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With spring finally here and April just around the corner, there is plenty to see and do at the Dighton Public Library. In addition to our weekly children's programs, Ms. Lorie has a full slate of fun activities planned in Youth Services during April vacation, including soap making, slime making, and even a puzzle day. Speaking of programs, be sure not to miss Dr. James Wadsworth, Professor of History at Stonehill College and author of Global Piracy: A Documentary History of Seaborne Banditry on April 25th as he discusses the history of piracy while doing some myth-busting along the way. Don't forget to save the date for live music by the acoustic folk-rock duo Knock on Wood when they come to Dighton on April 5th for a unique and entertaining show. We also have solar eclipse viewing glasses and COVID tests available while supplies last. Renovation work at our new library at Smith Memorial Hall continues with the help of Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School carpentry and electrical technology students. |
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Students enrolled in Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School's Carpentry Program and Electrical Technology Program were recognized at the town's March 13th Board of Selectmen's meeting for their work on the 207 Main Street Library renovations. The Selectmen and the Library Building Committee are grateful for the hard work of all the students who are contributing to the project, and are all excited at all the progress. |
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Want to check out the solar eclipse on April 8th, but don't have any viewing glasses? Stop by the Library and grab a pair while supplies last. |
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The SAILS App is Back! If you did not delete the app from your device, simply log out of your account and log back in. You should see your account details and you should be able to use the app features you are used to. If you deleted the app, it is still available in the app stores where you originally downloaded it. Thank you for your patience during this time! |
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Beneath the Skull and Crossbones: Piracy Myth and History
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Pirates represent some of the most popular and yet least understood figures in history. Most people have very romantic notions of piracy and very little exposure to primary sources about piracy, often holding views that modern pirates are simple thugs and villains to be feared while Caribbean buccaneers were dignified social bandits. Join Dr. James Wadsworth, Professor of History at Stonehill College and author of Global Piracy: A Documentary History of Seaborne Banditry, on Thursday April 25th at 6:30 at Old Town Hall as he challenges these myths and situates pirates in their proper historical context. |
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Join the Traveling Book Group and travel around the world through books. This month, the book club will unravel a mystery in Southern France while discussing The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell on Wednesday April 24th 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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Friday April 5th 7:00 - 8:00 Old Town Hall Knock on Wood is a high-energy acoustic folk-rock duo, featuring singer-songwriter Howie Newman. Combining acoustic guitar with fiddle, mandolin, and pleasing vocal harmonies, the duo performs funny original music (suitable for all ages) and classic rock covers. It is a very lively and fun show with great musicianship, humor, and lots of audience participation. For more information, including videos and music samples, visit www.howienewman.com/knockonwood. |
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Tot Time Join Ms. Lorie Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 in April 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 every Tuesday at 10:30 in April. 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 April listings are below. Visit the town calendar to see the full lineup. |
Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite!April 1st6:00 to 8:00 |
Migration April 8th 6:00 to 8:00 |
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Kung Fu Panda April 22nd 6:00 to 8:00 |
The Queen's CorgiApril 29th6:00 to 8:00 |
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Soap Making Come in to the Children's Section on Tuesday April 16th and make a bar of soap with a toy inside. Wash your hands to free your dinosaur, animal, or the toy you picked. |
Slime Day Join Ms. Lorie in the Children's Section on Wednesday April 17th and try making different slime recipes. Take some slime home when you are done. |
Puzzle Day Stop by the Children's Section on Thursday April 18th and try to solve a variety of puzzles. There will be lots of puzzles for children and parents to figure out. |
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Pet Photo Contest Results |
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All the votes from our Pet Photo Contest have been counted, and the results are in! |
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Congratulations to Kate, whose photo of Walter received the most votes in the adult photographer category First Place: Photo of Walter taken by Kate Second Place: Photo of Bane and Stitch taken by Trista Third Place: Photo of Binx taken by Maureen Fourth Place (tie): Photo of Homer taken by Sirena Fourth Place (tie): Photo of Bailey taken by Charlotte |
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Congratulations to Brooke, whose photo of Marshmallow received the most votes in the children's photographer category First Place: Photo of Marshmallow taken by Brooke Second Place (tie): Photo of Belle taken by Hailey Second Place (tie): Photo of Belle taken by Dominic Third Place: Photo of Birthday and Stinky taken by Kye Fourth Place: Photo of Daisy taken by Brooke |
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Thank you to all who participated and congratulations to the winners! |
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Adults and children are invited to submit a photo to the April 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 begin April 1st and end May 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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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 More Information to Come Stay Tuned Sponsored by the Friends of the Dighton Public Library |
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Looking for something to do with the kids during April Vacation? 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 newest April titles include... |
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The Library will be closed on Monday April 15th in observance of Patriot's Day We will reopen on Tuesday April 16th 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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