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History Snapshot with Dick Vanden Berg: Construction began on the golden gate bridge (January 5, 1933)

January 5, 2022

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Published by Justin Snook

Director of the Simon Fairfield Public Library in Douglas, Massachusetts. View all posts by Justin Snook

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Previous History Snapshot with Dick Vanden Berg: Death of Jacques L. David (December 29, 1825)
Next History Snapshot with Dick Vanden Berg: First use of Overhead Electric Wires for Lighting (January 19, 1883)

Upcoming Events

  • Summer Storytime - Tuesday 6 pm July 5, 2022 at 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
  • Davis Bates - Summer Reading Kickoff July 6, 2022 at 10:30 am – 11:30 am "The Places You'll Go: A Summer Reading Performance*"A Participatory program of songs and stories celebrating the 2022 Summer Reading Program - Read Beyond the Beaten Path.  Hear how foam came to be in the ocean and sing a starry lullaby for a dancing wooden dog named Bingo.  Family stories, sing-alongs, spoon playing & more!"Read Beyond…
  • Summer Storytime - 18mos - 3 yrs July 11, 2022 at 10:00 am – 10:30 am Space is limited.  Call or email Debbie (dsoderman@cwmars.org or 508-476-2695) at the library for more information or to register. 
  • Summer Storytime - ages 3 - 5 July 11, 2022 at 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Space is limited.  Call or email Debbie (dsoderman@cwmars.org or 508-476-2695) at the library for more information or to register. 

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Douglas, MA 01516
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Tuesday 11-8
Wednesday 10-5
Thursday 11-8
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