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Sunday, May 1Closed
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Monday, May 22:30—3:30 PMReading GardenDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Tie Dye
Come tie-dye in the garden! There will be socks and pencil cases available on a first-come-first-serve basis. You can bring your own material, but please make sure it is a small item. You will have to take the item home to sit overnight and then rinse it out.…Learn MoreMonday, May 27:00—8:00 PMZoom
The Grounded Goodwife presents: What Should I Grow in My Medicinal Herb Garden? Part 2
What Should I Grow in My Medicinal Herb Garden? is probably Grounded Goodwife's best-attended holistic Zoom presentation (even Ehris and Velya were surprised by its popularity!). The pandemic propelled gardening to new heights. "Crisis gardening" doesn't apply only to fruit and vegetables.…Learn More3
Tuesday, May 311:00—11:30 AMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Resource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Storytime
Join us for Storytime on Tuesdays and Thursdays! Geared towards families with children under 5, children must be accompanied with an adult caregiver. Tuesday, May 33:00—4:00 PMTeen LoungeDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Shouty Tuesday
Discuss what is on your mind with others in a judgement free zone. Ages 13-18
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Wednesday, May 411:00—11:45 AMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Mama Steph Concert
Sing and dance with one of South Shore's favorite children's musicians! Open to Pre-K and up with an adult in the Merry Room. Registration required beginning 2 weeks before event.Wednesday, May 43:00—4:00 PMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Outreach Office Hours w/ Librarian Sam Correia
Join Community Engagement Librarian Sam Correia for a cup of coffee or tea during Outreach Office Hours. As the Community Engagement Librarian, Sam's goals are to collaborate and connect with members of the community to build library partnerships.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 45:00—7:00 PMTeen LoungeDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Teen Movie Night
Watch a movie at the library on the big screen!3/2- Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse- PG3/9- Shrek-PG3/16- Lego Batman- PG3/23- Ratatouille- G3/30- Raya and the Last Dragon- PG4/6- Arrival- PG-134/13- Inception- PG-134/27- The Social Network- PG-135/4-…Learn More
Wednesday, May 45:30—7:00 PMZoom
Embroidery Classes: Stitch Along
Do you want to learn embroidery from home? Then we invite you to join us for our Stitch Along program. We will show you everything you need to know. If you already know some embroidery but want to spend some time stitching and chatting with a group, you are welcome to join!
After you register for the program, you will receive an email with the Zoom Link.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 510:30—11:00 AMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Laughter Yoga
Laughter yoga is a meditative, positive way to manage stress and enhance health. Laughing and singing exercises are done from a seated position - no yoga mat needed!
Thursday, May 511:00—11:30 AMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
CANCELED - Storytime
Join us for Storytime on Tuesdays and Thursdays! Geared towards families with children under 5, children must be accompanied with an adult caregiver. 6
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Sunday, May 8Closed
Duxbury Free Library
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Monday, May 93:00—4:00 PMTeen LoungeDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Anime Club
Enjoy your favorite shows with your friends! Anime Club is back and better than ever, with all new shows to enjoy and discussions to have! We will be holding weekly meetings, during which we will watch the first episode of 2-3 different animes, allowing you to sample different shows- whether you’ve seen them before or not!
Movie days will include a fun activity or snack, and happen once every third meeting- come join the fun!
Teen & Tween anime club is for ages 13 and up, as we will be watching shows that are rated PG-13.
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Tuesday, May 1011:00—11:30 AMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Resource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
CANCELED - Storytime
Join us for Storytime on Tuesdays and Thursdays! Geared towards families with children under 5, children must be accompanied with an adult caregiver. Tuesday, May 103:00—4:00 PMTeen LoungeDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Shouty Tuesday
Discuss what is on your mind with others in a judgement free zone. Ages 13-18
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Wednesday, May 114:30—5:30 PMChildren's Program RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Paws to Read with Sally
Come in to the Library for a one-on-one reading session with Sally, a BONES certified therapy dog! This program is intended for emerging readers to practice their reading skills with a friendly face. Geared towards children ages 6 and up.
One-on-one appointments with Sally last for 10 minutes, and will be available on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 115:00—7:00 PMTeen LoungeDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Teen Movie Night
Watch a movie at the library on the big screen!3/2- Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse- PG3/9- Shrek-PG3/16- Lego Batman- PG3/23- Ratatouille- G3/30- Raya and the Last Dragon- PG4/6- Arrival- PG-134/13- Inception- PG-134/27- The Social Network- PG-135/4-…Learn More
Wednesday, May 115:30—7:00 PMZoom
Embroidery Classes: Stitch Along
Do you want to learn embroidery from home? Then we invite you to join us for our Stitch Along program. We will show you everything you need to know. If you already know some embroidery but want to spend some time stitching and chatting with a group, you are welcome to join!
After you register for the program, you will receive an email with the Zoom Link.…Learn More
Wednesday, May 116:30—8:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
DFL Writers Group
Meeting for writers to discuss and share their writing projects. All adult writers welcome, any genres, any level. Questions ? Please contact Rose at rhickey@ocln. org
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Thursday, May 1210:30—11:00 AMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Laughter Yoga
Laughter yoga is a meditative, positive way to manage stress and enhance health. Laughing and singing exercises are done from a seated position - no yoga mat needed!
Thursday, May 1211:00—11:30 AMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
CANCELED - Storytime
Join us for Storytime on Tuesdays and Thursdays! Geared towards families with children under 5, children must be accompanied with an adult caregiver. Thursday, May 123:00—4:00 PMReading GardenDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
YA Book Cafe
Come discuss books! Sometimes an author is highlighted and sometimes a genre. Snacks are provided. Grades 6 and up.
Thursday, May 126:30—7:30 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Mindfulness Dialogue + Film Discussion
South Shore Community Partners in Prevention, the Duxbury Free Library, and the Plymouth Public Library present a mindfulness film discussion event. Join us for a panel discussion of the documentary film My Year of Living Mindfully. Panelists will include community mindfulness and wellness experts.…Learn More13
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Sunday, May 15Closed
Duxbury Free Library
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Monday, May 163:00—4:00 PMTeen LoungeDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Anime Club
Enjoy your favorite shows with your friends! Anime Club is back and better than ever, with all new shows to enjoy and discussions to have! We will be holding weekly meetings, during which we will watch the first episode of 2-3 different animes, allowing you to sample different shows- whether you’ve seen them before or not!
Movie days will include a fun activity or snack, and happen once every third meeting- come join the fun!
Teen & Tween anime club is for ages 13 and up, as we will be watching shows that are rated PG-13.
Monday, May 166:30—7:30 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Zoom
Improper Bostonians: 400+ Years of LGBTQ People, Community, Organizing, and Change in Massachusetts
Start celebrating Pride Month early with a presentation from The History Project, Boston's LGBTQ archive. This presentation will cover 400+ Years of LGBTQ people, community, organizing, and change in Massachusetts. Join us as we earn about LGBTQ history in Boston and Massachusetts! This event has been planned in partnership with the Duxbury Senior Center's LGBTQ Aging Committee.…Learn More17
Tuesday, May 1711:00—11:30 AMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Resource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Storytime
Join us for Storytime on Tuesdays and Thursdays! Geared towards families with children under 5, children must be accompanied with an adult caregiver. Tuesday, May 173:00—4:00 PMTeen LoungeDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Shouty Tuesday
Discuss what is on your mind with others in a judgement free zone. Ages 13-18
Tuesday, May 174:30—5:15 PMChildren's Program RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Chandler Storytime Book Club
Come to a special book club for Chandler aged kids. We will read the book together, and discuss it afterward at the meeting. Refreshments will be served. Recommended for Kindergarten, grade 1 & grade 2.18
Wednesday, May 185:00—7:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Teen Movie Night
Watch a movie at the library on the big screen!3/2- Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse- PG3/9- Shrek-PG3/16- Lego Batman- PG3/23- Ratatouille- G3/30- Raya and the Last Dragon- PG4/6- Arrival- PG-134/13- Inception- PG-134/27- The Social Network- PG-135/4-…Learn More
Wednesday, May 185:30—7:00 PMZoom
Embroidery Classes: Stitch Along
Do you want to learn embroidery from home? Then we invite you to join us for our Stitch Along program. We will show you everything you need to know. If you already know some embroidery but want to spend some time stitching and chatting with a group, you are welcome to join!
After you register for the program, you will receive an email with the Zoom Link.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 1910:30—11:00 AMChildren's Program RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Laughter Yoga
Laughing exercises for stress relief and relaxation. Done from a seated position, no yoga mat needed.
Thursday, May 1911:00—11:30 AMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Resource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Storytime
Join us for Storytime on Tuesdays and Thursdays! Geared towards families with children under 5, children must be accompanied with an adult caregiver. Thursday, May 197:00—8:30 PMZoom
Korean Lotus Lantern Virtual DIY Workshop
Join the Duxbury Free Library and representatives from the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project (“KSCPP”) for a virtual lotus lantern craft workshop. Participants will learn how to make a traditional Korean lotus lantern. Following the workshop portion of the event, there will be a showing of a documentary film.…Learn More20
Friday, May 2011:00—11:30 AMBumpus Park2-102 King Caesar Road, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Storytime at Bumpus Park
Join us for a special outdoor picnic storytime at Bumpus Park! Geared for children ages 2-4 with a caregiver. No registration needed.21
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Sunday, May 22Closed
Duxbury Free Library
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Monday, May 233:00—4:00 PMTeen LoungeDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Anime Club
Enjoy your favorite shows with your friends! Anime Club is back and better than ever, with all new shows to enjoy and discussions to have! We will be holding weekly meetings, during which we will watch the first episode of 2-3 different animes, allowing you to sample different shows- whether you’ve seen them before or not!
Movie days will include a fun activity or snack, and happen once every third meeting- come join the fun!
Teen & Tween anime club is for ages 13 and up, as we will be watching shows that are rated PG-13.
Monday, May 236:00—8:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Knitting Night
A night of knitting . . . or weaving, spinning, or any other fiber craft! All skill levels are welcome. No registration required. 24
Tuesday, May 2411:00—11:30 AMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Resource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Special Outdoor Picnic Storytime
Join us for Storytime outside! If it is nice weather, bring a blanket, and a snack or picnic lunch to enjoy on the side lawn. Geared for children under 5 with caregiver. If the weather is bad, we will not have storytime, but will post on social media.Tuesday, May 242:15—3:00 PMChildren's Program RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Alden Book Club
Join us for Junior Friends after school book club! We will be reading and have a special guest! Sally, our resident reading therapy dog, and her handler, Pat, will join us and talk about working animals. For this book club, we will be reading a book together at the library - no need to read one in advance.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 243:00—4:00 PMTeen LoungeDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
CANCELED - Shouty Tuesday
Discuss what is on your mind with others in a judgement free zone. Ages 13-18
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Wednesday, May 252:00—5:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Elton John Book + Movie Event
Join us for a celebration of the life of Elton John with a screening of the movie Rocketman. Following the movie, we will be discussing the film and how it compared to Elton John's autobiography, Me. If you're able to, come to the event having read Me (copies available at the circulation desk).…Learn MoreWednesday, May 254:30—5:30 PMChildren's Program RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Paws to Read with Sally
Come in to the Library for a one-on-one reading session with Sally, a BONES certified therapy dog! This program is intended for emerging readers to practice their reading skills with a friendly face. Geared towards children ages 6 and up.
One-on-one appointments with Sally last for 10 minutes, and will be available on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 255:00—7:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Teen Movie Night
Watch a movie at the library on the big screen!3/2- Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse- PG3/9- Shrek-PG3/16- Lego Batman- PG3/23- Ratatouille- G3/30- Raya and the Last Dragon- PG4/6- Arrival- PG-134/13- Inception- PG-134/27- The Social Network- PG-135/4-…Learn More
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Thursday, May 2610:30—11:00 AMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Laughter Yoga
Laughter yoga is a meditative, positive way to manage stress and enhance health. Laughing and singing exercises are done from a seated position - no yoga mat needed!
Thursday, May 2611:00—11:30 AMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Resource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
CANCELED - Storytime
Join us for Storytime on Tuesdays and Thursdays! Geared towards families with children under 5, children must be accompanied with an adult caregiver. Thursday, May 262:30—4:30 PMAlden Elementary School75 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Kickball
Play kickball on the back field next to Alden. Please register so we know we have enough players. Ages 12-18
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Saturday, May 281:00—3:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Author John Happ "The Navigation Case: Training, flying, and fighting the 1942-1945 New Guinea War"
Join author John Happ to learn about his book "The Navigation Case: Training, flying, and fighting the 1942-1945 New Guinea War"at the Duxbury Free Library. The book is about his father's experiences as a pilot during WWII. John describes the book's origin this way:"When my Army Air Corps father passed several years ago I inherited a crusty leather briefcase full of meticulously saved documents and photos.…Learn More29
Sunday, May 29Closed
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Monday, May 30Closed
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Tuesday, May 3111:00—11:30 AMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Resource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Storytime
Join us for Storytime on Tuesdays and Thursdays! Geared towards families with children under 5, children must be accompanied with an adult caregiver. Tuesday, May 313:00—4:00 PMTeen LoungeDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Shouty Tuesday
Discuss what is on your mind with others in a judgement free zone. Ages 13-18