Abbot Public Library

Celebrate spooky season with a charming needle felted black cat! In this beginner-friendly class, you'll learn how to transform loose wool fibers into a three-dimensional sculpture using simple shapes and a special barbed felting needle.
Space is limited to 10 teens ages 12 and up, and online registration is required. Please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/felted-cats" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/felted-cats</a>.
This program is generously supported by the Oliver P. Killam Mary MacAllister Fund for Fine Arts Programming for children and teens.

Local Event: Felted Black Cats with Pop Up Art School

Essex County

Marblehead

Massachusetts

Felted Black Cats with Pop Up Art School

Celebrate spooky season with a charming needle felted black cat! In this beginner-friendly class, you'll learn how to transform...

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...

Join Dara VanRemoortel for a special musical story time program at 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. in the Event Center. VanRemoortel will weave stories throughout an assortment of seasonal, fun songs and creative movement.

This program is designed for ages 2-5, and online registration is required. Please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/Oct-2023-Dara" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/Oct-2023-Dara</a>.

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

Local Event: Music with Dara

Music with Dara

Join Dara VanRemoortel for a special musical story time program at 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. in the Event Center. VanRemoortel will...

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

Enjoy Connect Four with a creative twist! Play a classic game and challenge other players, or use colorful 3D-printed pieces in a game board to create a pixel-style picture, pattern, or mosaic. Play as many rounds as you like, experiment with different designs, or alternate between gaming and creating. This program is led by Dan Saulnier, Technical Resource Specialist at the library.

Space is limited to 10 participants ages 6-12, and online registration is required. Please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/connect-four-art" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/connect-four-art</a>.
Funding for this program has been provided by the Abbot Public Library Foundation in partnership with the Oliver P. Killam Foundation.

Local Event: Connect Four: Games & Mosaic Art for Kids

Connect Four: Games & Mosaic Art for Kids

Enjoy Connect Four with a creative twist! Play a classic game and challenge other players, or use colorful 3D-printed pieces in...

Join Sustainable Marblehead and Abbot Public Library for a discussion of Bill McKibben’s “Here Comes the Sun,” led by Kimberly Grad, Director of Abbot Public Library.
In his latest book, climate activist and author Bill McKibben explores the rapid growth of solar energy and the possibility of a world beyond fossil fuels. The book has been described as an optimistic, upbeat and empowering read. McKibben looks at how abundant, inexpensive solar power could help address the climate crisis while also creating a more equitable, resilient, and humane energy system. Along the way, he considers the science, politics, history and challenges behind the energy transition, as well as the choices that will determine where we go from here.
As author Rebecca Solnit writes, “Here Comes the Sun” is “a history, a handbook, a hopeful look at the energy revolution that’s already well underway.”
Space is limited, and registration is required. Please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/McKibben-Book" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/McKibben-Book</a>.

Local Event: Book Discussion of “Here Comes the Sun”

Book Discussion of “Here Comes the Sun”

Join Sustainable Marblehead and Abbot Public Library for a discussion of Bill McKibben’s “Here Comes the Sun,” led by Kimberly...

Join us on Monday, Oct. 19 from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. for a public reception of the Little Harbor Printmaking Collective exhibit! Little Harbor Printmaking Collaborative was born from a group of Marblehead Art Association members working in diverse media who were interested in printmaking. Led by local artist Amy Hourihan, and using studio space at Little Harbor Studios on Doak’s Lane, the group has explored intaglio, relief methods and monotypes, all of which will be on display during their show, “Pressing Matters,” which will be on display in the Carten Gallery from Tuesday, Sept. 15 through Friday, Oct. 23.Photo: Sun Dance, White-Line Woodcut, by Paul Ciavarra - Courtesy of Little Harbor Printmaking Collaborative

Local Event: Public Reception for “Pressing Matters” Exhibit by Little Harbor Printmaking Collective

Public Reception for “Pressing Matters” Exhibit...

Join us on Monday, Oct. 19 from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. for a public reception of the Little Harbor Printmaking Collective exhibit!...

Public Reception for “Pressing Matters” Exhibit by Little Harbor Printmaking Collective

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" 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...

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...

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., the Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss future selections and meet the library’s new Adult Services librarian.&nbsp;
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 future selections and meet the library’s new...

Scott Souza

Boston Metropolitan Area

Salem

Swampscott

Beverly

Peabody

Danvers

Hamilton-Wenham

Lynnfield

Middlesex County

Chris Rhatigan 

Wakefield

Benjamin Pierce

Melrose

Malden

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

Suffolk County

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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Felted Black Cats with Pop Up Art School

OCT

15

3:00 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Afternoon Crafts for Kids

OCT

15

3:00 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Afterschool Chess Club

OCT

15

3:30 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Coffee at the Library

OCT

16

9:30 AM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Music with Dara

OCT

16

10:30 AM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Music and Movement Playgroup

OCT

19

10:00 AM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Connect Four: Games & Mosaic Art for Kids

OCT

19

3:00 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Book Discussion of “Here Comes the Sun”

OCT

19

6:30 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Public Reception for “Pressing Matters” Exhibit by Little Harbor Printmaking Collective

OCT

19

7:00 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Drop-in Tech Help with All Computers Great and Small

OCT

20

3:00 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Story Time A-Go-Go with Debbie Leibowitz

OCT

21

10:30 AM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

3D Printing: Design Workshop for Adults

OCT

21

6:00 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Writers & Readers Open Mic

OCT

21

7:00 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Afterschool Chess Club

OCT

22

3:30 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Afternoon Crafts for Kids

OCT

22

3:30 PM

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Coffee at the Library