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Simon Fairfield Public Library

The Literary Heart of Douglas, Massachusetts

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The Simon Fairfield Public Library aims to create an inspired, informed, enriched, and empowered literary community in Douglas and its neighboring towns. We aim to inspire our community with an abundance of quality reading material and activities.We aim to inform our community with accurate, reliable sources of data free from…Continue reading “About”

Resources

Libby App Available on Kindle

31 May 2023
If you have ever tried to use Libby on a Kindle, you know how frustrating it has been. Amazon would much rather you not, and buy books from Audible instead.…
History Snapshots

History Snapshot with Dick Vanden Berg: Opening of the Brooklyn Bridge (May 24, 1883)

24 May 2023
https://youtu.be/BZVElcGPnKQ
Douglas Writes!

Anonymous Poem by a Douglas Writer:

17 May 2023
I want them to say I was strong and kind, That I handled defeat with dignity. That I let go with grace of the things not meant for me. I…
History Snapshots

History Snapshot with Dick Vanden Berg: Button Agreement (May 17,1792)

17 May 2023
https://youtu.be/GbbcpcKAvk8
History Snapshots

History Snapshot with Dick Vanden Berg: Golden Spike (May 10, 1869)

10 May 2023
https://youtu.be/w28X1dkzr0s
Library News & Blurbs

Friends of the Library Donate $3,035 to Building Fund

4 May 2023
On April 29, the Friends of the Library approved a budget for 2023 that includes all the normal requests as well as a markedly increased programming budget. So expect more…
Bits & Pieces

Bits & Pieces with Rebecca Lavallee: Historic Districts Part 2

4 May 2023
April’s Bits & Pieces covered different types of Historic Districts and the various impacts on the homeowner. This month, we are going to look at the history of Historic Districts…
Library News & Blurbs

A Spent Book Budget

4 May 2023
I ordered the last book of the fiscal year today! Well, not really--but mostly! I'm sure I'll still pick up a few odd patron requests and breakaway hits, but the…
Library News & Blurbs

Friends of the Library Annual Meeting April 29

20 Apr 2023
The Friends of the Library are having their annual meeting on April 29 at 10 am. If you want to learn more about the Friends, what they do, and how…

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Upcoming Events

  • Douglas Writing Club June 8, 2023 at 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Simon Fairfield Public Library, 290 Main St, Douglas, MA 01516, USA Are you looking for fellow writers to share camaraderie, ideas, works, and more? The Library will be hosting a new writing group starting on March 23. Our goal will be to meet on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month. This is an 18+ group as potentially mature works may be shared for critique…
  • Music and Movement June 13, 2023 at 11:30 am – 12:00 pm Music with Deb Hudgins is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant program funded by the Department of Early Education & Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
  • Young Reader's Club June 13, 2023 at 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Call or email Debbie (dsoderman@cwmars.org or 508-476-2695) at the library to register. 
  • Intrepid Readers June 13, 2023 at 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Simon Fairfield Public Library, 290 Main St, Douglas, MA 01516, USA Our June Intrepid Readers at the Simon Fairfield Public Library, 290 Main Street, Douglas, will be meeting on Tuesday, June 13th, 6:30 PM. All are welcomed to join us to discuss Lara Prior-Palmer's Rough Magic: riding the world's loneliest horse race, which captures the extraordinary story of the author as a young 19-year-old woman who forged…

Hours & Info

290 Main St.
P. O. Box 607
Douglas, MA 01516
1 (508) 476-2695
douglasmapubliclibrary@gmail.com
Monday 10-5
Tuesday 11-8
Wednesday 10-5
Thursday 11-8
Saturday 9-1

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