September 2023

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Sunday, September 3Closed

Duxbury Free Library

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Monday, September 4Closed

Duxbury Free Library

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Wednesday, September 69:30—11:30 AMZoom

Online Networking Group For 50+ Job Seekers: Artificial Intelligence, Cover Letters & Applications (

Online Networking Group For 50+ Job Seekers: Artificial Intelligence, Cover Letters & Applications (The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn More
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Thursday, September 710:00 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, September 710:00—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!
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Saturday, September 911:00 AM—12:00 PMLanman RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Science Saturday Book Club

The Science Saturday Book Club is a Duxbury Free Library-run book club for adults that focuses on reading non-fiction popular science books. All are welcome! For certain meetings, we will be inviting scientists from related fields to expand upon the contents of the book and discuss their own research.…Learn More
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Sunday, September 10Closed

Duxbury Free Library

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Tuesday, September 123:00—4:00 PMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Watercolor Art

Watercolor ArtMake a watercolor picture using tape and your imagination. No art skills required!Registration RequiredAges 12+
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Wednesday, September 132:30—3:30 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, September 135:30—7:00 PMVirtual
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Virtual Embroidery Club

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

Wednesday, September 136:00—8:00 PMZoom

Online Networking Group For 50+ Job Seekers: Artificial Intelligence, Applications & Cover Letters (

Online Networking Group For 50+ Job Seekers: Artificial Intelligence, Applications & Cover Letters (The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 6pm to 8pm, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn More

Wednesday, September 136:30—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, September 1410:00 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, September 1410:00—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 146:00—7:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Access to Books in the Context of Mass Incarceration

photo of a smiling woman sitting in the stacksKelly Brotzman is the Executive Director of Prison Book Program in Quincy, a 50-year old nonprofit devoted to sending free, high-quality books and reading materials to people in prisons and jails across the country. Under Kelly's leadership, PBP has grown tremendously, holding nearly 200 volunteer sessions per year and expanding to serve incarcerated readers in all 50 states.…Learn More
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Sunday, September 17Closed

Duxbury Free Library

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Wednesday, September 209:30—11:30 AMZoom

Online Networking Group For 50+ Job Seekers: Creating A LinkedIn Profile and Personal Branding (

Online Networking Group For 50+ Job Seekers: Creating A LinkedIn Profile and Personal Branding (The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn More

Wednesday, September 206:30—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? Have you ever wanted to try a YA book but been intimidated? Come join our guilt-free monthly book club and talk about YA books!Each month we will pick the title for the next month. Pick up a copy at the front desk.…Learn More
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Thursday, September 2110:00—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 2110:00 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
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Saturday, September 2310:00 AM—12:00 PMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Craft Supply Swap

Join us for another Craft Supply Swap! Have extra yarn that you won't use? Or scrapbooking materials you no longer need? Swap out your old supplies and grab something new! 
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Sunday, September 24Closed

Duxbury Free Library

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Monday, September 2510:30—11:00 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.  

Monday, September 2511:00—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.  

Monday, September 254:30—5:30 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Climate Prep Week: Birds and Climate Change with Mass Audubon

greater yellowleg Birds are wonderful in many ways including their ability to act as "canaries in a coalmine" when we measure the complications of climate change. Mass Audubon’s previous research indicates 30% of our breeding birds are already declining and are in need of conservation action.…Learn More

Monday, September 256:00—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, September 269:30—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! Recommended for ages 2 and up, but all are welcome. No registration required.

Tuesday, September 2610:30 AM—12:00 PMChildren's Program RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Toddler Time

Toddler TimeDrop in between 10:30 –12 to the Children’s Program Room for a craft or playtime just for toddlers! Recommended age 2–4 with caregiver.  
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Wednesday, September 272:30—3:30 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, September 276:00—8:00 PMZoom

Online Networking Group For 50+ Job Seekers: Create A LinkedIn Profile & Personal Branding (Evening

Online Networking Group For 50+ Job Seekers: Create A LinkedIn Profile & Personal Branding (Evening The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 6pm to 8pm, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn More

Wednesday, September 276:30—7:00 PMZoom

Climate Prep Week: Imagine 2200 - Climate Fiction for Future Ancestors with Tory Stephens

Climate Prep Week: Imagine 2200 - Climate Fiction for Future Ancestors with Tory StephensThe Duxbury Free Library is co-sponsoring a multi-library Zoom event in honor of Climate Preparedness Week!Join Tory Stephens of Grist Magazine, an independent non-profit media organization focused on the climate crisis, and learn how he created Imagine 2200: Climate Fiction for Future Ancestors.…Learn More
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Thursday, September 2810:00—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 2810:00 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, September 2810:30—11:00 AMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Toddler Storytime

Toddler StorytimeJoin us for Storytime on Tuesdays and Thursdays! Geared towards children ages 1-3. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.  

Thursday, September 2811:00—11:30 AMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Preschool Storytime

Preschool StorytimeJoin us for Storytime on Tuesdays and Thursdays! Geared towards children ages 3-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.  

Thursday, September 285:00—6:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Climate Prep Week: Extreme Weather Emergency Kit Prep

asterisk logo that reads CREW: Communities Responding to Extreme WeatherAre you prepared for the next extreme weather event? As climate change makes hurricanes, flooding, heat waves, snowstorms and other weather events more frequent and more severe, our homes, families, and communities must be ready. One step we can take is assembling an emergency preparedness kit.…Learn More
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Friday, September 2910:30 AM—12:00 PMChildren'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, September 303:00—4:30 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

The Empath's Survival Guide: Strategies for People Who Care Too Much

Learn how to embrace your gift and develop coping skills in a highly stimulating world. Workshop led by Doreen LangReiki and Intuitive Energy Healing, Speaker, Teacher, and AuthorIntroducing Doreen LangDoreen Lang is a Life Coach and Career and Business Strategist.…Learn More