Abbot Public Library

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

Essex County

Marblehead

Massachusetts

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...

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.
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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...

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 are invited to a fall-themed hangout to play games, create crafts and do other fun fall activities with Stephanie Sladen from The Power of Speech.&nbsp;

Space is limited to 12 kids ages 9-13, and registration is required. Please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/fall-fun-hub" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/fall-fun-hub</a>. Caregivers are welcome to stay and support/observe or drop off and browse the library during their child's class.
This program is sponsored by The Power of Speech, a private practice in Marblehead which provides speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, mental health talk therapy, and parent/teacher consultations.

Local Event: Hangout Hub: Fall Fun!

Hangout Hub: Fall Fun!

Kids are invited to a fall-themed hangout to play games, create crafts and do other fun fall activities with Stephanie Sladen...

Celebrate the Moon Festival with local children’s book author Windy Pham in a fun, interactive cultural workshop for children and families!

Through bilingual storytelling, hands-on crafts, and traditional treats, children will discover the history and traditions of the Moon Festival while exploring Asian culture through stories, art, and creative play.

Children will:

<ul><li>Enjoy an interactive bilingual story time and learn about the Moon Festival</li><li>Make and decorate their own lantern</li><li>Create a playdough mooncake and sample a traditional mooncake</li><li>Learn about Moon Festival traditions and celebrations</li></ul>

Designed for ages 3–8 and their families, this engaging program offers a fun way for children to learn, create, and connect with culture and community. Join us for an afternoon of stories, creativity, and Moon Festival fun!

Space is limited, and registration is required. Please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/moon-festival-story-time" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/moon-festival-story-time</a>.&nbsp;

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Marblehead Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Photo Courtesy of the Author

Local Event: Moon Festival: Bilingual Story Time & Cultural Workshop

Moon Festival: Bilingual Story Time & Cultural...

Celebrate the Moon Festival with local children’s book author Windy Pham in a fun, interactive cultural workshop for children...

Moon Festival: Bilingual Story Time & Cultural Workshop

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>.

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

Music and Movement Playgroup

CFCE of the North Shore sponsors this program for preschool children and their caregivers, live and in person! Music and...

Teens are invited to experiment freely and build big with K’NEX! Create vehicles, structures, machines, or something entirely original. Get inspired by custom K’NEX containers used by the library; our prototypes to our custom-designed laser-cut caddies. Turn your idea into a working model and analyze what makes a design successful - or impractical! This program is led by Dan Saulnier, Technical Resource Specialist at the library.

Space is limited to 10 participants ages 13-19, and online registration is required. Please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/Oct-2023-Teen-KNEX" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/Oct-2023-Teen-KNEX</a>.

Funding for this program has been provided by the Abbot Public Library Foundation in partnership with the Oliver P. Killam Foundation.

Local Event: Teen DIY: K’NEX Build Lab

Teen DIY: K’NEX Build Lab

Teens are invited to experiment freely and build big with K’NEX! Create vehicles, structures, machines, or something entirely...

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

Drop-in Tech Help with All Computers Great and...

Bring your devices to the library for personal, one-on-one tech help with Theresa Milewski. All tech and computer questions are...

Drop-in Tech Help with All Computers Great and Small

Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 12:30 p.m. in the Event Center for the return of the Abbot Public Library Cookbook Club – a starting point for a conversation about food, recipes, and an exploration of the evolving American kitchen. At each meeting, a book or theme will be explored in discussions of recipe, construction, background, cooking, display and tasting.

Space is limited, and registration is required. Please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/Cookbook-Club-Irish" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/Cookbook-Club-Irish</a>. This month, the group will be exploring Irish cooking. Register to receive the full list of books and the recipe sign-up link!&nbsp;

Participants will be encouraged to delve into and enjoy the spirit of the featured books, then choose a recipe that suits their comfort level and budget to bring to the next meeting for tasting. Remember, you eat first with your eyes, so presentation is the invitation. As most cookbook recipes are written for 6 or 8 servings, that will be our tasting amount. Food should travel easily from home to the Library and require minimal heating and set up, keeping in mind that there are minimal kitchen facilities available at the Library.

Save the dates: Nov. 18 will feature Portuguese cooking and Dec. 9 will be all about Holiday Baking! Registration will be available closer to the dates of the programs.&nbsp;

Linda Bassett, author of “From Apple Pie to Pad Thai: Neighborhood Cooking North of Boston” and food column writer for Marblehead Current, will lead the discussion.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of Abbot Public Library.

Local Event: Cookbook Club: Irish Cooking

Cookbook Club: Irish Cooking

Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 12:30 p.m. in the Event Center for the return of the Abbot Public Library Cookbook Club – a...

Join us for an online author visit! We’ll have a small watch party in the Teen Room. Refreshments will be served. 
In this high-energy session for teens, acclaimed author Candace Fleming pulls back the curtain on how real stories get made. Packed with humor and dynamic visuals, this lively discussion dives into the fun side of narrative craft—from sleuthing through wild facts and primary sources to shaping big ideas into edge-of-your-seat plots. Students will explore the deliberate editorial choices authors make to bring a story to life, find their authentic voice, and be inspired to bring their own boldest ideas to the page.
Sign up to be part of the watch party (for ages 13-18) or get Zoom access information at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/Fleming-Talk" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/Fleming-Talk</a>. If registering for Zoom, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting online.Candace Fleming is the author of more than fifty books for children and young adults, including the 2021 Sibert Medal-winning “Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera,” as well as the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award-winning titles “The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh” and

“Death in the Jungle: Murder, Betrayal, and the Lost Dream of Jonestown.” A recipient of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, she is also the two-time winner of both the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award, and the Sibert Honor. In 2026, she was awarded both the Margaret A. Edwards Award presented for lifetime achievement in writing for young adults and the Children’s Literature Legacy Award which honors an author or an illustrator whose work has made a lasting contribution to literature for children.
Funding for this program has been provided by the Abbot Public Library Foundation in partnership with the Oliver P. Killam Foundation.

Local Event: Candace Fleming in Discussion

Candace Fleming in Discussion

Join us for an online author visit! We’ll have a small watch party in the Teen Room. Refreshments will be served.  
In this...

On Tuesday, Oct.. 13 from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., members of the book club will meet to discuss future selections and meet the library’s new Adult Service Librarian.
Space is limited, and registration is required. Please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/Oct-2026-Fiction" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/Oct-2026-Fiction</a>.

Local Event: Adult Fiction Book Club

Adult Fiction Book Club

On Tuesday, Oct.. 13 from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., members of the book club will meet to discuss future selections and meet the...

Just in time for Halloween! Kids will use beads and wire to create a one-of-a-kind beaded spider. Make yours spooky, colorful, creepy, or completely over-the-top, then take it home to use as a Halloween decoration.&nbsp;

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

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

Local Event: FULL: Beaded Halloween Spiders with EOS Designs Studio

FULL: Beaded Halloween Spiders with EOS Designs...

Just in time for Halloween! Kids will use beads and wire to create a one-of-a-kind beaded spider. Make yours spooky, colorful,...

FULL: Beaded Halloween Spiders with EOS Designs Studio

Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. to hear about the Marblehead men who fought in the American Revolution, most as part of Glover’s Regiment. Others were captains and sailors in Washington’s crucial privateer fleet, or rebels who fought back in other ways, such as serving on Committees and attending the early Continental Congress. Many never returned home, dying on battlefields or at sea. But those buried in Marblehead’s graveyards help us remember our Town’s role in the nation’s fight for independence. Find out more about who lies where, and about what’s wrong about the 1930 Tercentenary sign at Old Burial Hill, in this talk with Pam Peterson.

This program will be hybrid. Sign up for Zoom at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/M250-Cemeteries" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/M250-Cemeteries</a> or join us in person, no registration required! If registering for Zoom, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting online.

Pam Peterson is Chair of the Marblehead Historical Commission. She has served on Marblehead’s Cemetery Commission, after 19 years at the Marblehead Museum, first as Director of Education and then as Executive Director, as well as designer of several exhibitions. She was formerly a skilled paper conservator, specializing in archival materials for museums and others.
This event is presented in collaboration with Abbot Public Library and the Marblehead 250 Committee. For more Marblehead 250 programs, please visit our blog at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/Mhead-250-Series" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/Mhead-250-Series</a>.

Local Event: Revolutionary War Heroes in Marblehead Cemeteries

Revolutionary War Heroes in Marblehead Cemeteries

Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. to hear about the Marblehead men who fought in the American Revolution, most as part of...

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Peabody

Danvers

Hamilton-Wenham

Lynnfield

Middlesex County

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The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar

By sensitively and skillfully interweaving improvised trumpet and flamenco guitar with traditional mandinka kora and vocals from Senegal, FlamenKora creates timeless and enchanting multicultural music; a welcome balm in these troubled times. Volker Goetze’s evocative trumpet lines dance gracefully with the soulful vocals and kora of his newest duo partner, the esteemed master of traditional Mande music – Ali Boulo Santo Cissoko. Up-and-coming Rio de Janeiro and Madrid based flamenco guitar maestro Roberto Monteiro is the newest band member, adding authentic Spanish flair with driving rhythms and subtle, imaginative colors. As the group’s founder and producer, Goetze brings a special wisdom to FlamenKora, acquired not only through decades of devotion to West African Mande music, but also through a deep mastery of jazz composition and arrangement and a recent deep dive into the melodic and rhythmic traditions of flamenco. In 2025 FlamenKora spent June in residence at the Manship Artists Residency, developing new compositions and deepening the project’s fusion of flamenco, kora traditions, and jazz.

Local Event: Flamenkora

Gloucester

Flamenkora

By sensitively and skillfully interweaving improvised trumpet and flamenco guitar with traditional mandinka kora and vocals...

Larcom Theatre

Get ready for a high-energy night of unforgettable ’70s music as Abraxas, featuring renowned guitarist Ed Antonelli, brings the spirit and sound of Santana to the stage. The heart of the show is a powerful celebration of Santana’s legendary catalog, with electrifying performances of favorites like “Black Magic Woman,” “Oye Como Va,” “Maria Maria,” “Everybody’s Everything,” “La Fiesta,” and more.

With Santana front and center, Abraxas delivers a crowd-pleasing, feel-good journey through the iconic Latin rock rhythms, soaring guitar work, and unforgettable sounds that defined an era.

Local Event: Abraxas – The Ultimate Santana Tribute

Abraxas – The Ultimate Santana Tribute

Get ready for a high-energy night of unforgettable ’70s music as Abraxas, featuring renowned guitarist Ed Antonelli, brings the...

The Jeremiah Lee Mansion

Join Discover Marblehead &amp; Marblehead Museum for the 7th Annual Fall Fair on Saturday, October 3rd from 10:00am - 3:00pm in the Lee Mansion Garden. It's going to be a fun day with an amazing line-up of 21 artist vendors selling their beautiful work, Acorn Gallery art students drawing portraits, and Shaken &amp; Served serving up delicious beverages! As always, we will be selling Pumpkin Decorating Kits and donating all the proceeds to Marblehead Food Pantry.This event is rain or shine. If there is weather, we will be inside the Lee Mansion. FREE admission. Come out and get an early start on your holiday shopping!&nbsp;

Local Event: Annual Fall Fair

Annual Fall Fair

Join Discover Marblehead & Marblehead Museum for the 7th Annual Fall Fair on Saturday, October 3rd from 10:00am - 3:00pm in the...

Dueling Pianos is back. Bring your friends and have a ball. Dueling Pianos is a massive "to the top of your lungs" sing along with all your friends! Two grand pianos are center-stage with a team of outrageously talented pianists that seem to know every song ever written.
Each show is different because it's all request. And you or your friends might get called up onstage for a bit of good humored fun and some unforgettable you-tube moments. These shows are request oriented, interactive sing-a-longs wherein two piano players sit across from each other and trade songs. The dueling piano audience is used for the dueling aspect of the show. Audience members are pitted one-side-against-the-other. Examples of rivalries include country vs. rock, men against women, etc.
Dueling piano shows often take unexpected turns, like involving wait staff members, changing song lyrics or roasting popular audience members. There aren't many boundaries. It's one big sing-along party, swaying to the music and bellowing-out familiar lyrics. You're not just being entertained by the piano players - you are part of the show!
"Think YOU won't sing along? Just TRY not too.... I dare ya!"

Local Event: Dueling Pianos

Dueling Pianos

Dueling Pianos is back. Bring your friends and have a ball. Dueling Pianos is a massive "to the top of your lungs" sing along...

Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead

Join a distinguished panel of speakers for a timely discussion on the rise of Christian Nationalism and its impact on our government. This free community event explores whether Christian Nationalism is a religion, a political movement, or both, and will conclude with a Q&amp;A session.&nbsp;All are welcome to attend. 
 The panel features local religious leaders Rev. James Bixby, Clifton Lutheran Church, MHD; Rabbi Michael Schwartz, Temple Sinai, MHD; Rev. Doctor Andre Bennett, Zion Baptist Church, Lynn; and Doctor Luis Menéndez-Antuña, Boston University School of Theology.&nbsp;

Local Event: What Is Christian Nationalism?

What Is Christian Nationalism?

Join a distinguished panel of speakers for a timely discussion on the rise of Christian Nationalism and its impact on our...

Virtual

You may not expect a community so deeply academic to be so warm and welcoming, but Commonwealth contains multitudes—just like you. 
Are you interested in applying&nbsp;for the 2027–2028&nbsp;school year? <a href="https://www.commschool.org/admissions-aid/admissions-events/registration" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Come to our Virtual Open House</a> to hear from current students and faculty, learn about different areas of school life, and discover all that makes Commonwealth so uncommon.
You will&nbsp;get a real sense of the Commonwealth experience and what your future here might be like:
<ul><li>Connect with inquisitive current students and friendly faculty</li><li>Learn about different areas of school life</li><li>Get answers to your admissions and financial aid questions</li><li>And much more…</li></ul>
Please register to reserve your spot. Both&nbsp;students and parents/primary caregivers are welcome to join us.
We cannot wait to meet you!

Local Event: Commonwealth School Virtual Open House

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Boston

Commonwealth School Virtual Open House

You may not expect a community so deeply academic to be so warm and welcoming, but Commonwealth contains multitudes—just like...

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Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Afterschool Chess Club

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Afternoon Crafts for Kids

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Coffee at the Library

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Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Hangout Hub: Fall Fun!

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3:00 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Moon Festival: Bilingual Story Time & Cultural Workshop

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10:30 AM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Music and Movement Playgroup

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10:00 AM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Teen DIY: K’NEX Build Lab

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3:00 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Drop-in Tech Help with All Computers Great and Small

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3:00 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Story Time A-Go-Go with Debbie Leibowitz

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10:30 AM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Cookbook Club: Irish Cooking

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12:30 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Candace Fleming in Discussion

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7:00 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Afterschool Chess Club

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3:30 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Afternoon Crafts for Kids

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3:30 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Coffee at the Library

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9:30 AM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Adult Fiction Book Club