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Saturday, June 16:00—8:00 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
GSA Party - Middle School
Celebrate Queer Joy with us! This is a gathering for LGBTQ students from middle school GSAs (ages 10-14). The theme is: theme: After the rain comes the rainbowThere will be an ice cream bar, snacks, games, and crafts. An opportunity to meet other GSA students from neighboring South Shore towns! It'll be a cozy, low-key evening, so feel free to wear your coziest cardigan or comfiest pajamas.…Learn More
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Sunday, June 2Closed
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Monday, June 310:30—11:00 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, June 311:00—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, June 32:00—3:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL For the Love of Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet with Smithsonian Curator Matt Shinde
Mars and its secrets have fascinated and mystified humans since ancient times. Due to its vivid color and visibility, geologic kinship with Earth, and potential as our best hope for settlement, Mars embodies everything that inspires us about space and exploration.…Learn More4
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Wednesday, June 59:30—11:30 AMZoom
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Thinking Outside The Box
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, June 610:00—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 610:00 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, June 610:30—11:00 AMResource 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. Thursday, June 611:00—11:30 AMResource 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. 7
Friday, June 710:30 AM—12:00 PMChildren'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. Friday, June 711:00 AM—12:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Tea with a local author: Ray Anderson "LIFT: The Rise of Mathe-Lingua-Musica"
Came meet local author Ray Anderson and hear all about his newest novel "LIFT: The Rise of Mathe-Lingua-Musica"Tea will be served. BLURB for Ray Anderson’s LIFT: The Rise of Mathe-Lingua-MusicaSo much science fiction rests on the caveat at the core of Mary Shelley’s progenitor novel Frankenstein: “Watch out what you wish for.…Learn MoreFriday, June 71:00—4:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Pride Movie Matinee: Milk (R)
Join us for a drop-in Friday movie matinee!BYO movie snacks!8
Saturday, June 82:00—3:30 PMSetter 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@duxbury. ocln. org for more information.
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Sunday, June 9Closed
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Wednesday, June 12All DayZoom
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Marketing Plan
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 MoreWednesday, June 125:30—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, June 1310:00—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 1310:00 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, June 133:00—3:30 PMChildren's Program RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Magazine Collaging
Come kick off this summer of reduce, reuse, recycle by upcycling library magazines into beautiful pieces of collage art! Event for all ages. Registration is not required. Located in Children's Program Room.Thursday, June 138:00—9:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL Psychological Thrillers and the Queen of Twists– An Author Talk with Freida McFadden
Get your popcorn and take a seat as we pick the brain of the queen of twists herself, Freida McFadden! McFadden will join us to chat about writing psychological thrillers, her mega-bestselling hit The Housemaid series, in particular her forthcoming (June 11, 2024) third installment, The Housemaid Is Watching.…Learn More14
Friday, June 1411:30 AM—12:30 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Tea with a local author: Doreen Lang "Embracing Venus: Achieve a Life Lit Up for Highly Sensitive Pe
Join us to meet author Doreen Lang who will discuss her new book "Embracing Venus: Achieve a Life Lit Up for Highly Sensitive People. "Tea will be servedAre you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or an empath? Have you ever been told to "toughen up or grow a thicker skin"? Has your intuition been so accurate that you've wondered how you knew it to be true? Do you question why you are often overwhelmed and can sense things others don't see? What if you discovered that, as an HSP, you have unique gifts, which can translate to psychic superpowers? Experience the transformation with Doreen as she shares her intimate and life-changing story.…Learn MoreFriday, June 141:00—4:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Pride Movie Matinee: Pride (R)
Join us for a drop-in Friday movie matinee!BYO movie snacks!15
Saturday, June 1510:30—11:30 AMSide LawnDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Foam Party at the Library
Come learn about our summer library program at our foam party on the side lawn! Children grade 3 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. Saturday, June 151:00—2:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Pineapple Project Play
The Pineapple Project is a play created by local playwrights about being who you are and having fun. Open to ages 3-8 with their caregivers. To learn more, visit here. "Boys can't be princesses!" The impetus for The Pineapple Project came out of this moment during play between Mal and Mal's niece.…Learn MoreSaturday, June 156:30—8:30 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Resource RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
GSA party - High School
Celebrate Queer Joy with us! This is a gathering for LGBTQ students from high school GSAs (ages 14-18). There will be an ice cream bar, snacks, games, and crafts. Plus a Wii Sports tournament. A fun opportunity to meet other GSA students from neighboring South Shore towns! This event is FREE.…Learn More16
Sunday, June 16Closed
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Tuesday, June 187:00—8:00 PMVirtual
[VIRTUAL] Magical Girls & Fighting Dreamers: An Exploration of Queer Representation in Manga & Anime
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Join fellow anime-enthusiast and MML Youth Services Librarian Dina Delic to learn about the history of queer representation in manga and anime! This program will give an overview of queer representation throughout various series, from The Rose of Versailles to Yuri on Ice, and will answer your most pressing questions: What is shipping? What is the difference between yaoi and yuri? Why are the greatest love stories in anime always platonic?
Note: This program may contain spoilers for some series.…Learn More19
Wednesday, June 19Closed
Duxbury Free Library
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Thursday, June 2010:00—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 2010:00 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, June 202:00—3:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL Unpacking a History of Systemic Racism in the American Education System with Tiffany Jewell
Join us as #1 New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Jewell highlights the inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through college as she presents lessons and knowledge from her new book Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School.…Learn MoreThursday, June 203:00—3:30 PMChildren's Program RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Rock Painting
Come on over to the library and get creative! Rock painting is a great way to relax, while having fun! Open to All Ages. Registration Required. Thursday, June 207:00—8:00 PMZoom
VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Mercury Stardust "Safe and Sound: A Renter Friendly Guide to Home Repair"
From TikTok stardom to full-blown author, join us virtually on Zoom on June 20th at 7:00 PM as we welcome famous trans handywoman, Mercury Stardust! The Duxbury Free Library, in conjunction with 50+ other libraries state-wide are proud to present an author talk & moderated Q&A with Mercury herself.…Learn More21
Friday, June 219:30—11:30 AMDuxbury Beach
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, June 211:00—4:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Pride Movie Matinee: Theater Camp (PG-13)
Join us for a drop-in Friday movie matinee!BYO movie snacks!22
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Sunday, June 23Closed
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Monday, June 246:00—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. 25
Tuesday, June 259:30—10:00 AMDuxbury Senior Center10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Read Sing and Play at Senior Center - Teddy Bear Picnic
Join us for a special Teddy Bear Picnic Storytime at the Senior Center! Recommended for ages 2 and up, but all are welcome. No registration required. Bring a stuffed Teddy bear or doll if you like. Tuesday, June 257:00—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, June 262:00—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. This is a drop-in program.…Learn More27
Thursday, June 2710:00—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 2710:00 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, June 273:00—4:00 PMChildren's Program RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Bird Kites
Want to catch those summer winds? Come and make a bird kite in the Children's Program Room at 3:00pm. Open to All Ages. Registration required.28
Friday, June 2811:00 AM—12:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Tea with a local author: Jim Hamilton "Falling: Amazing Survival Stories"
Join us to meet local author Jim Hamilton as he discusses his new book "Falling: Amazing Survival Stories. "Tea will be served. Imagine falling from thousands of feet in the air without a working parachute. Could you survive? Your chances are small, but a surprising number of individuals have lived to tell the tale.…Learn MoreFriday, June 281:00—4:00 PMMerry RoomDuxbury Free Library77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332
Pride Movie Matinee: Mean Girls (2024) (PG-13)
Join us for a drop-in Friday movie matinee!BYO movie snacks!29
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