March schedule at Abbot Public Library

New digs

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

Monday: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

» Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

» Thursday: Noon to 6 p.m.

» Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday: Closed.

Note: The Children’s Room will close at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays.

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

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

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

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, the library offers 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

» Museum of Fine Arts

» Museum of Science

» New England Aquarium (now a digital promo code)

Peabody Essex Museum

Trustees Go Pass

» 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.

Fines no more

Abbot Public Library is now fine-free. Visit abbotlibrary.org/ about/general-info to learn more about borrowing materials and to get a library card.

Tax Counseling for the elderly program

Monday, March 27, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Monday, April 3 and 10, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

To reserve a spot, please call the Reference Desk at 781-631-1481.

You will need your last year’s tax returns and 2022 paperwork. For more information, please visit abbotlibrary.org/tax-prep-program.

Tech and misc. things

The library offers Book Club Kits, Chromebooks, hotspots and more in its Library of Things. Visit abbotlibrary.org/ what-we-offer/library-of-things to learn more.

Need to use a copier?

Abbot Public Library does not charge a fee per page, but it asks that patrons contribute what they wish when copying. Funds will be donated to The Friends of Abbot Public Library.

Courageous Aging: A support group for older adults

Fridays, March 24 and 31, 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

This weekly program is led by Carol O’Brien.

Open Lab

Monday, March 27, Drop-in from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Do you have a question about your computer, smartphone or tech gadget? Do you want time to practice with someone who 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. No registration required.

Mystery book group

Tuesday, March 28, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

For more information, Contact

Adult Services Librarian Rachael Meneades at rmeneades@ noblnet.org.

Community craft and chat

Tuesday, March 28, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Come for an afternoon of crafty camaraderie! Bring your knitting, beadwork, sketchbook or any personal craft to create and share ideas. This program is for adults. Registration is recommended at tinyurl.com/ March-2023-Craft-and-Chat.

Consumer protection series

Thursday, March 30, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Abbot Public Library will host Robin Putnam from the Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation in Boston, who will present a monthly series on safe practices for consumers. Putnam will discuss the topic of skimming devices and how to identify and protect yourself against credit card fraud. To register, visit tinyurl.com/Mar-2023-Skimming

Teen DIY: Lanyard keychains

Tuesday, March 28, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Prepare for springtime with a summer camp favorite. Make a simple box stitch keychain with two colors, or learn to do more advanced shapes with three and four colors. Instructions will be provided, and no registration is required. For ages 15-18.

Story Time A-Go-Go

Wednesday, March 29, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Children are invited to our weekly Wednesday program with stories and movements led by early childhood educator Debbie Leibowitz. This program is for kids ages 1-4 in the Program Room.

Chess players meet-up Wednesdays, March 29, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Students in grades 4-6 who already know how to play the game are invited to play each other on Wednesdays after school in the Children’s Room. Boards and pieces will be provided. Players rotate through to give maximum practice with players of different skill levels. This is not an instruction class. The maximum number of participants is eight, and registration is required. Call the Children’s Room at 781-631-1481.