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Friday, August 19:30 AM—12:00 PMScully SalonAbbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
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 coffee fixings and a selection of tea.…Learn More2
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Sunday, August 3Closed
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Monday, August 43:30—4:30 PMCourtyardAbbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Event Center (105)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Write to Start Strong: An Interactive Writing Workshop with Jessica Lederman
Join this fun, active workshop led by Jessica Lederman on Mondays from 3:30 p. m. - 4:30 p. m. in either the Event Center or the Courtyard, depending on the weather.
Space is limited to 16 children, and registration is required - please register below.…Learn More5
Tuesday, August 510:00—11:00 AMMarblehead Room (304)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Adult Fiction Book Club
On Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 10 a. m. - 11 a. m. , members of the book club come to discuss a work of fiction. August’s book is "The Berry Pickers, " by Amanda Peters. Copies are available to check out at the Reference Desk.
Space is limited, and registration is required.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 51:00—2:30 PMThompson Makerspace (102)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Ocean Debris and Marine Animals Workshop
Join Carly McIver of Salem Sound Coastwatch in a workshop on ocean debris and marine animals in the Thompson Makerspace on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 1 p. m. Does learning about the ocean float your boat? Join Salem Sound Coastwatch to explore buoyancy and why marine debris floating in our waters poses a risk to sea life! Build a solution for catching ocean trash and meet some of the animals you’ll be saving!
This program is perfect for ages 8-11, and registration is required - please register below.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 53:00—5:00 PMMarblehead Room (304)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
CANCELED - 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 tech help every Tuesday from 3 p.…Learn More6
Wednesday, August 610:30—11:00 AMCourtyardAbbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Event Center (105)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
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 weather.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 61:00—2:00 PMEvent Center (105)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Lectures with Road Scholar: Sacred Rituals of Movement Part 1 - Practice in the Ancient World
This is the first lecture in a two-part series exploring ritualized movement across religious and cultural traditions. Pilgrimages, processions, dancing and running have been central to sacred life in countless religions throughout history. At the same time, some traditions have prohibited dancing or discouraged attention to the body, criticizing such practices as detrimental to the religious life.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 63:00—4:30 PMThompson Makerspace (102)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Felted Dragon Eye Boxes for Teens with Pop Up Art School
Craft a stunning custom dice box topped with a glass eye, surrounded by your own unique needle-felted design. Add a personal touch by painting the sides with vibrant acrylics. Use your box to store treasures or your D&D dice. Bring it to your next campaign and wow your friends!
For middle school and high school students.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 63:30—4:30 PMEvent Center (105)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Green Golly and Her Golden Flute
The Parents' Choice Gold Award-Winning Green Golly and Her Golden Flute is a whimsical, one-of-a-kind musical adventure that reimagines the story of Rapunzel through the eyes—and ears—of a curious young girl with an unshakable desire to express herself.…Learn More7
Thursday, August 72:00—3:00 PMEvent Center (105)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Lectures with Road Scholar: Age Well - Navigating Family Dynamics in Aging and Caregiving
Join us on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, at 2 p.m. (ET)/ 11 a.m. (PT), for a free one-hour lecture and Q&A on family dynamics that can emerge in later life and ways to navigate them together.Thursday, August 73:30—4:30 PMKillam Children's Room (101)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
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.…Learn More8
Friday, August 89:30 AM—12:00 PMScully SalonAbbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
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 coffee fixings and a selection of tea.…Learn More9
Saturday, August 92:00—4:00 PMVirginia A. Carten Gallery (103)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Public Reception for Along The Coast: Oil Paintings by Linda Lea Bertrand
Join us for a public reception on Saturday, Aug. 9 from 2 p. m. - 4 p. m. for “Along The Coast,” an exhibit of oil paintings by Linda Lea Bertrand. The exhibit will be on view from Aug. 4 – Sept. 12, 2025.
“The ocean captivated my heart since childhood sailing excursions, summer days at the beach, and later spending many days on my own sailboat.…Learn More10
Sunday, August 10Closed
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Monday, August 113:30—4:30 PMCourtyardAbbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Event Center (105)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Write to Start Strong: An Interactive Writing Workshop with Jessica Lederman
Join this fun, active workshop led by Jessica Lederman on Mondays from 3:30 p. m. - 4:30 p. m. in either the Event Center or the Courtyard, depending on the weather.
Space is limited to 20 children, and registration is required - please register below.…Learn More12
Tuesday, August 123:00—5:00 PMMarblehead Room (304)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
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 tech help every Tuesday from 3 p.…Learn More13
Wednesday, August 1310:30—11:00 AMCourtyardAbbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Event Center (105)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
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 weather.…Learn More14
Thursday, August 14Closed
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Friday, August 159:30 AM—12:00 PMScully SalonAbbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
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 coffee fixings and a selection of tea.…Learn More16
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Sunday, August 17Closed
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Monday, August 183:30—4:30 PMCourtyardAbbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Event Center (105)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Write to Start Strong: An Interactive Writing Workshop with Jessica Lederman
Join this fun, active workshop led by Jessica Lederman on Mondays from 3:30 p. m. - 4:30 p. m. in either the Event Center or the Courtyard, depending on the weather.
Space is limited to 16 children, and registration is required - please register below.…Learn More19
Tuesday, August 193:00—5:00 PMMarblehead Room (304)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
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 tech help every Tuesday from 3 p.…Learn More20
Wednesday, August 2010:30—11:00 AMCourtyardAbbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Event Center (105)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
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 weather.…Learn More21
Thursday, August 213:00—4:00 PMThompson Makerspace (102)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Creative Stress Relief for Teens
Worried about school, current events, or just life in general? Stop by during this hour of mindful crafting to create a fidget keychain, make a stress ball, or relax and make your own creation. For more events, please visit abbotlibrary. org/events.Thursday, August 213:30—4:30 PMKillam Children's Room (101)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
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.…Learn More22
Friday, August 229:30 AM—12:00 PMScully SalonAbbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
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 coffee fixings and a selection of tea.…Learn MoreFriday, August 2210:00 AM—4:00 PMKillam Children's Room (101)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
End of Summer Reading Party
Kids are invited to hand in their final reading/listening records for the summer to earn prizes! If they have read an additional 10 books, they can receive a free book from our gift cart. All participants can enter our raffle for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate from Saltwater Bookstore in Marblehead and enjoy an ice cream treat for their journey home.…Learn MoreFriday, August 223:00—4:30 PMEvent Center (105)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Teen Game Time
Love Mario Kart? Join us for Abbot Public Library's 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 abbotlibrary.…Learn More23
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Sunday, August 24Closed
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Monday, August 253:30—4:30 PMCourtyardAbbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Event Center (105)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Write to Start Strong: An Interactive Writing Workshop with Jessica Lederman
Join this fun, active workshop led by Jessica Lederman on Mondays from 3:30 p. m. - 4:30 p. m. in either the Event Center or the Courtyard, depending on the weather.
Space is limited to 16 children, and registration is required - please register below.…Learn MoreMonday, August 256:30—7:15 PMEvent Center (105)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Summer Evening Musical Story Time with Dara
Join Dara VanRemoortel for a special summer evening musical story time. Dara will weave stories throughout an assortment of fun seasonal songs and creative movement. Bring a blanket - if the weather permits, we will be in the Courtyard.
The program is designed for ages 2-5, and online registration is required.…Learn More26
Tuesday, August 2610:30—11:30 AMMarblehead Room (304)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Mystery Book Group
On Tuesday, August 26 at 10:30 a. m. , the Mystery Book Group will meet to discuss "Snow" by John Banville. You can pick up a copy of the book at the circulation desk. Please contact Head of Adult Services Librarian Allie Wyant for more information at wyant@noblenet.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 263:00—5:00 PMMarblehead Room (304)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
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 tech help every Tuesday from 3 p.…Learn More27
Wednesday, August 2710:30—11:00 AMCourtyardAbbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Event Center (105)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
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 weather.…Learn More28
Thursday, August 283:30—4:30 PMKillam Children's Room (101)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
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.…Learn More29
Friday, August 299:30 AM—12:00 PMScully SalonAbbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
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 coffee fixings and a selection of tea.…Learn More30
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