Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
Sunday, January 1Closed
Duxbury Free Library
2
Monday, January 2Closed
Duxbury Free Library
3
4
Wednesday, January 47:00—8:00 PMZoom
Maureen Johnson (Nine Liars) in Conversation with Jennifer Lynn Barnes (The Final Gambit)
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. **
Please register directly on Zoom HERE. Hosted by the Tewksbury Public Library, in collaboration with dozens of Massachusetts public libraries.…Learn More5
Thursday, January 510:00—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, January 510:00 AM—12:00 PMSetter RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
CANCELED - 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 Thursday from 10:00AM-12:00PM.…Learn MoreThursday, January 52:00—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.6
Friday, January 610:30—11:00 AMChildren's Program RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Baby Playgroup
Playtime meant just for babies, and for their caregivers to connect. Recommended for children under 2 and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. 7
Saturday, January 710:00—10:45 AMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Accessible Yoga for Kids
Join us for an accessible yoga session for children of all abilities. Geared towards children ages 5-8, children must be accompanied with an adult caregiver. 8
9
Monday, January 93:00—4:00 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+10
11
Wednesday, January 112:30—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. One-on-one appointments with Sally last for 10 minutes, and will be available on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 113:00—5:00 PMLanman RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
CANCELED - Rachel Carson Planning Meeting
Planning meeting for Rachel Carson project
Wednesday, January 115:30—7:00 PMVirtual
Zoom
Virtual Embroidery Club
Join us at Embroidery Club! On Zoom only. All skill levels are welcome.
Wednesday, January 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
Wednesday, January 116:30—7:30 PMSetter RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Page Turners
A new middle school graphic novel book club! Talk about the graphic novel of the month and help pick the new title each month. Grades 6-8Our first book for January is Enemies by Svetlana Chmakova 12
Thursday, January 1210:00—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, January 1210:00 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 Thursday from 10:00AM-12:00PM.…Learn MoreThursday, January 122:00—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, January 127:00—8:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Black History of Baseball with Ted Reinstein
When Jack Roosevelt Robinson took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947, he made history by breaking Major League Baseball’s longtime ban on Black players. His uniform number (42) is the only one permanently retired by all of Major League Baseball’s thirty teams.…Learn More13
Friday, January 1310:30—11:00 AMChildren's Program RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Baby Playgroup
Playtime meant just for babies, and for their caregivers to connect. Recommended for children under 2 and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. 14
Saturday, January 1410:00 AM—4:00 PMSetter RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
South of Boston Board Game Meetup (via Ventress Memorial Library)
The Duxbury Free Library is excited to host the South of Boston Board Game Meetup from 10 am-4 pm on behalf of Ventress Memorial Library for the months of December and January. The group began two years ago as an inclusive community of board gamers in the South Shore area and beyond.…Learn More
15
Sunday, January 152:00—4:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Sunday Arts and Culture Series: Mystery Writer Christine Knapp
Local author Christine Knapp joins us to talk about her recently released second "cozy" mystery, Murder on the Widow's Walk. A practicing nurse-midwife for many years, as well as being a writer of texts and journal articles, Chris is now thrilled to combine her love of midwifery and mysteries as the debut author of the Modern Midwife Mysteries.…Learn More16
Monday, January 16Closed
Duxbury Free Library
17
Who will end up on top?Ages 14+ 18
19
Thursday, January 1910:00—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, January 1910:00 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 Thursday from 10:00AM-12:00PM.…Learn MoreThursday, January 1910:30—11:00 AMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Storytime
Enjoy songs, stories, and games in the Resource Room. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Recommended age 1-3 with a caregiver…Learn MoreThursday, January 1911:00—11:30 AMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Storytime
Enjoy songs, stories, and games in the Resource Room. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Recommended age 3-5 with a caregiver…Learn MoreThursday, January 192:00—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.20
Friday, January 2010:30—11:00 AMChildren's Program RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Baby Playgroup
Playtime meant just for babies, and for their caregivers to connect. Recommended for children under 2 and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. 21
Saturday, January 2110:00 AM—12:00 PMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Craft Supply Swap
Have extra yarn from an old project? Or scrapbook materials you won't use? Bring your craft supplies to the library and swap with someone else to springboard your next project!22
Sunday, January 222:00—4:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Sunday Arts and Culture Series: Love In All Its Forms
Love in All its Forms: A Valentine's Reading and Performance. This program will feature four local authors reading and performing original works spanning literally all forms of love: gay, straight, undecided, male, female, cringe-inducing, heart-warming, humorous, pathetic, vanilla and not-so-much, millennial and middle-aged, romantic and platonic.…Learn More23
Monday, January 2310:30—11:00 AMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Resource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Music and Movement
Move & groove with shakers, scarves and rhythm sticks! Geared toward ages 2-4. Caregiver presence required. Monday, January 2311:00—11:30 AMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Music and Movement
Move & groove with shakers, scarves and rhythm sticks! Geared toward age 2-4. Caregiver presence required. Monday, January 233:00—4:00 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, January 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, January 2410:30 AM—12:00 PMChildren's Program RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Toddler Craftermorning
Drop in between 10:30 –12 to the Children’s Program Room for a craft just for toddlers! Recommended ages 2–4 with caregiver. 25
Wednesday, January 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. One-on-one appointments with Sally last for 10 minutes, and will be available on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 256:00—7:00 PMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Short Story Club
We read short stories about all walks of life. Everyone 18 and over is welcome. 26
Thursday, January 2610:00—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, January 2610:00 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 Thursday from 10:00AM-12:00PM.…Learn MoreThursday, January 2610:30—11:00 AMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Storytime
Enjoy songs, stories, and games in the Resource Room. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Recommended age 2-4 with a caregiver…Learn MoreThursday, January 2611:00—11:30 AMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Storytime
Enjoy songs, stories, and games in the Resource Room. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Recommended age 3-5 with a caregiver…Learn MoreThursday, January 262:00—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, January 266:30—8:30 PMDuxbury Police Station155 Mayflower St., Duxbury, MA, 02332
CANCELED - Challenging Conversations: Language, Terms, and Common Values w/ Duxbury For All
Join us for the continuation of the Challenging Conversations series, presented in partnership with Duxbury For All. Presentation, small group conversations, and moderated discussions of shared information. This is a repeat of a previous program presented at the Duxbury Free Library and the Duxbury Senior Center.…Learn More27
Friday, January 2710:30—11:00 AMChildren's Program RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Baby Playgroup
Playtime meant just for babies, and for their caregivers to connect. Recommended for children under 2 and their caregivers. Siblings welcome. 28
Saturday, January 282:00—3:00 PMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
The Captain is Dead Escape Room
Can you get out before time is up? The ship is failing and aliens are boarding the ship. Can you repair the ship and escape before being taken by the aliens?Find out. Ages 8+, great to do as a family or with a group of friends. Children under grade 4 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.…Learn MoreSaturday, January 283:30—4:30 PMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
The Captain is Dead Escape Room
Can you get out before time is up? The ship is failing and aliens are boarding the ship. Can you repair the ship and escape before being taken by the aliens?Find out. Ages 8+, great to do as a family or with a group of friends. Children under grade 4 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.29
Sunday, January 292:00—3:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Sunday Arts and Culture Series: Japanese Calligraphy
Calligraphy teacher Surapsari will teach attendees the basics of the Japanese writing system. Attendees will also be able to practice pen calligraphy themselves. This will be an in-person event, but the teacher will be streamed into the room via Zoom.…Learn More30
Monday, January 3010:30—11:00 AMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Resource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Music and Movement
Move & groove with shakers, scarves and rhythm sticks! Geared toward ages 2-4. Caregiver presence required. Monday, January 3011:00—11:30 AMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Music and Movement
Move & groove with shakers, scarves and rhythm sticks! Geared toward age 2-4. Caregiver presence required. Monday, January 303:00—4:00 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+31
Tuesday, January 319:30—10:00 AMDuxbury Senior Center10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Read Sing Play at Senior Center
Join us for Storytime at the Senior Center! All Ages Welcome, No registration required.Tuesday, January 3110:30 AM—12:00 PMChildren's Program RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Toddler Craftermorning
Drop in between 10:30 –12 to the Children’s Program Room for a craft just for toddlers! Recommended ages 2–4 with caregiver.