Device Advice
Thursday, October 23 @ 11:30 AM
Come see Rob, 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
Learning how to navigate library databases and resources.
If you are unable to come in, please call or make an appointment with abref@ocln.org for assistance.
Family Lego Night
Thursday, October 23 @ 6:30
Cast your work and worries aside for an hour and join us for some creative building time. We have Duplo blocks available upon request 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! (This is not just for children but all children must be accompanied by an adult.)
Jigsaw Puzzle Race
Saturday, October 25 @ 2:00 – 4:15
All adult and teen puzzlers are welcome to Abington Public Library’s Puzzle Race! Challenge yourself by competing with other teams to see who can finish our secret 500-piece puzzle first! A prize will be available for the winning pair or team.
Registration is required and is available online Teams will be divided into sets of 2-4 people depending on number of participants. This is a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon!
Tarot Reading with Antonio Morales
Wednesday, October 29 @ 6:30
The Abington Public Library is excited to have Antonio Morales for a tarot reading event! Drop into the Copeland Room from 6:30-7:30 to get a free tarot reading. Early arrival is encouraged as this program ends promptly at 7:30.
Antonio Morales is a Boston based comedian, tarot reader of 14 years, and overall creative. He hosts and produces his own standup show, The Boston Tee Hee Party, along with his own solo tarot reading comedy show, It’s Tarot Time! He uses his experiences growing up queer, Hispanic, and overall fabulous to help turn the boo hoos into woo hoos! For more information visit his website at itstarottime.com.
Any questions? E-mail abref@ocln.org or call at 781-982-2139 and ask for the Reference Desk.
“A Peek Behind the Curtain” with Sisters in Crime
Tuesday, November 4 @ 7:00
Come on by for an informative and fun evening! Authors Nicole Asselin, Arlene Kay, and Leslie Wheeler will discuss the writing process–from getting that first idea, creating characters, doing the research, and the daily writing schedule that gets it done. Books by the authors will be available for sale after the program.
Adult Craft Night
Thursday, November 13 @ 6:30
Join Terry on Thursday October 16th at 6:30 PM and create a masterpiece of your own. This month we will be making Autumn Gnomes. Gather some friends and see if this latest crafting craze is for you!
Registration is required and is happening now and can be done online. This program is funded by State Aid to Libraries.
APL Tests Cookbooks: A Book and Food Club
Monday, November 17 @ 7:00
We are moving into the holiday season with some Christmas cooking! We are meeting in the Copeland Room to socialize, taste, and discuss the recipes.
Share the name of your recipe, the book and page helps, with Linda; you can email it to abadultprogram@ocln.org. We will compile a list of the recipes for reference. Be prepared to discuss informally what you liked or did not like about the recipe.
Library Movie Afternoon
Tuesday, November 18 @ 2:45
Come on in for a free movie at the library! We will have popcorn and comfy seating available. We will be watching the movie “The Phoenician Scheme”. This title is rated PG-13.
Board Game Night
Tuesday, November 18 @ 5:30 PM – 7:45 PM
Calling all board game fans! Come join us for a free night of fun. We have strategy games to share, or you can bring your own! Bring a friend, or make a new one! Any questions? Call the library and ask for the Reference Desk or e-mail abref@ocln.org. This program is funded by the Friends of the Library.