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Salem Sound visits Abbot Library

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Abbot Public Library invited Salem Sound Coastwatch to lead an educational presentation and activity for kids aged 5-8 Tuesday. Carly McIver, school to sea director, brought some ocean critters for the kids to meet, including many kinds of crabs, snails, an oyster and some shells. “A big part of Salem Sound Coastwatch’s mission is that we are taking care of the sea to the … [Read more...] about Salem Sound visits Abbot Library

Abbot presents a read on libraries

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Around 60 people gathered at Abbot Public Library yesterday for the Northeast MA Library Legislative Breakfast, where they discussed the vital role of libraries in communities and received legislative updates. According to Kimberly Grad, Abbot Public Library director, libraries are considered third spaces — places where people can find community and comfort outside of the … [Read more...] about Abbot presents a read on libraries

“A dream come true” for Abbot’s Kimberly Grad

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MARBLEHEAD — Abbot Public Library’s own Kimberly Grad will serve on the 2026 Randolph Caldecott Award Selection Committee under the direction of the American Library Association (ALA).  Grad, who moved to Massachusetts from New York in 2021, is the Director of Abbot Public Library. During her time in New York, Grad specialized in youth services and administration at the … [Read more...] about “A dream come true” for Abbot’s Kimberly Grad

Reading into the new Abbot Library

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The Abbot Public Library held an open house event on Wednesday morning to show off its newly completed renovations. A crackling fire helped set the scene in Abbot as guests made their way in to mingle and gander at the beautiful library. Abbot offered refreshments and a snack table for all the guests in attendance. Guests of all ages attended the event to enjoy the new … [Read more...] about Reading into the new Abbot Library

Abbot Public Library Calendar Aug. 8 – 14

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Thursday, Aug. 8, 3 - 4 p.m. Make-It, Take-It Craft Children’s Room, Abbot Public Library Thursday, Aug. 8, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Teen DIY: Button Making! Thompson Makerspace, Abbot Public Library Tuesday, Aug. 13, 10:30 - 11 a.m. Buzz About Bees Storytime and Craft with Summer Genovese Event Center, Abbot Public Library Online Registration Required - please … [Read more...] about Abbot Public Library Calendar Aug. 8 – 14