January schedule at Abbot Public Library

New digs

The Abbot Public Library has temporarily moved into the Eveleth School, 3 Brook Road, as their Pleasant Street building undergoes a multi-million renovation. Library hours are the following:

» Monday: 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.

» Tuesday: 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday*: 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.

Thursday: 12 p.m.-6 p.m.

» Friday: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

» Saturday: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday: Closed *Please note: the Children’s Room will close at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Returns are accepted inside the library in the blue library return bin near the main desk or outside our main entrance in the black library return bin if the library is closed. Book donations are only accepted on Book Donation Days.

For updates on the Renovations, please visit abbotlibrary.org/news/ renovation-news.

Sign up for the library’s newsletter at tinyurl.com/ Abbot-News.

Fines no more

Abbot Public Library is now fine free. Visit https:// abbotlibrary.org/about/generalinfo/ to learn more about borrowing materials and to get a library card.

Tech and misc. things

The library offers Book Club Kits, Chromebooks, Hotspots and more in our Library of Things. Visit http://bit. ly/3QVwxWX to learn more.

Need to use a copier?

Abbot Public Library doesn’t charge a fee per page, but it does ask that patrons contribute what they wish at the time of copying. Funds will be donated to The Friends of Abbot Public Library.

Get your museum on Visit abbotlibrary.org/whatwe-offer/get-a-museum-pass to reserve passes and promo codes for some of the best museums in the Greater Boston area. Thanks to the generous support of the Friends of Abbot Public Library, we offer passes and promo codes to:

Boston Children’s Museum

Harvard Art Museums (coming soon)

» The House of the Seven Gables*

» The Institute of Contemporary Art Boston*

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum* (new!)

» Museum of Fine Arts

» Museum of Science

» New England Aquarium (now a digital promo code)

Peabody Essex Museum

Trustees Go Pass* (new!)

» Zoo New England*

Patrons without access to the internet may reserve a pass/ promo code right at the Main Desk or by calling (781) 631-1481, though some passes may require an email address to be used.

Courageous Aging: a Support Group for Older Adults

Friday, Jan. 27, 3 p.m.-4:15 p.m.

Program room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School Are you getting older and need a place to process what matters to you, who matters to you, what has given you purpose and meaning in life, what you feel good about having accomplished, what you feel grateful for, what you regret, what you feel passionate about and what you would you like to be doing going forward? If so, please join us for this program facilitated by Carol O’Brien, MSW.

Open Lab

» Mondays, Jan. 30, drop-in 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m.

» Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School

Do you have a question about your computer, smartphone, or tech gadget? Do you want time to practice where someone can help if you get stuck? Every Monday, join a staff member for one-on-one help with your device. Windows laptops will be available for attendees who cannot transport their devices. Drop by the Program Room anytime between 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m. Registration is not required.

Mystery Book Group

» Tuesday, Jan. 31, 10:30 a.m.

» Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School

On Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 10:30 a.m., Abbot Public Library will host an introductory session for its upcoming Mystery Book Group. Stop by and meet Adult Services Librarian Rachael Meneades to discuss if you are interested in joining and what you would like to read. This group will meet on the last Tuesday of every month and is open to adults.

Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program

» Mondays, Feb. 6, 13, and 27, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays, April 3 and 10, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

The Abbot Library will host the Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program on Mondays starting Feb. 6 through April 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Reservations for this program will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 17, during regular library hours. To reserve a spot, please call the Reference Desk at 781-631-1481. Please be aware that you will need your last year’s tax returns and 2022 paperwork.

This program is sponsored by the IRS and supported by the AARP Foundation. Its mission is to provide free, essential tax return preparation for low to moderate-income taxpayers, with a particular emphasis on the elderly. You do not have to belong to AARP to use the service, nor is there an age requirement. The TCE program adheres to the strict ethical standards of the Department of the Treasury. It does not discriminate against taxpayers based on race, color, national origin, disability, sex, age, or reprisal. Registration required–call the Reference Desk at 781-631-1481 beginning Tuesday, Jan. 17

Chess Players Meet-Up

» Wednesdays, Jan. 25, 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Children’s Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School

Chess students are invited to play with each other using chess clocks after school on Wednesdays. Boards, pieces and clocks will be provided, but not instructions. Children who already know the game and some moves may play against each other. Competing pairs have a one-half hour to play. Caregivers are invited. Registration is required - please call the Children’s Room at (781) 631-1481.

Moving and Grooving Playgroup

» Mondays, Jan. 30, 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

Program Room, Abbot Public Library at Eveleth School

CFCE of the North Shore sponsors this fun, interactive program for preschool children and their caregivers, live and in person! Music ignites all areas of child development and skills for school readiness, including intellectual, social-emotional behavior and language in overall literacy. It helps the body and mind work together. Music also helps with fine motor skills.

Children who are exposed to music during early development are permitted to learn the sounds and meanings of words. Registration is required. Call the Children’s Room at (781) 631-1481.

3D Printing

» Mondays, Jan. 30, 6 p.m.-7 p.m.

Children in grades 5-6 are invited to learn to code and laser print objects using 3D technology. Registration is required-please. Call the Children’s Room at (781) 6311481. This program is supported by the Oliver P. Killam, Jr. Fund.