Adult Puzzle Club

Relax and unwind with our informal Jigsaw Puzzle Club. Open to all skill levels, this laid-back gathering is a great way to enjoy puzzles and meet new friends. This is a drop-in program; no registration required. If you require accessibility support to attend this pr......More

Relax and unwind with our informal Jigsaw Puzzle Club. Open to all skill levels, this laid-back gathering is a great way to enjoy puzzles and meet new friends. This is a drop-in program; no registration required. If you require accessibility support to attend this program (ex: live ASL interpreter), please contact: [email protected] or 781-934-2721 x5630. A full list of accessibility offerings can be found on our website (link to page). https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/adult-puzzle-club-38/

Upper Level Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Music and Movement

Move & groove with shakers, scarves and rhythm sticks!  About the program: This program includes music being played by a speaker, bubbles, parachute play, dancing, following directions and using manipulatives such as scarves, shakers and rhythm sticks. If you need an......More

Move & groove with shakers, scarves and rhythm sticks!  About the program: This program includes music being played by a speaker, bubbles, parachute play, dancing, following directions and using manipulatives such as scarves, shakers and rhythm sticks. If you need any accommodations, please contact Jessica Phillips [email protected].  Geared toward age 2-4. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Here are some tips to help make this the best possible experience: Sit, sing & listen to stories together. Adults should sit with their child and model good audience behavior by being attentive and participating - please put away your cell phones and save your conversations for after the program. Please be timely. It is a good idea to allow extra time for parking and visits to the bathroom. If the room is at capacity, staff may not be able to allow you to enter if you arrive late. It’s ok to leave. Some days children aren’t in the right. If your child becomes upset or disruptive, it’s ok to leave and come back in again when they are comfortable and ready to try again (it’s ok if they aren’t feeling it today too- we get it!) Please put away toys, cell phones and other distractions. Please save toys, cell phones and other distractions for after the class. Please enjoy your snacks after class. To keep everyone in the room safe, snacks are not permitted in any toddler or preschool programs. If your child becomes hungry, please step out of the program to feed your child. Be respectful with photos. If you are taking photos, please be respectful of the privacy of other children. Give a heads up to any caregivers of children in the frame before you click so they can move their child out of the photo if they do not want them to be in your picture. If you require accessibility support to attend this program (ex: live ASL interpreter), please contact: [email protected] or 781-934-2721 x5630. A full list of accessibility offerings can be found on our website (link to page). https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/music-and-movement-271/

Resource Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Music and Movement

Move & groove with shakers, scarves and rhythm sticks! About the program: This program includes music being played by a speaker, bubbles, parachute play, dancing, following directions and using manipulatives such as scarves, shakers and rhythm sticks. If you need any......More

Move & groove with shakers, scarves and rhythm sticks! About the program: This program includes music being played by a speaker, bubbles, parachute play, dancing, following directions and using manipulatives such as scarves, shakers and rhythm sticks. If you need any accommodations, please contact Jessica Phillips [email protected]. Geared toward age 2-4. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Here are some tips to help make this the best possible experience: Sit, sing & listen to stories together. Adults should sit with their child and model good audience behavior by being attentive and participating - please put away your cell phones and save your conversations for after the program. Please be timely. It is a good idea to allow extra time for parking and visits to the bathroom. If the room is at capacity, staff may not be able to allow you to enter if you arrive late. It’s ok to leave. Some days children aren’t in the right. If your child becomes upset or disruptive, it’s ok to leave and come back in again when they are comfortable and ready to try again (it’s ok if they aren’t feeling it today too- we get it!) Please put away toys, cell phones and other distractions. Please save toys, cell phones and other distractions for after the class. Please enjoy your snacks after class. To keep everyone in the room safe, snacks are not permitted in any toddler or preschool programs. If your child becomes hungry, please step out of the program to feed your child. Be respectful with photos. If you are taking photos, please be respectful of the privacy of other children. Give a heads up to any caregivers of children in the frame before you click so they can move their child out of the photo if they do not want them to be in your picture. If you require accessibility support to attend this program (ex: live ASL interpreter), please contact: [email protected] or 781-934-2721 x5630. A full list of accessibility offerings can be found on our website (link to page). https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/music-and-movement-311/

Resource Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

SSCAC STEM Playgroup

South Shore Community Action Council STEM  Program Aimed toward preschoolers, this group serves to nurture your child's natural love of science and nature. Explore the world around you through science, technology, engineering, and math with everyday activities at you......More

South Shore Community Action Council STEM  Program Aimed toward preschoolers, this group serves to nurture your child's natural love of science and nature. Explore the world around you through science, technology, engineering, and math with everyday activities at your local library!  Please register online at www.sscac.org/ssFN-events https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/sscac-stem-playgroup-23/

Merry Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Knitting Night

A night of knitting... or weaving, spinning, or any other fiber craft! All skill levels are welcome. No registration required.  If you require accessibility support to attend this program (ex: live ASL interpreter), please contact: [email protected] or 781-93......More

A night of knitting... or weaving, spinning, or any other fiber craft! All skill levels are welcome. No registration required.  If you require accessibility support to attend this program (ex: live ASL interpreter), please contact: [email protected] or 781-934-2721 x5630. A full list of accessibility offerings can be found on our website (link to page). https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/knitting-night-68/

Merry Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Learn to Crochet for Adults: Chevron Scarf

Learn to crochet with Elizabeth and Suzanne We will work together to complete one project over a 1 month period: A chevron (or zig-zag) scarf. Materials will be provided. Registration is for all 5 sessions. Please note: it is ok if you can't make every single sess......More

Learn to crochet with Elizabeth and Suzanne We will work together to complete one project over a 1 month period: A chevron (or zig-zag) scarf. Materials will be provided. Registration is for all 5 sessions. Please note: it is ok if you can't make every single session! Please sign up anyway and come to the ones you can. This program is geared for adults ages 18 and older- kids who are interested in learning crochet can join Laura and Elizabeth every Thursday 2:30-3:30. 10 person maximum. https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/learn-to-crochet-for-adults-chevron-scarf-9/

Duxbury Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Asian Media Club

Are you of fan of Asian Media like Anime, K-pop, Manga, Manhua, C-Dramas, and more? Come join us at Asian Media Club and meet others that have the same interests! Each club meeting will cover different activities or pieces of media that we appreciate. The club is gear......More

Are you of fan of Asian Media like Anime, K-pop, Manga, Manhua, C-Dramas, and more? Come join us at Asian Media Club and meet others that have the same interests! Each club meeting will cover different activities or pieces of media that we appreciate. The club is geared towards ages 9 through 14. Registration not required. Located in the Children's Program Room. If you require accessibility support to attend this program (ex: live ASL interpreter), please contact: [email protected] or 781-934-2721 x5630. A full list of accessibility offerings can be found on our website (link to page). https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/asian-media-club-15/

Children's Program Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Duxbury Young Writers Workshop

The Duxbury Writers Society invites high school students in grades 10 through 12 to workshop their creative writing in a supportive group environment. Led by author Trent England from the Duxbury Writers Society, students will have the opportunity to share a sample of......More

The Duxbury Writers Society invites high school students in grades 10 through 12 to workshop their creative writing in a supportive group environment. Led by author Trent England from the Duxbury Writers Society, students will have the opportunity to share a sample of their writing and also write from prompts to encourage spontaneous creativity. Please bring 1-2 pages of work to share if you like, and your preferred writing instrument -- laptop, tablet, pen/paper, etc. Group will meet every other week. https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/duxbury-young-writers-workshop-2/

Resource Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Mahjong Open Play

Mahjong open play for players familiar with Mahjong. Beginners are welcome! No need to register, this is a drop in event. Mahjong game and cards provided.   This event is geared toward adults. https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mahjong-open-play-22/...More

Mahjong open play for players familiar with Mahjong. Beginners are welcome! No need to register, this is a drop in event. Mahjong game and cards provided.   This event is geared toward adults. https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mahjong-open-play-22/

Resource Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Tinker Time

Drop in between 10:30 –12 to the Children’s Program Room for a craft, STEM and early literacy stations,  or playtime. Recommended age 2–4 with caregiver.  If you require accessibility support to attend this program (ex: live ASL interpreter), please contact: scorrei......More

Drop in between 10:30 –12 to the Children’s Program Room for a craft, STEM and early literacy stations,  or playtime. Recommended age 2–4 with caregiver.  If you require accessibility support to attend this program (ex: live ASL interpreter), please contact: [email protected] or 781-934-2721 x5630. A full list of accessibility offerings can be found on our website (link to page). https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/toddler-time-65/

Children's Program Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Flourish Feeding Breastfeeding Support Group

Join Flourish Feeding’s Free Support Group Today! If you're a mother in the Duxbury/ South Shore, MA area, I invite you to join the free Flourish Feeding breastfeeding support group run by Christie Ziomek, BS, IBCLC. Breastfeeding can be one of the most rewarding, y......More

Join Flourish Feeding’s Free Support Group Today! If you're a mother in the Duxbury/ South Shore, MA area, I invite you to join the free Flourish Feeding breastfeeding support group run by Christie Ziomek, BS, IBCLC. Breastfeeding can be one of the most rewarding, yet sometimes challenging, aspects of motherhood. It’s also not for everyone. Whether you’re a first-time mom or an experienced parent navigating a new phase of feeding, having the right support is crucial. This group is for every mother or parent, no matter where you are on your breastfeeding journey. Whether you're exclusively breastfeeding, supplementing with formula, or have chosen not to breastfeed, you are welcome. Our group celebrates diverse choices and provides a space where you can share your challenges and successes without fear of judgment. One of the greatest gifts of this free feeding support group is the community it builds. You'll have the chance to meet other local mothers/parents who are going through similar experiences. It’s an opportunity to share stories, offer advice, and build friendships that can last well beyond the group. https://www.flourishfeeding.care/freesupportgroup The Flourish Feeding Support group is free, open to all, and held regularly at the Duxbury Library. Whether you’re looking for practical tips, emotional support, or just a place to connect with other moms, I am here to offer a gentle, inclusive, and empowering environment. If you require accessibility support to attend this program (ex: live ASL interpreter), please contact: [email protected] or 781-934-2721 x5630. A full list of accessibility offerings can be found on our website (link to page). https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/flourish-feeding-breastfeeding-support-group-60/

Setter Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

VIRTUAL America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter

Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal. In this work, Walter, a Pulitzer finalist, exposes the country’......More

Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal. In this work, Walter, a Pulitzer finalist, exposes the country’s failed response to the opioid crisis, and the malfeasance, corruption, and snake oil which blight the drug rehabilitation industry. Today, more people have access to treatment than ever before. So why isn’t it working? The answer is that in America—where anyone can get addicted—only certain people get a real chance to recover. Despite record numbers of overdose deaths, our default response is still to punish, while rehabs across the United States fail to incorporate scientifically proven strategies and exploit patients. In this book, you’ll find the stories of four people who represent the failures of the rehab-industrial complex, and the ways our treatment system often prevents recovery. April is a black mom in Philadelphia, who witnessed firsthand how the government’s punitive response to the crack epidemic impeded her mother’s recovery—and then her own. Chris, a young middle-class white man from Louisiana, received more opportunities in his addiction than April, including the chance to go to treatment instead of prison. Yet the only program the judge permitted was one that forced him to perform unpaid back-breaking labor at for-profit companies. Wendy is a mother from a wealthy suburb of Los Angeles, whose son died in a sober living home. She began investigating for-profit treatment programs—yet law enforcement and regulators routinely ignored her warnings, allowing rehab patients to die, again and again. Larry is a surgeon who himself struggled with addiction, and would eventually become one of the first Suboxone prescribers in the nation, drawing the scrutiny of the Drug Enforcement Administration. Be sure to register now to participate in this urgent conversation and learn insight on how we might fix the system to save lives. Register here: https://libraryc.org/duxburyfreelibrary/117325/register About the Author: Shoshana Walter is a reporter for the Marshall Project covering the criminal justice system. Her reporting has been honored as a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and Selden Ring, and she has won the Knight Award for Public Service, the Edward R. Murrow Award, and the Livingston Award for Young Journalists. She started her work on the treatment system at The Center for Investigative Reporting, where her work appeared in The New York Times Magazine, in newspapers, and on NPR stations across the country. She is based in Oakland, California. About the Guest Host: Barbara Ellen Kingsolver is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist, essayist, and poet. Her widely known works include The Poisonwood Bible, the tale of a missionary family in the Congo, and Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, a nonfiction account of her family's attempts to eat locally. In 2023, she was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for the novel Demon Copperhead. Her work often focuses on topics such as social justice, biodiversity, and the interaction between humans and their communities and environments. https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-america-s-failed-response-to-the-opioid-crisis-with-author-shoshana-walter/

Virtual

Duxbury Alternative Energy Committee presents: Solar Summit

Presentation on solarization of Duxbury commercial buildings and buildings housing Duxbury nonprofits, including houses of worship. Panel will include businesses and non-profits which have already adopted solarization. https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calenda......More

Presentation on solarization of Duxbury commercial buildings and buildings housing Duxbury nonprofits, including houses of worship. Panel will include businesses and non-profits which have already adopted solarization. https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/duxbury-alternative-energy-committee-presents-solar-summit/

Merry Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Chandler Half Day Crafternoon

Join the Junior Friends of the Library for a fun afternoon of stories and crafts!  Geared toward ages K-2.  https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/chandler-half-day-crafternoon-2/

Merry Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

VIRTUAL Books with Friends March: Dominion

Books with Friends is a new virtual book club run by the Duxbury Senior Center and the Duxbury Free Library. Everyone is welcome to attend! We will read a variety of books chosen the Duxbury Free Library staff. Most books will be recently published, but not the newest......More

Books with Friends is a new virtual book club run by the Duxbury Senior Center and the Duxbury Free Library. Everyone is welcome to attend! We will read a variety of books chosen the Duxbury Free Library staff. Most books will be recently published, but not the newest and hottest titles. We might even try out some older classics sometimes. We meet once a month over Zoom. Please register in order to receive the Zoom meeting link through your email. In March we will meet on Wednesday, March 25, 3:00-4:00 PM. The book we will read is Dominion by Addie E. Citchens. Copies of the book will be available at the Duxbury Free Library Circulation Desk beginning on February 25, just ask the staff for the Books with Friends book. This book is also available through Libby in audiobook and ebook formats. If you prefer to get the book through the Duxbury Free Library's Homebound delivery program or the Senior Center's Meal Delivery Program, just call Sam Correia at (781) 934-2721 ex. 5630. If you are new to using Zoom and would like some instruction before the book club meeting, please call the Duxbury Free Library Reference Desk at 781-934-2721 ex. 5623. More info about Dominion by Addie E. Citchens A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Electric Literature, Garden & Gun, Debutiful, A Must-Read: People, NPR, Vulture, Literary Hub, The Millions, Garden & Gun, Goodreads Long-Listed for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize Winner of the O. Henry Prize for "That Girl" An Indies Introduce and Indie Next Pick A Publishers Weekly Writer to Watch In this taut Southern family drama, the sins of a favorite son rock a small Mississippi town. Reverend Sabre Winfrey, Jr., shepherd of the Seven Seals Missionary Baptist Church, believes in God, his own privilege, and enterprise. He owns the barbershop and the radio station, and generally keeps an iron hand on every aspect of society in Dominion, Mississippi. He and his wife, Priscilla, have five boys; the youngest, Emanuel, is called Wonderboy-- no one sings prettier, runs as fast, or turns as many heads. But Wonderboy, his father, and all the structures in place that keep them on top are not as righteous as they seem to be. And when Wonderboy is caught off guard by an encounter with a stranger, he finds himself confronted by questions he'd never imagined. His response sends shock waves through the entire community. Priscilla and Diamond, two women who love these men, bear witness to their charms and bear the brunt of their choices. Through their eyes and their stories, Dominion offers an intricate, intimate view of how secrets control us, how shame stifles us, how silence implicates us, and how even love plays a role in the everyday violence and casual sins of the powerful. A brilliantly crafted Black Southern family drama told with the captivating force, humor, and tenderness carried in the hearts of these women, Addie E. Citchens' Dominion wrestles with the many brutal, sinister ways in which we are shaped by fear and patriarchy, and studies how we might yet choose to break free. https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-books-with-friends-march-dominion/

Zoom

Teen Crafternoon

Come follow along with a guided craft or do a non-guided craft every month. Feel free to bring a craft you are working on. Grades 6-12 March's guided craft: Postcards https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-crafternoon-7/

Resource Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Virtual Craft Night

Love to craft? So do we! Join our Virtual Craft Night—a laid-back online hangout where people of all ages can work on any craft they like. Knit, draw, scrapbook, bead, paint, crochet—whatever you're into, bring it along! For the Zoom Link email Elizabeth at eellis@du......More

Love to craft? So do we! Join our Virtual Craft Night—a laid-back online hangout where people of all ages can work on any craft they like. Knit, draw, scrapbook, bead, paint, crochet—whatever you're into, bring it along! For the Zoom Link email Elizabeth at [email protected]  If you require accessibility support to attend this program (ex: live ASL interpreter), please contact: [email protected] or 781-934-2721 x5630. A full list of accessibility offerings can be found on our website (link to page). https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/vitural-craft-night-8/

Virtual

Laughter Yoga

Laughter yoga is a meditative, positive way to manage stress and enhance health. Laughing and singing exercises are done from a seated position - no yoga mat needed! If you require accessibility support to attend this program (ex: live ASL interpreter), please contac......More

Laughter yoga is a meditative, positive way to manage stress and enhance health. Laughing and singing exercises are done from a seated position - no yoga mat needed! If you require accessibility support to attend this program (ex: live ASL interpreter), please contact: [email protected] or 781-934-2721 x5630. A full list of accessibility offerings can be found on our website (link to page). https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/laughter-yoga-222/

Merry Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Drop-In Knitting

Grab your current work-in-progress and join us for a drop-in knitting group! We are knitters who want to meet more knitters. People at any skill level are welcome- we are happy to answer questions and share our knowledge. Even if you don't knit, other fiber artists ......More

Grab your current work-in-progress and join us for a drop-in knitting group! We are knitters who want to meet more knitters. People at any skill level are welcome- we are happy to answer questions and share our knowledge. Even if you don't knit, other fiber artists are welcome too! Meetings will be every Thursday from 10:00AM-12:00PM. (psssst... did you know the library has a HUGE collection of knitting and crafts books and tools? Feel free to check out the collections while you are here!) If you require accessibility support to attend this program (ex: live ASL interpreter), please contact: [email protected] or 781-934-2721 x5630. A full list of accessibility offerings can be found on our website (link to page). https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-knitting-195/

Duxbury Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Toddler Storytime

Join us for Storytime on Thursdays! Toddler storytime lasts about 20 minutes, and is geared toward toddlers 0-2. (Lots of classics, simple songs & repetition.)  Sometimes we switch gears, but here is our schedule: Puppet Hello Stretch Welcome Song Story Songs ......More

Join us for Storytime on Thursdays! Toddler storytime lasts about 20 minutes, and is geared toward toddlers 0-2. (Lots of classics, simple songs & repetition.)  Sometimes we switch gears, but here is our schedule: Puppet Hello Stretch Welcome Song Story Songs Bubbles Goodbye Song Geared towards children ages 0-2. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Here are some tips to help make this the best possible experience: Sit, sing & listen to stories together. Adults should sit with their child and model good audience behavior by being attentive and participating - please put away your cell phones and save your conversations for after the program. Please be timely. It is a good idea to allow extra time for parking and visits to the bathroom. If the room is at capacity, staff may not be able to allow you to enter if you arrive late. It’s ok to leave. Some days children aren’t in the right. If your child becomes upset or disruptive, it’s ok to leave and come back in again when they are comfortable and ready to try again (it’s ok if they aren’t feeling it today too- we get it!) Please put away toys, cell phones and other distractions. Please save toys, cell phones and other distractions for after the class. Please enjoy your snacks after class. To keep everyone in the room safe, snacks are not permitted in any toddler or preschool programs. If your child becomes hungry, please step out of the program to feed your child. Be respectful with photos. If you are taking photos, please be respectful of the privacy of other children. Give a heads up to any caregivers of children in the frame before you click so they can move their child out of the photo if they do not want them to be in your picture. If you require accessibility support to attend this program (ex: live ASL interpreter), please contact: [email protected] or 781-934-2721 x5630. A full list of accessibility offerings can be found on our website (link to page). https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/toddler-storytime-105/

Resource Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Preschool Storytime

Join us for Storytime on Thursdays! Preschool storytime lasts about 30 minutes, and is geared toward children ages 3-5. (Letter of the day, games, memorization songs, and some classics. ) Sometimes we switch gears, but here is our schedule: Puppet Hello Stretch W......More

Join us for Storytime on Thursdays! Preschool storytime lasts about 30 minutes, and is geared toward children ages 3-5. (Letter of the day, games, memorization songs, and some classics. ) Sometimes we switch gears, but here is our schedule: Puppet Hello Stretch Welcome Song Story Songs Bubbles Goodbye Song Geared towards children ages 3-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Here are some tips to help make this the best possible experience. Sit, sing & listen to stories together. Adults should sit with their child and model good audience behavior by being attentive and participating - please put away your cell phones and save your conversations for after the program. Please be timely. It is a good idea to allow extra time for parking and visits to the bathroom. If the room is at capacity, staff may not be able to allow you to enter if you arrive late. It’s ok to leave. Some days children aren’t in the right. If your child becomes upset or disruptive, it’s ok to leave and come back in again when they are comfortable and ready to try again (it’s ok if they aren’t feeling it today too- we get it!) Please put away toys, cell phones and other distractions. Please save toys, cell phones and other distractions for after the class. Please enjoy your snacks after class. To keep everyone in the room safe, snacks are not permitted in any toddler or preschool programs. If your child becomes hungry, please step out of the program to feed your child. Be respectful with photos. If you are taking photos, please be respectful of the privacy of other children. Give a heads up to any caregivers of children in the frame before you click so they can move their child out of the photo if they do not want them to be in your picture. If you require accessibility support to attend this program (ex: live ASL interpreter), please contact: [email protected] or 781-934-2721 x5630. A full list of accessibility offerings can be found on our website (link to page). https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/preschool-storytime-91/

Resource Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Youth Crochet & Knit Club

Come join us as we crochet, knit, and unwind. We have some crochet hooks, knitting needles, and yarn to share, but please bring your own if you want! Geared toward ages 9-12, but all ages are welcome to chat and create.  We will be doing some guided projects, and co......More

Come join us as we crochet, knit, and unwind. We have some crochet hooks, knitting needles, and yarn to share, but please bring your own if you want! Geared toward ages 9-12, but all ages are welcome to chat and create.  We will be doing some guided projects, and completing a group project together. No registration necessary. If you require accessibility support to attend this program (ex: live ASL interpreter), please contact: [email protected] or 781-934-2721 x5630. A full list of accessibility offerings can be found on our website (link to page). https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/youth-crochet-knit-club-42/

Children's Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Baby Playgroup

Playtime meant just for babies, and for their caregivers to connect. Recommended for children under 2 and their caregivers. Siblings welcome.  If you require accessibility support to attend this program (ex: live ASL interpreter), please contact: [email protected]......More

Playtime meant just for babies, and for their caregivers to connect. Recommended for children under 2 and their caregivers. Siblings welcome.  If you require accessibility support to attend this program (ex: live ASL interpreter), please contact: [email protected] or 781-934-2721 x5630. A full list of accessibility offerings can be found on our website (link to page). https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-playgroup-94/

Children's Program Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

A Lunar New Year CommuniTEA

Lunar New Year might be over, but despite having to cancel our original Lunar New Year celebration, we'll still be celebrating over tea! Let's celebrate the Year of the Horse with some snacks, crafts, red envelopes, and, of course, tea! Jessica will be pouring tea usi......More

Lunar New Year might be over, but despite having to cancel our original Lunar New Year celebration, we'll still be celebrating over tea! Let's celebrate the Year of the Horse with some snacks, crafts, red envelopes, and, of course, tea! Jessica will be pouring tea using the Gongfu brewing method. All ages welcome - bring the kids!  This program is in partnership with Duxbury For All.  If you require accessibility support to attend this program (ex: live ASL interpreter), please contact: [email protected] or 781-934-2721 x5630. A full list of accessibility offerings can be found on our website (link to page). https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/communitea-5/

Merry Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Classic Films Series

Join us for a screening of the Humphrey Bogart film, "In a Lonely Place", followed by an engaging discussion with film expert John Riccio. Snacks provided! Hollywood screenwriter Dixon Steele (Humphrey Bogart) and his neighbor Laurel (Gloria Grahame) are just getting......More

Join us for a screening of the Humphrey Bogart film, "In a Lonely Place", followed by an engaging discussion with film expert John Riccio. Snacks provided! Hollywood screenwriter Dixon Steele (Humphrey Bogart) and his neighbor Laurel (Gloria Grahame) are just getting to know each other romantically when the police begin questioning Dixon about his involvement in the murder of a girl he met once. Certain her new love interest is innocent, Laurel stands by Dixon, but as the police continue pressing him, Dixon begins to act increasingly erratically. The blossoming love affair suffers as Laurel begins to wonder if Dixon really might be a killer. https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/classic-films-series-2/

Merry Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Lego Club

Do you love to build with Legos®? We do too! Lego® Club will meet every other week on Saturdays. Create something original with Library Legos.®  All creations will be on display in the library until the next time we meet. Drop in program Geared to ages 6 and up. Car......More

Do you love to build with Legos®? We do too! Lego® Club will meet every other week on Saturdays. Create something original with Library Legos.®  All creations will be on display in the library until the next time we meet. Drop in program Geared to ages 6 and up. Caregivers for children grade 3 and under stay in the room and younger kids are welcome as long as their grown-up is willing to build with them and no one eats the Legos®! https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lego-club-28/

Children's Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Adult Puzzle Club

Relax and unwind with our informal Jigsaw Puzzle Club. Open to all skill levels, this laid-back gathering is a great way to enjoy puzzles and meet new friends. This is a drop-in program; no registration required. If you require accessibility support to attend this pr......More

Relax and unwind with our informal Jigsaw Puzzle Club. Open to all skill levels, this laid-back gathering is a great way to enjoy puzzles and meet new friends. This is a drop-in program; no registration required. If you require accessibility support to attend this program (ex: live ASL interpreter), please contact: [email protected] or 781-934-2721 x5630. A full list of accessibility offerings can be found on our website (link to page). https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/adult-puzzle-club-39/

Upper Level Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Music and Movement

Move & groove with shakers, scarves and rhythm sticks!  About the program: This program includes music being played by a speaker, bubbles, parachute play, dancing, following directions and using manipulatives such as scarves, shakers and rhythm sticks. If you need an......More

Move & groove with shakers, scarves and rhythm sticks!  About the program: This program includes music being played by a speaker, bubbles, parachute play, dancing, following directions and using manipulatives such as scarves, shakers and rhythm sticks. If you need any accommodations, please contact Jessica Phillips [email protected].  Geared toward age 2-4. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Here are some tips to help make this the best possible experience: Sit, sing & listen to stories together. Adults should sit with their child and model good audience behavior by being attentive and participating - please put away your cell phones and save your conversations for after the program. Please be timely. It is a good idea to allow extra time for parking and visits to the bathroom. If the room is at capacity, staff may not be able to allow you to enter if you arrive late. It’s ok to leave. Some days children aren’t in the right. If your child becomes upset or disruptive, it’s ok to leave and come back in again when they are comfortable and ready to try again (it’s ok if they aren’t feeling it today too- we get it!) Please put away toys, cell phones and other distractions. Please save toys, cell phones and other distractions for after the class. Please enjoy your snacks after class. To keep everyone in the room safe, snacks are not permitted in any toddler or preschool programs. If your child becomes hungry, please step out of the program to feed your child. Be respectful with photos. If you are taking photos, please be respectful of the privacy of other children. Give a heads up to any caregivers of children in the frame before you click so they can move their child out of the photo if they do not want them to be in your picture. If you require accessibility support to attend this program (ex: live ASL interpreter), please contact: [email protected] or 781-934-2721 x5630. A full list of accessibility offerings can be found on our website (link to page). https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/music-and-movement-272/

Resource Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

The BaNannies Musical Group

The BaNannies are a mother/daughter duo who bring your favorite children’s songs to life! Loads of silly interactive fun for the whole family! Open to all ages. Children under grade 3 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.  “If you require accessibility support ......More

The BaNannies are a mother/daughter duo who bring your favorite children’s songs to life! Loads of silly interactive fun for the whole family! Open to all ages. Children under grade 3 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.  “If you require accessibility support to attend this program (ex: live ASL interpreter), please contact: [email protected] or 781-934-2721 x5630. A full list of accessibility offerings can be found on our website. “ https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/the-banannies-musical-group-2/

Merry Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Music and Movement

Move & groove with shakers, scarves and rhythm sticks! About the program: This program includes music being played by a speaker, bubbles, parachute play, dancing, following directions and using manipulatives such as scarves, shakers and rhythm sticks. If you need any......More

Move & groove with shakers, scarves and rhythm sticks! About the program: This program includes music being played by a speaker, bubbles, parachute play, dancing, following directions and using manipulatives such as scarves, shakers and rhythm sticks. If you need any accommodations, please contact Jessica Phillips [email protected]. Geared toward age 2-4. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Here are some tips to help make this the best possible experience: Sit, sing & listen to stories together. Adults should sit with their child and model good audience behavior by being attentive and participating - please put away your cell phones and save your conversations for after the program. Please be timely. It is a good idea to allow extra time for parking and visits to the bathroom. If the room is at capacity, staff may not be able to allow you to enter if you arrive late. It’s ok to leave. Some days children aren’t in the right. If your child becomes upset or disruptive, it’s ok to leave and come back in again when they are comfortable and ready to try again (it’s ok if they aren’t feeling it today too- we get it!) Please put away toys, cell phones and other distractions. Please save toys, cell phones and other distractions for after the class. Please enjoy your snacks after class. To keep everyone in the room safe, snacks are not permitted in any toddler or preschool programs. If your child becomes hungry, please step out of the program to feed your child. Be respectful with photos. If you are taking photos, please be respectful of the privacy of other children. Give a heads up to any caregivers of children in the frame before you click so they can move their child out of the photo if they do not want them to be in your picture. If you require accessibility support to attend this program (ex: live ASL interpreter), please contact: [email protected] or 781-934-2721 x5630. A full list of accessibility offerings can be found on our website (link to page). https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/music-and-movement-312/

Resource Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

SSCAC STEM Playgroup

South Shore Community Action Council STEM  Program Aimed toward preschoolers, this group serves to nurture your child's natural love of science and nature. Explore the world around you through science, technology, engineering, and math with everyday activities at you......More

South Shore Community Action Council STEM  Program Aimed toward preschoolers, this group serves to nurture your child's natural love of science and nature. Explore the world around you through science, technology, engineering, and math with everyday activities at your local library!  Please register online at www.sscac.org/ssFN-events https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/sscac-stem-playgroup-24/

Resource Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Learn to Crochet for Adults: Chevron Scarf

Learn to crochet with Elizabeth and Suzanne We will work together to complete one project over a 1 month period: A chevron (or zig-zag) scarf. Materials will be provided. Registration is for all 5 sessions. Please note: it is ok if you can't make every single sess......More

Learn to crochet with Elizabeth and Suzanne We will work together to complete one project over a 1 month period: A chevron (or zig-zag) scarf. Materials will be provided. Registration is for all 5 sessions. Please note: it is ok if you can't make every single session! Please sign up anyway and come to the ones you can. This program is geared for adults ages 18 and older- kids who are interested in learning crochet can join Laura and Elizabeth every Thursday 2:30-3:30. 10 person maximum. https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/learn-to-crochet-for-adults-chevron-scarf-10/

Duxbury Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Mahjong Open Play

Mahjong open play for players familiar with Mahjong. Beginners are welcome! No need to register, this is a drop in event. Mahjong game and cards provided.   This event is geared toward adults. https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mahjong-open-play-23/...More

Mahjong open play for players familiar with Mahjong. Beginners are welcome! No need to register, this is a drop in event. Mahjong game and cards provided.   This event is geared toward adults. https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mahjong-open-play-23/

Resource Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Guardrails for Growth Parent Series: The Sunday Huddle

This program builds upon Nicole Gambino's last session with us at the library, but attendance at that session is not required. This session goes over the "Sunday Huddle" and how to implement it at home. This one simple reset becomes the anchor - reducing reminders, st......More

This program builds upon Nicole Gambino's last session with us at the library, but attendance at that session is not required. This session goes over the "Sunday Huddle" and how to implement it at home. This one simple reset becomes the anchor - reducing reminders, strengthening follow-through, and creating a calmer family rhythm. When it's in place, homework, responsibilities, and communication begin to flow. This class is for parents of elementary, middle, and high school students. You'll leave knowing exactly how to begin.  Nicole Gambino is a local Executive Functioning Coach. You can find our more about her at: https://nicolegambino.com/ https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/free-parent-family-workshop-4/

Merry Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Read Sing Play at The Center

Join us for a multigenerational storytime at the Center! Storytime will last about 30 minutes. No registration required. Sometimes we switch gears, but here is our schedule: Puppet Hello Stretch Welcome Song Story Songs Goodbye Song Recommended for ages 2......More

Join us for a multigenerational storytime at the Center! Storytime will last about 30 minutes. No registration required. Sometimes we switch gears, but here is our schedule: Puppet Hello Stretch Welcome Song Story Songs Goodbye Song Recommended for ages 2 and up, but all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Here are some tips to help make this the best possible experience: Sit, sing & listen to stories together. Adults should sit with their child and model good audience behavior by being attentive and participating - please put away your cell phones and save your conversations for after the program. Please be timely. It is a good idea to allow extra time for parking and visits to the bathroom. If the room is at capacity, staff may not be able to allow you to enter if you arrive late. It’s ok to leave. Some days children aren’t in the right. If your child becomes upset or disruptive, it’s ok to leave and come back in again when they are comfortable and ready to try again (it’s ok if they aren’t feeling it today too- we get it!) Please put away toys, cell phones and other distractions. Please save toys, cell phones and other distractions for after the class. Please enjoy your snacks after class. To keep everyone in the room safe, snacks are not permitted in any toddler or preschool programs. If your child becomes hungry, please step out of the program to feed your child. Be respectful with photos. If you are taking photos, please be respectful of the privacy of other children. Give a heads up to any caregivers of children in the frame before you click so they can move their child out of the photo if they do not want them to be in your picture. If you require accessibility support to attend this program (ex: live ASL interpreter), please contact: [email protected] or 781-934-2721 x5630. A full list of accessibility offerings can be found on our website (link to page). 10 Mayflower St, Duxbury, MA 02332 https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/read-sing-play-at-senior-center-16/

The Center: Powered by the Duxbury Council on Aging 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Tinker Time

Drop in between 10:30 –12 to the Children’s Program Room for a craft, STEM and early literacy stations,  or playtime. Recommended age 2–4 with caregiver.  If you require accessibility support to attend this program (ex: live ASL interpreter), please contact: scorrei......More

Drop in between 10:30 –12 to the Children’s Program Room for a craft, STEM and early literacy stations,  or playtime. Recommended age 2–4 with caregiver.  If you require accessibility support to attend this program (ex: live ASL interpreter), please contact: [email protected] or 781-934-2721 x5630. A full list of accessibility offerings can be found on our website (link to page). https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/toddler-time-66/

Children's Program Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Flourish Feeding Breastfeeding Support Group

Join Flourish Feeding’s Free Support Group Today! If you're a mother in the Duxbury/ South Shore, MA area, I invite you to join the free Flourish Feeding breastfeeding support group run by Christie Ziomek, BS, IBCLC. Breastfeeding can be one of the most rewarding, y......More

Join Flourish Feeding’s Free Support Group Today! If you're a mother in the Duxbury/ South Shore, MA area, I invite you to join the free Flourish Feeding breastfeeding support group run by Christie Ziomek, BS, IBCLC. Breastfeeding can be one of the most rewarding, yet sometimes challenging, aspects of motherhood. It’s also not for everyone. Whether you’re a first-time mom or an experienced parent navigating a new phase of feeding, having the right support is crucial. This group is for every mother or parent, no matter where you are on your breastfeeding journey. Whether you're exclusively breastfeeding, supplementing with formula, or have chosen not to breastfeed, you are welcome. Our group celebrates diverse choices and provides a space where you can share your challenges and successes without fear of judgment. One of the greatest gifts of this free feeding support group is the community it builds. You'll have the chance to meet other local mothers/parents who are going through similar experiences. It’s an opportunity to share stories, offer advice, and build friendships that can last well beyond the group. https://www.flourishfeeding.care/freesupportgroup The Flourish Feeding Support group is free, open to all, and held regularly at the Duxbury Library. Whether you’re looking for practical tips, emotional support, or just a place to connect with other moms, I am here to offer a gentle, inclusive, and empowering environment. If you require accessibility support to attend this program (ex: live ASL interpreter), please contact: [email protected] or 781-934-2721 x5630. A full list of accessibility offerings can be found on our website (link to page). https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/flourish-feeding-breastfeeding-support-group-61/

Setter Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Queer Adult Crafting Night

Make art and build community with an LGBTQ craft night for adults! All crafting abilities welcome. Bring a friend or make some new ones! This program is geared towards adults 18+. Check out our teen and children's programs for younger audiences! If you require access......More

Make art and build community with an LGBTQ craft night for adults! All crafting abilities welcome. Bring a friend or make some new ones! This program is geared towards adults 18+. Check out our teen and children's programs for younger audiences! If you require accessibility support to attend this program (ex: live ASL interpreter), please contact: [email protected] or 781-934-2721 x5630. A full list of accessibility offerings can be found on our website (link to page). https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/queer-adult-crafting-night-21/

Resource Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Cover Letters

The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a......More

The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career," this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking! Register through Zoom HERE Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition. Each meeting features a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and interactive workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance. Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search. Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur. She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago. Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women. She has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools. Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016.  This week's topic (April 1) is Cover Letters. Register directly on Zoom HERE.This group is sponsored by approximately 30 Massachusetts public libraries. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-50-job-seekers-networking-group-cover-letters/

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Mending 101 and Sewing Machine Demonstration

Do you have socks with holes in the toes or a garment that needs hemming? Bring it to our repair lab and learn to fix it! Sewing machine, instruction, and some supplies provided.  Examples of what we can help with:     Sew on a button     Mend a small hole in clo......More

Do you have socks with holes in the toes or a garment that needs hemming? Bring it to our repair lab and learn to fix it! Sewing machine, instruction, and some supplies provided.  Examples of what we can help with:     Sew on a button     Mend a small hole in clothing     Fix a Seam     fix a torn button hole Examples that we can't help with (you would need a tailor with specialized machinery for these):     Zippers     Tough Fabric such as canvas or leather     Shoes Drop in, no registration required. All ages. https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mending-101-and-sewing-machine-demonstration-7/

Resource Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332

Doodle & Drawing Club

Come hang out and draw with Outreach Librarian Cat! Doodle from a prompt or free-draw! This program is for grades 5 and up. https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/doodle-drawing-club-3/

Children's Room Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332