a problem. The doors are open to anyone in need of grief support."

We meet once a month, usually on the 3rd Wednesday. Call Polly at 508-761-6380 or Elizabeth at 508-269-9613 for more information.

This is a very casual, social environment for parents who love to read. This month we'll be reading .....

Contact Amy Rhilinger for more information or if you are interested in joining our email list.

To reserve a seat, call or register online here (soon).

Monthly board meeting.

Tonight we welcome Gabriela Vieira, Vice President, Banking Center Manager, Webster Bank who will present a workshop on elder financial abuse. Tonight's program is sponsored by the Attleboro Council on Aging.

The incidence of financial exploitation of elders and vulnerable adults is growing nationally. Fraudulent telemarketing schemes and unscrupulous scam artists increasingly target elders, resulting in significant financial losses. In addition, loved and trusted family members too often make illegal and improper use of resources, resulting in emotional and financial damage that is devastating. Elders and vulnerable adults are left unable to pay for their basic daily needs, including housing, food, critical utilities and medications, and are traumatized by this victimization.

To aid in early identification and prevention of elder financial exploitation and fraud and assist elders to remain safely in the community, Massachusetts has developed two community collaborations: the Massachusetts Bank Reporting Project and the Money Management Program.   This workshop will provide an overview of the signs and symptoms of financial exploitation and fraud, and simple strategies for protecting one's assets. 

Please R.S.V.P. at the Attleboro Council on Aging number listed below.

This month we will be reading Winston's War: Churchill, 1940-1945 by Max Hastings.

Beginning in 1940, when popular demand elevated Churchill to the role of prime minister, and concluding with the end of the war, Hastings shows us Churchill at his most intrepid and essential, when, by sheer force of will, he kept Britain from collapsing in the face of what looked like certain defeat. Later, we see his significance ebb as the United States enters the war and the Soviets turn the tide on the Eastern Front. But Churchill, Hastings reminds us, knew as well as anyone that the war would be dominated by others, and he managed his relationships with the other Allied leaders strategically, so as to maintain Britain’s influence and limit Stalin’s gains.

At the same time, Churchill faced political peril at home, a situation for which he himself was largely to blame. Hastings shows how Churchill nearly squandered the miraculous escape of the British troops at Dunkirk and failed to address fundamental flaws in the British Army. His tactical inaptitude and departmental meddling won him few friends in the military, and by 1942, many were calling for him to cede operational control. Nevertheless, Churchill managed to exude a public confidence that brought the nation through the bitter war.

The WWII Nonfiction Book Club reads a different nonfiction title that focuses on WWII each month. New members are always welcome.

Please let us know you're coming by registering here.

Monthly meeting.

The Greater Attleboro Area Suicide Prevention Coalition (GAASPC) is sponsoring "A Kitchen Table Conversation Attleboro". This grief support group is for suicide loss survivors and will be facilitated by Lisa Jo Megna Mitchell.

"Grief comes in many forms. There's no "one size fits all." The Kitchen Table Conversations are coordinated by Safe Place certified facilitators under the auspices of the Bristol County Regional Coalition for Suicide Prevention. This get-together is open to anyone 19 and over who has been impacted by the loss of a loved one/friend/co-worker, etc., who died by suicide.

This is not clinical. It's peer to peer. If you are uncomfortable coming alone - and many are - bring a friend. That's not a problem. The doors are open to anyone in need of grief support."

We meet once a month, usually on the 3rd Wednesday. Call Polly at 508-761-6380 or Elizabeth at 508-269-9613 for more information.

This is a very casual, social environment for parents who love to read. This month we are having our traditional Cookie Swap, and will be selecting titles to read this coming year.  Please let us know you're coming by registering here.

Contact Amy Rhilinger for more information or if you are interested in joining our email list.