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March can be a busy month with everything going on, including St. Patrick's Day, the first day of Spring, and even Easter, but there is still plenty to check out at the Dighton Public Library. When you stop by the Children's Section, don't forget to vote for your favorite pet photograph. The contest will run through March 16th before we announce the winners. Speaking of voting, the Friends of the Dighton Public Library are once again hosting Candidates Night at the Dighton Middle School on March 25th if you want to ask questions of the candidates running in the 2024 annual town election. Our free community yoga program continues throughout March every Thursday at 10:30 at Old Town Hall, so register if you are interested. Be sure not to miss local author and Lizzie Borden expert Dr. Stefani Koorey when she comes to Old Town Hall on March 28th to reveal her insight into the infamous 1892 Fall River murders, and 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. |
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The SAILS Mobile App Will Soon Be Available! We received an update from our library system vendor and they are working with the company they partnered with for the mobile app development. They currently have a few sites testing in production. If all goes as anticipated, they will restore access globally within the next few days. In the meantime, please visit our website in order to check your account and place holds. We understand and apologize for the inconvenience this has caused. For additional information and updates, please visit the SAILS website to read about the app’s status. |
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Join Dr. Stefani Koorey at Old Town Hall on Thursday March 28th at 6:30 as she discusses the well known and infamous case of Lizzie Borden. Stefani is the author of several books about Fall River, Lizzie Borden, and regional history. She is also the owner of LizzieAndrewBorden.com, the Lizzie Borden Society Forum, and PearTree Press, an independent book publishing business that produces work related to Fall River History, True Crime, and the 1892 Borden Murders.While her PhD is in theatre history, she is very involved in writing and speaking about the history of the New England region. |
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Join the Traveling Book Group and travel around the world through books. This month, the book club will be discussing The Red Address Book by Sophia Lundberg on Wednesday March 27th in the Children's Section located in the Lower Level of the Town Hall at 6:00. Copies of books are available on hold 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 February 29 through April 4 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 |
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 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 every Tuesday 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 town calendar to see the full lineup. |
Hotel Transylvania: TranformaniaMarch 4th6:00 to 8:00 |
Trolls: World Tour March 11th 6:00 to 8:00 |
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WishMarch 18th6:00 to 8:00 |
VivoMarch 25th6:00 to 8:00 |
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Free Girl Scout "Try-It" Event
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Future Girl Scouts and their caregivers are invited to meet new friends on Tuesday March 26th from 6:00 to 7:00 PM in the Children's Section located in the Lower Level of the Dighton Town Hall. Best friends are magic. With friends by your side, jungle gyms turn into castles, bath towels become superhero capes, and everything feels just a little more possible. Being a Girl Scout opens your world to the forever friends who help you shine your brightest. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place—come see what we’re all about! This event is for all ages and their caregivers. |
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Coming in April... Dighton Photo Contest! |
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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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March Meeting The next meeting of the Friends of the Dighton Public Library will be on Thursday March 7th 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 25th 7:00 PM Dighton Middle School The Friends are once again hosting their annual Meet the Candidates Night at Dighton Middle School. This is your chance to ask questions of the candidates running in the 2024 annual town election. Interpreter or CART services may be available upon request. Please contact the Library for more information. |
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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 |
Looking for something to do with the kids over the weekend? The Friends of the Dighton Public Library sponsor many discount museum passes for a variety of places including the New England Aquarium, 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 the "Museum Passes" option 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 March 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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