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Saturday, October 3, 2026

Journalist Ted Reinstein visits Abington library Thursday for a talk on early American history.

Coming up

• Sun, Oct 4: Library closed Sunday, Oct. 4. Abington Public Library is closed Sunday, Oct. 4, as part of its regular weekend schedule. Regular hours resume Monday.Abington Public Library
• Mon, Oct 5, 7 p.m.: Library trustees hold monthly meeting Monday. The Board of Library Trustees holds its regular monthly meeting Monday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. in the Wales Room at Abington Public Library. The meeting is open to all residents.Abington Public Library
• Wed, Oct 7, 7 p.m.: Book club discusses The God of the Woods. The library's Popular Fiction Book Club meets virtually Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. to discuss The God of the Woods by Liz Moore. Print copies are available at the library and on Libby.Abington Public Library
• Thu, Oct 8, 7 p.m.: Author Ted Reinstein talks early America at library. Journalist Ted Reinstein visits the library Thursday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. to discuss pre-Revolutionary events that shaped America's founding, part of the town's 250th anniversary commemorations. Registration is encouraged but not required.Abington Public Library

Recent editions

• Thursday, October 1, 2026 — Finance Committee reviews $5 million in early capital requests as new member joins board
• Tuesday, September 29, 2026 — Select Board postpones vote on Abington's first ADA access plan after resident criticism
• Sunday, September 20, 2026 — Abington finance officials warn of a $7 million five-year budget deficit as FY28 review opens