Abbot Public Library

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 exciting, interactive 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

Essex County

Marblehead

Massachusetts

Music and Movement Playgroup

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

Kids ages 8-12 can 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 participants can continue working on their own designs with guidance as needed. Participants will save their files with the library staff and pick up their printed item at the Main Desk later. Take home a small pre-printed 3D fidget toy at the end of the session!

Space is limited to 10 participants ages 8-12, and online registration is required. Please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/June-2026-3D-kids" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/June-2026-3D-kids</a>. This program is led by Dan Saulnier, Technical Resource Specialist at the library.

Funding for this program has been provided by the Abbot Public Library Foundation.

Local Event: 3D Printing for Kids

3D Printing for Kids

Kids ages 8-12 can explore 3D design with Tinkercad in this session, suitable for both new and returning participants. New...

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

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" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">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...

Bestselling author and award-winning journalist Phyllis Karas will discuss her new book, "Curse of the Blumenthals," the history of one close-knit New England Jewish-American family and their dark relationship with alcohol. The book follows the Blumenthal clan over a ninety-year period, from bootlegging arrests in 1920’s Providence, a drunk driver killing six members of their family in 1935, to the shocking and headline-grabbing 1954 murder of a Boston seamstress committed by teenager Ronnie Blumenthal. Though Blumenthal confessed and spent thirteen years in prison, to this day the family isn’t sure if Ronnie—or another family member—was the killer. Karas will be joined in a discussion with her literary agent and former editor, Doug Grad, in a wide-ranging discussion from her deep dive into stories that were seemingly already known, to uncovering family secrets that changed the narrative, and the impact it has had on her and her extended Blumenthal relatives.
This program is FULL to attend in person. Please register to attend online via Zoom at&nbsp;<a href="https://tinyurl.com/Karas-Talk" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/Karas-Talk</a>. Refreshments will be served for those joining in person. If registering for Zoom, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting online.
Phyllis Karas is the author of a dozen books, taught journalism at Boston University, and was a stringer for People magazine. She is the co-author, alongside Kevin Weeks, of the New York Times bestseller "Brutal: The Untold Story of My Life Inside Whitey Bulger’s Irish Mob."&nbsp;
Doug Grad has spent his career in the publishing industry as an editor and agent of bestselling books.
This event is co-sponsored by the Jewish Community Center of the North Shore.

Local Event: Secrets Hidden. Secrets Revealed: A Conversation with Local Phyllis Karas

Secrets Hidden. Secrets Revealed: A...

Bestselling author and award-winning journalist Phyllis Karas will discuss her new book, "Curse of the Blumenthals," the...

Secrets Hidden. Secrets Revealed: A Conversation with Local Phyllis Karas

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" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">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...

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA, 01945

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.
Join us on June 5 from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. to chat with a member of the Board of Trustees and discuss the future of the library.
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/June-2026-Book-Worms" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/June-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...

Teens ages 13-19 will explore how rotating gears, ratios, and repeating motion can generate intricate geometric artwork using Spirograph drawing tools. Participants can experiment with layered designs and adjust digital inputs to see how mathematical relationships affect the resulting patterns. Alongside physical drawing tools, participants can use interactive software to compare hand-drawn and computer-generated designs and follow a pattern’s transition from paper, to digital design, to fabrication on the library’s 3D printer and laser cutter. The materials are used during the program so participants can create satisfying designs at their own pace, whether casually experimenting or refining more complex compositions.

Space is limited to 10 participants ages 13-19, and online registration is required. Please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/teen-spirograph" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/teen-spirograph</a>. This program is led by Dan Saulnier, Technical Resource Specialist at the library.

Funding for this program has been provided by the Abbot Public Library Foundation.

Local Event: Mechanical Design: Spirograph Art for Teens

Mechanical Design: Spirograph Art for Teens

Teens ages 13-19 will explore how rotating gears, ratios, and repeating motion can generate intricate geometric artwork using...

Join us on Monday, June 8 from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. for a public reception for the exhibit, "In the Garden: Photographs from Sissinghurst and Great Dixter" by Gail Giarrusso, which will be on view from Monday, June 1 - Friday, July 31, 2026.

These large color photographs are from visits to Great Dixter and Sissinghurst gardens in East Sussex, England, in late Spring 2023 and Fall 2025. The images were made using vintage medium-format film cameras. Shot on rich Portra film with a shallow depth-of-field and the absence of sky, they give the viewer the feeling of being in among the lush flora.

Local Event: Public Reception for "In the Garden: Photographs from Sissinghurst and Great Dixter"

Public Reception for "In the Garden:...

Join us on Monday, June 8 from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. for a public reception for the exhibit, "In the Garden: Photographs from...

Public Reception for "In the Garden: Photographs from Sissinghurst and Great Dixter"

On Tuesday, June 9 from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., members of the book club come to discuss a work of fiction. June’s book is "A Love Song for Ricki Wilde" by Tia Williams. 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/June-2026-Fiction" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/June-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, June 9 from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., members of the book club come to discuss a work of fiction. June’s book is "A Love...

Kids ages 8–12 will explore how gears and repeating patterns can create detailed geometric artwork using Spirograph drawing tools. By experimenting with different shapes, rotations, and colors, participants will discover how simple changes can produce dramatically different designs. Participants will also have the option to use digital tools to watch the same patterns transform on a computer, along with a demonstration showing how the design can help create a 3D object from the library’s 3D printer and laser cutter. The materials are used during the program so participants can freely experiment, follow their curiosity, and draw patterns ranging from simple spirals to intricate layered artwork.

Space is limited to 10 participants ages 8-12, and online registration is required. Please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/spirograph-kids" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/spirograph-kids</a>. This program is led by Dan Saulnier, Technical Resource Specialist at the library.

Funding for this program has been provided by the Abbot Public Library Foundation.

Local Event: Geometry in Motion: Spirograph Doodling for Kids

Geometry in Motion: Spirograph Doodling for Kids

Kids ages 8–12 will explore how gears and repeating patterns can create detailed geometric artwork using Spirograph drawing...

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.

On June 6, 1944, the Allies undertook one of the most bold and significant operations of World War II — a massive amphibious and airborne assault in Normandy, marking the beginning of the end for Nazi oppression in Europe. Join us to honor this monumental day with an inspiring lecture by Dr. Spencer Jones, esteemed historian and author. The first 24 hours of Operation Overlord, codenamed "D-Day," saw a united effort of American, British and Canadian forces to overcome Hitler's formidable 'Atlantic Wall' and secure essential beachheads. Dr. Jones will unveil the strategic brilliance and steadfast bravery that marked this pivotal moment, propelling the Allies towards the liberation of Europe.
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-D-Day" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/RS-D-Day</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. Spencer Jones is an award-winning historian with a special interest in the First and Second World Wars and the life of Sir Winston Churchill. He is a senior lecturer in armed forces and war studies at the University of Wolverhampton, and serves in the British Army as the regimental historian of the Royal Artillery. His most recent publication is 'The Armchair General World War One: Can You Win the Great War?"
This program is sponsored by the Friends of Abbot Public Library.

Local Event: Lectures with Road Scholar: Honoring D-Day - Echoes of Valor & Victory

Lectures with Road Scholar: Honoring D-Day -...

On June 6, 1944, the Allies undertook one of the most bold and significant operations of World War II — a massive amphibious...

Lectures with Road Scholar: Honoring D-Day - Echoes of Valor & Victory

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>.

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.

Join Kevin from The Power of Speech for an interest-based hangout and social group for kids ages 9-13. The topic for this month will be: DIY Fidgets! Come hang out and connect with other kids who share a love for fidgets. Kids are welcome but not required to bring along a favorite fidget, or just come to make something new!
Space is limited to 12 kids, ages 9-13, and registration is required. Please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/fidget-hub" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/fidget-hub</a>. Caregivers are welcome to stay and support/observe or drop off and browse the library during their child's class.
The monthly Hangout Hub is a chance to meet, play and hang out with others who share similar interests, developing friendship skills and giving kids opportunities to share something they love to do. Each class will offer accommodations that support all learning and interaction styles.

Kevin Merrigan&nbsp;is a local school counselor and the Community Outreach Coordinator at&nbsp;The Power of Speech&nbsp;who loves supporting kids in their quests for fun, friendship and play!

This program is sponsored by The Power of Speech, a private practice in Marblehead which provides speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and parent/teacher consultations.

Local Event: Hangout Hub: DIY Fidgets!

Hangout Hub: DIY Fidgets!

Join Kevin from The Power of Speech for an interest-based hangout and social group for kids ages 9-13. The topic for this month...

Scott Souza

Boston Metropolitan Area

Salem

Swampscott

Beverly

Peabody

Danvers

Hamilton-Wenham

Lynnfield

Middlesex County

Chris Rhatigan 

Wakefield

Benjamin Pierce

Melrose

Malden

Beverly Public Library

<a href="https://www.meditationinboston.org/beverly-classes" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.meditationinboston.org/beverly-classes</a>
Meditations in Beverly Monthly from 7:00 to 8:00pm with Tim Hogarty
Wednesday, June 3: Cultivating a Heart of Compassion
We all have a wish to be happy and avoid suffering. Throughout our lives, we travel many different paths driven by this desire: career, relationships, home, vacations, etc. But ultimately, these external paths do not yield the results we seek.
During these introductory Dharma talks and meditation sessions, we will discuss the internal paths that can lead to discovering real happiness and a more meaningful life.
Join longtime Kadampa Buddhist practitioner, Tim Hogarty, to:
<ul><li>Learn a Buddhist approach to finding authentic happiness</li><li>Practice simple meditations to support this approach</li></ul>
Location: Beverly Public Library (Sohier Room), 32 Essex Street in Beverly, MA
Cost: Free!
Registration: Register in advance on our website <a href="https://www.meditationinboston.org/beverly-classes" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.meditationinboston.org/beverly-classes</a> or just show up for class.
Teacher: Tim Hogarty is a long-time student and practitioner of the New Kadampa Tradition of Buddhism. He provides practical advice on how to integrate a spiritual path into “everyday” life. Tim is currently in the Teacher Training Program at KMC Boston. Tim frequently makes the commute to KMC Boston to help with special events particularly with the sound desk and to fill in as a guest teacher. Tim lives locally on the North Shore, and is an avid gardener and cook. Enjoys walks with his dog, Boo.

Local Event: Meditations in Beverly: Cultivating a Heart of Compassion

Meditations in Beverly: Cultivating a Heart of...

https://www.meditationinboston.org/beverly-classes
Meditations in Beverly Monthly from 7:00 to 8:00pm with Tim...

Meditations in Beverly: Cultivating a Heart of Compassion

The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar

The 10 members of No Static have performed the music of Steely Dan since 2005. Thousands of Dan lovers young and old have experienced the excitement they bring to every performance. Appearing at first-tier venues across New England and beyond, this talented band has earned the admiration and affection of critics and fans alike.
Based in Boston, No Static is&nbsp;one of the top Steely Dan tribute bands in the country. These dedicated musicians specialize in expertly performing the music of Steely Dan, re-creating that amazing bluesy jazz-rock sound invented by Donald Fagen and Walter Becker. As Dan fans know, this is no small feat. The music is complex, spanning genres, requiring precise attention to musical detail, with subtle grooves, sophisticated vocal harmonies, iconic solos, and time and key changes popping up when least expected. Steely Dan is not an easy band to pay tribute to.
No Static has been nailing it for over 20 years now and their sold-out shows tell the tale. With passion and warmth they cover the breadth of Steely Dan’s great catalog, attracting some of Boston’s finest musicians, and working with guest performers including Steely Dan band members Walt Weiskopf (saxophonist) and Jon Herington (Music Director/guitarist).

Local Event: No Static Plays Steely Dan

Gloucester

No Static Plays Steely Dan

The 10 members of No Static have performed the music of Steely Dan since 2005. Thousands of Dan lovers young and old have...

Red Rock Park

Join Human Harmonies at our free outdoor Tai Chi &amp; Qigong class at Red Rock Park.
10:00am – 11:00am June 6th 2026
Wear comfortable clothes.
You may want to bring water and sunscreen.
Look forward to seeing you there.

Local Event: Free Tai Chi & Qigong Class at Red Rock Park

Free Tai Chi & Qigong Class at Red Rock Park

Join Human Harmonies at our free outdoor Tai Chi & Qigong class at Red Rock Park.
10:00am – 11:00am June 6th 2026
Wear...

In honor of the&nbsp;50th anniversary&nbsp;of the release of&nbsp;The Song Remains the Same, internationally acclaimed&nbsp;Lez Zeppelin&nbsp;-- the all-female quartet known for delivering the most powerful and authentic Led Zeppelin experience and the only band personally endorsed by Jimmy Page, himself, announces a special concert series celebrating the iconic 1976 film and its legendary soundtrack.
Accompanied by a multimedia presentation inspired by the original movie,&nbsp;Lez Zeppelin&nbsp;will perform the soundtrack from&nbsp;The Song Remains the Same&nbsp;in its entirety. Harnessing the energy, virtuosity, and grandeur of Led Zeppelin’s storied 1973 performances at Madison Square Garden, this tribute is more than a concert -- it’s a resurrection of rock history, reimagined and re-ignited for a new generation.
Lez Zeppelin-All Girls. All Zeppelin.
Lez Zeppelin is a phenomenon. Since their formation in 2004, the group has stunned audiences all over the world with the musicianship, passion and gender-bending audacity they bring to the music of Led Zeppelin. Unlike&nbsp;&nbsp;the typical “tribute band”&nbsp;Lez&nbsp;Zeppelin does not seek to imitate. Rather, they are a&nbsp;she-incarnation&nbsp;of the original. With swagger, intensity and virtuosity, these four women cover the entire canon, performing hits, deep tracks, epic compositions and acoustic numbers with utmost authenticity, as if they’d written the music themselves. Jimmy Page described it best after attending a Lez Zeppelin show in London:&nbsp;“They played the Led Zeppelin music with an extraordinary sensuality and an energy and passion that highlighted their superb musicianship.”

Local Event: Lez Zeppelin: The Song Remains The Same - 50th Anniversary Celebration

Lez Zeppelin: The Song Remains The Same - 50th...

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the release of The Song Remains the Same, internationally acclaimed Lez Zeppelin -- the...

Lez Zeppelin: The Song Remains The Same - 50th Anniversary Celebration

Larcom Theatre

The Police Academy tribute band is one of the few younger acts in the tribute scene, bringing the energy, style, and sound of Sting and The Police at the height of their career. With authentic wardrobe, strong musicianship, and undeniable enthusiasm, they capture everything from the raw, stripped-down punk edge of The Police’s early records to the polished, synth-driven pop of their later hits.
Bandmates Joshua Jones, Jon McCracken, and Christian Hernandez share the same rock and jazz influence that shaped Sting, Stewart Copeland, and Andy Summers, giving their performance a standout authenticity. With experience in acclaimed tribute acts including Jumping Jack Flash, Wild Child, and The Fab Four, they bring world-class talent, humor, and showmanship to every show.
From favorites like “Message in a Bottle” and “Every Breath You Take” to deeper cuts like “Murder by Numbers” and “When the World is Running Down,” The Police Academy Tribute delivers an exciting, authentic tribute to one of the most iconic bands of the 1980s.

Local Event: The Police Academy Tribute –Sting & The Police Tribute

The Police Academy Tribute –Sting & The Police...

The Police Academy tribute band is one of the few younger acts in the tribute scene, bringing the energy, style, and sound of...

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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

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

Secrets Hidden. Secrets Revealed: A Conversation with Local Phyllis Karas

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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

Marblehead, MA

Book Worms Playgroup

JUN

8

10:00 AM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Mechanical Design: Spirograph Art for Teens

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8

3:00 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Public Reception for "In the Garden: Photographs from Sissinghurst and Great Dixter"

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8

7:00 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Adult Fiction Book Club

JUN

9

10:00 AM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Geometry in Motion: Spirograph Doodling for Kids

JUN

9

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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9

3:00 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Story Time A-Go-Go with Debbie Leibowitz

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10

10:30 AM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Lectures with Road Scholar: Honoring D-Day - Echoes of Valor & Victory