Abbot Public Library - Marblehead Current

28 Jul

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Julia RocklerAbbot Public Library, Art, Community Resources, Culture, Entertainment, Top Stories

Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming week. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email the Current at info@marbleheadnews.org. Women’s History with Marblehead MuseumThursday, July 30, 4 p.m.Join Jarrett Zeman, museum associate director, for a tour of downtown Marblehead focused on Women’s History from the 1860s to the 1920s. You will dig into stories of courageous women who helped end slavery and fought for women’s rights. $15.90. Tickets available at marbleheadmuseum.org. Live Music at The LandingThursday, July 30, 7-10 p.m.End your Thursday…

27 Jul

NEWS IN BRIEF: ‘Marblehead’s Liquor War,’ food drive and more

Kris OlsonAbbot Public Library, Community Resources, Culture, Food, Local News

The Current welcomes 150- to 200-word submissions to News in Brief. Send them to info@marbleheadnews.org. Museum presents ‘Marblehead’s Liquor War’ On Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 7 p.m., the Marblehead Museum will host a lecture featuring new research on the history of drinking in Marblehead. Jarrett Zeman, the museum’s associate director, will present “Marblehead’s Liquor War: The Temperance Movement, 1840-1930.” Zeman will showcase how Marbleheaders fought each other for the right to buy alcohol. Fed up with their unruly men, the local temperance movement made Marblehead…

08 Jun

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Julia RocklerAbbot Public Library, Art, Community Resources, Culture, Entertainment, Local News, Top Stories

Current Events spotlights notable happenings around town in the coming week. To submit a listing, email info@marbleheadnews.org. Marblehead REV250 walking tourThursday, June 11, 5 p.m.This walking tour with By Lantern Tours explores how Marblehead’s fishermen, mariners and merchants became indispensable to American independence. Walk the harbor streets where citizen-soldiers stepped forward when the outcome was uncertain and the risk was real. Discover how Col. John Glover’s Marblehead regiment executed critical evacuations and crossings that helped save Washington’s army, and how this working seaport town supported…

01 Jun

Pride, puppies and planning … all in News in Brief

Leigh BlanderAbbot Public Library, Community Resources, Culture, Local News

Want a say in town’s future? Check out this open house.Imagine Marblehead 10 years from now. How would you describe what it looks like and what makes it special? What do you want to leave for the next generation? The town wants to know. The town of Marblehead is in the process of updating one of the community’s most important guiding documents: The Comprehensive Master Plan. This plan does not create laws or zoning, but it does outline a strategic framework document that guides the…

26 May

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Julia RocklerAbbot Public Library, Art, Culture, Entertainment, Top Stories

Current Events spotlights notable happenings around town in the coming week. To submit a listing, email info@marbleheadnews.org. Set sailMondays & Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m. In this evening sailing class you’ll learn the basics and build confidence on the water. The experience is suitable for beginners and for those with some knowledge of sailing. Sign up at sailsatori.com for $99. Questions? Call 781-797-0433. Lunch Pop-up CafeThursday, May 28, 12-2 p.m. Doug & Mike's Road Show Pop-up Cafe will be at the Council on Aging, where you…

12 May

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Julia RocklerAbbot Public Library, Art, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Top Stories

Current Events spotlights notable happenings around town in the coming week. To submit a listing, email info@marbleheadnews.org. Student Spring Art ExhibitThursday, May 14, 4:30–7:00 p.m. Explore an impressive range of student artwork at the annual Spring Art Exhibit by Veterans School and Marblehead High students at Abbot Hall. The opening reception is May 14. The exhibit will remain on view through May 27. Celebrate the 250th with live music, dinnerSaturday, May 16, 6 p.m. Celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary with live music by the Harmony…

08 May

Willa’s quack-tastic win: 9-year-old wins Kindle after duck hunt

Leigh BlanderAbbot Public Library, Top Stories

Nine-year-old Willa Barry recently learned a little about duck hunting — but not in the way you might think. The Tower School third grader is the winner of Abbot Library’s Great Marblehead Yellow Duckie Search that ran April 21-May 4. : Willa Barry outside the Lee Mansion where she found a duck in Abbot Library’s Great Yellow Duckie Search. COURTESY PHOTOS The event was organized by the Friends of Abbot Public Library as a community activity. Fifty small yellow ducks were tucked into spots all…

28 Apr

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Julia RocklerAbbot Public Library, Art, Entertainment, Recreation, Top Stories

Current Events spotlights notable happenings around town in the coming week. To submit a listing, email info@marbleheadnews.org. ‘Mamma Mia!’ at MHSFriday, May 1-Sunday, May 3Marblehead High presents the hit musical “Mamma Mia!” The show, featuring hits by ABBAm tells the story of a young woman’s search for her father. The sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. All shows performed at the Marblehead High School auditorium. Shows run through the weekend. More info and tickets at https://loom.ly/Py7aFXQ. Spring Sound BathThursday, April…

13 Apr

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Julia RocklerAbbot Public Library, Art, Culture, Entertainment, Environment, Theater, Top Stories

Current Events spotlights notable happenings around town in the coming week. To submit a listing, email info@marbleheadnews.org. ‘Harvey’ at Marblehead Little TheatreSunday April 19, 2 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. “Harvey” remains a beloved classic that prompts reflection on the value of friendship and the fine line between fantasy and reality. Ticket fees range from $25-32. Visit mltlive.com or call 781- 631-9697 with questions. Jazz Lunch for Seniors Wednesday, April 15, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Enjoy a complimentary lunch and a live performance by the Insight Band at…

13 Apr

Three weeks from today, Marblehead goes to Town Meeting to vote on override, zoning

Leigh BlanderAbbot Public Library, Marblehead Public Schools, Municipal Matters, Top Stories

Editor Leigh Blander and reporter Akanksha Goyal contributed reporting to this article. The Select Board is expected to meet Wednesday, April 15, to review a more detailed presentation of a tiered proposal to override Proposition 2 1/2 — $9 million, $12 million and $15 million — and what cuts each tier would restore. Marblehead faces a $7.7 million deficit for fiscal year 2027. The Select Board and Finance Committee have approved a proposed $123 million budget that includes program cuts and about 40 layoffs. The…