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Storywalk on the SNETT – Duck on a Bike

Posted on: September 24, 2026 - Justin Snook
Post Tags: Storywalk
Storywalk on the SNETT – Duck on a Bike

The storywalk has been updated! The currently featured book is Duck on a Bike by David Shannon: The first storywalk…

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The SFPL Plot Twisters Book Club took their love of literature on the road!

Posted on: September 17, 2026 - Justin Snook
Post Tags: Book Reviews, Patron Reads, Programs
The SFPL Plot Twisters Book Club took their love of literature on the road!

On a rainy Sunday, September 13th, five members of the book club buckled up and headed to Union, CT, for…

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Introducing Patron Reads

Posted on: September 2, 2026September 3, 2026 - Rebecca Lavallee
Post Tags: Book Reviews, Patron Reads, Programs
Introducing Patron Reads

The Summer of 2026 introduced the Adult Summer Reading Program, which was a rousing success. After the program, we asked…

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2026 Summer Reading: Plant a Seed, Read Recap!

Posted on: August 20, 2026August 31, 2026 - Rebecca Lavallee
Post Tags: Childrens Programs, Summer Reading Program
2026 Summer Reading: Plant a Seed, Read Recap!

Recap of the 2026 Summer Reading Program: Plant a Seed, Read!

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Adult Summer Reading 2026 Recap!

Posted on: August 20, 2026 - Rebecca Lavallee
Post Tags: Programs, Summer Reading Program
Adult Summer Reading 2026 Recap!

Recap of the 2026 Adult Summer Reading Program.

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Storywalk on the SNETT Update – And Director’s Notes

Posted on: August 12, 2026 - Justin Snook
Post Tags: Storywalk
Storywalk on the SNETT Update – And Director’s Notes

The storywalk has been updated! The currently featured book is The Night Walk by Marie Dorleans: Mama opened our bedroom…

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Director’s Notes – July 11, 2026

Posted on: July 11, 2026July 13, 2026 - Justin Snook
Post Tags: Director's Update
Director’s Notes – July 11, 2026

Click here to learn a new language! On April 9, the American Library Association won a historic victory vs. the…

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Director’s Notes – June 30, 2026

Posted on: June 30, 2026July 1, 2026 - Justin Snook
Post Tags: Director's Update
Director’s Notes – June 30, 2026

What a weekend! The fun started at Friday night’s WooSox game where I was honored to receive a $2,500 check…

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Director’s Notes – June 15, 2026

Posted on: June 15, 2026 - Justin Snook
Post Tags: Director's Update
Director’s Notes – June 15, 2026

280 years ago, the Town of Douglas was written into existence out of the New Sherborn Grant. 30 years after…

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Director’s Notes – May 28, 2026

Posted on: May 28, 2026 - Justin Snook
Post Tags: Director's Update
Director’s Notes – May 28, 2026

This year, Memorial Day came on the earliest calendar date possible and Labor day will fall on the latest, giving…

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Director’s Notes – May 14, 2026

Posted on: May 14, 2026 - Justin Snook
Post Tags: Director's Update
Director’s Notes – May 14, 2026

Normally I would be updating the Storywalk on the SNETT around this time, but I want Honor Flight to remain…

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Drop in and make a Valentine!

Posted on: February 9, 2026 - Justin Snook
Drop in and make a Valentine!

Is there someone special in your life you need to recognize and appreciate on Valentine’s Day? Have you perhaps forgotten…

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Friends Annual Mailing

Posted on: January 29, 2026June 4, 2026 - Justin Snook
Post Tags: Annual Mailing, Friends of the Library
Friends Annual Mailing

I dropped the Friends of the Library annual mailer off at the post office this morning. It’s highlights include updates…

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The Books are Coming, The Books are Coming!!!

Posted on: November 17, 2025December 8, 2025 - Rebecca Lavallee
Post Tags: Books, Collections
The Books are Coming, The Books are Coming!!!

Book delay might be over as Ingram books have started coming in

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Summer 2017 Virtual Library Tour

Posted on: August 17, 2017 - Rebecca Lavallee
Post Tags: Simon Fairfield Public Library, Virtual Tour
Summer 2017 Virtual Library Tour

Douglas Public Access Cable came over to see what the library is all about! If you haven’t been inside in…

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