May schedule at Abbot Public Library

All Abbot Public Library programs take place inside the public library’s temporary location at the Eveleth School, 3 Brook Rd. To register for programs, visit abbotlibrary.org.

New digs

The Abbot Public Library is temporarily located at 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 closes 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Music with Dara

Abbot Public Library is hosting “Music with Dara” on Friday, May 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Program Room. The event is aimed at children ages 2-5 and combines music and movement. Registration is required for this program and interested individuals can register by calling the Children’s Room at 781-631-1481.

Story and sing along Abbot Public Library is hosting “Story & Sing-Along” with Jeana Khan on Mondays, May 8 and 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Program Room. The program is for children ages 3-5 years old and requires registration. Interested individuals can register by calling the Children’s Room at 781-631-1481. Children will have the opportunity to hear music and stories from local children’s book author Jeana Khan during the program.

Make a craft to take home Abbot Public Library is offering a “Make A Craft To Take Home” program every Thursday in May (May 4, 11, 18 and 25) from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Children’s Room. The program provides materials for a themed craft that children and caregivers can make together. No registration is required to participate in this drop-in program.

Storytime

Abbot Public Library is hosting “Story Time A-Go-Go” on Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Program Room. This weekly story time program is led by early childhood educator Debbie Leibowitz and is for children ages 1-4 years old. No registration is required.

Storytime yoga

Abbot Public Library is hosting “Story Time Yoga” with Lindsey Kravitz on Tuesday, May 2, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Program Room. The program is designed for children ages 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers. Participants are required to bring a blanket to the program. Interested individuals can register by calling the Children’s Room at 781-6311481. Registration is required to attend the program.

Moving and grooving

Abbot Public Library is hosting “Moving and Grooving,” a musical program for preschoolers and their caregivers on Monday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Program Room. The program is sponsored by the CFCE of the North Shore and is for children up to age 5. Interested individuals can register by calling the Children’s Room at 781-6311481. Registration is required to attend the program.

Grow it Wednesday

Abbot Public Library is offering “Grow It Wednesdays” throughout May on Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. Children ages 4-12 can drop in anytime from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Children’s Room to take home a Grow It kit with everything they need to grow their own flowers or vegetables. No registration is required to participate in this program.

Beginner’s crochet for adults

Abbot Public Library is offering a three-week program, “Beginner’s Crochet for Adults,” on Tuesdays, May 9, 16 and 23, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Program Room. The program is designed to teach the basics of crochet, and materials will be provided by the library.

Interested individuals can register on the library’s website. Registration is required.

Adult book club

Abbot Public Library is hosting an Adult Book Club via Zoom on the third Tuesday of every month from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Book club members can log on to Zoom to discuss the latest and most highly recommended titles, led by a library staff member. April’s pick is “West with Giraffes,” a novel by Lynda Rutledge. Copies are available in the Reference Room. Interested individuals can register on the library’s website to attend the book club. Registration is required. For more information, contact Assistant Director Morgan Yeo at yeo@noblenet. org.

Who killed Beryl Atherton?

Abbot Public Library is hosting a book talk on “Murder in Marblehead: Who Killed Beryl Atherton?” by authors Harry Christensen and Richard Santeusanio on Wednesday, May 10, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Program Room. The authors will discuss their book, and copies will be available for purchase courtesy of Friends of Abbot Public Library. Interested individuals can register on the library’s website to attend the book talk. Registration is required.

Bob Dylan at the May Poetry Salon

Abbot Public Library is hosting a May Poetry Salon on Thursday, May 11, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Program Room and online via Zoom. The salon will discuss the work of singer/songwriter Bob Dylan. Interested individuals can register in advance on the library’s website to attend the salon via Zoom. No registration is required for in-person attendance. Poetry packets will be available at the library or online for the event.

Intro to Marblehead town government

Abbot Public Library, in partnership with the Marblehead League of Women Voters, is hosting an Intro to Marblehead Town Government program on Monday, May 15, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Program Room and online via Zoom. The program will be the first in a new series led by the Marblehead League of Women Voters aimed at educating individuals on how individual departments work in Marblehead. The program will start with Amy McHugh, the superintendent for the Water and Sewer Commission. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization that works to protect and expand voting rights and defend democracy through education and advocacy. Interested individuals can register on the library’s website to attend the program either in person or via Zoom. Registration is required.

‘The Great Gatsby: An American Musical’

Abbot Public Library is hosting a discussion on “The Great Gatsby: An American Musical” with the creators of Marblehead Little Theatre’s production on Wednesday, May 17, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Program Room. The creators will discuss the process of turning a classic novel into a musical production. Interested individuals can register on the library’s website to attend the discussion. Registration is required.

Create healthy eating habits

Abbot Public Library is hosting a talk on how to create healthy eating habits on Saturday, May 20, at 10:30 a.m. in the Program Room and online via Zoom. Sam Lebicz, a functional nutrition therapy practitioner, will lead the talk on how to eat to optimize energy, gut health and life. Interested individuals can register on the library’s website to attend in person or online via Zoom. Registration is required.

Inaugural midday movie matinee

Abbot Public Library is hosting its first midday movie matinee for adults on Saturday, May 20, at 1 p.m. in the Program Room. Interested individuals can register on the library’s website to watch the popular Academy Award-nominated movie, “The Fablemans.” This program is sponsored by the Friends of Abbot Public Library.

Marblehead mom, Celtics VP loses battle with brain cancer

BY LEIGH BLANDER

Marblehead mom and Celtics vice president Heather Walker died April 26 after a nearly two-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. She was 52.

After her diagnosis, Walker and her family launched #Move4Heather, a campaign to raise awareness and funds for glioblastoma research at Dana Farber. They raised more than $640,000.

“Heather has let go and passed this morning at 5:43 a.m. She isn’t fighting anymore and can finally rest,” wrote Walker’s husband, Stephen, in a Facebook post. “She is with so many who have gone before her that I’m sure she was welcomed with open arms. There is so much to say, but I just can’t right now. It hurts too much. I love you so much, Heather. The girls, too. Now it’s your turn to rest and be at peace.”

Walker, who has two young daughters, worked with the Celtics as vice president of public relations for 16 years before her illness, partnering with players to promote the team. When the Celtics won the NBA championship in 2008, she grew especially close with Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and James Posey.

The Celtics released a statement about Walker on Wednesday. “We will miss her for her energy, the joy and laughter that followed her everywhere she went, and we are grateful for everything she provided her Celtics family and the countless people that she positively impacted along the way. Our hearts and sympathy are with Heather’s loving family and friends, whom she cherished. She will remain part of our fabric for as long as the Celtics go on.”

In addition to the Celtics, the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots shared messages about Walker on Twitter today.

“We join the New England community in mourning the passing of Heather Walker. Our thoughts are with Heather’s family, friends and the entire @celtics organization during this difficult time,” read a Patriots Tweet.

Last year, the team honored Walker as a “Hero Among Us” for her work helping others. The celebration happened at the same game when the Celtics retired Kevin Garnett’s jersey. She and her family were called down to center court.

Walker met President Joe Biden last October at a cancer event in Boston.

Biden’s son, Beau, also died of glioblastoma.

Outside of work, Walker enjoyed kayaking, paddle boarding, skiing and more. She kayaked from Boston to Provincetown as part of the Pan-Mass Challenge. Her longtime friend

Wendy Semonian shared memories of Walker with the Current.

“Heather loved her family. She loved life,” Semonian said. “She touched so many people.”

Throughout her illness, Walker was determined to help others, encouraging people to embrace life and each other. The Move4Heather campaign asked people to do something that moved them — hiking, running, skiing, etc. — and post to social media about it with the hashtag #M4H.

“I know I’m helping people going through something terrible, and I’m not going to stop helping,” she said last year.