Dartmouth Public Libraries

Contact Person: Diane Nunes 7745264539

The Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries are proud to present the 35th Annual Molly Little Film Series!This film course is produced by The Great Courses and taught by Ricky Allman, Professor of Painting and Drawing at the University of Missouri - Kansas City. This year's theme is Post-Impressionism The Beginnings of Modern Art!January 20: Where Post-Impressionism BeganThe Founder, Paul CezzaneJanuary 27:Camille Pissaro's Experiments in StyleGeorges Seurat's Vision of the PeopleFebruary 3:The Singular Talent, Vincent van GoghVan Gogh's Genius and TragedyFebruary 10:Paul Gauguin's Complicated LegacySuzanne Valadon's Rebellious VisionFebruary 17:Henri Rousseau's Jungles of the MindPost-Impressionism Beyond FranceFebruary 24:Gustav Klimt's Journey to Art NouveauWhy Post-Impressionism MattersSnow Days: March 3 and March 10, determined by the closing of the Dartmouth Public Library on scheduled film days. Free and Open to the Public.www.fodl.org

Join your local Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) program at the North Branch Library! This is a FREE parent-child event for families with babies and children up to age 6. Siblings are always welcome! Location: Children's Craft Room

Discover new adventures through reading together. Each month Miss Christie will read a chapter or two from a book to the group and we will discuss and may do some activities based on the book. We will meet in the Children’s Room at Southworth. No registration required.

The Fiber Friends Meeting is buzzing with excitement as it hosts this fabulous gathering every Tuesday evening at 6 pm at the North Branch. If you've got a knack for knitting, crocheting, embroidering, or any fiber art wizardry, this is the place to be!Crafters of all stripes are welcomed with open arms to this cozy get-together where you can stitch, chat, and create to your heart's content. It's not just a meetup; it's a fiber fiesta where you can spin tales as you spin yarns, weave friendships as you weave threads, and patch together a community of like-minded enthusiasts.Remember, this isn't your grandma's knitting circle – it's a vibrant hub of creativity where crafters bring their own materials and projects to the table. So, if you've got the patience to craft something beautiful out of fibers, this is your tribe!Spread the word far and wide, share with your fellow pals, and let's knit our community closer, one stitch at a time. See you at the next Fiber Friends rendezvous! Examples: crochet - knitting - embroidery - quilting - mending.

Contact Person: Amy Dubreuil 5084152756

Join Miss Christie for songs, bounces,finger plays, a story and more! This program is a parent-child sing-along which is best suited for children birth to 2 years of age, but children under 3 years of age are welcome. No registration required.

Join us for the Second Wednesday Book Group to discuss The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman.The Second Wednesday Book Group meets on the second Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in the North Branch Library to discuss books and enjoy light refreshments.The group is facilitated by Branch Librarian Sharani Robins.

Join Miss Christie for a fun-filled half hour of stories, songs, and more. A different theme each week. Best for ages 3-5, but younger siblings welcome. No registration required. Contact: Christie Phillips cphillips@sailsinc.orgWinter/Spring 2026 Southworth Library StorytimeSession runs on Thursdays at 11am from January 8 - May 14.(skipping February 19 and April 23.)

Register HereAuthorsLive: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey StewartFeminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and textile weavers of the Jim Crow era. These women, in secrecy and subterfuge, courageously and devotedly continued their practices and worship for centuries and passed down their traditions. Conjure informs our lives in ways remarkable and ordinary—from traditional medicines that informed the creation of Vicks VapoRub and the rise of Aunt Jemima’s Pancake Mix, to the original magic of Disney’s The Little Mermaid (2023), and the true origins of the all-American classic blue jean.From the moment enslaved Africans first arrived on these shores, conjure was heavily regulated and even outlawed. Now, Stewart uncovers new contours of American history, sourcing letters from the enslaved, dispatches from the lore of Oshun and other African mystics. The Conjuring of America is a love letter to the real magic Black women used, their herbs, food, textiles, song, and dance, used to sow rebellion, freedom, and hope.Join us to take part in the magic and celebrate the legacy of America’s founding Black women. Register for free today!About the Author: Lindsey Stewart is a Black feminist philosopher and an Associate Professor of philosophy at the University of Memphis. She is the author of The Politics of Black Joy. Her work has been featured in Blavity, Signs, Hypatia, and the British Journal for the History of Philosophy, and she holds a 2021 Michael Beaney Prize. She lives in Memphis, Tennessee.

The Fiber Friends: Loose Ends Meetings offer a cozy and creative crafting experience! All ages and skill levels are welcomed with open arms. Whether you're into crochet, knitting, embroidery, quilting, or mending, this is the perfect place to bring your projects and get the help or inspiration you need. Let's learn new stitches, exchange techniques, and bond over our shared love for all things crafty. With a treasure trove of resources like Craftsy, CreativeBug, and Universal Classes at our disposal, we're here to tackle any crafting dilemma together. See you there! Loose Ends will meet on select Saturdays each month in Southworth Library at 10 am.

Have fun playing games and meeting new people with Board Game Club for teens and adults.Meet in the Adult New Books Area near the entrance.

Have a waddling good time as we create a cute Pom Pom penguin out of yarn! Add some foam flippers and feet, some googly eyes and other little details, if you want, to complete the look. Registration is required. Best for ages 5 and up with help. Registration required. When registering, the number of attendees equals the number of children.

The Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries are proud to present the 35th Annual Molly Little Film Series!This film course is produced by The Great Courses and taught by Ricky Allman, Professor of Painting and Drawing at the University of Missouri - Kansas City. This year's theme is Post-Impressionism The Beginnings of Modern Art!January 20: Where Post-Impressionism BeganThe Founder, Paul CezzaneJanuary 27:Camille Pissaro's Experiments in StyleGeorges Seurat's Vision of the PeopleFebruary 3:The Singular Talent, Vincent van GoghVan Gogh's Genius and TragedyFebruary 10:Paul Gauguin's Complicated LegacySuzanne Valadon's Rebellious VisionFebruary 17:Henri Rousseau's Jungles of the MindPost-Impressionism Beyond FranceFebruary 24:Gustav Klimt's Journey to Art NouveauWhy Post-Impressionism MattersSnow Days: March 3 and March 10, determined by the closing of the Dartmouth Public Library on scheduled film days. Free and Open to the Public.www.fodl.org

Contact Person: Anthony Lewis 5089910228

Have a waddling good time as we create a cute Pom Pom penguin out of yarn! Add some foam flippers and feet, some googly eyes and other little details, if you want, to complete the look. Registration is required. Best for ages 5 and up with help. Registration required. When registering, the number of attendees equals the number of children.

Community members are invited to handwrite the United States Constitution. This self-paced program aims to create time and a quiet space to reflect and deepen one’s understanding of this historic document. Participants are invited to stay for the whole two hours or simply stay as long as they would like.Notebooks and copies of the Constitution will be available. Participants should bring their favorite writing implement.This will be a time for individual, quiet introspection, not political or legal discussion. There is no registration required.About Handwriting the ConstitutionHandwriting the Constitution is a social art project begun in 2017 by artist Morgan O’Hara. It invites people from all walks of life to meet in public spaces to handwrite the U.S. Constitution or other documents written to protect human rights and freedoms. This art practice was created so that people will know their rights, deepen their understanding of laws created to protect these rights, and to help resist negative thinking.The goal of this art practice is to encourage people to hold their own Handwriting sessions on a recurring basis; to create a physical and psychological space that explores the practice of concentrated writing as an art form, and a process designed to bring people together in a quiet and calming way, all by focusing on human rights. It has been identified as a powerful and transformative form of activism for introverts.

The Fiber Friends Meeting is buzzing with excitement as it hosts this fabulous gathering every Tuesday evening at 6 pm at the North Branch. If you've got a knack for knitting, crocheting, embroidering, or any fiber art wizardry, this is the place to be!Crafters of all stripes are welcomed with open arms to this cozy get-together where you can stitch, chat, and create to your heart's content. It's not just a meetup; it's a fiber fiesta where you can spin tales as you spin yarns, weave friendships as you weave threads, and patch together a community of like-minded enthusiasts.Remember, this isn't your grandma's knitting circle – it's a vibrant hub of creativity where crafters bring their own materials and projects to the table. So, if you've got the patience to craft something beautiful out of fibers, this is your tribe!Spread the word far and wide, share with your fellow pals, and let's knit our community closer, one stitch at a time. See you at the next Fiber Friends rendezvous! Examples: crochet - knitting - embroidery - quilting - mending.

Contact Person: Grace Ouellette 5089949061

Join us for an exciting and fun comedy magic show developed especially for kids and families. AbraKidabra!™ combines amazing magic, big laughs, audience participation and hilarious surprises for a one-of-a-kind, interactive experience. No registration required. No registration required.

Join us for an exciting and fun comedy magic show developed especially for kids and families. AbraKidabra!™ combines amazing magic, big laughs, audience participation and hilarious surprises for a one-of-a-kind, interactive experience. No registration required. No registration required.

Contact Person: Donald Bellefeuille 7816401079

Contact Person: Tia Bullard 5089711765

Get ready for some robotics and coding with Dash robots! Help Dash solve a maze. Play soccer and shoot some baskets with Dash. This program is great for children ages 8-12.Space is limited. Registration required. When registering, the number of attendees equals the number of children.

Get ready for some robotics and coding with Dash robots! Help Dash solve a maze. Play soccer and shoot some baskets with Dash. This program is great for children ages 8-12.Space is limited. Registration required. When registering, the number of attendees equals the number of children.

Visit our next Drop-In Book Craft Meeting! Get creative and learn how to make stunning decorations using books. No experience required, just bring your enthusiasm! Perfect for ages 12 to adult. These crafts are versatile for any occasions. Check out the Event Calendar at dplma.org for upcoming dates. See you there! Your Dartmouth Public Library card provides access to resources like Libby's Craftsy, Hoopla's CreativeBug, and Universal Classes, offering a wide range of crafting techniques and skills. CreativeBug in Hoopla provides self-paced arts and crafts classes taught by experts, while Craftsy in Libby serves as an online community for creative makers, offering instructional video classes and resources for various creative passions.Universal Classes offer continuing education with hundreds of accredited skill training courses, allowing participants to earn certificates and improve their skills at their own pace.

Join Miss Christie for a fun-filled half hour of stories, songs, and more. A different theme each week. Best for ages 3-5, but younger siblings welcome. No registration is required. Contact: Christie Phillips cphillips@sailsinc.orgWinter/Spring 2026 - North Branch Library StorytimeSession runs on Mondays at 11am from January 5 - May 11(skipping February 16 and April 20)

Contact Person: Jeanne Greenhalgh 5089991938

Contact Person: Diane Nunes 7745264539

The Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries are proud to present the 35th Annual Molly Little Film Series!This film course is produced by The Great Courses and taught by Ricky Allman, Professor of Painting and Drawing at the University of Missouri - Kansas City. This year's theme is Post-Impressionism The Beginnings of Modern Art!January 20: Where Post-Impressionism BeganThe Founder, Paul CezzaneJanuary 27:Camille Pissaro's Experiments in StyleGeorges Seurat's Vision of the PeopleFebruary 3:The Singular Talent, Vincent van GoghVan Gogh's Genius and TragedyFebruary 10:Paul Gauguin's Complicated LegacySuzanne Valadon's Rebellious VisionFebruary 17:Henri Rousseau's Jungles of the MindPost-Impressionism Beyond FranceFebruary 24:Gustav Klimt's Journey to Art NouveauWhy Post-Impressionism MattersSnow Days: March 3 and March 10, determined by the closing of the Dartmouth Public Library on scheduled film days. Free and Open to the Public.www.fodl.org

Join your local Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) program at the Southworth Library! This is a FREE parent-child event for families with babies and children up to age 6. Siblings are always welcome! Please note: information about registration is coming soon.

Register HereAuthorsLive: Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom CrouchTom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.Follow the fascinating growth and development of the world's largest museum and research complex during its first 60 years. Told in rich detail, Smithson's Gamble reveals how, as it defined a role rooted in curiosity and exploration, the Smithsonian helped to shape the nation's developing identity.The Smithsonian evolved from a small, narrowly focused organization into an institution leading the way in fields from astrophysics to zoology. Smithsonian researchers, and the hundreds of citizen scientists who they recruited, created a collection that documented the natural and human history of a continent. The American conservation movement and a national weather service are rooted at the Smithsonian. Smithson's Gamble is filled with fascinating characters, twists and turns, and moments of triumph and tragedy, complete with political machinations, a bit of backstabbing, accusations of murder, and the occasional scandal.Register now to take part in the conversation and learn about the trials, errors, and incredible legacy of the Smithsonian’s foundation.About the Author: Tom Crouch joined the Smithsonian in 1974 and has served both the National Air and Space Museum and the National Museum of American History in a variety of curatorial and administrative posts. Dr. Crouch has won several major writing awards, including a 1989 Christopher Award, a literary prize recognizing "significant artistic achievement in support of the highest values of the human spirit," for The Bishop's Boys: A Life of Wilbur and Orville Wright. His book, Wings: A History of Aviation From Kites to the Space Age, won the AIAA Gardner-Lasser Literature Prize for 2005.In the fall of 2000, President Clinton appointed Dr. Crouch to the Chairmanship of the First Flight Centennial Federal Advisory Board, an organization created to advise the Centennial of Flight Commission on activities planned to commemorate the 100th anniversary of powered flight.

Contact Person: Amy Dubreuil 5084152756

The Fiber Friends Meeting is buzzing with excitement as it hosts this fabulous gathering every Tuesday evening at 6 pm at the North Branch. If you've got a knack for knitting, crocheting, embroidering, or any fiber art wizardry, this is the place to be!Crafters of all stripes are welcomed with open arms to this cozy get-together where you can stitch, chat, and create to your heart's content. It's not just a meetup; it's a fiber fiesta where you can spin tales as you spin yarns, weave friendships as you weave threads, and patch together a community of like-minded enthusiasts.Remember, this isn't your grandma's knitting circle – it's a vibrant hub of creativity where crafters bring their own materials and projects to the table. So, if you've got the patience to craft something beautiful out of fibers, this is your tribe!Spread the word far and wide, share with your fellow pals, and let's knit our community closer, one stitch at a time. See you at the next Fiber Friends rendezvous! Examples: crochet - knitting - embroidery - quilting - mending.

Join Miss Christie for songs, bounces,finger plays, a story and more! This program is a parent-child sing-along which is best suited for children birth to 2 years of age, but children under 3 years of age are welcome. No registration required.

Are you a food lover eager to spice up your culinary expertise and mingle with like-minded individuals who savor the art of cooking? Feast your eyes on our monthly Cookbook Club! Gather with us on the final Wednesday of each month at 1 pm as we savor a fresh cookbook and embark on a flavorful journey together. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a kitchen newbie, all are welcome to stir up some excitement. Whip up your cooking tales, share your top-notch tips, and dish out your culinary secrets with fellow food enthusiasts as we unravel new tastes and techniques. Throughout the month, members can sample a variety of recipes from the selected cookbook. When we gather, we'll cook up conversations about our kitchen adventures, the recipes we tackled, any tweaks we tried, which ones we skipped, and our overall take on the cookbook. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to connect with others and expand your cooking repertoire. Mark your calendars and join us for lunch at our next Cookbook Club meeting. We can't wait to see you there!This months cookbook is: Martha : the cookbook : 100 favorite recipes with lessons and stories from my kitchen by Martha StewartWe have copies of the book available to borrow with your library card at the Dartmouth Public Library.

Catherine Dias 5083287894

The Dartmouth Public Library invites you to join the Socratic Discussion GroupThis group supports critical thinking, empathy, and lifelong learning.Why Participate?For respectful and civil dialogue, equal opportunity for participation, curiosity and openness to differing viewpoints, focus on inquiry rather than conclusions, intellectual humility and reflective listening. Each session will focus on a single question or short reading related to philosophy, ethics, or issues of human concern. Examples include questions about justice, responsibility, freedom, happiness, or the common good.Meetings are once a month on the last Wednesday of the Month at the Southworth Library from 6:00pm - 7:45pm.For more information, contact us at 508-999-0726 ext 4107 or cgagner@sailsinc.org

Join Miss Christie for a fun-filled half hour of stories, songs, and more. A different theme each week. Best for ages 3-5, but younger siblings welcome. No registration required. Contact: Christie Phillips cphillips@sailsinc.orgWinter/Spring 2026 Southworth Library StorytimeSession runs on Thursdays at 11am from January 8 - May 14.(skipping February 19 and April 23.)

The Decoders Book Club is a mysterious gathering of sleuths and detectives, delving into the enigmatic world of mysteries, thrillers, and suspense novels. Our members are always on the case, deciphering clues, unlocking secrets, and unmasking the culprits hidden within the pages of our chosen reads. Come along with us as we unravel the tangled web of suspenseful plots and embark on thrilling literary adventures that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Let's crack the code of captivating storytelling together at the Decoders Book Club! The Decoders Book Club will meet on selected Saturdays throughout the year at 10 AM at the Southworth Library.This month's title is: Five Found Dead by Sulari GentillEach month’s title is available to borrow from the Dartmouth Public Library.

Have fun playing games and meeting new people with Board Game Club for teens and adults.Meet in the Adult New Books Area near the entrance.

Minute Madnessa reading competition between librariesLog Your Minutes now visit tinyurl.com/minutemadness

Join Miss Christie for a fun-filled half hour of stories, songs, and more. A different theme each week. Best for ages 3-5, but younger siblings welcome. No registration is required. Contact: Christie Phillips cphillips@sailsinc.orgWinter/Spring 2026 - North Branch Library StorytimeSession runs on Mondays at 11am from January 5 - May 11(skipping February 16 and April 20)

Learn more about the Friends at fodl.org or email fodl.libraries@gmail.com.

Contact Person: Anthony Lewis 5089910228

The Fiber Friends Meeting is buzzing with excitement as it hosts this fabulous gathering every Tuesday evening at 6 pm at the North Branch. If you've got a knack for knitting, crocheting, embroidering, or any fiber art wizardry, this is the place to be!Crafters of all stripes are welcomed with open arms to this cozy get-together where you can stitch, chat, and create to your heart's content. It's not just a meetup; it's a fiber fiesta where you can spin tales as you spin yarns, weave friendships as you weave threads, and patch together a community of like-minded enthusiasts.Remember, this isn't your grandma's knitting circle – it's a vibrant hub of creativity where crafters bring their own materials and projects to the table. So, if you've got the patience to craft something beautiful out of fibers, this is your tribe!Spread the word far and wide, share with your fellow pals, and let's knit our community closer, one stitch at a time. See you at the next Fiber Friends rendezvous! Examples: crochet - knitting - embroidery - quilting - mending.

Join Miss Christie for songs, bounces,finger plays, a story and more! This program is a parent-child sing-along which is best suited for children birth to 2 years of age, but children under 3 years of age are welcome. No registration required.

Register HereAuthorsLive: Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories with Michael Perry, New York Times Bestselling Author of Population: 485 and The Jesus CowJoin us in conversation with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry, whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates the experiences–and the magic–of rural town communities and the everyday people who reside in them. In Michael Perry’s memoir, Population: 485, the local vigilante is a farmer's wife armed with a pistol and a Bible, the most senior member of the volunteer fire department is a cross-eyed butcher with one kidney and two ex-wives, and the back roads are haunted by the ghosts of children and farmers. Against a backdrop of fires and tangled wrecks, bar fights and smelt feeds, Perry tells a frequently comic tale leavened with moments of heartbreaking delicacy and searing tragedy. Jesus Cow, Perry’s fiction debut, is a hilarious yet sincere exploration of faith and the foibles of modern life. Low-key Harley Jackson finds himself entangled in drama from all corners: A woman in a big red pickup has stolen his bachelor’s heart, a Hummer-driving predatory developer is threatening to pave the last vestiges of his family farm, and inside his barn is a calf bearing the image of Jesus Christ–a secret he wants to keep quiet, until the truth slips right through the barn door. Register today to hear more about Perry’s expansive collection of stories!About the Author: Michael Perry is a New York Times bestselling author, humorist, corporate speaker, volunteer firefighter/first responder, and amateur snowplow driver. A lifelong resident of the rural Midwest, his “reflective roughneck” takes on life in Middle America have left hundreds of thousands of readers and live audiences laughing, nodding, and sometimes misty.Perry, a registered nurse who put himself through college working as a Wyoming cowboy and a roller-skating Snoopy produces the popular audio newsletter “Michael Perry’s Voice Mail,” performs widely as a humorist and speaker, tours with his band The Long Beds, works as a script writer, voiceover artist and audiobook narrator, and still makes an occasional call with the local volunteer fire and rescue service.Perry lives in rural Wisconsin and can be found online at www.sneezingcow.com.

Join Miss Christie for a fun-filled half hour of stories, songs, and more. A different theme each week. Best for ages 3-5, but younger siblings welcome. No registration required. Contact: Christie Phillips cphillips@sailsinc.orgWinter/Spring 2026 Southworth Library StorytimeSession runs on Thursdays at 11am from January 8 - May 14.(skipping February 19 and April 23.)

Join Miss Christie for a fun-filled half hour of stories, songs, and more. A different theme each week. Best for ages 3-5, but younger siblings welcome. No registration is required. Contact: Christie Phillips cphillips@sailsinc.orgWinter/Spring 2026 - North Branch Library StorytimeSession runs on Mondays at 11am from January 5 - May 11(skipping February 16 and April 20)

Join your local Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) program at the North Branch Library! This is a FREE parent-child event for families with babies and children up to age 6. Siblings are always welcome! Location: Children's Craft Room

The Dartmouth Public Library Board of Trustees will be meeting at 5pm. The public is welcome to attend.https://www.dartmouthma.gov/637/Board-of-Library-Trustees

The Fiber Friends Meeting is buzzing with excitement as it hosts this fabulous gathering every Tuesday evening at 6 pm at the North Branch. If you've got a knack for knitting, crocheting, embroidering, or any fiber art wizardry, this is the place to be!Crafters of all stripes are welcomed with open arms to this cozy get-together where you can stitch, chat, and create to your heart's content. It's not just a meetup; it's a fiber fiesta where you can spin tales as you spin yarns, weave friendships as you weave threads, and patch together a community of like-minded enthusiasts.Remember, this isn't your grandma's knitting circle – it's a vibrant hub of creativity where crafters bring their own materials and projects to the table. So, if you've got the patience to craft something beautiful out of fibers, this is your tribe!Spread the word far and wide, share with your fellow pals, and let's knit our community closer, one stitch at a time. See you at the next Fiber Friends rendezvous! Examples: crochet - knitting - embroidery - quilting - mending.

Join Miss Christie for songs, bounces,finger plays, a story and more! This program is a parent-child sing-along which is best suited for children birth to 2 years of age, but children under 3 years of age are welcome. No registration required.

Join us for the Second Wednesday Book Group to discuss the novel Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.The Second Wednesday Book Group meets on the second Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in the North Branch Library to discuss books and enjoy light refreshments.The group is facilitated by Branch Librarian Sharani Robins.

Join Miss Christie for a fun-filled half hour of stories, songs, and more. A different theme each week. Best for ages 3-5, but younger siblings welcome. No registration required. Contact: Christie Phillips cphillips@sailsinc.orgWinter/Spring 2026 Southworth Library StorytimeSession runs on Thursdays at 11am from January 8 - May 14.(skipping February 19 and April 23.)

Register HereAuthorsLive: Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Alice Network and The Rose CodeYou’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book? Welcome to the Astral Library, where books are not just objects, but doors to new worlds, new lives, and new futures.Alexandria “Alix” Watson has learned one lesson from her barren childhood in the foster-care system: unlike people, books will never let you down. Working three dead-end jobs to make ends meet and knowing college is a pipe dream, Alix takes nightly refuge in the high-vaulted reading room at the Boston Public Library, escaping into her favorite fantasy novels and dreaming of far-off lands. Until the day she stumbles through a hidden door and meets the Librarian: the ageless, acerbic guardian of a hidden library where the desperate and the lost escape to new lives...inside their favorite books.The Librarian takes a dazzled Alix under her wing, but before she can escape into the pages of her new life, a shadowy enemy emerges to threaten everyone the Astral Library has ever helped protect. Aided by a dashing costume-shop owner, Alix and the Librarian flee through the Regency drawing rooms of Jane Austen to the back alleys of Sherlock Holmes and the champagne-soaked parties of The Great Gatsby as danger draws inexorably closer. But who does their enemy really wish to destroy—Alix, the Librarian, or the Library itself?Register now to hear more about The Astral Library, crafted for all bookworms and lovers of literature. About the Author: Kate Quinn is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. A native of Southern California, she attended Boston University, where she earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in classical voice. A lifelong history buff, she has written four novels in the Empress of Rome Saga and two books set in the Italian Renaissance before turning to the 20th century with The Alice Network, The Huntress, The Rose Code, The Diamond Eye, and The Briar Club. The Astral Library is her first foray into magic realism. She and her husband now live in Maryland with their rescue dogs.

Join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Saturday, March 14, from 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. for a Fabric & Fiber Sale, an innovative program that will offer shoppers an opportunity to stock up on fabric, yarn, and supplies used in sewing, knitting, and crocheting. People looking for a bargain will be able to choose from an array of curated materials that have been donated by community members. The sale will be held at Southworth Library.Anyone interested in contributing unused fabric and yarn to the sale can drop off donations in the containers located on the lower level of the Southworth Library from February 1 through March 7. Proceeds from the sale will help the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries continue their support for the libraries’ varied programs and services. Donating also will keep items out of the waste stream and in the hands of eager sewists and knitters.The Fabric and Fiber Sale will be held at Southworth Library, an accessible facility, which is located at 732 Dartmouth Street, South Dartmouth. For more information, please contact Sandra Zekan at szekan@comcast.net.

The Fiber Friends: Loose Ends Meetings offer a cozy and creative crafting experience! All ages and skill levels are welcomed with open arms. Whether you're into crochet, knitting, embroidery, quilting, or mending, this is the perfect place to bring your projects and get the help or inspiration you need. Let's learn new stitches, exchange techniques, and bond over our shared love for all things crafty. With a treasure trove of resources like Craftsy, CreativeBug, and Universal Classes at our disposal, we're here to tackle any crafting dilemma together. See you there! Loose Ends will meet on select Saturdays each month in Southworth Library at 10 am.

Have fun playing games and meeting new people with Board Game Club for teens and adults.Meet in the Adult New Books Area near the entrance.

Join Miss Christie for a fun-filled half hour of stories, songs, and more. A different theme each week. Best for ages 3-5, but younger siblings welcome. No registration is required. Contact: Christie Phillips cphillips@sailsinc.orgWinter/Spring 2026 - North Branch Library StorytimeSession runs on Mondays at 11am from January 5 - May 11(skipping February 16 and April 20)

Community members are invited to handwrite the United States Constitution. This self-paced program aims to create time and a quiet space to reflect and deepen one’s understanding of this historic document. Participants are invited to stay for the whole two hours or simply stay as long as they would like.Notebooks and copies of the Constitution will be available. Participants should bring their favorite writing implement.This will be a time for individual, quiet introspection, not political or legal discussion. There is no registration required.About Handwriting the ConstitutionHandwriting the Constitution is a social art project begun in 2017 by artist Morgan O’Hara. It invites people from all walks of life to meet in public spaces to handwrite the U.S. Constitution or other documents written to protect human rights and freedoms. This art practice was created so that people will know their rights, deepen their understanding of laws created to protect these rights, and to help resist negative thinking.The goal of this art practice is to encourage people to hold their own Handwriting sessions on a recurring basis; to create a physical and psychological space that explores the practice of concentrated writing as an art form, and a process designed to bring people together in a quiet and calming way, all by focusing on human rights. It has been identified as a powerful and transformative form of activism for introverts.

Contact Person: Anthony Lewis 5089910228

The Fiber Friends Meeting is buzzing with excitement as it hosts this fabulous gathering every Tuesday evening at 6 pm at the North Branch. If you've got a knack for knitting, crocheting, embroidering, or any fiber art wizardry, this is the place to be!Crafters of all stripes are welcomed with open arms to this cozy get-together where you can stitch, chat, and create to your heart's content. It's not just a meetup; it's a fiber fiesta where you can spin tales as you spin yarns, weave friendships as you weave threads, and patch together a community of like-minded enthusiasts.Remember, this isn't your grandma's knitting circle – it's a vibrant hub of creativity where crafters bring their own materials and projects to the table. So, if you've got the patience to craft something beautiful out of fibers, this is your tribe!Spread the word far and wide, share with your fellow pals, and let's knit our community closer, one stitch at a time. See you at the next Fiber Friends rendezvous! Examples: crochet - knitting - embroidery - quilting - mending.

Join Miss Christie for songs, bounces,finger plays, a story and more! This program is a parent-child sing-along which is best suited for children birth to 2 years of age, but children under 3 years of age are welcome. No registration required.

Contact Person: Donald Bellefeuille 7816401079

Join Miss Christie for a fun-filled half hour of stories, songs, and more. A different theme each week. Best for ages 3-5, but younger siblings welcome. No registration required. Contact: Christie Phillips cphillips@sailsinc.orgWinter/Spring 2026 Southworth Library StorytimeSession runs on Thursdays at 11am from January 8 - May 14.(skipping February 19 and April 23.)

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Join Miss Christie for a fun-filled half hour of stories, songs, and more. A different theme each week. Best for ages 3-5, but younger siblings welcome. No registration is required. Contact: Christie Phillips cphillips@sailsinc.orgWinter/Spring 2026 - North Branch Library StorytimeSession runs on Mondays at 11am from January 5 - May 11(skipping February 16 and April 20)

Join your local Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) program at the Southworth Library! This is a FREE parent-child event for families with babies and children up to age 6. Siblings are always welcome! Please note: information about registration is coming soon.

Register HereAuthorsLive: America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter, With Special Guest Host Barbara KingsolverJoin us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal. In this work, Walter, a Pulitzer finalist, exposes the country’s failed response to the opioid crisis, and the malfeasance, corruption, and snake oil which blight the drug rehabilitation industry.Today, more people have access to treatment than ever before. So why isn’t it working? The answer is that in America—where anyone can get addicted—only certain people get a real chance to recover. Despite record numbers of overdose deaths, our default response is still to punish, while rehabs across the United States fail to incorporate scientifically proven strategies and exploit patients. In this book, you’ll find the stories of four people who represent the failures of the rehab-industrial complex, and the ways our treatment system often prevents recovery. April is a black mom in Philadelphia, who witnessed firsthand how the government’s punitive response to the crack epidemic impeded her mother’s recovery—and then her own. Chris, a young middle-class white man from Louisiana, received more opportunities in his addiction than April, including the chance to go to treatment instead of prison. Yet the only program the judge permitted was one that forced him to perform unpaid back-breaking labor at for-profit companies. Wendy is a mother from a wealthy suburb of Los Angeles, whose son died in a sober living home. She began investigating for-profit treatment programs—yet law enforcement and regulators routinely ignored her warnings, allowing rehab patients to die, again and again. Larry is a surgeon who himself struggled with addiction, and would eventually become one of the first Suboxone prescribers in the nation, drawing the scrutiny of the Drug Enforcement Administration. Be sure to register now to participate in this urgent conversation and learn insight on how we might fix the system to save lives.About the Author: Shoshana Walter is a reporter for the Marshall Project covering the criminal justice system. Her reporting has been honored as a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and Selden Ring, and she has won the Knight Award for Public Service, the Edward R. Murrow Award, and the Livingston Award for Young Journalists. She started her work on the treatment system at The Center for Investigative Reporting, where her work appeared in The New York Times Magazine, in newspapers, and on NPR stations across the country. She is based in Oakland, California.About the Guest Host: Barbara Ellen Kingsolver is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist, essayist, and poet. Her widely known works include The Poisonwood Bible, the tale of a missionary family in the Congo, and Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, a nonfiction account of her family's attempts to eat locally. In 2023, she was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for the novel Demon Copperhead. Her work often focuses on topics such as social justice, biodiversity, and the interaction between humans and their communities and environments.

The Fiber Friends Meeting is buzzing with excitement as it hosts this fabulous gathering every Tuesday evening at 6 pm at the North Branch. If you've got a knack for knitting, crocheting, embroidering, or any fiber art wizardry, this is the place to be!Crafters of all stripes are welcomed with open arms to this cozy get-together where you can stitch, chat, and create to your heart's content. It's not just a meetup; it's a fiber fiesta where you can spin tales as you spin yarns, weave friendships as you weave threads, and patch together a community of like-minded enthusiasts.Remember, this isn't your grandma's knitting circle – it's a vibrant hub of creativity where crafters bring their own materials and projects to the table. So, if you've got the patience to craft something beautiful out of fibers, this is your tribe!Spread the word far and wide, share with your fellow pals, and let's knit our community closer, one stitch at a time. See you at the next Fiber Friends rendezvous! Examples: crochet - knitting - embroidery - quilting - mending.