Genealogy Workshop: Applying to Hereditary Organizations August 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm $25 Join our resident librarian and genealogist in this session to explore membership in the Society of Mayflower Descendants, Daughters of the American Revolution, Society of the Cincinnati and other patriotic, hereditary organizations. Learn about their mission, ancestor qualifications and the genealogical requirements […]
PAWTUCKET HALL of FAME COMMITTEE Announces 2024 PAWTUCKET HALL of FAME INDUCTEES and Person of the Year Award Pawtucket: The Pawtucket Hall of Fame Committee (PHOF) proudly announces the 2024 list of Pawtucket Hall of Fame inductees. The public is invited to its annual Pawtucket Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony on Friday, November 1, 2024, beginning at […]
Family Friendly Trolley Tour of Little Compton August 8 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm EDT Bring the whole family for an entertaining and educational trolley ride. Join hosts Steven Lubar, LCHS Board President, and Marjory O’Toole, LCHS Executive Director, for fascinating stories of a time gone by. Our trolley tour will follow the exact route of both […]
Explore Attleboro’s past in the Local History Room Room Dedicated To Local History Room By Joseph Morra on July 29, 2024, in History, Reference Did you know that the Library has an entire room dedicated to Attleboro History? Open to the public–and with no appointment required!–APL’s Local History Room contains books, documents, and microfilm catering to the rich history of the […]
AUGUST CONCERTS Liz Longley-It’s Me Again Bass River Arts Campus Sunday, August 25, 2024, at 03:00 PM Price: $25 Register Best known for her stop-you-in-your-tracks voice, Liz Longley is an accomplished singer-songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee. With her deeply emotional songs, Longley has earned accolades from some of the most prestigious songwriting competitions in the […]
THIS WEEK As construction of Tidewater Stadium progresses, we remain committed to creating more green spaces and enhancing public access to our beautiful riverfront. The new riverwalk and pedestrian bridge will improve walkability, providing a vital east-west connection for residents to access Tidewater Landing. The new infrastructure will also include a stormwater park that addresses […]
Local Sea Level Rise A Thing? Pravit Kochar August 1, 2024 Dear EarthTalk: Why is sea level rising more in some regions—like the U.S. Southeast—than others? Is there a way to reduce sea level rise in certain specific locales? —C.T, Tampa, FL Sea level rise is a pressing global issue, exacerbated by climate change. And its […]
THE SOUND OF MUSIC July 24 – August 17, 2024Revisit one of the world’s most beloved musicals. THE SOUND OF MUSIC tells the tale of a young postulant who is dispatched from the local abbey to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing relationship with the children, coupled with her generosity […]
