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...

Create your own 3D designs using TinkerCAD in this hands-on workshop led by Dan Saulnier, the library’s Technical Resource Specialist. This session will focus on designing models for printing. Participants who are new to the workshop can receive a brief overview of the design software and printing process, while those who are returning can continue developing their own projects with guidance as needed. Save your files with library staff and pick up your printed item at the Main Desk on a later date.&nbsp;
If you’re completely new to 3D printing, join the library's 3D Printing for Adults Demonstration when it is next offered for a more comprehensive introduction to the technology.&nbsp;

Space is limited to 10 participants ages 20 and up, and online registration is required. Please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/Oct-2026-Adult-3D" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/Oct-2026-Adult-3D</a>.
Funding for this program has been provided by the Abbot Public Library Foundation.

Local Event: 3D Printing: Design Workshop for Adults

3D Printing: Design Workshop for Adults

Create your own 3D designs using TinkerCAD in this hands-on workshop led by Dan Saulnier, the library’s Technical Resource...

On Wednesday, Oct. 21 the Open Mic will convene at 7 p.m. with Lee Freedman, the “renegade poet laureate of Swampscott,” as the featured reader. Freedman leads the Tin Box Poets of Swampscott, co-hosts the video podcast series “In Other Words” with his friend and SpoFest founder, James Bryant, and is a three-time winner of the Naomi Cherkofsky Memorial Poetry Contest. A thrilling reader, Freedman has entranced audiences across the North Shore. The open reading follows. Early sign-up for a spot on the readers’ list is strongly encouraged.

Registration is required. Please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/Oct-2026-Open-Mic" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/Oct-2026-Open-Mic</a>.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of Abbot Public Library.

Local Event: Writers & Readers Open Mic

Writers & Readers Open Mic

On Wednesday, Oct. 21 the Open Mic will convene at 7 p.m. with Lee Freedman, the “renegade poet laureate of Swampscott,” as the...

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...

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...

Book Worms Playgroup is perfect for families with children of different ages. This morning gathering brings kids together for a lively mix of activities that focus on various developmental stages. From energizing games and creative crafts to group storytelling and interactive play, Book Worms offers a fun, inclusive environment where children can learn, grow and bond.

Online registration is required - please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/Oct-2026-Book-Worms" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/Oct-2026-Book-Worms</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: Book Worms Playgroup

Book Worms Playgroup

Book Worms Playgroup is perfect for families with children of different ages. This morning gathering brings kids together for a...

Explore 3D design with Tinkercad in this session, suitable for both new and returning participants. New users will receive a brief introduction to the software and how the library’s 3D printers work, while returning users can continue working on their own designs with guidance as needed. Attendees will save their files with the library staff and pick up their printed item at the Main Desk on a later date. Pre-printed 3D fidget toys will be given at the end of the session to take home. This program is led by Dan Saulnier, Technical Resource Specialist at the library.

Space is limited to 10 participants ages 8-12, and online registration is required. Please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/Oct-2026-3D-for-kids" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/Oct-2026-3D-for-kids</a>.
Funding for this program has been provided by the Abbot Public Library Foundation in partnership with the Oliver P. Killam Foundation.

Local Event: 3D Printing for Kids

3D Printing for Kids

Explore 3D design with Tinkercad in this session, suitable for both new and returning participants. New users will receive a...

On Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 10:30 a.m.,&nbsp;the Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss “The Fifth Petal” by Brunonia Barry. Copies will be available to check out at the Main Desk.

Registration is required - please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/Oct-2023-Mystery" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/Oct-2023-Mystery</a>.

Local Event: Mystery Book Club

Mystery Book Club

On Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 10:30 a.m., the Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss “The Fifth Petal” by Brunonia Barry. Copies will...

Tech Help has been canceled for October 27. Join us next week!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: CANCELED: Drop-in Tech Help with All Computers Great and Small

CANCELED: Drop-in Tech Help with All Computers...

Tech Help has been canceled for October 27. Join us next week!Bring your devices to the library for personal, one-on-one tech...

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

Through the remarkable story of Abraham Solomon of Glover’s Marblehead Regiment, Rabbi David Meyer illuminates the often-overlooked role of Jews in the American Revolution and their early struggle for religious liberty and civic equality. Blending history, humor, and heartfelt storytelling, he reveals how Jewish patriots helped shape a nation founded on freedom. This presentation invites the audience to reflect on how honoring the past can inspire pride, identity, and connection in the present.

This program will be hybrid. Sign up for Zoom at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/M250-Jewish-Hero" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/M250-Jewish-Hero</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.

Rabbi David J. Meyer is rabbi emeritus of Temple Emanu-El in Marblehead. In his retirement he has enjoyed learning about and portraying the only known Jewish soldier in Colonel John Glover’s Revolutionary War Regiment.


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 tinyurl.com/Mhead-250-Series.
Photo: Rabbi David Meyer as Abraham Solomon Courtesy of Rabbi David Meyer

Local Event: A Jewish Hero in Glover’s Marblehead Regiment

A Jewish Hero in Glover’s Marblehead Regiment

Through the remarkable story of Abraham Solomon of Glover’s Marblehead Regiment, Rabbi David Meyer illuminates the...

Join us for a Halloween Party! Enjoy a story time, craft and apple juice. Feel free to wear your costume!
Space is limited, and online registration is required. Please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/Abbot-Halloween-2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/Abbot-Halloween-2026</a>.
Funding for this program has been provided by the Abbot Public Library Foundation in partnership with the Oliver P. Killam Foundation.

Local Event: Children’s Halloween Party

Children’s Halloween Party

Join us for a Halloween Party! Enjoy a story time, craft and apple juice. Feel free to wear your costume!
Space is limited, and...

Scott Souza

Boston Metropolitan Area

Salem

Swampscott

Beverly

Peabody

Danvers

Hamilton-Wenham

Lynnfield

Middlesex County

Chris Rhatigan 

Wakefield

Benjamin Pierce

Melrose

Malden

The Neal Rantoul Vault Theater

Join people in labor and progressive organizations to view the documentary Ghost in the Machine and discuss: Is AI a helpful tool or the end of humanity? Who decides?Ghost in the Machine (<a href="https://notaidoc.com/trailer" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">trailer here</a>) explores the human values, biases, and power structures behind artificial intelligence—and the societal and environmental consequences. 
Register here: <a href="https://bit.ly/4hQbUKQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bit.ly/4hQbUKQ</a>

Local Event: Ghost in the Machine: Film Screening and Discussion of Artificial Intelligence

Ghost in the Machine: Film Screening and...

Join people in labor and progressive organizations to view the documentary Ghost in the Machine and discuss: Is AI a helpful...

Ghost in the Machine: Film Screening and Discussion of Artificial Intelligence

The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar

AUSTRALIA'S MAGIC HUNKS®
Experience the Thunder of Australia’s MAGIC HUNKS!
Get ready — the HOTTEST ladies night event of the year is coming to The Cut!!
This all-male dance revue will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish with heart-pumping music, chiseled bodies, seductive dance routines, cheeky humor, and that irresistible boy-next-door charm that makes hearts melt!
This isn’t a show you just sit and watch — MAGIC HUNKS® is a fully interactive experience that THUNDERS with excitement. So come get a little rambunctious and wild in an empowering, fun-filled atmosphere designed just for YOU!

Local Event: Magic Hunks

Gloucester

Magic Hunks

AUSTRALIA'S MAGIC HUNKS®
Experience the Thunder of Australia’s MAGIC HUNKS!
Get ready — the HOTTEST ladies night event of the...

Larcom Theatre

Draw The Line blazes with 35+ years of homage to rock 'n roll icons Aerosmith. As the world's only officially endorsed Aerosmith Tribute Show, it's earned nods from Aerosmith themselves, top DJs, journalists, and a global fan base.

They channel Aerosmith's bluesy hard rock, heavy metal, and rhythm and blues with uncanny precision, belting out hits like "Walk this Way," "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing," and "Janie's Got a Gun." Lead singer Neill Byrnes, an MTV-recognized Steven Tyler look-alike, brings the magic to life.
This isn't just a show; it's a mind-blowing, high-caliber experience that'll leave you wanting more. Don't miss your chance to witness Draw The Line as they become Aerosmith, delivering an electrifying journey through rock history.

Local Event: Draw The Line

Draw The Line

Draw The Line blazes with 35+ years of homage to rock 'n roll icons Aerosmith. As the world's only officially endorsed...

🎸 THE RETURN OF PETER CALO! From Andrea Bocelli to Carly Simon and James Taylor, acclaimed guitarist and entertainer Peter Calo has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in music! Don't miss the return of this extraordinary Boston-area native to the Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts, where he'll showcase the remarkable talent and charisma that led Time Out Magazine to call him, “One of the most engaging entertainers in the business.” 
Join us for an unforgettable evening of incredible music at The Dory Live! Doors open at 5 PM, showtime 8 PM. Free parking, with food and drinks available for purchase featuring Renzo Pizza. <a href="https://swampscottcfpa.com/show-tickets-1/ols/products/saturday-oct-24-peter-calo-unplugged-live-at-the-dory" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE!</a>

Local Event: SWAMPSCOTT: Peter Calo - Guitarist to the Stars - Live at The Dory

SWAMPSCOTT: Peter Calo - Guitarist to the Stars...

🎸 THE RETURN OF PETER CALO! From Andrea Bocelli to Carly Simon and James Taylor, acclaimed guitarist and entertainer Peter Calo...

SWAMPSCOTT: Peter Calo - Guitarist to the Stars - Live at The Dory

Costumes Encouraged!SAFETY is not your average 80's band with 4 lead vocalists! Classic hits by Madonna • Prince • Cyndi Lauper • Devo • Talking Heads • Soft Cell • Janet Jackson • Culture Club • Human League • George Michael • The Cure • Depeche Mode • Joan Jett • Stevie Nicks • Eurythmics • Kim Wilde • Chaka Khan • Pretenders • The Cars • David Bowie • Billy Idol • The Go-Go’s • Pat Benatar and more!

Local Event: SAFETY 80'S - 21+ Halloween Show (The Late Show)

SAFETY 80'S - 21+ Halloween Show (The Late Show)

Costumes Encouraged!SAFETY is not your average 80's band with 4 lead vocalists! Classic hits by Madonna • Prince • Cyndi Lauper...

Have a few hours to spare? Participants are sought for a paid legal research focus group taking place Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in Andover, Massachusetts from 1-4pm.
You be the jury! Listen to the facts of interesting legal cases and YOU tell us what you think and what information is important to you. You will hear case summaries, view critical evidence and respond to questions and group discussion.
Participants must share certain demographic criteria to qualify. Selected participants will receive $75 for their time, and lunch will be provided. Must be 18+. 
Interested? Contact <a href="mailto:lawclerk@hoeylaw.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">lawclerk@hoeylaw.com</a>
to learn more and complete a brief eligibility screening. Space is limited. Interested individuals should respond by October 26
to inquire about eligibility and participation.
Please include:
Your name, age, occupation, race, registered voter status, hometown, and best contact information when responding. Additional details will be provided to selected participants.

Andover

PAID FOCUS GROUP – Andover, MA – October 28

Have a few hours to spare? Participants are sought for a paid legal research focus group taking place Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in Andover,...

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Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

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9:30 AM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Book Worms Playgroup

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10:00 AM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

3D Printing for Kids

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3:00 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

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27

10:30 AM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

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

OCT

27

3:00 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

A Jewish Hero in Glover’s Marblehead Regiment

OCT

28

7:00 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Afterschool Chess Club

OCT

29

3:30 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Afternoon Crafts for Kids

OCT

29

3:30 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Coffee at the Library

OCT

30

9:30 AM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Children’s Halloween Party

OCT

30

10:30 AM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Ghost in the Machine: Film Screening and Discussion of Artificial Intelligence