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Wednesday, October 110:30—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 with Debbie Leibowitz
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 in the Courtyard depending on the weather.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 110:30—11:30 AMMarblehead Room (304)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Mystery Book Group
On Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 10:30 a. m. , the Mystery Book Group will meet to discuss “We Solve Murders” by Richard Osman. Copies will be available to check out at the Reference Desk. Registration is required and limited to 15. Please register below. Contact Head of Adult Services Librarian Allie Wyant for more information at wyant@noblenet.…Learn More2
Thursday, October 21:00—2:00 PMEvent Center (105)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Lectures with Road Scholar: In Search of Amelia Earhart - The Expedition to Nikumaroro
Join us on Thursday, Oct. 2 at 1 p. m. for a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about the Taraia Object and the expedition to find Amelia Earhart's plane. In 1937, pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart vanished while attempting to fly around the world with navigator Fred Noonan, sparking one of aviation’s greatest and most enduring mysteries.…Learn MoreThursday, October 23:00—4:00 PMEvent Center (105)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Teen DIY: Geode Skulls
Come create some creepy decor! Make a geode-style skull to display during this spooky season or to enjoy year-round.
This event is for middle school and high school students, and registration is required. Please register below to secure your spot. Funding for this program has been provided by the Abbot Public Library Foundation in partnership with the Oliver P.…Learn MoreThursday, October 23:30—4:30 PMKillam Children's Room (101)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Kids Craft Afternoon
Children of any age and their caregivers can visit the Killam 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 More3
Friday, October 39:30 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 More4
Saturday, October 42:00—3:00 PMEvent Center (105)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Marblehead's Folklore and Tales with Peter Muise
Interested in knowing about the eerie past of Marblehead? Start October feeling spooky by joining Peter Muise as he discusses his research and findings into the folklore of Marblehead!
An avid folklore fan, Peter Muise is a New England native and the author of "Witches and Warlocks of Massachusetts" (2021) and "Legends and Lore of the North Shore" (2014).…Learn More5
Sunday, October 5Closed
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Monday, October 610:00—10:30 AMCourtyardAbbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Event Center (105)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Early Learning Program
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 exciting, interactive program.
Online registration is required - please register below.
This program is sponsored by the CFCE of the North Shore.…Learn MoreMonday, October 63:30—4:30 PMThompson Makerspace (102)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Afterschool Chess Club
Students in grades 2-5 are welcome to come to this informal chess club to practice by playing with others also interested in developing their skills and sharing an interest in chess. The class will be held on Thursdays from 3:30 p. m. to 4:30 p. m. with facilitator Ben Konoff and his daughter, Abigail, helping kids with some of the basics of chess and getting live playing practice on a weekly basis.…Learn MoreMonday, October 67:00—8:00 PMZoom
Virtual Event: Authors Mansi Shah and Weina Dai Randel in Discussion
Abbot Public Library is pleased to join Ashland Public Library in welcoming authors Mansi Shah and Weina Dai Randel to the virtual stage! Shah and Randel will be discussing Shah's new book, "Saving Face," (People love a rags-to-riches story but hate a woman who lied to get ahead) and Randel's latest release, "The Master Jeweler" (the epic story of a brilliant young woman’s dangerous rise to fame in the perilous world of jewelry in 1920’s Shanghai—and the power of love and friendship).…Learn More7
Tuesday, October 73:00—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 More8
Wednesday, October 810:30—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 with Debbie Leibowitz
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 in the Courtyard depending on the weather.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 812:00—1:30 PMEvent Center (105)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Cookbook Club: “Salt Fat Acid Heat” by Samin Nostrat
Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 12 p. m. in the Event Center for our first Cookbook Club. The Abbot Public Library Cookbook Club aims to be a starting point for a conversation about food, recipes, and an exploration of the evolving American kitchen. At each meeting, a book or theme will be explored in discussions of recipe, construction, background, cooking, display and tasting.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 83:30—5:00 PMThompson Makerspace (102)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Boo-tiful Beaded Spiders! A Workshop with EOS Designs Studio
Young makers ages 8-12 will design a Halloween spider using a mix of shaped beads (rounds, bugles, bicones, pearls) and craft wire. We’ll learn simple wire-bending, symmetry and patterning to build the body and eight sparkly legs. Each student will leave with a finished spider - perfect as a backpack charm, ornament or pumpkin décor.…Learn More9
Thursday, October 93:30—4:30 PMKillam Children's Room (101)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Kids Craft Afternoon
Children of any age and their caregivers can visit the Killam 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 MoreThursday, October 93:30—4:30 PMEvent Center (105)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Afterschool Chess Club
Students in grades 2-5 are welcome to come to this informal club to practice by playing with others also interested in developing their skills and sharing an interest in chess. The class will be held on Thursdays from 3:30 p. m. to 4:30 p. m. with facilitator Ben Konoff and his daughter, Abigail, helping kids with some of the basics of chess and getting live playing practice on a weekly basis.…Learn MoreThursday, October 97:00—8:00 PMZoom
Virtual Event: Victorian Sentiments - Gravestone Art and Symbols
Historian Dennis Picard will offer a presentation on the art and symbolism found on early gravestones in New England and in Wayland. From weeping willows, roses, and clasped hands, to scrolls, urns, and roses, find out how the Victorian era’s sentimentality was reflected in the graveyard. He will also talk about the transition from the Colonial graveyard to the "garden cemeteries" of the period. 10
Friday, October 109:30 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 More11
Saturday, October 11Closed
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Sunday, October 12Closed
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Monday, October 13Closed
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Tuesday, October 1410:00—11:00 AMMarblehead Room (304)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Adult Fiction Book Club
On Tuesday, Oct. 14 from 10 a. m. - 11 a. m. , members of the book club come to discuss a work of fiction. October's book is “Malibu Rising” by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Copies will be available to check out at the Reference Desk. Space is limited, and registration is required.…Learn MoreTuesday, October 1410:30—11:00 AMCourtyardAbbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Event Center (105)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
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.…Learn MoreTuesday, October 1411:15—11:45 AMEvent Center (105)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Baby Story Time with Lindsey Kravitz
Immediately after Story Time Yoga, Baby Story Time welcomes kids newborn - 18 months and their caregivers to engage in fun stories, songs, rhymes and bounces together. This fun program is all about fostering a love of reading and early literacy in a joyful setting.…Learn MoreTuesday, October 143:00—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 More15
Wednesday, October 1510:30—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 with Debbie Leibowitz
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 in the Courtyard depending on the weather.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 154:00—4:30 PMThompson Makerspace (102)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Hangout Hub: Arts, Crafts and Creativity
Bring the arts and crafts materials or projects you love best if you want to show and share, or just show up and explore some new materials and project ideas with other creative kids!Space is limited to 8 kids, ages 6-10, and registration is required.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 157:00—8:00 PMVirginia A. Carten Gallery (103)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Public Reception for The Artworks of Don Hammontree
The works of Don Hammontree, a Midwestern-bred artist who now lives in Salem, MA, largely focus on everyday street scenes throughout the world. Inspired by photos from his own travels or screen captures from Internet street view programs, Hammontree's numerous colorful works have been displayed throughout New England and in Illinois.…Learn More16
Thursday, October 163:30—4:30 PMEvent Center (105)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Afterschool Chess Club
Students in grades 2-5 are welcome to come to this informal club to practice by playing with others also interested in developing their skills and sharing an interest in chess. The class will be held on Thursdays from 3:30 p. m. to 4:30 p. m. with facilitator Ben Konoff and his daughter, Abigail, helping kids with some of the basics of chess and getting live playing practice on a weekly basis.…Learn MoreThursday, October 163:30—4:30 PMKillam Children's Room (101)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Kids Craft Afternoon
Children of any age and their caregivers can visit the Killam 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 More17
Friday, October 179:30 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, October 1710:30—11:15 AMCourtyardAbbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Event Center (105)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Music with Dara
For 30 years, Dara VanRemoortel has been providing joyful and educational music programs at libraries, preschools, birthday parties and more. Her interactive programs include favorite classic songs and easy-to-learn new songs, finger puppets, finger plays, engaging props, rhythmic activities, instrument playing and creative movement, while introducing some simple elements of music (pitch, rhythm, beat, tempo and dynamics).…Learn MoreFriday, October 173:00—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 More18
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Sunday, October 19Closed
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Monday, October 207:00—8:00 PMZoom
Virtual Event: Revolutionary Whiskey - History and Recs of American Whiskeys with Travis Ireland
We're excited to join Ashland Public Library in welcoming Travis Ireland back to discuss the best American whiskeys to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War! You may be surprised at how many wonderful whiskeys are made right here in the good old U.…Learn More21
Tuesday, October 213:00—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 More22
Wednesday, October 2210:30—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 with Debbie Leibowitz
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 in the Courtyard depending on the weather.…Learn More23
Thursday, October 233:30—4:30 PMEvent Center (105)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Afterschool Chess Club
Students in grades 2-5 are welcome to come to this informal club to practice by playing with others also interested in developing their skills and sharing an interest in chess. The class will be held on Thursdays from 3:30 p. m. to 4:30 p. m. with facilitator Ben Konoff and his daughter, Abigail, helping kids with some of the basics of chess and getting live playing practice on a weekly basis.…Learn MoreThursday, October 233:30—4:30 PMKillam Children's Room (101)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Kids Craft Afternoon
Children of any age and their caregivers can visit the Killam 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 More24
Friday, October 249:30 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 More25
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Sunday, October 26Closed
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Monday, October 271:00—2:00 PMEvent Center (105)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Lectures with Road Scholar: Evalyn Walsh McLean & the Curse of the Hope Diamond
Join us on Monday, Oct. 27 at 1 p. m. for a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about Evalyn Walsh McLean and the curse of the Hope Diamond. Evalyn Walsh McLean, an American mining heiress and socialite, was the famed owner of the 45-carat Hope Diamond - the world’s largest blue diamond when she purchased it in 1911 from Pierre Cartier in Paris.…Learn MoreMonday, October 277:00—8:30 PMVirginia A. Carten Gallery (103)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Writers & Readers Open Mic
On Monday, Oct. 27, Abbot Public Library continues its new Open Mic series, inviting the community to share their writings. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, this is a chance to connect with your community. You can prepare a short story or a nonfiction prose piece.…Learn MoreMonday, October 277:00—8:00 PMZoom
Virtual Event: Q&A with Mystery (and Romance) Writer Sherry Thomas
Abbot Public Library is thrilled to team up with Ashland Public Library for a virtual event with Sherry Thomas featuring her new book, "The Librarians!" Murder disrupts the routine for four quirky librarians who hide among books to keep their secrets in this mystery from the USA Today bestselling author.…Learn More28
Tuesday, October 2810:30—11:30 AMMarblehead Room (304)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Mystery Book Group
On Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 10:30 a. m. , the Mystery Book Group will meet to discuss "How to Solve Your Own Murder" by Kristen Perrin. Copies will be available to check out at the Reference Desk. Registration is required and limited to 15. Please register below.…Learn MoreTuesday, October 282:00—3:00 PMEvent Center (105)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Lectures with Road Scholar: Age Well: Sleep & Brain Aging - How Rest Supports Cognitive Health
Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 2 p. m. for a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about how healthy sleep can protect against memory loss and cognitive decline. Prioritizing good sleep can play an important role in maintaining brain health. Join Dr.…Learn MoreTuesday, October 283:00—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 MoreTuesday, October 283:30—5:00 PMThompson Makerspace (102)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Minecraft Haunted Mansions
In this gaming activity, the kids will go about exploring brave, treacherous parkour challenges, testing their agility to escape the haunted mansion. They will also go about exploring the cursed mine, finding mystical ingredients to create powerful potions.…Learn MoreTuesday, October 287:00—8:00 PMZoom
Virtual Event: "The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto" with Historian Elizabeth R. Hyman
The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising is one of the most storied events of the Holocaust, yet previous accounts of which have almost entirely focused on its male participants. In The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto: The True Story of Five Courageous Young Women Who Sparked an Uprising, Holocaust historian Elizabeth Hyman introduces five young, courageous Polish Jewish women—known as “the girls” by the leadership of the resistance and “bandits” by their Nazi oppressors—who were central to the Jewish resistance as fighters, commanders, couriers, and smugglers. Join us as Elizabeth shares this extraordinary, important, and heretofore hidden history with us. 29
Wednesday, October 2910:30—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 with Debbie Leibowitz
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 in the Courtyard depending on the weather.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 296:30—7:30 PMEvent Center (105)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Wildlife Out Your Window!
Did you know that Blue Jay feathers aren’t actually blue, or that some foxes can climb trees? Brad, a wildlife ecologist and the Founder and Executive Director of the Northeast Wildlife Team, will share some of his favorite interesting facts from the book, discuss simple actions each of us can take to help wildlife around us, answer your wildlife questions, and much more! This is will be a very family-friendly event for ages 8-108! 30
Thursday, October 303:30—4:30 PMKillam Children's Room (101)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Kids Craft Afternoon
Children of any age and their caregivers can visit the Killam 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 MoreThursday, October 303:30—4:30 PMEvent Center (105)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Afterschool Chess Club
Students in grades 2-5 are welcome to come to this informal club to practice by playing with others also interested in developing their skills and sharing an interest in chess. The class will be held on Thursdays from 3:30 p. m. to 4:30 p. m. with facilitator Ben Konoff and his daughter, Abigail, helping kids with some of the basics of chess and getting live playing practice on a weekly basis.…Learn More31
Friday, October 319:30 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, October 3110:30 AM—12:00 PMEvent Center (105)Abbot Public Library235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Children’s Halloween Party
Young children ages 1-5 and their caregivers are invited to come in costume to a library Halloween party that includes:
Not-so-spooky story time with 2-3 picture books read aloud by library staff
Easy crafts - three tables with a different Halloween craft to make and take home
Simple games - ring toss, board games, puzzles
Refreshments - juice, water, sugar free cookies
Grab bag for home - a lollipop, stickers, "scented" bookmark, crayons
Online registration is required - please register below.…Learn More