Duxbury Free Library

Happy first day of school tomorrow! We have huge erasers standing by.

Climate Prep Week (this year from September 22nd-28th) is a yearly initiative to prepare communities for extreme weather by offering programs about emergency preparedness and the intersection of climate change and social justice. This year, the Silent Spring Institute will be giving a presentation here at the library on PFAS and public drinking water.

The event of the season is only a fortnight away. Have you confirmed your attendance at the Bridgerton Ball? Learn Regency dancing with Shore Conservatory Dance Department Shore Conservatory

Our summer library program for all ages has concluded. We loved hearing about all the awesome things that you did this summer (there was LOTS of beach time logged) Special thank you to the Friends of the Duxbury Free Library for funding our programs and prizes. Also, we would like to thank all the kid volunteers this summer who helped with programs, from dressing as Candyland characters, to posing stuffed animals for the sleepover pictures, to testing an escape room, to judging the Lego contest. We hope you all had a great summer.

Congratulations to our "The Great Outdoors" Lego Contest winners for 2024! Winners can come pick up a Rock Paper Scissors Toy Store or Farfar's Danish Ice Cream Shop gift card at the library kids desk. Thank you to our volunteer kid judges and to the Friends of the Duxbury Free Library for sponsoring our prizes.

Do you love a sweet as can be romance? Check out these foodie favorites!

A full house for Blades

New story walk is up for the months of Sept-Oct. We are featuring "Not So Ghoul" by Karen Yin (Author), Bonnie Lui (Illustrator) "On her first day haunting a new school, all Mimi has to wear are old Chinese gowns from her great-great-great-great-great-ghost-grandmother. She wants to look horrifying and rattle chains with the cool American ghouls at school, but her ghost ancestors insist she dress and behave like a good Chinese ghost. Desperate to fit in and find a middle haunting ground between her cultures, she plans a ghastly new look. But she questions whether her haunt couture is a fabulous fright or a grave mistake when her family finds out, and another ghoul at school appropriates her Chinese fashion."

We can't believe it either but make sure everything is logged in by Saturday Aug 17 at 5pm (Especially the kids logs which must be returned in person). Prize winners will be notified next week.

Summer isn't over yet. Check out these indulgent, escapist, and citrusy European summer vacation books. Blissful stories of love and friendship, perfect to read while sipping an Apersol Spritz or drinking an espresso.

Thanks to everyone who came to our Pokémon Escape Room. We had some superfans that caught Ditto in a record of 22 minutes!

What better way to end summer reading on Saturday than with a Princess Party with Moana and Mirabel at 10:30. https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/princess-party/ Thanks to the Friends of the Duxbury Free Library for funding an amazing summer of programming.

Thanks for a great program

You don’t want to miss this deep dive exploration of friendship, reckoning, hope, and so much more when Shelby Van Pelt comes to chat with us online about her beloved novel Remarkably Bright Creatures on Wednesday, August 21 at 7PM via digital live-stream in partnership with Duxbury Free Library!

Register and view more Author Talks here: libraryc.org/duxburyfreelibrary

If you're looking for a fun project this week, we are accepting Lego Contest submissions in the children's room till the 17. https://www.town.duxbury.ma.us/attend/childrens-room/files/summer-library-2024-lego-contest-rules-entry-form Open to all ages.

What did we today…Anyone know what TV show this is from?

Many people don't know that we offer Homebound Delivery. If you or someone you know does not have reliable access to transportation, give us a call to sign up for delivery. We can bring any and all library materials directly to your door

This is our LAST week of our summer library program!

This Thursday! The Voices Unheard Ensemble will be holding an open rehearsal here at the library in preparation for their performance with us later on in the month. An open rehearsal is a great opportunity for kids (and adult) to learn from professional musicians and get a peak behind the curtain to the world of music performance!

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