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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”

History Snapshots

History Snapshot with Dick Vanden Berg: Last Man Drafted (December 28, 1972)

28 Dec 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBMlb5A0HzY
Bits & Pieces

Bits & Pieces with Rebecca Lavallee: Where are the street numbers?

7 Dec 2022
When I originally decided to present “Bits & Pieces”, I had this notion that I would write these postings in a very organized, systematic way as far as topics went.…
History Snapshots

History Snapshot with Dick Vanden Berg: Blue Marble Photo (December 7, 1972)

7 Dec 2022
https://youtu.be/gK1p9A968DE
History Snapshots

History Snapshot with Dick Vanden Berg: The Senate began impeachment proceedings against Samuel Chase (November 30, 1804)

30 Nov 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUMWbw3p-c0
Library News & Blurbs

New Trains!

29 Nov 2022
Thanks to a generous donation from the Coyle Family Trust, we currently have the freshest set of trains in the Blackstone Valley on our train table. All the pieces work…
Library News & Blurbs

It Happens to the Best of Us – We Don’t Judge

23 Nov 2022November 23, 2022
When I tell people that everyone loses library books (even--nay, especially--librarians), I get the feeling they don't take me seriously. They think it's self-depreciating humor or a less-than-honest attempt to…
History Snapshots

History Snapshot with Dick Vanden Berg: Boss Tweed Put Away (November 13, 1876)

23 Nov 2022
https://youtu.be/8CYe95XwLLA
History Snapshots

History Snapshot with Dick Vanden Berg: Santa Fe Trail (November 16, 1822)

16 Nov 2022
https://youtu.be/f_U-lgqRqCo
History Snapshots

History Snapshot with Dick Vanden Berg: Northeast Blackout (November 9, 1965)

9 Nov 2022
https://youtu.be/fdI-W8LbelM

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Upcoming Events

  • Winter Storytime - Ages 18 mos - 2 yrs February 6, 2023 at 10:00 am – 10:30 am Call or email Debbie at the library for more information. Pre-registration is required. 508-476-2695 dsoderman@cwmars.org Please Note: If school is canceled there is no storytime; delayed - no morning storytime; early release - no afternoon storytime. Please call the library if you have any questions.
  • Winter Storytime - Ages 3 - 5 yrs February 6, 2023 at 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Call or email Debbie at the library for more information. Pre-registration is required. 508-476-2695 dsoderman@cwmars.org Please Note: If school is canceled there is no storytime; delayed - no morning storytime; early release - no afternoon storytime. Please call the library if you have any questions.
  • Music and Movement with Miss Deb February 7, 2023 at 12:30 pm – 1:00 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.
  • Winter Storytime - Ages 4 - 7 yrs February 7, 2023 at 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm Call or email Debbie at the library for more information.Pre-registration is required.508-476-2695dsoderman@cwmars.orgPlease Note: If school is canceled there is no storytime; delayed - no morning storytime; early release - no afternoon storytime. Please call the library if you have any questions.

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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