Abbot Public Library

The Spanish Inquisition remains one of history's most complicated institutions, its legacy shaped as much by legend and polemic as by archival record. Join linguist and historian Nettah Yoeli-Rimmer as he examines the Inquisition not simply as an instrument of religious persecution, but as a calculated tool of state-building under Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile. Explore how a fragmented kingdom gave rise to a unified Spanish identity and the Inquisition's impacts on Spain's Jewish community.
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/RS-Spanish" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/RS-Spanish</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.
Nettah Yoeli-Rimmer studied French and Spanish literature before going on to get a master’s in European culture at the University of Cambridge. He has traveled extensively and has many years of experience leading educational adventures in France, Spain and Italy. He has recently completed a Ph.D. in 19th-century Spanish literature. In addition to his principal research, he regularly writes for a number of publications on urban history and architecture.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of Abbot Public Library.

Local Event: Lectures with Road Scholar: The Spanish Inquisition - Separating Myth from History

Essex County

Marblehead

Massachusetts

Lectures with Road Scholar: The Spanish...

The Spanish Inquisition remains one of history's most complicated institutions, its legacy shaped as much by legend and polemic...

Lectures with Road Scholar: The Spanish Inquisition - Separating Myth from History

Turn everyday cardboard into creative new inventions! Participants will upcycle cardboard into imaginative structures of their choice using safe cutting tools, the Chomp Saw, and reusable Makedo connectors. Each builder will leave with a unique cardboard creation.&nbsp;
Space is limited to 10 participants ages 8-12, and online registration is required. Please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/cardboard-craft" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/cardboard-craft</a>.
Funding for this program has been provided by the Abbot Public Library Foundation.

Local Event: Cardboard Creations for Kids

Cardboard Creations for Kids

Turn everyday cardboard into creative new inventions! Participants will upcycle cardboard into imaginative structures of their...

Teens ages 13 and up are invited to help build a six-foot-tall K'NEX Ferris wheel in this collaborative drop-in makerspace challenge. Participants can stop by anytime during the two-hour session to contribute, whether that means following the build plans, troubleshooting tricky sections, or helping bring the moving structure to life. Working together, teens will explore how simple mechanical connections combine to create a large-scale engineering project. Stay for a few minutes or the entire session—every contribution helps complete the build!
Funding for this program has been provided by the Abbot Public Library Foundation.

Local Event: Teen Build: K’NEX Ferris Wheel

Teen Build: K’NEX Ferris Wheel

Teens ages 13 and up are invited to help build a six-foot-tall K'NEX Ferris wheel in this collaborative drop-in makerspace...

Join early childhood music specialist Dara VanRemoortel for summer bedtime stories and songs. The program will include an assortment of songs, rhythmic activities, creative movement, simple instrument playing, and lots of imagination. We hope you can join us! We will be meeting in the Courtyard if it is nice, or the Event Center if it isn’t. Please bring a blanket in case the program is outside, and feel free to bring children in pajamas and with a stuffed toy if they want!

The program is designed for ages 2-5, and online registration is required. Please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/July-2026-Dara" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/July-2026-Dara</a>.

This program is sponsored by the Abbot Public Library Foundation.

Local Event: Summer Evening Musical Story Time with Dara

Summer Evening Musical Story Time with Dara

Join early childhood music specialist Dara VanRemoortel for summer bedtime stories and songs. The program will include an...

On Tuesday, July 14 from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., members of the book club come to discuss a work of fiction. July’s book is “My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry” by Frederik Backman. Copies are available to check out at the Main Desk.
Space is limited, and registration is required. Please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/July-2026-Fiction" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/July-2026-Fiction</a>. For more information, please contact Adult Services Librarian Allie Wyant at <a href="mailto:wyant@noblenet.org">wyant@noblenet.org</a>.

Local Event: Adult Fiction Book Club

Adult Fiction Book Club

On Tuesday, July 14 from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., members of the book club come to discuss a work of fiction. July’s book is “My...

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

Story Time A-Go-Go with Debbie Leibowitz

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

We now think of George Washington as America’s foremost patriot, but he came to accept war and independence only slowly. Far from embracing his selection as commander-in-chief, he feared it would lead to his ruin - and possible death. Join author and historian Dr. Edward Lengel as he explores how Washington’s hope for America’s future led him to take on leadership in the struggle for independence. Celebrate the United States of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 through the lens of Washington’s leadership in the Revolutionary War.
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/RS-Washington" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/RS-Washington</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.
Edward G. Lengel is an award-winning historian and educator. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Virginia, where he directed the Washington Papers Project and later held senior roles in public history. An author, speaker, and battlefield guide, Lengel has written 14 books on American history, including the official history of Colonial Williamsburg and “General George Washington: A Military Life.” He is a corecipient of the National Humanities Medal and has won two writing awards from the Army Historical Foundation.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of Abbot Public Library.

Local Event: Lectures with Road Scholar: George Washington and the Road to Independence

Lectures with Road Scholar: George Washington...

We now think of George Washington as America’s foremost patriot, but he came to accept war and independence only slowly. Far...

Lectures with Road Scholar: George Washington and the Road to Independence

Children of any age and their caregivers can visit the Killam Children’s Room on Thursdays between 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. to make a seasonal craft to take home. Working freely with seasonal themed crafts enhances pre-literacy in children with practice in sequencing steps, hand-eye coordination, etc. No registration is required.

Local Event: Afternoon Crafts for Kids

Afternoon Crafts for Kids

Children of any age and their caregivers can visit the Killam Children’s Room on Thursdays between 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. to...

Students ages 7-11 are invited to practice their chess against each other in a calm and studious environment.
Online registration is required - please register at <a href="https://abbotlibrary.org/events" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">abbotlibrary.org/events</a>.

Local Event: Afterschool Chess Club

Afterschool Chess Club

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

Stop in to Abbot Public Library on Friday mornings to relax with a cup of coffee or tea. Find your next great read, chat with your neighbors, work on one of our community puzzles or just enjoy a quiet morning. Locally brewed Atomic Coffee from Marblehead’s Blue Canoe Cafe will be provided, as well as coffee fixings and a selection of tea. Bringing your own mug is encouraged! No registration, no cost - simply stop on by.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of Abbot Public Library.

Local Event: Coffee at the Library

Coffee at the Library

Stop in to Abbot Public Library on Friday mornings to relax with a cup of coffee or tea. Find your next great read, chat with...

Kids ages 8-12 will explore how structures can move and connect by building with ZOOB construction toys. Using simple connection patterns, participants will create 2D and 3D geometric shapes and expand them into larger, more complex designs. The ZOOB pieces are used during the program so participants can experiment with different connections and discover how repeating simple patterns can lead to flexible, articulated structures.

Space is limited to 10 participants ages 8-12, and online registration is required. Please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/July-ZOOBs" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/July-ZOOBs</a>.&nbsp;
Funding for this program has been provided by the Abbot Public Library Foundation.

Local Event: Building in Motion: Create with ZOOBs for Kids

Building in Motion: Create with ZOOBs for Kids

Kids ages 8-12 will explore how structures can move and connect by building with ZOOB construction toys. Using simple...

Celebrate the United States of America's 250th anniversary by creating a sparkling beaded star ornament! Students will learn basic wire-wrapping techniques as they add colorful beads to a star-shaped frame. A fun project that can be displayed year-round or used as a festive holiday decoration.

Space is limited to 12 kids ages 8-12, and online registration is required - please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/EOS-Beaded-Star" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/EOS-Beaded-Star</a>.

This program is generously supported by the Oliver P. Killam Mary MacAllister Fund for Fine Arts Programming for children and teens.

Local Event: Patriot Beaded Star Ornament with EOS Designs Studio

Patriot Beaded Star Ornament with EOS Designs...

Celebrate the United States of America's 250th anniversary by creating a sparkling beaded star ornament! Students will learn...

Patriot Beaded Star Ornament with EOS Designs Studio

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury among older adults, but many are preventable with the right knowledge and preparation. Join us for this practical, expert-led lecture with geriatrician Dr. Nakeisha Rodgers to better understand fall risks and how to reduce them. You’ll explore the medical and financial impact of falls, common conditions that increase risk and how geriatric specialists assess fall risk during routine care. Dr. Rodgers will also share clear, actionable strategies to help you “fall-proof” your home and support safer, more confident aging - for yourself or a loved one.
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/RS-Age-Well-Falls" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/RS-Age-Well-Falls</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.
Dr. Nakeisha Rodgers is a double board-certified internist and geriatrician, associate professor of internal medicine and geriatrics at Florida State University, bestselling author, speaker, and CEO of Age Like Royalty. Known as the “Geri-Godmother,” she is passionate about helping older adults and their families age with dignity, confidence, and independence. Through her clinical expertise and caregiver education, Dr. Rodgers equips families with practical strategies to prevent avoidable emergencies and make informed health care decisions.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of Abbot Public Library.

Local Event: Lectures with Road Scholar: Age Well: Preventing Falls - Practical Steps for Safer Aging

Lectures with Road Scholar: Age Well:...

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury among older adults, but many are preventable with the right knowledge and...

Lectures with Road Scholar: Age Well: Preventing Falls - Practical Steps for Safer Aging

On Tuesday, July 28 at 10:30 a.m., the Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss “The Hypnotist” by Lars Kepler. Copies will be available to check out at the Main Desk.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Registration is required - please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/July-2026-Mystery" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/July-2026-Mystery</a>. Contact Head of Adult Services Librarian Allie Wyant for more information at <a href="mailto:wyant@noblenet.org">wyant@noblenet.org</a>.

Local Event: Mystery Book Club

Mystery Book Club

On Tuesday, July 28 at 10:30 a.m., the Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss “The Hypnotist” by Lars Kepler. Copies will be...

Super Shells, for ages 3-8, is an interactive workshop to get hands-on with shells as children squash, roll and design their own mollusks and patterns with clay. Be sure to dress for a mess!&nbsp;

This program is limited to 10 students ages 3-8, and online registration is required. Please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/July-2026-shells" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/July-2026-shells</a>.

This program is funded in part by a grant from the Marblehead Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Local Event: Super Shells Workshop with Salem Sound Coastwatch

Super Shells Workshop with Salem Sound Coastwatch

Super Shells, for ages 3-8, is an interactive workshop to get hands-on with shells as children squash, roll and design their...

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Lectures with Road Scholar: The Spanish Inquisition - Separating Myth from History

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Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Cardboard Creations for Kids

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Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Teen Build: K’NEX Ferris Wheel

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3:00 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Summer Evening Musical Story Time with Dara

JUL

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6:30 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Adult Fiction Book Club

JUL

14

10:00 AM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Story Time A-Go-Go with Debbie Leibowitz

JUL

15

10:30 AM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Lectures with Road Scholar: George Washington and the Road to Independence

JUL

15

2:00 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Afternoon Crafts for Kids

JUL

16

3:30 AM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Afterschool Chess Club

JUL

16

3:30 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Coffee at the Library

JUL

17

9:30 AM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Building in Motion: Create with ZOOBs for Kids

JUL

20

1:00 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Patriot Beaded Star Ornament with EOS Designs Studio

JUL

22

4:00 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Lectures with Road Scholar: Age Well: Preventing Falls - Practical Steps for Safer Aging

JUL

23

2:00 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Mystery Book Club

JUL

28

10:30 AM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Super Shells Workshop with Salem Sound Coastwatch

JUL

31

2:45 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA