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A new era for the Dighton Public Library is officially upon us, as we have officially opened our Library at 207 Main Street. Thank you to all who have made this building a reality. We have uploaded a few photo albums on our Facebook page with photos from our September 20th ribbon cutting. If you would like to talk about our new Library and share any ideas, feel free to stop by and chat with Laura the Librarian the evening of Wednesday October 22nd and enjoy a cup of tea in the process. Our full slate of children's programs begins in October with Tot Time on Mondays and Tuesdays and movie nights on Thursday evenings before movie nights switch to Wednesday evenings beginning in November. Speaking of our Children's Section, we will be having a Halloween party for preschoolers on October 30th at 1:00 with games and activities. Our pet photo contest contest begins in November, so e-mail Miss Lorie your photo by the end of October to make sure your pet is entered. Children and adults can both submit entries to the contest. Check our calendar to see everything we will be offering, and don't forget that the Library will be closed on Monday October 13th due to the Holiday. |
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Thank you to everybody who contributed to our new Library and made our Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening such an amazing success! |
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Tea Time with Laura the Librarian |
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Do you have ideas for what you would like to see at the new Library? If so, then stop by the Program Room on Wednesday October 22nd between 6:30 and 7:30 and have a nice cup of tea with Laura the Librarian. Sit and chat with Laura and share any ideas of what you would like to see in the new Library and receive a small gift for your suggestions. |
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Join the Traveling Book Group and travel around the world through books. This month, the book club will travel to the world of an upscale hotel maid and unravel a mystery by reading The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose for discussion on Wednesday October 29th in the Program Room at 6:00. Copies of the book are available at the Library for anybody looking to take part. The 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 online calendar to stay up to date on all of our upcoming programs. |
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Free Community Yoga Six Thursday Sessions September 18th through October 23rd 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 October for songs, stories, and finger-plays for children between the ages of 18 months and 3 years. |
Thursday Movie Nights Every Thursday at 6:00 we will show a movie. Each child will receive tickets to claim a drink and snacks. The October listings are below. Visit the calendar to see the full lineup. |
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Lilo and Stitch October 9th 6:00 to 8:00 |
The Bad Guys 2 October 16th 6:00 to 8:00 |
The Smurfs October 30th 6:00 to 8:00 |
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The Library will be hosting a preschool Halloween Party on Thursday October 30th at 1:00 in the Children's Section and Program Room. Join us in your costumes for games, challenges, and a chance to go trick or treating around the Library. Allergy friendly snacks will be available. |
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November Pet Photo Contest
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E-mail your cute, funny, or unusual pet photo to Ms. Lorie to enter the November pet photo contest. The pictures will be laminated and then hung along the ramp leading up to the Children's Section. Each photo will be given a number so that everyone can vote for their favorite pet photo. Rules:- Include the name of the pet, name of the person entering the photo, and the age of the photographer.
- E-mail the picture so it can be printed as an 8x10.
- Each child can submit a photo of a pet.
- Pictures must be submitted by November 1st.
- Voting will begin on November 1st and end on November 30th.
- 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 October 16th at 6:00 in the Library 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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The Friends will be participating in the the Festival of Trees this year at Araujo Farms. Stop by anytime beginning Columbus Day Weekend to enter the raffle to win our tree. |
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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 over the long 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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Please note that the Library will be closed on Monday October 13th due to the Holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday October 14th and resume our regular operating hours. |
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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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