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
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Reading into the new Abbot Library
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 celebrates Library Card Sign-Up Month with upcoming programs
This month, the recently renovated Abbot Public Library is celebrating its new amenities and Library Card Sign-Up Month by offering services and activities for all ages. “We remain grateful for the vast amount of infrastructure work that was accomplished during the $10 million renovation,” Library Director Kimberly Grad said. “This included new heating and cooling, … [Read more...] about Abbot Public Library celebrates Library Card Sign-Up Month with upcoming programs
Abbot Library books June 20 for reopening
One and a half years, the transportation of hundreds of books, and millions of dollars later, Abbot Public Library is heading back to its home on Pleasant Street for its grand reopening on Thursday, June 20, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. In April, it was announced that the library was preparing to shut down for a roughly five-week period as it began moving from … [Read more...] about Abbot Library books June 20 for reopening
Marblehead Speaker Series: Introducing the new Abbot Public Library
The Marblehead Speaker Series invites everyone to its next event on Wednesday, April 17 at 1 p.m. We are delighted to welcome Kimberly Grad, who will provide an update on the 2024 Abbot Public Library renovation project. The project includes infrastructure improvements to the HVAC systems, lighting, electrical systems and technology, a reorganized layout, a new maker space, a … [Read more...] about Marblehead Speaker Series: Introducing the new Abbot Public Library