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Adult Events
March
Monday, March 3
Visiting Author Ted Reinstein 7:00 - 8:15
Rescheduled
Let's give another warm APL welcome to author and journalist Ted Reinstein. He will be visiting on Monday, March 3 at 7:00 to discuss his new book, Travels Through the Heart and Soul of New England: Stories of Struggle, Resilience, and Triumph and he will have books available for purchase at the conclusion of the author talk.
Ted Reinstein is best known in New England as a journalist and reporter for “Chronicle,” Boston’s celebrated—and America’s longest-running, locally-produced—TV newsmagazine. While he appears occasionally in the studio at the anchor desk or delivering an opinion commentary, it’s out in the field where viewers are most familiar seeing Ted. From every corner of New England, he’s found the offbeat, the unique, the moving, and the just plain memorable, all while telling the enduringly colorful stories of the region’s people and places.
Mr. Reinstein's talks are always engaging and enjoyable and we are looking forward to this visit. We hope to see you there!
Wednesday, March 5
Pop Fiction Book Club 7:00 PM
Pop Fiction Book Club will be discussing The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. 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.
This popular group is currently full. We will be happy to add you to the waiting list and when a space becomes available you will be notified.
Thursday, March 6
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.
Saturday, March 8
Willie Nelson: Songs and Stories with Matt York 2:00 PM
Matt York returns to Abington Public Library! The longtime New England singer/songwriter will perform song and stories about the great Willie Nelson. York will focus on Nelson's long and illustrious career that has spanned over seven decades. In both 2022 and 2023, York was nominated for the Boston Music Award for Best Country Artist and in 2023 his album, Gently Used, was named one of the top albums by the Patriot Ledger.
This program is supported in part by a grant by the Abington Local Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Thursday, March 13
Adult Craft Night 6:30 PM
Join Terry on Thursday March 13th at 6:30 PM and create a masterpiece of your own. March is National Craft Month and to celebrate we are having a jamboree! We have leftover diamond painting kits, macrame, stamps for paper crafts and tons of other supplies! Gather some friends and see if this latest crafting craze is for you! Registration is required and is happening now.
Tuesday, March 18
Indigenous Identity with Dr. Rita Jones-Hyde 7:00
We are so happy to have Dr. Rita Jones-Hyde here at the Abington Public Library to bring her personal experience as a Native American to a conversation about Indigenous Identity in America. The program is part of the library's Abington Reads 2025 events surrounding The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. Registration for this event is requested, but not required, and can be accomplished with a phone call or email, or online here on our website.
Wednesday, March 19
Nonfiction Book Club 7:00 PM
Non Fiction Book Club will be discussing The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness by Sy Montgomery. 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.
Saturday, March 22
Saturday Book Group 10:30 AM
Come join Abington's new Saturday Book Group!
The book for this month's discussion is Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow. 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, March 24
APL Tests Cookbooks: A Book and Food Club 7:00
Test your luck and pick an Irish recipe!
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!
Tuesday, March 25
Native Authors 7:00 PM
Welcome to the Native Authors Book Club. We will be discussing The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson. 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, March 27
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!