Attleboro Public Library
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Attleboro Public Library
The Attleboro Public Library has stood at 74 North Main Street since 1907, in a landmark building given to the city by jewelry manufacturer Joseph L. Sweet. It is open until 8:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and belongs to the SAILS Library Network, which shares a catalog across southeastern Massachusetts.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 8:30am–8:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am–4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am–8:30pm |
| Thursday | 12:30pm–8:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am–4:30pm |
| Saturday | 8:30am–4:30pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 74 NORTH MAIN STREET, ATTLEBORO, MA 02703
Phone: (508) 222-0157
Website: attleborolibrary.org
Plus Code: 87HCWPW7+77 (ATTLEBORO, MA)
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📖 About Attleboro Public Library
The Attleboro Public Library is the public library of Attleboro, Massachusetts, a Bristol County city near the Rhode Island line long known for its jewelry industry. The library association began in 1885, but the present building opened in November 1907 on land donated by jewelry manufacturer Joseph L. Sweet, who also left a permanent endowment; his gift required a building worth at least $25,000, though construction ultimately cost roughly $85,000. The architectural firm MacLean and Wright won a design competition and Grant Brothers built it, with a horseshoe-shaped main desk, separate children's and adult reading rooms, and a second-floor gallery and meeting room. Major rear additions came in the 1960s and '70s, an extensive renovation in the early 1990s added room for about 50,000 more volumes, and the building was modernized again in 2020–2021. Today the library is part of the SAILS Library Network, so one free card borrows across dozens of area libraries and unlocks eBooks and the Commonwealth's statewide databases; it also maintains local history, genealogy materials and a digital Sun Chronicle newspaper archive.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Housed since November 1907 in a landmark building funded by jewelry manufacturer Joseph L. Sweet's land gift and endowment
- Designed by MacLean and Wright after a design competition; later additions in the 1960s–70s, 1990s and a 2020–2021 renovation
- Member of the SAILS Library Network — one card borrows across dozens of southeastern Massachusetts libraries
- Open until 8:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, with evening hours Thursday too
- Local history and genealogy collection plus a digital Sun Chronicle newspaper archive
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
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📚 Services
- Free SAILS Library Network card and shared catalog borrowing
- Public computers, Wi-Fi and printing
- Local history, genealogy and Sun Chronicle newspaper archive
- Meeting and program rooms
- Interlibrary loan across the SAILS network
- Children's and teen services
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and youth programs
- Summer reading
- Teen activities
- Adult programs, author talks and classes
- Book discussion groups
📍 Nearby Libraries in the Attleboro Area
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who paid for the Attleboro Public Library building?
Jewelry manufacturer Joseph L. Sweet donated the land at 74 North Main Street and left a permanent endowment. His gift stipulated a building worth at least $25,000, but when it opened in November 1907 construction had cost roughly $85,000. It was not a Carnegie library — the money came from Sweet's gift and a public subscription drive.
Which nights is the Attleboro Public Library open late?
The library stays open until 8:30 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday, and also on Thursday (which opens at 12:30 p.m.). Tuesday, Friday and Saturday run 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the library is closed Sunday. Saturday hours shorten to 1:30 p.m. during the summer.
What is the SAILS Library Network and how does it help me?
SAILS is a shared network of libraries across southeastern Massachusetts. One free Attleboro card lets you borrow and request materials from every SAILS member library and download eBooks and audiobooks through the network's Libby collection.
Can I research local Attleboro history at the library?
Yes. The library keeps a local history and genealogy collection and maintains a digital archive of the Sun Chronicle, the area newspaper — useful for researching Attleboro families, the jewelry industry and the city's past.
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