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We continue to offer our full slate of weekly children's programs in our Children's Section all throughout May and even started a new photo contest focusing on Dighton photographs. Speaking of programs, we will once again be offering free community yoga Thursday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30 at Old Town Hall beginning May 2nd and running through June 13th. The sessions are free to attend, but please call the Library at (508) 669-6421 to register for a spot if you are interested. We will also welcome best-selling author Eric Jay Dolin on May 2nd at Old Town Hall to discuss his upcoming book Left for Dead: Shipwreck, Treachery, and Survival at the Edge of the World about a true story of survival on the Falkland Islands during the War of 1812. Local historian William Hanna, author of Tetiquet to the Sea: History of the Taunton River, will also come to Dighton to discuss the history of the Taunton River. You can see his talk on May 23rd at Old Town Hall. Both talks are free to attend, and no registration is required. |
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Do You Know About Our Digital Resources?
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Have you ever heard of Kanopy? How about Hoopla? Kanopy is an online streaming service where you can watch movies on your computer or mobile device. Hoopla is a streaming service for audio books, comics, e-books, movies, music, and television shows. Both are free and available through the Dighton Public Library. All you need is a Dighton library card to get started. Visit our digital resources website or call the Library directly at (508) 669-6421 for more information about Kanopy, Hoopla, or the many other digital resources we offer. |
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Left for Dead: Shipwreck, Treachery, and Survival at the Edge of the World
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Come see Eric Jay Dolin on Thursday May 2nd at 6:30 at Old Town Hall as he discusses the true story of a wild and fateful encounter between a shipwreck and a British warship in the Falkland Islands during the War of 1812. Fraught with misunderstandings and mistrust, the incident left three British sailors and two Americans abandoned in the inhospitable Falkland Islands for a year and a half. Dolin's upcoming book launches May 7th, but this lecture will provide a sneak peek into Dolin's book that critics are calling a "stunning account" and a "riveting, rollicking read." |
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Tetiquet to the Sea: History of the Taunton River |
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Join Dr. William Hanna on Thursday May 23rd at 6:30 at Old Town Hall as he discusses his book Tetiquet to the Sea: A History of the Taunton River. Hanna's meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated book draws upon manuscripts, printed material, and photographs not only from the Old Colony History Museum's extensive collection, but also from riverside partners including historical organizations, public libraries, local universities, and private holdings. Hanna captures, for the first time in one publication, both the history and present-day vitality of the Taunton River. |
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Join the Traveling Book Group and travel around the world through books. This month, the book club will find out what lies Lara has to live with in the mystery suspense novel The Silent Wife by Kerry Fisher on Wednesday May 29th 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 in the group. The Traveling Book Group meets on the last Wednesday of each month, and anybody interested is welcome to attend.
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Free Community Yoga Six Thursday Sessions: May 2nd at 10:30 May 9th at 10:30 May 16th at 10:30 May 30th at 10:30 June 6th at 10:30 June 13th 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, flexibility, and 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 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. |
Play Group Preschoolers are invited to Play Group every Wednesday at 10:30 in May. There will be plenty of STEM toys so kids can learn while they play. |
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 town calendar to see the full lineup. |
The Mitchells vs. the Machines May 6th 6:00 to 8:00 |
Peter Rabbit 2 May 13th 6:00 to 8:00 |
Kung Fu Panda 2 May 20th 6:00 to 8:00 |
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Adults and children are invited to submit a photo to our photo contest. The subject is Dighton, and any photograph taken in Dighton is eligible to be entered. Please no people or pets in the photograph. E-mail your photo to Ms. Lorie in 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 Dighton photograph. |
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Rules: - Include the name and contact information of the person entering the photo, age of the photographer, and the location where the photo was taken.
- E-mail the picture so it can be printed as an 8x10.
- Voting will end 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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Humming Bird Planter Fundraiser - SOLD OUT
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Thank you to all who signed up for the sold out May 9th Humming Bird Planter fundraiser at Araujo Farms. All proceeds will go towards the Library, and we are appreciative of your support! |
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The Friends Mailing Address Has Changed |
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If you send something to the Friends via mail, please use this address moving forward: Friends of the Dighton Public Library PO Box 695 Dighton, MA 02715 |
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May Meeting The next meeting of the Friends of the Dighton Public Library will be on Thursday May 16th 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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Golf Tournament Fundraiser Save the Date September 15th Hazelton Golf Course 327 Summer Street in Rehoboth Stay Tuned: Registration Information Coming Soon Sponsored by the Friends of the Dighton Public Library |
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Looking for something to do with the kids during over the long weekend? Did you know that 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. Check them out and reserve your pass today at www.dightonlibrary.org and click on "Museum Passes" at the top of the page or call (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 May and spring themed titles include... |
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The Library will be closed on Monday May 27th in observance of Memorial Day We will reopen on Tuesday May 28th and resume our regular operating hours. See you then! |
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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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