Abbot Public Library
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Tuesday May 6 10:00am - 2:00pm EDT
OFFSITE: Friends of Abbot Public Library Mini Book Sale at Marblehead Council on Aging
On Tuesday, May 6 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., the Friends of Abbot Public Library will be having a Mini Book Sale at the Judy and Gene Jacobi Community Center at 10 Humphrey Street, Marblehead. Stop by for good deals on books! Please visit the ......More
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Tuesday May 6 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time Yoga with Lindsey Kravitz
Songs, games and plenty of yoga poses enliven the interactive yoga instruction. Caregivers are asked to please remember to bring along a small blanket or mat! This program is open to children ages 18 months - 4 years, and caregivers are required to be present. Registr......More
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Tuesday May 6 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Adult Crafternoon: Make Your Own Travel Board Game Set
Abbot Public Library will host an Adult Crafternoon event inviting participants to create a portable board game set. We’ll paint miniature stones as game pieces, and a bag for their board, with multiple game options. No experience required! All supplies are provided ......More
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Tuesday May 6 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Drop-in Tech Help with All Computers Great and Small
Bring your devices to the library for personal, one-on-one tech help with Theresa Milewski. All tech and computer questions are welcome, from troubleshooting to operation tips to general tech advice. Join us in welcoming Milewski to the library to host weekly drop-in ......More
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Tuesday May 6 3:45pm - 5:30pm EDT
The Habitats of Salem Sound: A Workshop with Carly McIver
Our oceans are home to some of the coolest critters on Earth. Join Carly McIver from Salem Sound Coastwatch to learn about what makes the perfect habitat, build a mini dream habitat of your own, and meet some animal friends who make their homes in local tide pools! Th......More
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Wednesday May 7 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time A-Go-Go
Children are invited to our weekly Wednesday program with stories and movement led by early childhood educator Debbie Leibowitz. Story Time A-Go-Go is a lively, interactive program for kids ages 1-4 years old held in the Event Center, or outside depending on the weath......More
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Wednesday May 7 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Beading Mother’s Day Necklaces with EOS Designs Studio
Surprise Mom with a handmade gift straight from the heart! In this fun creative workshop, kids ages 7-12 will design a beautiful beaded necklace featuring a special charm—perfect for Mother’s Day. No prior experience is needed—just bring your imagination! Join us on ......More
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Wednesday May 7 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Bring-Your-Own Book Club
So, what have you been reading lately? Join the Bring-Your-Own Book club to share your latest book obsessions with fellow readers. Gush, gripe and get inspired for your next great read. Megan Donoghue facilitates. Registration is appreciated but not required. Please ......More
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Thursday May 8 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Felted Sloths with Pop-Up Art School
Hang out with an adorable friend! Make everyone's favorite slow-moving forest dweller with Lara from Pop-Up Art School. Learn how to sculpt a sloth using a special needle and wool roving. This program is for ages 13 and up, and registration is required. Please regist......More
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Thursday May 8 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Kids Craft Afternoon
Children of any age and caregivers can visit the Children’s Room between 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. to make a craft to take home. Working freely with seasonal themed crafts enhances pre-literacy in children with practice in sequencing steps, hand-eye coordination, etc. No ......More
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Thursday May 8 3:45pm - 5:30pm EDT
The Art of Bookmaking and Zines with Susan Marsh
Learn how to create your own books and zines in this new workshop! For the first session, the class will make zines and a box to house them. These structures can also enclose children’s sketches, diaries, comics and other little books that they create. The class will ......More
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Friday May 9 9:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Coffee at the Library
Stop in to Abbot Public Library on Friday mornings to relax with a cup of coffee or tea. Find your next great read, chat with your neighbors, or just enjoy a quiet morning. Locally brewed Atomic Coffee from Marblehead’s Blue Canoe Cafe will be provided, as well as cof......More
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Friday May 9 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Happy Feet Story Time
Children ages 5 and under are invited to join a speech therapist from The Power of Speech for an interactive, sensory-friendly story time. Each class will support all learning and interaction styles. Space is limited to 8 children, and a caregiver must be present. Pl......More
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Saturday May 10 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
What the Presidents Read
Join the editors of “What the Presidents Read: Childhood Stories and Family Favorites” for an engaging discussion on the early lives of various U.S. Presidents through the lens of their favorite childhood books. Editors Liz Goodenough and Marilynn Olson, alongside con......More
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Monday May 12 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Music and Movement Playgroup
CFCE of the North Shore sponsors this program for preschool children and their caregivers, live and in person! Music and movement are encouraged in this program. Online registration is required - please register below. This program is sponsored by the CFCE of the Nor......More
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Monday May 12 3:45pm - 5:30pm EDT
Dungeons & Dragons with Danger Wizard
We are inviting children ages 7-10 years old to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons and how to make a new character at the first session. Each session going forward, the class will embark on a mini-campaign and battle monsters, explore dungeons, and level up! Each s......More
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Tuesday May 13 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Adult Fiction Book Club
On the second Tuesday of each month, from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., members of the book club come to discuss a work of fiction. May’s book is “Gone So Long” by Andre Dubus, III. Copies are available to check out at the Reference Desk. Space is limited, and registration is r......More
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Tuesday May 13 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Imagination Playground: Big Blue Blocks - Reimagining Play
Children ages 3-5 are invited to come play with the versatile giant soft block sets, which help inspire creativity and prompt self-directed exploration, problem solving, social interaction and lots of fun! Monitored by volunteer playground associates, Imagination Pla......More
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Tuesday May 13 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Community Craft and Chat
Join us for an afternoon of crafty camaraderie! Bring your knitting, beadwork, sketchbook or any personal craft to create, share ideas or just catch up with your fellow crafters. For more events, please visit ......More
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Tuesday May 13 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Drop-in Tech Help with All Computers Great and Small
Bring your devices to the library for personal, one-on-one tech help with Theresa Milewski. All tech and computer questions are welcome, from troubleshooting to operation tips to general tech advice. Join us in welcoming Milewski to the library to host weekly drop-in ......More
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Tuesday May 13 3:45pm - 5:30pm EDT
Minecraft Crazy Cannons - Unleash Your Inner Pirate!
Dive into the world of TNT and Redstone! Learn how to build and operate cannons, then put your skills to the test in thrilling pirate battles. Build a TNT cannon to destroy your enemies' base, or design a daring escape route by launching yourself across the water with......More
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Wednesday May 14 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time A-Go-Go
Children are invited to our weekly Wednesday program with stories and movement led by early childhood educator Debbie Leibowitz. Story Time A-Go-Go is a lively, interactive program for kids ages 1-4 years old held in the Event Center, or outside depending on the weath......More
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Wednesday May 14 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Jeremiah Lee and the Role of Slavery in Marblehead’s Colonial Maritime Economy with Lauren McCorma
Marblehead Museum’s Executive Director, Lauren McCormack, will discuss Colonial Marblehead’s relationship with the Trans-Atlantic Economy. Using merchant Jeremiah Lee as a case study, McCormack will examine how participation in this trade-based economy, which relied u......More
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Thursday May 15 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Poetry Salon with Claire Keyes Featuring the Work of Wislawa Szymborska
Register to join IN PERSON below Register to join ONLINE via Zoom HERE Join us for the Poetry Salon’s final session, focusing on Polish poet Wislawa Szymborska, the winner of......More
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Thursday May 15 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Kids Craft Afternoon
Children of any age and caregivers can visit the Children’s Room between 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. to make a craft to take home. Working freely with seasonal themed crafts enhances pre-literacy in children with practice in sequencing steps, hand-eye coordination, etc. No ......More
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Thursday May 15 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Curious About Caldecott? Discussion Group
Join Library Director Kimberly Grad to discover more about the Caldecott Award and the evaluation of distinguished picture books by exploring titles that have received this prestigious medal. This engaging discussion will occur monthly, featuring newly published pictu......More
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Friday May 16 9:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Coffee at the Library
Stop in to Abbot Public Library on Friday mornings to relax with a cup of coffee or tea. Find your next great read, chat with your neighbors, or just enjoy a quiet morning. Locally brewed Atomic Coffee from Marblehead’s Blue Canoe Cafe will be provided, as well as cof......More
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Friday May 16 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Music with Dara
Join Dara VanRemoortel for a lively, interactive musical program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to enjoy. For 30 years, VanRemoortel has been providing joyful and educational music programs at libraries, preschools, birthday parties and more. Her ......More
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Friday May 16 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Teen Game Time
Love Super Smash Bros? Join us for Abbot Public Library's new monthly gaming program! Participate in the library's gaming tournament, or just come by to cheer people on and hang out. This program is for grades 6 and up. For more events, please visit ......More