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With Spring around the corner, there will be plenty to do and see at the Library. Renovations on the new building continue to progress on all fronts, and work on the HVAC will begin in earnest this month, which keeps us on track for a Grand Opening sometime this Fall. Stay tuned for more details and updates. In the meantime, we continue to offer a full slate of programs and activities for children, teens, and adults. Free community yoga begins on March 6th and will run through April 3rd, so call the Library today and register if you are interested in attending these sessions. Paranormal researcher Don DeCristofario comes to Dighton on March 27th to discuss his work on the USS Salem at the Fore River Shipyard, one of New England's most actively haunted places. We will also be doing another Pet Photo Contest in April in case you missed the submission window for our February contest. E-mail your favorite pet photo to Miss Lorie by March 31st to enter. We also cannot forget all the work that the Friends of the Library do for us. They have just updated their new membership form for download, so CLICK HERE if you are interested in becoming a Friend and supporting the Library.
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Painting of the interior walls has been completed. The above photograph depicts the wall and windows of our future Children's Room. |
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We are grateful to the Highway Department for all of their hard work on the interior and exterior building renovations. The above photographs show the newly fabricated and installed railings for the Library's exterior ramp and stairways. |
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A Paranormal Journey Across Land and Sea |
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Join researcher Don DeCristofario at Old Town Hall on Thursday March 27th at 6:30 for a paranormal evening you will not want to miss about the USS Salem at the Fore River Shipyard in Quincy, one of New England's most actively haunted places. Don will discuss the entities who seemingly still serve as her crew, the effort to identify them, and the relationships forged with these entities. The group Don founded has spent nights in the Lizzie Borden house, the places where the real events of the popular movies The Conjuring and Hell House occurred, and the Sallie House in Atchison, Kansas, perhaps the most haunted house in America. |
Join the Traveling Book Group and travel around the world through books. This month, the book club will follow the story of Natalie Farrel as she tries to unravel the mystery of her coworker's disappearance by reading The Coworker by Frieda McFadden for discussion on Wednesday March 26th 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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Are you a Middle School student who loves to read? Then consider joining our Teen Book Group. This book group's next meeting will be on Wednesday March 19th at 5:00 in the Youth Services section of the Library located in the Lower Level of Dighton Town Hall. Anybody in grades six through nine is welcome to attend and take part. |
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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 March 6th through April 3rd 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 March for songs, stories, and finger-plays for children between the ages of 18 months and 3 years. |
Story Time Preschoolers are invited to Story Time with Miss Lorie every Wednesday at 10:30 in March. Come listen to a few fun stories and create a fun craft to take home. |
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 March listings are below. Visit the calendar to see the full lineup. |
Moana March 3rd 6:00 to 8:00 |
Moana 2 March 10th 6:00 to 8:00 |
Around the World in 80 Days March 17th 6:00 to 8:00 |
Sonic the Hedgehog March 24th 6:00 to 8:00 |
Lady and the Tramp March 31th 6:00 to 8:00 |
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Join Youth Services for a special showing of the PG-13 movie Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves on Thursday March 20th at 6:00 in Youth Services located in the Lower Level of the Town Hall. There will be drinks and snacks provided for everybody in attendance. |
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Pet Photo Contest: Ends March 1st
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There is still time to vote for your favorite photo before voting ends on March 1st, so be sure to stop by the Children's Section and cast your ballot. Prizes will be awarded to the winning Child's photo and Adult's photo! |
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Coming Soon... April's Photo Contest
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Do you have a pet photo but missed the submission date for our February contest? We will be taking submissions for our Spring contest all throughout March. E-mail your pet photo to Miss Lorie by April 1st for entry. Voting begins on April 1st, and prizes will again 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 March 6th 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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Candidates Night March 31st 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 2025 annual town election. |
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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 March? The Friends of the Dighton Public Library 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. CLICK HERE to visit our new museum pass website and see the complete listing of all the passes we offer. You can reserve your museum pass on line through the website or call the Library directly at (508) 669-6421 for more details. |
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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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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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