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Renovations on our new Library continue to progress at a steady clip, and we remain on track for a Grand Opening this fall. We recently hosted a community forum regarding the project, and you can watch the full program by clicking HERE to see all the behind the scenes renovation photos. While we work towards moving into our new home, we are still offering a variety of programs out of our temporary spaces. Join us at Old Town Hall on Thursday May 22nd where Tim Weisberg, paranormal researcher and author of Ghosts of the SouthCoast, will discuss the history and the legends of the Bridgewater Triangle. We are also pleased to announce that we have added a new museum pass for the RISD Museum. Feel free to take a look at all the museum passes we offer courtesy of the Friends and the Dighton Cultural Council. We are also pleased to announce that the Library will be hosting another round of community yoga every Thursday morning in May. These sessions are free, but don't forget to call the Library at (508) 669-6421 to register. In addition to our regularly scheduled children's programs, we will also be offering toddler craft time every Wednesday morning at 10:30 in the Children's Section in the Lower Level of Town Hall. Speaking of the Children's Section, please take the time at some point in May to submit a wildlife photo by e-mail to Miss Lorie for entry in our June photo contest. Don't forget that the Library will be closed on Monday May 26th due to Memorial Day and on Saturday May 31st due to the Cow Chip Festival. |
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We are grateful to the Highway Department for all of their hard work on the renovations. The above photographs show some more of the finished work in our new Program Room. |
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Ghosts of the Bridgewater Triangle |
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Join paranormal researcher, author, and adventurer Tim Weisberg on Thursday May 22nd at 6:30 at Old Town Hall for a trip through the infamous Bridgewater Triangle. Tim will share the history and haunts of the region while talking about the legends and real life truths behind the strange phenomena that has permeated the area for centuries. Tim is the author of Ghosts of the SouthCoast, co-author of Haunted Objects: Stories of Ghosts on Your Shelf, and appeared on the TV shows Ghost Adventures, My Ghost Story, Most Haunted Towns, and MonsterQuest. |
Join the Traveling Book Group and travel around the world through books. This month, the book club will examine a story of family, marriage, and the true nature of justice by reading Someone Knows by Lisa Scottoline for discussion on Wednesday May 28th in the Children's Section located in the Lower Level of the Town Hall at 6:00. Copies of books are available at the Library for anybody looking to take part. The Traveling Book Group meets on the last Wednesday of each month, and anybody interested is welcome to attend. |
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Missed any of our Programs?
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Thanks to Dighton's Cable Television Committee, Library programs are recorded and available on the Town's YouTube channel. Visit the Library's programs webpage for the links to any past program you may have missed throughout the course of the year, and don't forget to follow us on Facebook and check our new online calendar to stay up to date on all of our upcoming programs. |
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Free Community Yoga Five Thursday Sessions May 1st through May 29th 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 Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 in May for songs, stories, and finger-plays for children between the ages of 18 months and 3 years. |
Toddler Craft Time Stop by the Children's Section Wednesdays at 10:30 in May and make a fun craft with your imagination for children between the ages of 18 months and 3 years. |
Monday at the Movies Every Monday at 6:00 we will show a movie. Each child will receive tickets to claim a drink and snacks. The May listings are below. Visit the calendar to see the full lineup. |
Dog Man May 5th 6:00 to 8:00 |
Paddington in Peru May 12th 6:00 to 8:00 |
How to Train Your Dragon May 19th 6:00 to 8:00 |
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Wildlife Photo Contest: Begins June 1st
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Take the time this May to e-mail a wildlife photograph to Ms. Lorie at the Children's Section in the Lower Level of the Town Hall to enter. The pictures will be laminated and then hung in our entry hallway. Each photo 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.
- Each child can submit a wildlife photograph.
- Pictures must be submitted by June 1st.
- Voting will begin on June 1st and end on July 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 15th at 6:30 in the Library's Children's Section located in the lower level of Dighton Town Hall. 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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Come support the Friends and create a hummingbird planter at Araujo Farms on Tuesday June 17th at 6:00 pm. Please call Araujo Farms at (508) 669-6988 to register. The fundraiser event is $50 per person, and proceeds will go towards the Friends of the Dighton Public Library. |
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The Friends Third Annual Golf Tournament will be on Sunday October 5th at Swansea Country Club. More details will follow in the June newsletter, 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 Memorial Day weekend? 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 on line 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 from Friday May 23rd through Monday May 26th in honor of Memorial Day |
The Library will be closed on Saturday May 31st due to the Cow Chip Festival |
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Library Hours
| Sunday | Closed | | Monday | 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | | Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | | Thursday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | | Friday | Closed | | Saturday | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Read the latest updates and information on our new library Here |
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Dighton Public Library
Temporary Location:
979 Somerset Ave.
Dighton, Massachusetts 02715
(508) 669-6421www.dightonlibrary.org/ |
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