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Thursday, August 110:00 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, August 110:00—10:30 AMSide LawnDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Picnic Storytime
Bring a chair or a blanket, pack your sunscreen, and join us for storytime outside! This is an active participatory class with songs, dancing, stories & bubbles. No registration required. Geared toward ages 2 and up. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver.…Learn MoreThursday, August 13:30—4:30 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Writing Workshop: Creating Characters with Victoria Coe
An interactive session where young writers will learn how to create characters and write character-driven scenes. Participants will have a chance to share and get feedback (optional) as well as to ask questions. Geared toward grades 4 & 5. Please bring a notebook and writing tool with you.…Learn More2
Friday, August 211:00 AM—12:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Tea with a local author: Sally Redmond "Death in Spring: A Thistle House Mystery"
Come and have tea with Duxbury's own Sally Redmond, and learn about her new book "Death in Spring: A Thistle House Mystery. " A lover of the arts, writing and all things Cape Cod, “Death in Spring” is Sally’s first Thistle House Mystery. After a successful career in corporate communications, she and her husband Jeff settled in Duxbury Massachusetts where they raised two sons.…Learn MoreFriday, August 21:00—4:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Kids Movie Matinee: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (PG)
Join us for a drop-in movie every Friday afternoon at 1:00 PMBYO Popcorn!3
Saturday, August 310:30—11:30 AMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Cornhusk Doll Workshop with Tomaquag Museum
Learn how to make cornhusk dolls! This family program will teach kids and adults how to make conhusk dolls. The Tomaquag Museum of Rhode Island will be showing us how to make these traditional Indigenous dolls. About the Tomaquag Museum: Our mission at Tomaquag Museum is to educate the public and promote thoughtful dialogue regarding Indigenous history, culture, arts, and Mother Earth and connect to Native issues of today.…Learn More
Saturday, August 32:00—3:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Local Author Talk: Joan Lyons "Will and Trouble"
Meet local author Joan Lyons to hear about her new book "Will and Trouble," a CIA thriller!4
Sunday, August 4Closed
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Monday, August 510:30 AM—12:00 PMChildren's RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Life Sized Candyland
Come play Life Sized candyland and interact with characters. Open to all ages. No registration required.
Monday, August 52:00—3:30 PMChildren's RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Life Sized Candyland
Come play Life Sized candyland and interact with characters. Open to all ages. No registration required.
Monday, August 53:00—3:30 PMChildren's Program RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Pokemon Club
Come and celebrate Pokemon with us at Pokemon Club in the Children's Program room @ 3:00 pm. We have different events each time! This program is for ages 5 and up. Registration is required for each individual event. 6
Tuesday, August 610:30—11:30 AMChildren'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 MoreTuesday, August 62:00—4:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Watermelon Theatre: Improv Your Day
This 2-hour workshop will expose participants to the art of improvisation. Course work includesgames and exercises exploring awareness, relaxation, observation, the senses, voice, and
physicality. Students should dress comfortably and be prepared to move at every class,
because anything can happen in improv! Whether you're a first-timer or more experienced, join
us for this fun and informative class to learn some tips and tricks from professional working
actors from WatermelonAlligator Theatre Company, who have many years of experience in
bringing creative collaboration to the field and adapting these classes to accommodate a fully
inclusive experience for students of all levels of experience and abilities.…Learn More
Tuesday, August 65:00—7:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Watermelon Theatre: Fight Like a Jedi: Basics of Stage Combat
This course is a beginner’s introduction to stage combat with an emphasis on swordplay.
Safety is our priority, and a prominent part of the curriculum. Students will learn basic sword
technique which draws from western fencing and eastern disciplines.…Learn More
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Wednesday, August 79:30—11:30 AMZoom
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Self-Assessment ("Finding Your Why")
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. 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!Register Here!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 MoreWednesday, August 710:00—10:45 AMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Little Bee Yoga - SOLD OUT
Join Christine from Little Bee Yoga for 45 minutes of beginning yoga for both caregiver and child ages 3-6. Partner with your little yogi in super fun poses, games, music, stories, breathing exercises, meditation, and guided relaxations that help to strengthen their bodies, minds and souls.…Learn More
Wednesday, August 71:00—2:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Pop Culture Trivia!
Do you have mindless bits of information swimming in your brain? You will be a genius at Pop Culture Trivia! Test your knowledge of pop culture. Come to compete alone or in teams. Prizes for top scores!All ages, no registration required.Wednesday, August 72:00—3:00 PMChildren's Program RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Summer Lego Club
Do you love to build with Legos®? We do too! Lego® Club will meet once a week Wednesdays 2 to 3 pm. Create something original with Library Legos® . All creations will be on display in the library until the next time we meet. Drop in program to first 16 children.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 72:00—3:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL Your All Access Pass Behind the Scenes at the Space Station with Smithsonian Curator Dr. Jen
Step inside one of the greatest international achievements with a virtual behind-the-scenes guide to space exploration with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur on Wednesday, August 7th at 2 PM via digital live-stream…Learn More8
Thursday, August 810:00 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, August 810:30—11:30 AMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Mr. Vinny's Shadow Puppet Show
Mr. Vinny's is the rowdiest Shadow Puppet Show out there!
Mr. Vinny is out in front with the audience using an old school overhead projector and his homemade shadow puppets. Kids play "What's that Shadow" and help tell stories like “The 12 Lil' Pigs and the Big Bad Pineapple”.…Learn MoreThursday, August 86:00—7:45 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Duxbury For All Annual Summer Event
Meet the Duxbury for All Steering Committee to hear about what we have done & what we are working on! We will have a social gathering 6-6:45 in the Reading Garden followed by a presentation with Q&A on the MBTA Communities Act. Child care & light appetizers available.…Learn More
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Friday, August 99:30—11:30 AMDuxbury Beach
CANCELED - Books on the Beach
Librarians Sam and Jess will be bringing books to the beach for folks to browse and check out! Pick up a beach read at this pop-up library event.
We will be set up near the Resident Parking area. Friday, August 91:00—4:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Kids Movie Matinee: Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (PG)
Join us for a drop-in movie every Friday afternoon at 1:00 PMBYO Popcorn!10
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Sunday, August 11Closed
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Monday, August 12All DayChildren's RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Lego Contest Drop Off Week: The Great Outdoors
Theme is the Great Outdoors. This contest is open to all ages. Winners receive Far Fars or Rock, Paper, Scissors gift cards. Drop off your entry anytime this week to be judged.
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Tuesday, August 13All DayChildren's RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Lego Contest Drop Off Week: The Great Outdoors
Theme is the Great Outdoors. This contest is open to all ages. Winners receive Far Fars or Rock, Paper, Scissors gift cards. Drop off your entry anytime this week to be judged.
Tuesday, August 1310:00—11:00 AMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Pokemon Escape Room
Can you catch the rare Pokemon?Ages 8+Registration Required!Children grade 3 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. Tuesday, August 1310:30—11:30 AMChildren's Program RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
CANCELED - 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 MoreTuesday, August 1312:30—1:30 PMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Pokemon Escape Room
Can you catch the rare Pokemon?Ages 8+Registration Required!Children grade 3 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. Tuesday, August 132:30—3:30 PMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Pokemon Escape Room
Can you catch the rare Pokemon?Ages 8+Registration Required!Children grade 3 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. Tuesday, August 136:00—7:00 PMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Pokemon Escape Room
Can you catch the rare Pokemon?Ages 8+Registration Required!Children grade 3 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. 14
Wednesday, August 14All DayChildren's RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Lego Contest Drop Off Week: The Great Outdoors
Theme is the Great Outdoors. This contest is open to all ages. Winners receive Far Fars or Rock, Paper, Scissors gift cards. Drop off your entry anytime this week to be judged.
Wednesday, August 1410:30 AM—12:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Critters of Duxbury Bay
Come learn about which animals live in the waters next to Duxbury Beach!
Join Duxbury Beach Reservation for drop-in activities with animal models, shells, book ideas and a chance to make an animal print. Best for children 5+, younger children welcome with active adults.…Learn More
Wednesday, August 142:00—3:00 PMChildren's Program RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Summer Lego Club
Do you love to build with Legos®? We do too! Lego® Club will meet once a week Wednesdays 2 to 3 pm. Create something original with Library Legos® . All creations will be on display in the library until the next time we meet. Drop in program to first 16 children.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 145:30—7:00 PMZoom
Virtual Embroidery Club
Join us at Embroidery Club! On Zoom only. All skill levels are welcome. We are an easy-going group that likes to stitch and chat from home. Email Elizabeth at eellis@ocln. org for Zoom Link
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Thursday, August 15All DayChildren's RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Lego Contest Drop Off Week: The Great Outdoors
Theme is the Great Outdoors. This contest is open to all ages. Winners receive Far Fars or Rock, Paper, Scissors gift cards. Drop off your entry anytime this week to be judged.
Thursday, August 1510:00 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, August 1511:00—11:30 AMBumpus Park2-102 King Caesar Road, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Storytime Fieldtrip to Reynolds-Maxwell Garden
Join us for a special outdoor picnic storytime at Reynolds-Maxwell! Geared for children ages 2-4 with a caregiver. No registration needed.Thursday, August 152:00—3:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL The Golden Ticket to College Admissions Is Not What You Think: Redefining Success for Parent
With another college application season around the corner, we are looking forward to this must watch talk with Irena Smith, PHD, on Thursday, August 15 at 2 PM ET via digital live-stream in partnership with Duxbury Free Library! You will hear about constructive and healthy ways to approach the college application process, preserve your relationship with your teen, and help them define success on their terms instead of chasing the elusive “golden ticket.…Learn MoreThursday, August 155:00—8:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Open Rehearsal for Voices Unheard Ensemble
In preparation for Voices Unheard's live performance with us on August 22nd, they will be having an open rehearsal that members of the public can attend. This is a great event for kids to ask questions of professional musicians and learn about what instruments they might want to try playing in school.…Learn More
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Friday, August 16All DayChildren's RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Lego Contest Drop Off Week: The Great Outdoors
Theme is the Great Outdoors. This contest is open to all ages. Winners receive Far Fars or Rock, Paper, Scissors gift cards. Drop off your entry anytime this week to be judged.
Friday, August 161:00—4:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Kids Movie Matinee: Migration (PG)
Join us for a drop-in movie every Friday afternoon at 1:00 PMBYO Popcorn!17
Saturday, August 17All DayChildren's RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Lego Contest Drop Off Week: The Great Outdoors
Theme is the Great Outdoors. This contest is open to all ages. Winners receive Far Fars or Rock, Paper, Scissors gift cards. Drop off your entry anytime this week to be judged.
Saturday, August 1710:30 AM—12:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Princess Party
Join Moana and Mirabel for a special end of the summer reading celebration!
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Sunday, August 18Closed
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Monday, August 193:00—3:30 PMChildren's Program RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Pokemon Club - Trading Event
Come and celebrate Pokemon with us at Pokemon Club in the Children's Program room @ 3:00 pm. We have different events each time! This program is for ages 5 and up. Registration is required for each individual event. 20
Tuesday, August 2010:30—11:30 AMChildren'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 MoreTuesday, August 2011:00 AM—12:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury 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
Blades Bruins Visit
Come meet Blades, the Bruins mascot for a special story and craft. Open to all ages. Children grade 3 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver.
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Wednesday, August 219:30—11:30 AMZoom
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Career Story ("Tell Me A Bit About Yourself")
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. 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!Register Here!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 MoreWednesday, August 211:00—2:00 PMUpper LevelDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Intro to 3D Printing
Learn how to make your own design and send it to the library to be printed on our 3D printer. Ages 10+Registration Required
Wednesday, August 217:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL An Exploration of Friendship, Reckoning, and Hope with novelist Shelby Van Pelt
You don’t want to miss this deep dive exploration of friendship, reckoning, hope, and so much more when Shelby Van Pelt comes to chat with us online about her beloved novel Remarkably Bright Creatures on Wednesday, August 21 at 7 PM ET via digital live-stream…Learn More22
Thursday, August 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 Thursday from 10:00AM-12:00PM.…Learn MoreThursday, August 226:00—8:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Voices Unheard Ensemble Concert Performance
A FREE live performance from Voices Unheard, a classical ensemble that celebrates the different ways that women contribute to the music world. They focus on performing music by female composers, and this concert will include the world premier of a new work! Learn more about Voices Unheard at: www.…Learn More
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Friday, August 231:00—4:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Kids Movie Matinee: Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG)
Join us for a drop-in movie every Friday afternoon at 1:00 PMBYO Popcorn!24
Saturday, August 2410:30—11:30 AMSetter RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Adults Who Read YA Book Club
Are you over 18 but like to read YA books? Are you interested in trying out YA books but are intimidated? Come to the Adults Who Read YA book club and discuss YA books with other adults. Books for the next month will be picked at the previous months meeting.…Learn More25
Sunday, August 25Closed
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Monday, August 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, August 2710:30—11:30 AMChildren'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 MoreTuesday, August 277:00—8:00 PMResource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Queer Adult Crafting Night
Make art and build community with an LGBTQ craft night for adults! All crafting abilities welcome. Bring a friend or make some new ones!
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Wednesday, August 285:30—7:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Summer Paint & Sip - SOLD OUT
Join librarians Sam and Elizabeth for a fun Paint & Sip night! We'll be sipping on non-alcoholic mocktails and seltzers. All skill levels welcome! Participants will be provided with all materials - paints, brushes, canvas, etc. We'll all be following…Learn More29
Thursday, August 2910:00 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 More30
Friday, August 301:00—4:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
CANCELED - Kids Movie Matinee: The Little Mermaid (2023) (PG)
Join us for a drop-in movie every Friday afternoon at 1:00 PMBYO Popcorn!31