ABBOT PUBLIC LIBRARY - JANUARY 2023 EVENTS

Sunday, January 1 – Tuesday, January 31

 

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LIBRARY HIGHLIGHTS 

 

Abbot Public Library is now open at the Eveleth School interim space at 3 Brook Road, Marblehead. Our hours are:

 

Monday: 9:30 am - 8:00 pm

Tuesday: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm

Wednesday*: 9:30 am - 8:00 pm

Thursday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Friday: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday: Closed

 

*Please note: the Children’s Room will close at 6:00 pm on Wednesdays.

 

Returns are accepted inside the library in the blue Library Return bin near the Main Desk or, if the library is closed, outside our main entrance in the black Library Return bin. Book donations are only accepted on Book Donation Days, which have ended for the year. 

 

For updates on the Renovations, please visit abbotlibrary.org/news/renovation-news.

 

NEW MUSEUM PASSES NOW AVAILABLE!

 

Visit abbotlibrary.org/what-we-offer/get-a-museum-pass to reserve passes and promo codes for some of the best museums in the Greater Boston area. Thanks to the generous support of the Friends of Abbot Public Library, we offer passes and promo codes to: 

 

• Boston Children’s Museum
• Harvard Art Museums (coming soon)
• The House of the Seven Gables*
• The Institute of Contemporary Art Boston*
• Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum* (new!)
• Museum of Fine Arts
• Museum of Science
• New England Aquarium (now a digital promo code)
• Peabody Essex Museum
• Trustees Go Pass* (new!)
• Zoo New England*

Patrons without access to the internet may reserve a pass/promo code right at the Main Desk or by calling (781) 631-1481, though some passes may require an email address in order to be used. 

 

Passes with an asterisk must be picked up at the library, while the others require an email and will be sent to you directly as a promo code. Some museums, with either physical coupons or email promo codes, may require you to purchase tickets in advance. Please read the instructions carefully for redeeming your pass or promo code.

 

 

 

ADULT PROGRAMS

 

Courageous Aging: a Support Group for Older Adults

Fridays, January 6, 13, 20, and 27, 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School

 

Are you getting older and need a place to process what really matters to you, who matters to you, what has given you purpose and meaning in life, what you feel good about having accomplished, what you feel grateful for, what you regret, what you feel passionate about, and what you would you like to be doing going forward? If so, please join us for this program facilitated by Carol O’Brien, MSW.

 

Open Lab

Mondays, January 9, 23, and 30, Drop-in 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School 

 

Do you have a question about your computer, smartphone, or tech gadget? Do you want time to practice where someone can help if you get stuck? Every Monday, join a staff member for one-on-one help with your device. For attendees who are unable to transport their device, there will be Windows laptops available. Drop by the Program Room anytime between 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm. Registration is not required.

 

Adult Crafternoon Basket Weaving Lesson

Wednesday, January 11, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School

Registration Required - please register at tinyurl.com/Jan-2023-Adult-Craft 

 

On Wednesday, January 11 from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm, Abbot Public Library will host an Adult Crafternoon event to demonstrate how to weave a small basket with materials provided by the library. This event is free and limited to ten people. To register please visit tinyurl.com/Jan-2023-Adult-Craft.

 

Poetry Salon with Claire Keyes Featuring the Work of Pablo Neruda

Tuesday, January 17, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School and Online via Zoom

To attend via Zoom, please register in advance for this meeting here:

tinyurl.com/Jan-2023-Poetry-Salon-Zoom

No registration required for in-person attendance

 

On Tuesday, January 17, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, the Poetry Salon will convene at the Abbot Public Library to explore the poetry of Pablo Neruda, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1971. Born in southern Chile in 1904, Pablo Neruda led a life charged with poetic and political activity. In 1923, he sold all of his possessions to finance the publication of his first book under the pseudonym “Pablo Neruda'' to avoid conflict with his family, who disapproved of his occupation. The following year, he found a publisher for Veinte Poemas de Amor y Una Canción Desesperada (Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair). The book made a celebrity of Neruda, who gave up his studies at the age of twenty to devote himself to his craft. In 1927, Neruda began his long career as a diplomat in the Latin American tradition of honoring poets with diplomatic assignments. 

 

The outbreak of the Spanish Civil War in 1936 interrupted Neruda’s poetic and political development. He chronicled the horrendous years which included the execution of Federico García Lorca in Espana en el Corazon (1937), published from the war front. For the remaining years of his life, he continued a career that integrated private and public concerns and became known as the “people’s poet.”

 

Diagnosed with cancer while serving a two-year term as ambassador to France, Neruda resigned his position, ending his diplomatic career. On September 23, 1973, just twelve days after the defeat of Chile’s democratic regime, the man widely regarded as the greatest Latin American poet since Ruben Darío died in Santiago, Chile. 

 

Please join Claire Keyes, Professor Emerita at Salem State University, for a discussion of Pablo Neruda’s poems. We’ll meet at Abbot Public Library’s interim location on Brook Road on Tuesday, January 17 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm or via Zoom. To attend via Zoom, please register in advance for this meeting here: tinyurl.com/Jan-2023-Poetry-Salon-Zoom. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. All are welcome. 

 

Poetry packets will be available near the library’s Main Desk or online at tinyurl.com/Jan-2023-Poems. 

 

Saving our Shoreline 2023: Building Resilience across Salem Sound Communities

Wednesday, January 18, 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

Part of the 2023 “Underwater in Salem Sound” Lecture Series

Program Room, Abbot Public Library and Online Via Zoom

To attend via Zoom, please register in advance for this meeting here: tinyurl.com/Jan-2023-Salem-Sound-Zoom 

 

Commitment to building resilience continues to grow in our communities. This January, Barbara Warren, SSCW’s Executive Director, will kick off the 2023 “Underwater in Salem Sound” Lecture Series with updates on these projects. She will also share new projects that have goals of reducing stormwater flooding, restoring riverbanks and wetlands, and increasing public access to the shoreline. To attend via Zoom, please register in advance for this meeting here: tinyurl.com/Jan-2023-Salem-Sound-Zoom. No registration is required for in-person attendance. 

 

Barbara Warren is the Executive Director of the environmental nonprofit Salem Sound Coastwatch and serves as the Lower North Shore Regional Coordinator for the Massachusetts Bays National Estuary Partnership. She has a Master of Science in Environmental Studies from Antioch New England and a Master of Education from Lesley University. She has completed training in communicating climate risk and engaging stakeholders in solutions. As a certified Massachusetts Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Provider, Barbara focuses much of her work on climate awareness and coastal resilience projects in Salem, Manchester, Marblehead, Beverly, Peabody, and Danvers.

 

For the past eleven years, Underwater in Salem Sound has been jointly sponsored by Salem Sound Coastwatch and the Abbot Public Library.  

 

In 2023, there will be three additional lectures on February 15, March 15 and April 19. All the lectures are free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.salemsound.org.

 

 

Community Craft & Chat

Tuesday, January 24, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School

Registration Recommended - please visit tinyurl.com/Jan-2023-Craft-and-Chat

 

Are you an adult who loves crocheting, knitting, embroidery, or other contained fiber crafts? Come to Community Craft & Chat! Bring your project to the Abbot Public Library Program Room from 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm.

 

This program is for adults. Registration is recommended - please register at tinyurl.com/Jan-2023-Craft-and-Chat.

 

Consumer Protection Series

Thursday, January 26, 3:00 pm

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School

Registration Required - please visit tinyurl.com/Jan-2023-Consumer 

 

Abbot Public Library will host Robin Putnam from the office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation in Boston, who will present a monthly series on educating safe practices for consumers. Starting Thursday, January 26 at 3:00 pm, Putnam will discuss the topic of Skimming Devices commonly used at gas stations and ATM machines that can steal credit card information. To register for this event please visit tinyurl.com/Jan-2023-Consumer.

 

Mystery Book Group

Tuesday, January 31, 10:30 am

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School

 

On Tuesday, January 31 at 10:30 am, Abbot Public Library will host an introductory session for its upcoming Mystery Book Group. Stop by and meet Adult Services Librarian Rachael Meneades to discuss if you are interested in joining and what you would like to read. This group will meet on the last Tuesday of every month, and is open to adults.

 

SAVE THE DATE

 

Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program

Mondays, February 6, 13, and 27, 11:30 am - 5:30 pm

Mondays, March 6, 13, 20, and 27, 11:30 am - 5:30 pm

Mondays, April 3 and 10, 11:30 am - 5:30 pm

Registration Required - call the Reference Desk at 781-631-1481 beginning Tuesday, January 17 

 

The Abbot Library will host the Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program on Mondays starting February 6 through April 10 from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm. Reservations for this program will begin on Tuesday, January 17 during regular library hours. To reserve a spot, please call the Reference Desk at 781-631-1481. Please be aware that you will need your last year’s tax returns and 2022 paperwork.

 

This program is sponsored by the IRS and supported by the AARP Foundation. Its mission is to provide free, basic tax return preparation for low to moderate income taxpayers, with a special emphasis on the elderly. You do not have to belong to AARP to use the service, nor is there an age requirement. The TCE program adheres to the strict ethical standards of the Department of the Treasury and does not discriminate against taxpayers on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, age, or reprisal.

 

TEEN PROGRAMS 

 

Teen Craft: Duct Tape Creations

Tuesday, January 10, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School 

For ages 15-18 

 

As versatile as it is colorful, sturdy duct tape is an awesome crafting material! Try out a simple craft like making a bracelet, or challenge yourself and make a pouch or wallet. No registration required. This program is for teens ages 15-18.

 

Job Readiness Tips for Teens

Tuesday, January 24, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School 

For ages 15-18 

 

Searching for a job can feel overwhelming, writing a resume can get frustrating, and the idea of an interview can get stressful. In this Teen Info Session, get tips on how to prepare yourself (and your resume) for entering the workforce. No registration required. This program is for teens ages 15-18.

 

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS 

 

Story Time Yoga with Lindsey Kravitz

Tuesday, January 3, 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School 

Registration Required - call the Children’s Room at (781) 631-1481

For ages 18 months - 4 years

 

Children and caregivers are invited to join Lindsey for Story Time Yoga. Don’t forget to bring a small blanket or mat! Story Time Yoga will be held in the Program Room. This program is intended for children ages 18 months - 4 years. Registration is required - please call the Children’s Room at (781) 631-1481.

 

This program is supported by the Oliver P. Killam, Jr. Fund.

 

Tuesday Textiles: Basic Crochet

Tuesdays, January 3, 17, and 31, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Children’s Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School

For ages 7 and up

Registration Required - call the Children’s Room at (781) 631-1481

 

Children ages 7 plus are invited to this weekly workshop to learn how to create a foundation chain, make a single-crochet stitch, and finish a small square/rectangle. They will produce a piece of fabric that could be a coaster, potholder, etc. We provide the materials and registration is required. Registration Required - call the Children’s Room at (781) 631-1481.

 

Story Time A-Go-Go

Wednesdays, January 4, 11, 18, and 25, 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School 

For ages 1-4 years old

 

Children are invited to our weekly Wednesday program with stories and movement led by early childhood educator Debbie Leibowitz. 

 

This program is supported by the Oliver P. Killam, Jr. Fund.

 

Chess Players Meet-Up

Wednesdays, January 4, 11, 18, and 25, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Children’s Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School

For children in grades 4-6

Registration Required - call the Children’s Room at (781) 631-1481

 

Students of chess are invited to play each other using chess clocks after school on Wednesdays. Boards, pieces, and clocks will be provided, but not instruction. Children who already know the game and some moves may play against each other. Competing pairs have one half hour to play. Caregivers are invited. Registration is required - please call the Children’s Room at (781) 631-1481.

 

Make-it, Take-it Craft

Thursdays, January 5, 12, 19, and 26, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Children’s Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School 

 

Children can come to the Children’s Room afterschool between 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm and make a craft to take home.

 

Moving and Grooving Playgroup

Mondays, January 9 and 30, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School 

Registration Required - call the Children’s Room at (781) 631-1481

For ages 0-5 years old

 

CFCE of the North Shore sponsors this fun, interactive program for preschool children and their caregivers, live and in person! Music ignites all areas of child development and skills for school readiness, including intellectual, social-emotional behavior, and language in overall literacy. It helps the body and mind work together. Music also helps with fine motor skills. Children who are exposed to music during early development are helped to learn the sounds and meanings of words. Registration is required - please call the Children’s Room at (781) 631-1481.

 

CFCE of the North Shore is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant funded by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, awarded to the Peabody Public Schools.

 

3D Printing 

Mondays, January 9, 23, and 30, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Children’s Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School 

Registration Required - call the Children’s Room at (781) 631-1481

For kids in grades 5-6

 

Children in grades 5-6 are invited to learn to code and laser print objects using 3D technology. Registration is required - please call the Children’s Room at (781) 631-1481.

 

This program is supported by the Oliver P. Killam, Jr. Fund.

 

Music with Dara

Friday, January 20, 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Registration Required - call the Children’s Room at (781) 631-1481

For ages 2-5 years old

 

Join Dara for a monthly musical program you can enjoy in-person! With keyboard and other engaging visual props, Dara incorporates old favorites and new songs, finger plays, rhythmic activities, creative movement, and instrumental playing. This program is for kids ages 2-5 years old. Registration is required - please call the Children’s Room at (781) 631-1481.

 

This program is supported by the Oliver P. Killam, Jr. Fund.

 

ADDITIONAL LIBRARY RESOURCES

 

Sign up for the library’s newsletter at tinyurl.com/Abbot-News. 

 

Did you know BookPage is available through the library? Stop by during our open hours to pick up a copy!

 

Abbot Public Library is now fine free! Visit https://abbotlibrary.org/about/general-info/ to find out more about borrowing materials and getting a library card.

 

We are pleased to offer Book Club Kits, Chromebooks, Hotspots, and more in our Library of Things. Visit https://abbotlibrary.org/what-we-offer/library-of-things/ to learn more.

 

Need to use our copier? We don't charge a fee per page, but we do ask that you contribute what you wish at the time of copying. Funds will be donated to The Friends of Abbot Public Library. 

 

Follow us on Social Media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AbbotLibraryMarblehead, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbotlibrarymarblehead; or visit our website at abbotlibrary.org to stay updated on our services.

 

CALENDAR

 

Saturday, December 31

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY

 

Sunday, January 1

LIBRARY CLOSED ON SUNDAYS

 

Monday, January 2

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY

 

Tuesday, January 3, 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Story Time Yoga with Lindsey Kravitz

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School 

Registration Required - call the Children’s Room at (781) 631-1481

For ages 18 months - 4 years

 

Tuesday, January 3, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Tuesday Textiles: Basic Crochet

Children’s Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School

Registration Required - call the Children’s Room at (781) 631-1481

For ages 7 and up

 

Wednesday, January 4, 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Story Time A-Go-Go

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School 

For ages 1-4 years old

 

Wednesday January 4, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Chess Players Meet-Up

Children’s Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School

Registration Required - call the Children’s Room at (781) 631-1481

For children in grades 4-6

 

Thursday, January 5, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Make-it, Take-it Craft

Children’s Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School

 

Friday, January 6, 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm

Courageous Aging: a Support Group for Older Adults

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School

 

Monday, January 9, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Moving and Grooving Playgroup

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School 

Registration Required - call the Children’s Room at (781) 631-1481

For ages 0-5 years old

 

Monday, January 9, Drop-in 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Open Lab

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School 

 

Monday January 9, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

3D Printing 

Children’s Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School 

Registration Required - call the Children’s Room at (781) 631-1481

For children in grades 5-6

 

Tuesday, January 10, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Teen Craft: Duct Tape Creations

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School 

For ages 15-18

 

Wednesday, January 11, 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Story Time A-Go-Go

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School 

For 1-4 years old

 

Wednesday, January 11, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Adult Crafternoon Basket Weaving Lesson

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School

Registration Required - please register at tinyurl.com/Jan-2023-Adult-Craft 

 

Wednesday January 11, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Chess Players Meet-Up

Children’s Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School

Registration Required - call the Children’s Room at (781) 631-1481

For children in grades 4-6

 

Thursday, January 12, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Make-it, Take-it Craft

Children’s Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School

 

Friday, January 13, 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm

Courageous Aging: a Support Group for Older Adults

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School

 

Monday, January 16

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

 

Tuesday, January 17, 9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Registration Opens for Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program

Sessions will run Mondays, February 6 - April 10, 11:30 am - 5:30 pm

Registration Required - call the Reference Desk at 781-631-1481 

 

Tuesday, January 17, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Poetry Salon with Claire Keyes Featuring the Work of Pablo Neruda

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School and Online via Zoom

To attend via Zoom, please register in advance for this meeting here:

tinyurl.com/Jan-2023-Poetry-Salon-Zoom

 

Tuesday, January 17, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Tuesday Textiles: Basic Crochet

Children’s Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School

Registration Required - call the Children’s Room at (781) 631-1481

For ages 7 and up

 

Wednesday, January 18, 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Story Time A-Go-Go

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School 

For ages 1-4 years old

 

Wednesday January 18, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Chess Players Meet-Up

Children’s Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School

Registration Required - call the Children’s Room at (781) 631-1481

For children in grades 4-6

 

Wednesday, January 18, 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

Saving our Shoreline 2023: Building Resilience across Salem Sound Communities

Part of the 2023 “Underwater in Salem Sound” Lecture Series

Program Room, Abbot Public Library and Online Via Zoom

To attend via Zoom, please register in advance for this meeting here: tinyurl.com/Jan-2023-Salem-Sound-Zoom

 

Thursday, January 19, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Make-it, Take-it Craft

Children’s Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School

 

Friday, January 20, 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Music with Dara

Registration Required - call the Children’s Room at (781) 631-1481

For ages 2-5 years old

 

Friday, January 20, 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm

Courageous Aging: a Support Group for Older Adults

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School

 

Monday, January 23, Drop-in 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Open Lab

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School 

 

Monday January 23, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

3D Printing 

Children’s Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School 

Registration Required - call the Children’s Room at (781) 631-1481

For children in grades 5-6

 

Tuesday, January 24, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Community Craft & Chat

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School

Registration Recommended - please visit tinyurl.com/Jan-2023-Craft-and-Chat

 

Tuesday, January 24, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Job Readiness Tips for Teens

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School 

For ages 15-18

 

Wednesday, January 25, 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Story Time A-Go-Go

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School 

For ages 1-4 years old

 

Wednesday, January 25, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Chess Players Meet-Up

Children’s Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School

Registration Required - call the Children’s Room at (781) 631-1481

For children in grades 4-6  

 

Thursday, January 26, 3:00 pm

Consumer Protection Series

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School

Registration Required - please visit tinyurl.com/Jan-2023-Consumer 

 

Thursday, January 26, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Make-it, Take-it Craft

Children’s Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School 

 

Friday, January 27, 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm

Courageous Aging: a Support Group for Older Adults

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School

 

Monday, January 30, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Moving and Grooving Playgroup

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School 

Registration Required - call the Children’s Room at (781) 631-1481

For Ages 0-5 Years Old

 

Monday, January 30, Drop-in 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Open Lab

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School 

 

Monday January 30, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

3D Printing 

Children’s Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School 

Registration Required - call the Children’s Room at (781) 631-1481

For kids in grades 5-6

 

Tuesday, January 31, 10:30 am

Mystery Book Group

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School

 

Tuesday, January 31, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Tuesday Textiles: Basic Crochet

Children’s Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School

Registration Required - call the Children’s Room at (781) 631-1481

For ages 7 and up