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Thursday, September 110:30—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!
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Sunday, September 4Closed
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Monday, September 5Closed
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Tuesday, September 611:00—11:30 AMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Side LawnDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
CANCELED - Storytime
Enjoy songs, stories, and games in the Merry Room. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Recommended age 2 and up but all are welcome!7
Wednesday, September 72:30—4:00 PMDuxbury Senior Center10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Community Read with Author Visit: "The Violin Conspiracy"
Duxbury's Community Read for summer 2022: The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan SlocumbCopies are available to check out at the Duxbury Free Library!On Wednesday, September 7 at 2:30 there will be a book discussion at the Duxbury Senior Center. Former DFL Director Carol Jankowski will be facilitating the discussion, and author Brendan Slocumb will be joining virtually over Zoom.…Learn MoreWednesday, September 73:00—5:00 PMTeen LoungeDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Afterschool Movie
Relax after school with a movie. Come to the YA lounge and chill out with your friends. Ages 13+9/7- Inception-PG-139/14- Knives Out- PG-139/21- Uncharted- PG-139/28- The Batman- PG-13
Wednesday, September 75:30—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, September 810:30—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, September 811:00—11:30 AMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Side LawnDuxbury 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, September 82:00—3:30 PMChildren's RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Crafternoon!
Come to the children's room for a craft to unwind after the school day. Grade 3 and up. Children under grade 4 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.Thursday, September 83:00—5:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
CANCELED - Board Game Blind Date
Come test out 4 board games and see what kind of strategy board games you like best. Play 4 different types of games for 15 minutes each and then switch to a new type. Examples of other games in all styles will be available. Check out a board game form our collection to borrow.…Learn More
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Sunday, September 11Closed
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Monday, September 123:00—4:30 PMTeen LoungeDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Anime Club
Come watch and discuss anime! Some weeks we will watch a movie. Grades 6+13
Tuesday, September 1311:00—11:30 AMMerry 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.…Learn MoreTuesday, September 133:00—4:00 PMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
YA Book Cafe
Come talk about banned books and the impact of banning books on students. It's okay if you haven't read the book! Joint program with DMS/DHS Librarian, Mrs. King. Snacks provided. Grades 6+ Books for the next month will be voted upon at the previous meeting.…Learn More
Tuesday, September 136:30—8:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Live Well, Age Well: FAST FORWARD: A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE - A Senior Center and DFL Presentation
The Duxbury Senior Center and the Duxbury Free Library present Live Well, Age Well: a Five-Part Educational Series for Adults of All Ages, about living well today and planning for tomorrow! Week 1: FAST FORWARD: A LOOK INTO THE FUTUREThis film follows four millennials and their parents as they travel through time wearing an MIT-produced “aging empathy suit” while working with professional make-up artists to navigate the realizations, conversations, and mindset required to age successfully.…Learn More
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Wednesday, September 142:30—3:30 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, September 143:00—5:00 PMTeen LoungeDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Afterschool Movie
Relax after school with a movie. Come to the YA lounge and chill out with your friends. Ages 13+9/7- Inception-PG-139/14- Knives Out- PG-139/21- Uncharted- PG-139/28- The Batman- PG-13
Wednesday, September 145:30—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, September 146:30—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, September 1510:00—10:30 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, September 1511:00—11:30 AMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Side LawnDuxbury 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, September 151:00—3:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Movie Showing "The Red Violin" (R)
Join us to watch the movie "The Red Violin" starring Samuel L. Jackson. The film showing is a partnership with the Duxbury Senior Center, South Shore Conservatory, booked, and the Duxbury Free Library. It is intended to compliment the themes of the Community Read of Brendan Slocumb's novel "The Violin Conspiracy.…Learn MoreThursday, September 152:00—3:30 PMChildren's RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Crafternoon!
Come to the children's room for a craft to unwind after the school day. Grade 3 and up. Children under grade 4 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.16
Friday, September 1611:00—11:30 AMBumpus Park2-102 King Caesar Road, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Storytime Fieldtrip to Bumpus Park
Join us for a special outdoor picnic storytime at Bumpus Park! Geared for children ages 2-4 with a caregiver. Ice cream and cookies served! No registration needed.Friday, September 167:00—9:00 PMSide LawnDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
The Movie Was Better
Enjoy an outdoor movie of a book adaptation. Vote on which movies to watch. Get a ballot from Meghan upstairs. Grades 6- 12. Some movies may be PG-13Movies will start after dark on the side lawn of the library.
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Sunday, September 18Closed
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Monday, September 193:00—4:30 PMTeen LoungeDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Anime Club
Come watch and discuss anime! Some weeks we will watch a movie. Grades 6+20
Tuesday, September 20All DaySetter RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
CANCELED - National Voter Registration Day
September 20th 2022 is National Voter Registration Day. Stop by the library all day to get information about local elections and register to vote! A representative from the Plymouth League of Women Voters will also be at the library to assist people with voter registration.…Learn More
Tuesday, September 2011:00—11:30 AMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Side LawnDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Storytime
Enjoy songs, stories, and games in the Merry Room. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Recommended age 2 and up but all are welcome!Tuesday, September 202:00—3:30 PMChildren's RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Crafternoon!
Come to the children's room for a craft to unwind after the school day. Grade 3 and up. Children under grade 4 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.21
Wednesday, September 213:00—5:00 PMTeen LoungeDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Afterschool Movie
Relax after school with a movie. Come to the YA lounge and chill out with your friends. Ages 13+9/7- Inception-PG-139/14- Knives Out- PG-139/21- Uncharted- PG-139/28- The Batman- PG-13
Wednesday, September 215:30—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, September 2210:00—10:30 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, September 2210:00 AM—12:00 PMSetter RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Drop-In Knitting
Grab your current work-in-progress and join us for a drop-in knitting group! We are knitters who want to meet more knitters. People at any skill level are welcome- we are happy to answer questions and share our knowledge. Even if you don't knit, other fiber artists are welcome too!Meetings will be every other Thursday from 10:00AM-12:00PM.…Learn MoreThursday, September 2211:00—11:30 AMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Side LawnDuxbury 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. 23
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Sunday, September 25Closed
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Monday, September 263:00—4:30 PMTeen LoungeDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Anime Club
Come watch and discuss anime! Some weeks we will watch a movie. Grades 6+Monday, September 266:00—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. 27
Tuesday, September 2711:00—11:30 AMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Side LawnDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Storytime
Enjoy songs, stories, and games in the Merry Room. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Recommended age 2 and up but all are welcome!Tuesday, September 276:30—8:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Live Well, Age Well: SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO? A Senior Center and DFL Presentation
The Duxbury Senior Center and the Duxbury Free Library present Live Well, Age Well: a Five-Part Educational Series for Adults of All Ages, about living well today and planning for tomorrow! Week 2: SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO?Join us for a panel of industry experts for a discussion on housing-related options and other considerations to make as we age.…Learn More
Tuesday, September 276:30—8:00 PMZoom
Climate Change--Are You Prepared? Presentation from 2 UMass Scientists
Professors Tom Shea and Jarrod Hayes from UMass Lowell Climate Change Initiative will be discussing the impacts of global warming and how we can be prepared for climate change. This program will be held on Zoom. Please register to receive the Zoom link.…Learn More
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Wednesday, September 283:00—5:00 PMTeen LoungeDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Afterschool Movie
Relax after school with a movie. Come to the YA lounge and chill out with your friends. Ages 13+9/7- Inception-PG-139/14- Knives Out- PG-139/21- Uncharted- PG-139/28- The Batman- PG-13
Wednesday, September 284:30—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, September 285:30—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, September 286:30—7:30 PMSetter RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
The Carbon Almanac Author Talk w/ Paige NeJame
Climate Preparedness Week 2022 is September 26th-30th. This year, the official theme for Climate Prep Week is "The Planet's Health and Yours: Facing the Invisible Impacts of Climate Change. " Join us this Climate Prep Week with an author talk from Paige NeJame, co-author of The Carbon Almanac.…Learn More29
Thursday, September 2910:00—10:30 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, September 2911:00—11:30 AMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Side LawnDuxbury 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, September 292:00—3:30 PMChildren's RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Crafternoon!
Come to the children's room for a craft to unwind after the school day. Grade 3 and up. Children under grade 4 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.Thursday, September 296:30—7:30 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Bondage and Complicity: Duxbury’s History with Slavery w/ Duxbury Rural & Historical Society
Duxbury, like all Northern towns, has a complicated relationship with the institution of slavery. During Colonial days, enslaved people lived and worked in this community. After slavery ended in Massachusetts in 1783, Duxbury’s economic ties to Southern slavery continued.…Learn More30
Friday, September 303:00—4:00 PMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Pizza Taste Test
Taste test 4 local pizza shops' cheese pizzas and see who reigns supreme. Benchwarmers, Duxbury Pizza, Peel Pizza, and Chestnut St Grille will be ranked. Who do you think will win?Grades 6+