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Spring is finally here, and the Library has a lot to offer in April. Local author and historian Mary Malloy will be giving a talk on April 2nd about the 19th century China trade that brought tea, porcelain, and other goods to the early United States. For those looking for a creative outlet, local author and novelist J.W. Elliot returns to Dighton on Saturday April 11th for another creative writing workshop. The Library will also be hosting needlework night on April 2nd, a plant pot painting workshop on April 9th, Scrabble Day on April 13th, tie-dye night on April 16th, and Cooking Club on April 16th. Another community yoga series will start on April 30th and run until June 4th, so call the Library to register if you are interested in participating in these sessions. We have plenty of activities planned for April Vacation, including a laser maze challenge on April 21st, game day on April 22nd, an escape room on April 23rd, a matinee movie showing of Elio on April 24th, and a caricature artist on April 25th. Ecologist and author Brad Timm will be giving a talk on April 23rd on his new book and America's wildlife. Speaking of wildlife, our wildlife photography contest starts in May, so submit your photos by May 1st to enter. Don't forget to check our calendar to see everything else coming up in April. Please note that the Library will be closed on Monday April 20th for Patriots' Day. |
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Library Staff, Trustees, and Friends would like to wish Technical Services Librarian Phyllis Haskell best wishes in her retirement. Thank you, Phyllis, for your many years of dedicated service to the Library, its collection, and all of our patrons. Her last day will be Saturday April 4th. Be sure to stop by and wish her well. We would also like to extend our best wishes to longtime Trustee Chair Ron O'Connor who has decided to step down as Trustee after almost 20 years of service to the Library. Thank you, Ron, for your dedication, leadership, and vision during your time as Trustee. |
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The Impact of the New England China Trade: 1800 - 1850 |
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Join local author and historian Mary Malloy on Thursday April 2nd at 6:00 in the Program Room and learn about the trade, the participants, and the products that documented the encounters between Yankee sailors and their trading partners across the Pacific. As soon as the Revolutionary War ended, the first American ships were off in search of tea, silks, and porcelain in China. Early Americans relied on trading resources they could assemble on the voyage, including sandalwood, sea otter pelts, and seal skins and traded with Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Islands and the west coast of North America during their voyages. This program is free to attend, and no registration is required. |
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Creative Writing Workshop: Building Fantasy Worlds |
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Join local novelist J.W. Elliot on Saturday April 11th at 11:00 in the Program Room and learn how to use the real world as the basis for innovative and original fantasy worlds. This workshop will define science fiction and fantasy, explain what makes for bestselling fiction, and discuss the basic principles of effective world building. The workshop will conclude with an interactive writing session demonstrating techniques to introduce your world to your readers through exposition, dialogue, and character development. This program is free to attend, and no registration is required. |
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Public Information Session: Debt Exclusion Discussion |
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Do you have questions about the upcoming debt exclusion? Then stop by the Reading Room to chat with Town Administrator Ralph Vitacco on Thursday April 2nd any time between 6:00 and 8:00. Ralph will answer any questions about the purpose, impact, and long-term implications of the proposed measure, including what a "yes" vote means, what a "no" vote means, and how each outcome may impact Dighton. This session is free to attend and no registration is required. |
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If you would like to express your unique personality on a plant pot or simply want to bring some color into your plant nursery, then join us on April 9th at 6:00 in the Program Room to paint your very own 4 inch pot. We have all the painting supplies and will even provide seeds to plant in them when the paint dries! All levels of experience are welcome, and materials are provided. This program is free to attend, but registration is required. Please call the Library at (508) 669-6421 to reserve your spot. |
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Welcome Springtime by bringing some color to any fabric you would like to brighten up! Bring in any item you would like to tie-dye to the the Library on Thursday April 16th at 6:00 in the Program Room, and we will provide all the dying materials plus the added benefit of Miss Lorie's expertise on the subject. Cotton or cotton blend T-shirts work the best. This program is free to attend, and although no registration is required, we would love to know if you plan on attending just to make sure we have enough tie-dye supplies. |
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Come to the Program Room on Thursday April 23rd at 6:00 and take a coast-to-coast adventure without leaving the Library. Join wildlife ecologist and author Brad Timm for an engaging and visually rich presentation inspired by his new book America is Wild! In this interactive program, Brad shares some of his favorite animals and plants from across the country, offering a fresh perspective on the wildlife we share with our amazing planet. Presented by the Friends of the Dighton Public Library. This program is free to attend, and no registration is required. |
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Dr. Cornfish Caricatures is ready to bring the fun to the Library and put a big smile on everybody's face! Sit down for a few minutes on Saturday April 25th anytime between 10:30 and 12:30 in the Program Room and watch the magic happen as the Doctor draws you in a way you've never seen yourself before. In only five minutes, you will walk away with a hilarious and charming caricature to take home. Presented by the Friends of the Dighton Public Library. This program is free to attend, and no registration is required. |
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Join the Traveling Book Group and travel around the world through books. This month, the book club will travel to North Carolina and follow the story of a widow facing a choice between two men by reading The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks for discussion on Thursday April 30th in the Reading Room at 6:00. Copies of the book are available at the Library, and anybody interested is welcome to attend. The Traveling Book Group meets on the last Thursday of each month. |
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The first Thursday of each month is Needlework Night. Bring all your knitting, crochet, and needlework projects on Thursday April 2nd at 6:00 and be among fellow needlepoint enthusiasts to trade tips and work together. There will be needlepoint teachers on hand to help instruct those looking to learn new skills. Needlework night is free to attend. All levels of experience are welcome, and no registration is required. |
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The Cooking Club's next meeting will be on Thursday April 16th at 3:00 in the Program Room. The Club meets on the third Thursday of each month with a different theme each meeting. April's theme will be "Eat the Rainbow." Choose a color and make a dish featuring that color. Anybody interested in participating should register in advance by calling the Library at (508) 669-6421 and can use our A to Z World Foods database available on our website for recipe ideas. Participants will be notified one week prior to each meeting how many servings they should bring. Participants should also bring copies of the recipe to share with each other. |
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Calling all American Mah Jongg mavins! The Mah Jongg Club meets every Thursday at the Library from 4:00-6:00 in the Teen Room. All are welcome from every experience level ages 13 and up, and no registration required. |
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Join us in celebrating National Scrabble Day by coming to play some scrabble on Monday April 13th from 1:00 to 3:00. All age levels and experience levels are welcome. Scrabble Day at the Library is free to attend, but registration is required. Call the Library at (508) 669-6421 to reserve your spot. |
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Free Community Yoga Six Thursday Sessions April 30th through June 4th at 10:30 Old Town Hall, 1111 Somerset Avenue You are invited to our introductory yoga sessions with No Place Like Om - Yoga with a Physical Therapist. Enjoy a 60 minute vinyasa (flow) class. Learn to pair breath with movement to help quiet your mind while gaining strength and flexibility, in addition to having fun along the way. All levels are welcome - no previous yoga experience required. What to bring: - mat
- water
- comfortable clothes
- belt/strap
- blanket (for cranky knees)
- foam block
Registration Required Please call the Library at (508) 669-6421 |
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Tot Time Join Ms. Lorie Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:30 in April for songs, stories, and finger-plays for children between the ages of 18 months and 3 years. |
Wednesday Movie Nights Every Wednesday at 6:00 we will show a movie. Each child will receive tickets to claim a drink and snacks. The April listings are below. Visit the calendar to see the full lineup. |
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Homeschool Group Are you a homeschool family? Then visit the Program Room every Wednesday at 1:00. Miss Lorie will read a chapter book and lead a craft based on the story. |
Story Time Stop in and visit Miss Lorie for Story Time every Thursday at 1:00 in the Program Room. Listen to a few fun stories and then create a fun craft to take home. |
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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle April 1st 6:00 to 8:00 |
Jumanji: The Next Level April 8th 6:00 to 8:00 |
Spongebob: Search for Squarepants April 15th 6:00 to 8:00 |
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Spiderwick Chronicles April 22nd 6:00 to 8:00 |
Lilo & Stitch April 29th 6:00 to 8:00 |
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April Vacation Activities
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Laser Maze Challenge Tuesday April 21st 12:30 to 2:30 We will have a Lazer Maze with yarn representing laser beams set up at the Library! Test your skill to see if you can make it through the maze without touching a laser beam |
Game Day Wednesday April 22nd 1:00 to 3:00 Visit the Program Room and challenge your friends to any of our games, including Tetra Tower, Gravity Maze, Marble Run, Boggle, and more. |
Escape Room Thursday April 23rd 1:00 to 2:00 This is played by teams of 4 to 6 players ages 12 and up. Each team will get a set of clues and puzzles to solve to figure out how to escape. Registration required. |
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April Vacation Friday Movie Matinee
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In honor of Space Week, we will be showing a special matinee movie presentation of Elio during April Vacation on Friday April 24th at 1:00. Each child will be given tickets to claim a drink and snacks. Chairs and carpet squares will be available but children are also invited to bring a blanket to sit on. The movie is free to attend, and no registration is required. |
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Wildlife Photo Contest: Begins May 1st
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Take the time this month to e-mail a wildlife photograph to Ms. Lorie and enter our May photo contest. The pictures will be laminated and then hung along the ramp leading up to the Children's Section. Each photograph will be given a number so that everyone can vote for their favorite wildlife photo. Rules:- Include the name and age of the photographer.
- E-mail the picture so it can be printed as an 8x10.
- Pictures must be submitted by May 1st.
- Voting will begin on May 1st and end on June 1st.
- You can vote every time you visit the Children's Section.
Prizes will be awarded to the winning Child's photo and Adult's photo! |
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Next Meeting The next meeting of the Friends of the Dighton Public Library will be on Thursday May 14th at 4:30 in the Library's Reading Room. All are welcome, and we always welcome new friends. All you really need to do is love the library and join us for a few meetings a year to help brainstorm and plan great events! |
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Candidates Night March 30th 7:00 PM Dighton Middle School The Friends are once again hosting their annual Meet the Candidates Night at Dighton Middle School. This will be your chance to ask questions of the candidates running in the 2026 annual town election. |
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Fourth Annual Golf Tournament The Friends Fourth Annual Golf Tournament will be on Sunday October 4th at Swansea Country Club. More information will follow, so stay tuned for more details on this fundraiser. |
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The Friends of the Dighton Public Library now has its own website. CLICK HERE to check it out and read all about the organization, upcoming meetings, events, programs, and everything the Friends do to help support the Library. You can even download and fill out a membership form to become a member if you are interested. |
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Looking for something to do with the kids during April vacation? The Friends sponsor many discount museum passes for a variety of zoos and museums, including the USS Constitution Museum, the Museum of Science, the Hall at Patriot Place, and many others, including our newest pass for the RISD Museum. You can CLICK HERE to visit our website and see the complete listing of all our passes. You can reserve your museum pass online through the website or call the Library directly at (508) 669-6421. |
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Whether you are into fiction, nonfiction, or are looking for some children's books, we have something for you. Some of our newest and seasonal titles include: |
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The Library will be closed on Monday April 20th in honor of Patriots' Day |
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Library Hours
| Sunday | Closed | | Monday | 10:00 PM - 4:00 PM | | Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | | Wednesday | 12:00 AM - 8:00 PM | | Thursday | 12:00 AM - 8:00 PM | | Friday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | | Saturday | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
Read the latest updates and information on our new library Here |
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