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Adult Events
Wednesday, January 8th
Popular Fiction Book Club 7:00
Popular Fiction Book Club will be reading Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins. Copies are available in print here at the library, and may be available as well on Libby. Give us a call a 781-982-2139 or visit us inside during our open hours. If you are new to the group and would like more information email ablib@ocln.org.
Thursday, January 9th
Device Advice 11:30 AM
Come see our Reference Librarian for Device Advice!
This can include:
- Getting started using your Device
- Learning about Library-related apps, such as Hoopla, Libby and Kanopy
- Learn how to navigate library databases and resources.
If you are unable to come in, please make an appointment with abref@ocln.org for assistance.
Thursday, January 16th
Adult Craft Night 6:30 PM
Join us for a fun and cozy needle felting class where you’ll create an adorable baby Emperor penguin using soft wool roving and a barbed needle! This beginner-friendly project will guide you through shaping the penguin’s cute, fluffy form while teaching you essential needle felting techniques.Experience the joy of needle felting with Pop up Art School in a friendly environment. You'll gain the basic skills of needle felting, walking away with a finished piece, a foam block, needles, and the confidence to continue your felting journey independently.
Tuesday, January 21nd
Native Authors 7:00 PM
Welcome to the Native Authors Book Club. We will be discussing Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Tonight's conversation will be facilitated by Patricia Pflaumer. Books are available in print here at APL and may be available electronically on Libby or Hoopla. Please let us know if you would like a copy and you can pick it up during our open hours. Tonight's discussion is in-person and will be held in the Copeland Room. Email ablib@ocln.org for any questions.
Thursday, January 23rd
Device Advice 11:30 AM
Come see our Reference Librarian for Device Advice!
This can include:
- Getting started using your Device
- Learning about Library-related apps, such as Hoopla, Libby and Kanopy
- Learn how to navigate library databases and resources.
If you are unable to come in, please make an appointment with abref@ocln.org for assistance.
Family Lego Night 6:30 PM
It doesn't matter if you are 8 or 80. There is something magical and freeing about snapping those Lego bricks together to create something new, so cast your work and worries aside for an hour and join us for some building time. We will also have some larger Duplo blocks available for our younger friends who might not be Lego-ready yet. Families and family-like groups of ALL ages are welcome to attend. Challenge a neighbor! Bring a friend! Declare a Lego War!
Saturday, January 25th
Saturday Book Group
Come join Abington's new Saturday Book Group!
The book for this month's discussion is An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green. Copies of this book are available at the library, and may also be available on Hoopla or Libby.
If you have any questions, please reach out to our Reference Librarian by calling 781-982-2139 and asking for the Reference Desk or e-mailing abref@ocln.org.
Monday, January 27
APL Tests Cookbooks: A Book and Food Club 7:00
This month we are featuring soup, sandwich, and salad. Our cookbooks are in for you to peruse and choose. Submit your recipe to Linda prior to the meeting so she can compile a list of the recipes. You can email it to abadultprogram@ocln.org- cookbook and page are helpful. After tasting and socializing we discuss what we did and did not like about the recipe. We are always glad to welcome new cooks!
Wednesday, January 29nd
Nonfiction Book Club 7:00 PM
Non Fiction Book Club will be discussing Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora. Tonight's conversation will be facilitated by Deborah Grimmett. Books are available in print here at APL and may be available electronically on Libby or Hoopla. Please let us know if you would like a copy and you can pick it up during our open hours. Email ablib@ocln.org if you are new to the group. Tonight's discussion is in-person and will be held in the Wales Room.