Abbot Public Library

As individuals age, family relationships often shift — sometimes creating stress, misunderstandings or conflict around care decisions. Aging adults may find themselves at the center of complex family dynamics, especially when health or independence becomes a concern. This event explores how aging adults and their families can work together to maintain respect, communication and mutual support through these transitions. As part of our Age Well series, join gerontologist and caregiver advocate Lakelyn Hogan Eichenberger, Ph.D., to gain insights into the emotional and practical challenges that arise in later-life family caregiving. Whether you are an aging adult, a family member or a professional who is supporting aging clients, you'll learn tools to help manage expectations, facilitate healthier conversations and support aging adults in retaining agency while promoting family unity.
Maeve Hartney, Chief Program Officer of Massachusetts Road Scholar Programs, will lead a viewing of the online lecture at Abbot Public Library, followed by a discussion session.&nbsp;
Registration is required and limited to 35. Please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/RS-Age-Well-Family" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/RS-Age-Well-Family</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.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of Abbot Public Library.

Local Event: Lectures with Road Scholar: Age Well - Navigating Family Dynamics in Aging and Caregiving

Essex County

Marblehead

Massachusetts

Lectures with Road Scholar: Age Well -...

As individuals age, family relationships often shift — sometimes creating stress, misunderstandings or conflict around care...

Lectures with Road Scholar: Age Well - Navigating Family Dynamics in Aging and Caregiving

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...

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 13-19, and online registration is required. Please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/Sept-2026-3D-Teens" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/Sept-2026-3D-Teens</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 Teens

3D Printing for Teens

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

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...

Adults ages 20 and up will get a behind-the-scenes look at how 3D design and printing work using Tinkercad and the library’s 3D printer. Dan Saulnier, the library’s Technical Resource Specialist, will demonstrate the process of creating a digital model, preparing it for printing, and turning the design into a physical object. Participants wishing to create their own 3D printed objects are encouraged to attend the follow-up 3D Printing Design Workshop for Adults when it is next offered.
Space is limited to 10 participants ages 20 and up, and online registration is required. Please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/Sept-2026-3D-Adults" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/Sept-2026-3D-Adults</a>.
Funding for this program has been provided by the Abbot Public Library Foundation.

Local Event: 3D Printing Demonstration for Adults

3D Printing Demonstration for Adults

Adults ages 20 and up will get a behind-the-scenes look at how 3D design and printing work using Tinkercad and the library’s 3D...

Do you have extra books taking up space on your bookshelves? Stop by Abbot Public Library’s Carten Gallery to drop off your new or gently used books with volunteers from the Friends of Abbot Public Library during their Book Donation Day on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Please note: due to limited space, the Friends can only collect donations on Book Donation Days. Please visit <a href="https://tinyurl.com/Friends-of-Abbot" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/Friends-of-Abbot</a> or contact the Friends of Abbot Public Library at <a href="mailto:friendsofabbotlibrary@gmail.com">friendsofabbotlibrary@gmail.com</a> if you have any questions.

Local Event: Friends of Abbot Public Library Book Donation Day

Friends of Abbot Public Library Book Donation Day

Do you have extra books taking up space on your bookshelves? Stop by Abbot Public Library’s Carten Gallery to drop off your new...

Get ready for Fall with the Friends of Abbot Public Library’s Book Sale! Find your next great read (which you won’t have to return!) while supporting the library. Proceeds from the book sale will go towards Abbot Public Library’s programs and services, including museum passes, Library of Things and more.

Local Event: Friends of Abbot Public Library Book Sale

Friends of Abbot Public Library Book Sale

Get ready for Fall with the Friends of Abbot Public Library’s Book Sale! Find your next great read (which you won’t have to...

Come by the Teen Center for a new creative experience! This month's focus is on crafts meant to engage multiple senses. Customize a textured keychain, make beaded fidgets, and more! For ages 14 and up, and registration is not required. Check out sensory programs for younger ages 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: Spark Your Senses: Tactile Activities for Teens and Tweens

Spark Your Senses: Tactile Activities for Teens...

Come by the Teen Center for a new creative experience! This month's focus is on crafts meant to engage multiple senses....

Spark Your Senses: Tactile Activities for Teens and Tweens

Come by the Makerspace for a new creative experience to engage multiple senses! Play with our collection of fidget toys. Build your own paper fidget toy, make a squishy sensory bag, and more! For ages 6-13, registration is not required. Check out sensory programs for older ages 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: Spark Your Senses: Tactile Activities for Kids

Spark Your Senses: Tactile Activities for Kids

Come by the Makerspace for a new creative experience to engage multiple senses! Play with our collection of fidget toys. Build...

Please join us for a presentation by Eileen Flanagan, a Quaker activist, facilitator, teacher and author of “Common Ground: How the Crisis of the Earth is Saving Us from Our Illusion of Separation.” The talk will encompass both her personal journey through direct-action experiences organizing against the huge companies most responsible for the climate crisis, as well as conversations with community leaders to understand how we can form coalitions to actually make a difference. Her book highlights the role of ordinary people coming together to strategically apply pressure to the powers that be. Acknowledging limited success in the current milieu, Flanagan posits that we must bridge the illusion of separation to form coalitions to bring about effective change. The presentation will be followed by Q&amp;A and a community discussion, and books will be available for sale from Copper Dog Books.&nbsp;
Registration is required - please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/Common-Ground-Talk" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/Common-Ground-Talk</a>.
Eileen Flanagan is the award-winning author of four books, one of which was endorsed by the Dalai Lama. Her new book,<a href="https://eileenflanagan.com/writing/common-ground/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> “Common Groun</a>d” includes stories from her climate activism with Earth Quaker Action and interviews with frontline leaders across the United States and India. Known for training people in nonviolent strategies for change, Flanagan offers lessons, not only for those concerned about climate change, but for all those who want to work across our divisions for a better world. Read more at <a href="https://eileenflanagan.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eileenflanagan.com</a>.
This program is co-sponsored by Abbot Public Library, the Friends of Abbot Public Library, the League of Women Voters of Marblehead’s Community-Connection-Climate series, and 350 Mass North Shore Node.

Local Event: Common Ground: An Author Talk with Eileen Flanagan

Common Ground: An Author Talk with Eileen Flanagan

Please join us for a presentation by Eileen Flanagan, a Quaker activist, facilitator, teacher and author of “Common Ground: How...

On Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 10:30 a.m., the Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss “The Widow” by John Grisham. Copies will be available to check out at the Main Desk.
Registration is required - please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/Sept-2026-Mystery" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/Sept-2026-Mystery</a>.

Local Event: Mystery Book Club

Mystery Book Club

On Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 10:30 a.m., the Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss “The Widow” by John Grisham. Copies will be...

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Swampscott

Beverly

Peabody

Danvers

Hamilton-Wenham

Lynnfield

Middlesex County

Chris Rhatigan 

Wakefield

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Melrose

Malden

WE’RE OPEN — AND SO IS THE DORY SHOWROOM! 🎶
The Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts is officially open, and we’re kicking things off with a great night of LIVE MUSIC AT THE DORY SHOWROOM!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 ⭐ LOIS LANE &amp; THE DAILY PLANETS ⭐ Showtime: 8:30 PM
Come early! Doors open at 5:00 PM for an evening of:
🍸 Craft Cocktails 🌊 Amazing Ocean Views ✨ Great Ambiance 🍕 Fantastic New York-Style Pizza Pies by Renzo! 🎸 Live Music at The Dory
NO COVER • FREE PARKING
Come see what’s new, grab a cocktail and a pizza, enjoy the view, and stay for a fantastic night of live music!
Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts The Dory Showroom 153 Humphrey St. • Swampscott, MA swampscottcfpa.com

Local Event: Lois Lane and The Daily Planets Live at The Dory Showroom in Swampscott

Lois Lane and The Daily Planets Live at The...

WE’RE OPEN — AND SO IS THE DORY SHOWROOM! 🎶
The Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts is officially open, and we’re kicking...

Lois Lane and The Daily Planets Live at The Dory Showroom in Swampscott

The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar

18+, Positive I.D. Required
"A Band Of Brothers" isn't just an Allman Brothers tribute band; they're a powerhouse, uniting the top-tier talent of the East Coast. The brainchild of ace Boston guitarists Ryan Taylor and Johnny Trama, this collective, more than a mere homage, harness the Allman Brothers tradition as a vehicle to bring a unique and exciting experience every night. The ensemble features artists from an array of bands including - North Mississippi Allstars ,Dickey Betts and Great Southern, Pink Talking Fish, Neighbor, Dub Apocalypse, Peter Wolf's Midnight Travelers, Dickey Betts Great Southern, Slightly Stoopid, Sonya Rae Taylor, Band of Killers and more. Matt Zeiner&nbsp;began his professional music career touring with Matt "Guitar" Murphy, who exposed him to a fusion of blues and jazz. His career took a significant turn in 2000 when Dickey Betts of the Allman Brothers Band recruited him as a keyboardist and vocalist, leading to a fruitful collaboration and tour. Ryan Taylor&nbsp;on slide guitar spearheads the band with his exceptional talents. His journey, steeped in the rich musical traditions of Austin and Nashville, saw Ryan honing his craft the old-fashioned way. Johnny Trama&nbsp;on guitar conjures up riffs and rhythms that speak volumes. His journey through the realms of rock, soul, and blues, playing with icons like Bettye LaVette and Jesse Dee, has armed him with a mystical musical prowess. Jesse Williams&nbsp;on bass is an alchemist of groove, spinning each note into a rhythmic tapestry. His Grammy-nominated escapades with the likes of Duke Robillard and Joe Louis Walker have endowed him with a bass prowess that's both fluid and formidable. Tom Arey&nbsp;behind the drums is nothing short of a powerhouse, orchestrating beats and fills with the finesse of a seasoned composer. His tenure with Peter Wolf’s Midnight Travelers has honed a style that's explosive yet eloquent, much like the Allmans' own percussive legends. Brendan Tommaney&nbsp;on percussion is a true artist, painting rhythms with a palette of beats and textures. Educated at the New England Conservatory of Music and seasoned with groups like Pink Talking Fish, Tommaney brings a jazz-infused sensibility that adds depth and dimension to the band's sound. Paul Wolstencroft&nbsp;on keyboards crafts melodies that mesmerize and transport. His tenure with Slightly Stoopid has given him a swagger that shines through each performance, weaving a spell of harmonies and counter-melodies that elevate the band's tribute from mere replication to a reimagined homage.

Local Event: A Band of Brothers - Not Just an Allman Brothers Tribute

Gloucester

A Band of Brothers - Not Just an Allman...

18+, Positive I.D. Required
"A Band Of Brothers" isn't just an Allman Brothers tribute band; they're a powerhouse, uniting the...

A Band of Brothers - Not Just an Allman Brothers Tribute

Red Rock Park

Join Human Harmonies at our free outdoor Tai Chi &amp; Qigong class at Red Rock Park.
10:00am – 11:00am September 12th, 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

Free Tai Chi & Qigong Class

Join Human Harmonies at our free outdoor Tai Chi & Qigong class at Red Rock Park.
10:00am – 11:00am September 12th, 2026
Wear...

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

We're thrilled to invite you to Cape Ann Pride's Fall Masquerade Ball — our biggest event of the year, and a night we can't wait to celebrate with you!



Join us for an evening of mystery and queer glam at one of the North Shore's most&nbsp;beautiful settings — the Great House at Castle Hill, with the Grand&nbsp;Allée stretching out toward the ocean. Masks,&nbsp;fashion, a full (cash only) bar (ATM&nbsp;on site), seasonal hors d'oeuvres by Fireside Catering,&nbsp;and live music from the acclaimed Suzuki School of Newton String&nbsp;Quartet, along with dance tunes, all among a community of friends, allies, and neighbors&nbsp;gathered to support the work we do all year long. As&nbsp;we head into our fourth year in 2027, the funds raised this night will&nbsp;directly power what comes next for Cape Ann Pride — more free community&nbsp;events like Families Bowl With Pride and the Teen Sail, expanded&nbsp;programming for LGBTQIA+ youth, seniors, and veterans, advocacy work&nbsp;across Greater Cape Ann, scholarships, and so much more. Your ticket isn't just admission to a magical night — it's an investment in everything Cape Ann Pride does throughout the year. Tickets are on sale now: www.capeannpride.org&nbsp;

Local Event: Cape Ann Pride's Fall Masquerade Ball

Ipswich

Cape Ann Pride's Fall Masquerade Ball

We're thrilled to invite you to Cape Ann Pride's Fall Masquerade Ball — our biggest event of the year, and a night we can't...

Besides headlining A-List comedy clubs for almost forty years, Paul has also opened for over sixty internationally known recording acts including Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Tom Jones, Tony Bennett, The Beach Boys, Chicago, The Four Tops, The Temptations, The Doobie Brothers, Jerry Lee Lewis, Lyle Lovett, and George Carlin, and has performed in many famed entertainment venues ranging from the legendary Friar's Club and the main ballroom of New York City's Waldorf Astoria, to the main showroom at Harrah's Casino and Caesar's Palace.
Paul co-starred in the popular stand-up comedy movie The Godfathers of Comedy on Showtime, and is also the author of six hilarious books that have won numerous literary awards.
Carolyn Plummer. God help us. Some comics rely on the monumental events of the day or the faux pas of the rich and famous. Not Carolyn. Carolyn pulls material from the hum-drum, day-to-day monotony of the life of everyman; and she does it well. To Carolyn the monumental is easy... it's our existence that's so hard, yet so ridiculous. Some women look in the mirror and complain that they aren't pretty enough, not rich enough, not young enough. Carolyn gives her reflection the finger.

Local Event: Paul D'Angelo's 3rd Annual So-Long-To-Summer Comedy Show

Paul D'Angelo's 3rd Annual So-Long-To-Summer...

Besides headlining A-List comedy clubs for almost forty years, Paul has also opened for over sixty internationally known...

Paul D'Angelo's 3rd Annual So-Long-To-Summer Comedy Show

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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Drop-in Tech Help with All Computers Great and Small

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Story Time A-Go-Go with Debbie Leibowitz

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Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

3D Printing Demonstration for Adults

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Friends of Abbot Public Library Book Donation Day

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Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Friends of Abbot Public Library Book Sale

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Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Spark Your Senses: Tactile Activities for Teens and Tweens

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Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Spark Your Senses: Tactile Activities for Kids

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Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Common Ground: An Author Talk with Eileen Flanagan

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Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Mystery Book Club

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Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA

Lois Lane and The Daily Planets Live at The Dory Showroom in Swampscott

A Band of Brothers - Not Just an Allman Brothers Tribute

Free Tai Chi & Qigong Class

Cape Ann Pride's Fall Masquerade Ball

Paul D'Angelo's 3rd Annual So-Long-To-Summer Comedy Show

Commonwealth School Virtual Open House