Abbot Public Library is excited to announce our calendar of events for January 2026 with a diverse range of programs, from lectures on healthy aging and decluttering to maritime history, James Bond science, and conversations with authors such as Heather B. Moore and Tonya Walker. Dive deep into environmental science with a presentation on local Seagrass Restoration efforts, or tap into your creative side at the Writers & Readers Open Mic and DIY Simmer Pots workshop.
Looking ahead to February, please join us on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., for Winter Fest at the Library, hosted by the Abbot Public Library Foundation. We will be showcasing library programs and services, including a Big Playdate for children under 5, a children’s book swap sponsored by the Friends of Abbot Public Library, STEAM programs for children and teens in the Thompson Makerspace, and puzzles, games, and hot beverages near the fireplace in the Scully Salon. Representatives from the Library Board of Trustees, the Abbot Public Library Foundation, and the Friends of Abbot Public Library will also be available.
Library Closures
New Year’s
The library will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 31 and Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
The library will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.
Book Drive for Children’s and Teen Books
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 through Friday, March 20, 2026
A book drive for children’s and young adult books is being organized by Marblehead High School junior Georgia Marshall to benefit North Shore based Pathways for Children, an organization that offers resources for nurturing children and supporting families impacted by economic and social inequity through programs that educate, enrich, empower and motivate.
A collection box will be placed near the Children’s Room.
Jill Christian: To Stop Here at Nothing
Carten Gallery, Abbot Public Library
On View Jan. 12, 2026 through Feb. 20, 2026
Artist Talk and Reception: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, 7-8:30 p.m.
Stop by the Carten Gallery from Jan. 12, 2026-Feb. 20, 2026 to view the exhibit, “Jill Christian: To Stop Here at Nothing.” She will give a talk and public reception on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026 from 7-8:30 p.m.
