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Tuesday, April 29th
Native Authors 7:00 PM
Welcome to the Native Authors Book Club. We will be discussing The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. 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.
Wednesday, May 7th
Pop Fiction Book Club 7:00 PM
Pop Fiction Book Club will be discussing Real Americans by Rachel Khong. 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, May 15th
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.
Adult Craft Night 6:30 PM
Join Terry on Thursday May 15th at 6:30 PM and create a masterpiece of your own. This month we will be making spectacular book bouquets out of various pieces of paper and faux flowers. Gather some friends and see if this latest crafting craze is for you! Registration is required and is happening now.
Monday, May 19th
APL Tests Cookbooks: A Book and Food Club 7:00
This month we are Going Mediterranean!
and looking ahead to delicious healthy eating!
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, May 20th
Board Game Night for Adults
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.
Library Afternoon Movie 2:30 PM
Wednesday, May 21st
Nonfiction Book Club 7:00 PM
Non Fiction Book Club will be discussing Awakening the Spirit of America: FDR's War of Words with Charles Lindbergh -- and the Battle to Save Democracy by Paul M. Sparrow. 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.
Thursday,May 22nd
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!
Tuesday, May 27th
Native Authors 7:00 PM
Welcome to the Native Authors Book Club. We will be discussing Five Little Indians by Michelle Good. 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.
Saturday, May 31st
Saturday Book Group 10:30
Come join Abington's new Saturday Book Group!
The book for this month's discussion is Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett. 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.