The Abbot Public Library is temporarily located at the old Eveleth School, 3 Brook Rd., while its Pleasant Street building undergoes a multi-million-dollar renovation. All programs require registration at abbotlibrary.org unless otherwise stated.
Library renovation update
The library has announced it will no longer facilitate the pickup of holds at 3 Brook Rd. in anticipation of its upcoming move back to 235 Pleasant St. Library users are encouraged to speak with staff to reroute their holds to an alternative location. Despite the impending move, basic services will remain accessible until the closure period begins.
The library has also stated that in-person programs will be paused starting April 16. However, two virtual programs are scheduled to proceed later in the month. The move, dependent on the completion of construction, is expected to start towards the end of April, leading to a closure lasting several weeks. A reopening date is set to be announced in May.
During the closure, patrons are advised to visit neighboring libraries such as Salem Public Library or Swampscott Public Library. Additionally, the Friends of Abbot Public Library are not accepting book donations due to the relocation process.
For more information and updates on the renovation, visitors are directed to the library’s official website at abbotlibrary.org/news/renovation-news.
2024 book reading challenge
This year, Abbot Public Library is participating in Massachusetts Center for the Book’s 2024 Reading Challenge. Each month, read a book fitting that month’s challenge and submit it to Mass Center for the Book to enter a raffle. More information about the Reading Challenge can be found at massbook.org/readingchallenge.
3 Brook Rd. Memorial Zine
Join the Abbot Public Library from April 1-13 for a unique Take-Home Crafternoon, creating a “3 Brook Road Memorial Zine.” This event commemorates the library’s time at its temporary location. Pick up a free zine-making kit, which includes supplies and instructions. Contribute to this collective memory project and receive a copy of the finished zine at our first Crafternoon in the renovated space. Kits are available while supplies last.
Virtual networking for job seekers over 50
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative, in partnership with the Tewksbury Public Library, is hosting a series of virtual networking events for job seekers over 50. The 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group is designed for those who are unemployed, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after an employment gap or looking for an encore career. The group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from April to May, with sessions scheduled for April 17, and May 1 and 15, from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. via Zoom.
Registration is required at tinyurl.com/Job-Seekers-2024. The program includes presentations, workshops on career transition topics, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, networking breakout rooms and one-on-one coaching. Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an executive career coach with extensive experience, facilitates the biweekly meetings.
Salem Sound water quality lecture
“Drains, Pains and Our Coastal Water Quality” is set for Wednesday, April 10, 6:45-8 p.m., at Abbot Public Library, part of the “Underwater in Salem Sound” 2024 lecture series. The session, led by Barbara Warren, Rebecca Dupont-Coutu and Susan Marsh, addresses the Salem Sound watershed’s environmental health. Attendees must register at tinyurl.com/coastal-water for either in-person or Zoom participation.
Warren, Salem Sound Coastwatch executive director, will outline the water’s improvements since 1990. Dupont-Coutu, a senior project scientist, will discuss aging infrastructure and stormwater system challenges. Marsh, community engagement manager, will highlight beach water quality monitoring and public involvement opportunities. The lecture emphasizes the collective effort needed to maintain the water quality of Salem Sound, underscoring the importance of community engagement in environmental preservation.
Screening of ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
Abbot Public Library is set to host this Midday Movie Matinee on Saturday, April 13, at 1 p.m. The film recounts the harrowing true story of the Osage Indigenous American tribe, who were victims of mysterious murders in the 1920s. Attendees are required to register in advance to learn the title of the movie being presented. For registration and more details, visit tinyurl.com/April-2024-Movie.
DIY mini library kits
Abbot Public Library invites teens to celebrate National Library Week by crafting their own mini libraries. From Monday, April 8, to Saturday, April 13, during library hours, teens can pick up a grab-and-go kit in the teen room at Eveleth School. The kit includes materials to create a tiny version of Abbot Public Library, complete with a mini library card. Kits are available while supplies last.
Storytime a go-go
Early childhood educator Debbie Leibowitz leads Story Time A-Go-Go, a weekly program for children ages 1-4. The sessions are scheduled for Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. in the program room at Abbot Public Library through June 12. The program includes stories and movement.
Make-It, Take-It Craft
The Abbot Public Library invites children of all ages and their caregivers to a Make-It, Take-It Craft session. The event occurs on Thursday, April 11, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the children’s room at Eveleth School. Participants can enjoy crafting activities that support pre-literacy skills. No registration is needed.
Library to screen ‘Stardust’
On Saturday, April 13, at 10:30 a.m., the Abbot Public Library will screen a Disney film suitable for children aged 6 and up. The film — called “Stardust” — follows a young woman teaming up with a fallen star to save her home. The event takes place in the program room at Eveleth School.
