June 2023

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Thursday, June 110:00 AM—12:00 PMSetter RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Drop-In Knitting

Drop-In KnittingGrab 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 More

Thursday, June 110:00—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, June 110:00 AM—8:00 PMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Friends of the Library Yearly Book Sale

Did you miss the Saturday FOLbook sale? Don't worry, you still have many chances to get some great used books. The books will be available to purchase Monday, 5/22-Saturday, 6/3 in the Resource Room. Drop in and find some treasures to buy! Pay with cash or check at the Circulation Desk.

Thursday, June 110:30—11:00 AMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Storytime

StorytimeEnjoy songs, stories, and games in the Resource Room. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Recommended age 2-4 with a caregiver…Learn More

Thursday, June 111:00—11:30 AMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Storytime

StorytimeEnjoy songs, stories, and games in the Resource Room. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Recommended age 3-5 with a caregiver…Learn More
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Friday, June 210:00 AM—5:00 PMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Friends of the Library Yearly Book Sale

Did you miss the Saturday FOLbook sale? Don't worry, you still have many chances to get some great used books. The books will be available to purchase Monday, 5/22-Saturday, 6/3 in the Resource Room. Drop in and find some treasures to buy! Pay with cash or check at the Circulation Desk.

Friday, June 210:30—11:00 AMChildren's Program RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Baby Playgroup

Baby PlaygroupPlaytime meant just for babies, and for their caregivers to connect.  Recommended for children under 2 and their caregivers. Siblings welcome.  

Friday, June 21:00—4:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

June Pride Movie Matinee: Carol (R)

Join us for a drop-in Friday movie matinee!All movies will start at 1:00 in the Merry Room. BYO movie snacks!
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Saturday, June 310:00 AM—5:00 PMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Friends of the Library Yearly Book Sale

Did you miss the Saturday FOLbook sale? Don't worry, you still have many chances to get some great used books. The books will be available to purchase Monday, 5/22-Saturday, 6/3 in the Resource Room. Drop in and find some treasures to buy! Pay with cash or check at the Circulation Desk.
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Sunday, June 4Closed

Duxbury Free Library

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Monday, June 511:00—11:30 AMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Music and Movement

Music and MovementMove & groove with shakers, scarves and rhythm sticks! Geared toward age 2-4. Caregiver presence required.  
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Tuesday, June 610:30 AM—12:00 PMChildren's Program RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Toddler Craftermorning

Toddler CraftermorningDrop in between 10:30 –12 to the Children’s Program Room for a craft just for toddlers! Recommended ages 2–4 with caregiver.  

Tuesday, June 64:00—5:00 PMChildren's Program RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Storytime with Big Ryan

Listen to stories, sing songs & play! Raising a Reader program with Big Ryan sponsored by the South Shore Community Action Council. Recommended for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.   Registration is required for the 6 week series.  
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Thursday, June 810:00 AM—12:00 PMSetter RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

CANCELED - Drop-In Knitting

Drop-In KnittingGrab 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 More

Thursday, June 810:00—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, June 810:30—11:00 AMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Storytime

StorytimeEnjoy songs, stories, and games in the Resource Room. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Recommended age 2-4 with a caregiver…Learn More

Thursday, June 811:00—11:30 AMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Storytime

StorytimeEnjoy songs, stories, and games in the Resource Room. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Recommended age 3-5 with a caregiver…Learn More
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Friday, June 910:30—11:00 AMChildren's Program RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Baby Playgroup

Baby PlaygroupPlaytime meant just for babies, and for their caregivers to connect.  Recommended for children under 2 and their caregivers. Siblings welcome.  
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Saturday, June 1011:00 AM—12:00 PMSetter RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Zoom

WHOI Book Discussion Event: How Far the Light Reaches

How Far the Light Reaches book cover featuring a blue background and a deep sea creatureScientists from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute will be joining us via Zoom for a discussion of the 2022 bestseller How Far the Light Reaches: A Life in 10 Sea Creatures by Sabrina Imbler. All are welcome for this engaging discussion! This will be a hybrid program.…Learn More
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Sunday, June 11Closed

Duxbury Free Library

Sunday, June 111:00—3:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Reading GardenDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Resource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Setter RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Side LawnDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Race Amity Day Celebration

Race Amity Day CelebrationCelebrate Race Amity Day 2023 at the Duxbury Free Library on Sunday, June 11th with games, art, live music, and race amity educational materials. A great event for families; all ages welcome!Race amity is defined as “the ability to overcome racial prejudice through association, good will, friendship, and collaboration.…Learn More
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Tuesday, June 1310:30 AM—12:00 PMChildren's Program RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Toddler Craftermorning

Toddler CraftermorningDrop in between 10:30 –12 to the Children’s Program Room for a craft just for toddlers! Recommended ages 2–4 with caregiver.  

Tuesday, June 134:00—5:00 PMChildren's Program RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

CANCELED - Storytime with Big Ryan

Listen to stories, sing songs & play! Raising a Reader program with Big Ryan sponsored by the South Shore Community Action Council. Recommended for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.   Registration is required for the 6 week series.  
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Wednesday, June 145:30—7:00 PMVirtual
Zoom

Virtual Embroidery Club

Join us at Embroidery Club! On Zoom only. All skill levels are welcome.

Wednesday, June 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 genre, any level. Email Rose at rhickey@ocln. org for more information.
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Thursday, June 1510:00 AM—12:00 PMSetter RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Drop-In Knitting

Drop-In KnittingGrab 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 More

Thursday, June 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, June 154:00—5:00 PMSetter RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Intro to Pronouns: Acceptance & Community Care

DFL's Community Engagement Librarian Sam will give a presentation on pronouns and identity acceptance as ways to care for those in our community.  
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Friday, June 161:00—4:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

June Pride Movie Matinee: The Birdcage (R)

Join us for a drop-in Friday movie matinee!All movies will start at 1:00 in the Merry Room. BYO movie snacks!
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Saturday, June 1710:00 AM—1:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Mini Golf

Come play 9 holes of mini golf for us and sign up for summer reading! All ages. Children under age 11 must be accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required.

Saturday, June 1710:00 AM—1:00 PMReading GardenDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Resource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Summer Reading Kick-Off & Community Tabling

Celebrate the start of Summer Reading by visiting the library! There will be community organizations tabling to share their summer resources from 10-1. Swing by on the way to Mini Golf, or stop to play some outdoor lawn games! 
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Sunday, June 18Closed

Duxbury Free Library

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Monday, June 19Closed

Duxbury Free Library

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Tuesday, June 202:00—4:00 PMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

DHS & DMS Summer Reading Club

Come listen to a reading from books on the Duxbury Middle/High Summer Reading list. Eat some snacks and get excited about the summer reading titles. Join Ms. King from the school library and Meghan from the public library to do readings aloud.  Grades 6 - 12We will be reading a title from each list.…Learn More
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Wednesday, June 216:30—7:30 PMSetter RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Adults Who Read YA Book Club

photo of a book with pages in the shape of a heartDo you love YA books but are out of high school? Come join our guilt-free monthly book club and talk about YA books!In the first meeting, we will talk about whatever book you are reading and pick the title for the next month.
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Thursday, June 2210:00 AM—12:00 PMSetter RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Drop-In Knitting

Drop-In KnittingGrab 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 More

Thursday, June 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, June 2210:00—10:45 AMThe Art Complex Museum189 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Stories & Art

Stories & ArtJoin us for at the Art Complex Museum for a story and an art project. Geared for children ages 4 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
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Friday, June 231:00—4:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

June Pride Movie Matinee: Love, Simon (PG-13)

Join us for a drop-in Friday movie matinee!All movies will start at 1:00 in the Merry Room. BYO movie snacks!
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Saturday, June 242:30—3:30 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

LGBTQIA+ Meetup

Come meet other LGBTQIA+ teens in the area. There will be snacks, crafts, and displays.  Ages 12-18 
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Sunday, June 25Closed

Duxbury Free Library

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Monday, June 266:00—8:00 PMSetter RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Knitting Night

Knitting NightA night of knitting. .. or weaving, spinning, or any other fiber craft! All skill levels are welcome. No registration required.  
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Tuesday, June 279:30—10:00 AMDuxbury Senior Center10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Read Sing Play at Senior Center

Read Sing Play at Senior CenterJoin us for Storytime at the Senior Center! All Ages Welcome, No registration required.
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Wednesday, June 2811:00 AM—12:00 PMChildren's Program RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Paws to Read with Sally

Paws to Read with SallyCome 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 More

Wednesday, June 282:00—4:30 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

CANCELED - Interactive Movie: Ready Player One

Interactive Movie: Ready Player OneExperience "Ready Player One" like never before. Interact with props and a script. Rated PG-13Registration Required

Wednesday, June 286:00—7:00 PMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Short Story Club

Short Story ClubWe read short stories about all walks of life. Everyone 18 and over is welcome.
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Thursday, June 2910:00 AM—12:00 PMSetter RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Drop-In Knitting

Drop-In KnittingGrab 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 More

Thursday, June 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, June 2911:00—11:30 AMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Community Helpers Storytime with Keegan the Fire Dog

Community Helpers Storytime with Keegan the Fire DogJoin us for Community Helpers Storytime, featuring Keegan, the arson sniffing dog & his handler, Tom Murray. Recommended for ages 3 and up with a caregiver.

Thursday, June 295:00—6:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

The Plots of Jane Austen’s Novels

painting of jane austen Wellesley Professor Yoon Sun Lee will be giving a talk on Jane Austen and the plots of her novels. All are welcome to join! Tea and snacks will be served.  
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Friday, June 301:00—4:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

June Pride Movie Matinee: But I'm A Cheerleader (R)

Join us for a drop-in Friday movie matinee!All movies will start at 1:00 in the Merry Room. BYO movie snacks!