Name: Afterschool Chess Club
Start: 2026-05-28T15:30:00-04:00
Location: Abbot Public Library

Abbot Public Library

Students ages 7-11 are invited to practice their chess against each other in a calm and studious environment.

Local Event: Afterschool Chess Club

Essex County

Scott Souza

Boston Metropolitan Area

Marblehead

Massachusetts

Afterschool Chess Club

Students ages 7-11 are invited to practice their chess against each other in a calm and studious environment.

10 Central Street Marblehead MA

20 dollar donation suggested. I have a living room, or maybe the first floor lounge depending on numbers in the audience. Reservations required.&nbsp;&nbsp;Email Margi at margiflint117@gmail.com.

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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 program. Online registration is required - please register at <a href="https://abbotlibrary.org/events" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">abbotlibrary.org/events</a>.&nbsp;

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

Local Event: Music and Movement Playgroup

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In 1958, astronomer Frank Kameny was dismissed from the U.S. Army Map Service after refusing to answer questions about his sexual identity under President Eisenhower’s Executive Order 10450. That dismissal set him on a new course: Kameny became one of the nation’s first openly gay LGBT+ rights activists, founding a grassroots advocacy group and organizing the first demonstration for gay rights in front of the White House. Join Carolyn Crouch to explore how Kameny’s fight, sparked by the Lavender Scare of the 1950s, grew into a decades-long struggle for equality that would one day be recognized by President Barack Obama. This lecture will trace the pivotal moments of Kameny’s journey and the lasting impact of his activism.
A viewing of the online lecture will be held in the Event Center at Abbot Public Library, followed by a discussion session.
Registration is required and limited to 35. Please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/frank-kameny" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/frank-kameny</a>. Can't attend in person? Please register for the program or join the Wait List. Everyone who is registered will be sent the recording.
Carolyn Crouch is the founder of Washington Walks, with a deep appreciation for D.C.'s rich history. After earning a master’s in acting from The Catholic University of America, her passion for walking expeditions took root. A scholar in English and art history, she also updates Fodor's 25 Best Washington, D.C. guide. Serving on the D.C. History Center's board, Crouch's influence extends beyond travel, impacting the historical community at large. A New England native, she brings a diverse perspective to her work.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of Abbot Public Library.

Local Event: Lectures with Road Scholar: Frank Kameny - Trailblazing the Gay Rights Movement

Lectures with Road Scholar: Frank Kameny -...

In 1958, astronomer Frank Kameny was dismissed from the U.S. Army Map Service after refusing to answer questions about his...

Lectures with Road Scholar: Frank Kameny - Trailblazing the Gay Rights Movement

It’s tick season! With tick populations on the rise here in New England and beyond, it’s important to be aware not just of Lyme but of all tick-borne diseases. Once considered a “woods of New England” problem, Lyme disease has now been reported in every state except Hawaii, with 476,000 new cases every year—more than HIV and breast cancer combined. Author Jennifer Crystal learned the hard way what can happen when you miss a tick bite. Join Crystal as she reads from her memoir, “One Tick Stopped the Clock,” explains the signs and symptoms of tick-borne illness, and gives tips for safely enjoying the outdoors.
Registration is recommended - please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/tick-memoir" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/tick-memoir</a>. Following the reading and talk, Crystal will answer your questions, and copies of her book will be on sale.
Bitten by a tick at age 19 but not diagnosed with Lyme and other tick-borne diseases until mid-twenties, Jennifer Crystal fell from the pinnacle of post-college momentum to the precipice of despair. Sidelined from her dream job as a ski instructor in the Rocky Mountains, Crystal fought not only for her health but also for validation and support. She struggled with the identity loss that occurs when you can no longer fulfill expectations or do what you love. “One Tick Stopped the Clock” is a narrative of resilience and perseverance that demonstrates what it means to refocus broken dreams and create a new normal. Blending medical mystery with wit, sensitivity, and a sharp understanding of the human experience, “One Tick Stopped the Clock” offers hope and inspiration for anyone who can’t go back but instead must move forward at a new pace.
Jennifer Crystal is now a local author, educator, and writing coach. She runs the&nbsp;<a href="https://grubstreet.org/write/writing-to-heal-immersive" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Writing to Heal Immersive Program at Grub Street Creative Writing Center</a>. For more than a decade, she has written a weekly column for the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.globallymealliance.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Global Lyme Alliance</a>. She is a Senior Writer for Harvard Health Publishing, where she also served as the Patient Experience Representative for the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lyme.health.harvard.edu/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Lyme Wellness Initiative</a>. Crystal’s story has appeared in many outlets including anthologies, webinars, and podcasts. She is happily back on her skis. Learn more at&nbsp;<a href="https://abbotlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/admin/www.jennifercrystal.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.jennifercrystal.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.jennifercrystal.com</a>.

Local Event: Author Talk with Jennifer Crystal: “One Tick Stopped the Clock: A Memoir”

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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 drop-in tech help on Tuesdays from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Theresa Milewski, your Marblehead computer tutor, helps people of all ages navigate their devices. Owner of All Computers Great and Small, Milewski is a patient computer tutor with 30+ years of experience with tech.

Local Event: Drop-in Tech Help with All Computers Great and Small

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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.
Online registration is required - please register at <a href="https://abbotlibrary.org/events" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">abbotlibrary.org/events</a>
Funding for this program has been provided by the Abbot Public Library Foundation in partnership with the Oliver P. Killam Foundation.

Local Event: Story Time A-Go-Go with Debbie Leibowitz

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This past winter and spring, Salem Sound Coastwatch’s School to Sea program led a Drifter Program with local students in the Salem Sound community with the help of an awarded MIT Sea Grant. The drifters are low cost and student-built devices that track currents via satellite telemetry. While giving real-time data on currents in the Gulf of Maine that contributes to NOAA’s Integrated Ocean Observing System and validates numerical models, students are also able to collect and analyze the data for their own education purposes. This program has been running since 2004 and was founded by the Gulf of Maine Lobster Foundation, the Southern Maine Community College (SMCC), and NOAA’s Northeast Fisheries Science Center, and since then, more than 1,500 different drifters have been deployed by about 100 schools!&nbsp;
Registration is required. Attendance to join in person is limited to 50 attendants, or attend online via Zoom. Please register to join in person or via Zoom at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/SSCW-Drifters" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/SSCW-Drifters</a>. If registering for Zoom, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting online.
Alex Borreil is an Educator for the School to Sea program for Salem Sound Coastwatch and holds a bachelor’s in Environmental Studies from Hobart and William Smith Colleges. In addition to being an educator, she was also the Principal Investigator for the drifter program. Previous to coming to Salem, Borreil spent a collective six years leading and creating field and classroom-based marine science courses and research projects for students in the Caribbean and Florida Keys. As a New England Native, her goal is to inspire young scientists to continue learning and protecting their local coastlines through hands-on educational experiences.&nbsp;
For the past fourteen years, Underwater in Salem Sound has been co-sponsored by Salem Sound Coastwatch and Abbot Public Library. All the lectures are free and open to the public. For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.salemsound.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.salemsound.org</a>.

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Join us for one of the North Shore's best-kept secrets, the Arpeggione gala. This year, we’ll share Songs for Friends near and far. Experience Igor Stravinsky’s beloved A Soldier’s Tale narrated by our host John Archer, a work for solo flute and recorded Persian instruments by Parisa Sabet, and a Broadway surprise.&nbsp;
The afternoon will include drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and desserts; totally unique auction items; and Arpeggione creativity and warmth.&nbsp;
Support Arpeggione’s joyful, accessible, and immersive performances, and help us redefine what chamber music can be. &nbsp;
&nbsp;Indoors at the home of John Archer in Danvers (outdoor mingling and refreshments weather permitting). Address will be sent following ticket purchase.

Local Event: Arpeggione Gala: Songs for Friends

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