Community Events
Dighton library has numerous activities planned during summer vacation.
Paw Sox tickets are available for $18.00 which will allowed general admission for up to six people to library cardholders.
Phone: 508-669-6421 or visit library www.dighton.library.org for more information
September - is National library card sign up month
A library card is the most important school supply at all!
Membership in the community of the public library places thousands of resourses at students fingertips.
Celebrate Nation Library card sign up month with a trip to the DIGHTON PUBLIC LIBRARY to explore all the many resources available....
Days: Mon-Fri Time: 10-4pm
Days: Tues, Wed, Thurs Time:Noon-8pm
Day: Saturday Time: 10am - 2pm
Phone: 508-669-6421
Sept 18th Concert: Hillside Baptist Church RT 138 2388 County St. Dighton Will be hosting a free concert by Mark Ciprinano Time: 7:00-9:00pm ..
All Is welcome.....
Sept 21 + Oct 19th + Nov-16th Dighton Library: Seasonal Cooking Series: 3 sessions all start at 6:30pm
Registration is required for this free program-- seating is limited... Chef Jeff Burgess will host a seasonal fall cooking series, complete
with lively discussion and demonstration at the DPL .. He is a first class chef and has traveled extensively throughout studying culinary arts under the direction of master chefs. Enjoy exclusive recipes. Whether you are a novoice or a well seasoned cook you will always learn something new with Chef Jeff.
Sept 25th - Dighton Library: Organizing and Preserving Your Family History --11:00am -for a presentation from the Mass Archives
Organizing and Preserving Your Family History. This lecture will be presented bythe Massachusetts Archives, and will include a general overview of the MAArchives holdings, including online
databases, passenger lists, and vital records. Refreshments will be served. Please register for this free program by stoppingat the library or calling 508-669-6421.
Registration is required call Library to register or visit the library to sign up...
In It For Literacy FUNDRAISER
Date: Sept 25th
Contact: Friends of the Dighton Public Library
Phone: 508-669-6421
The Friends of the Dighton Public Library are having a fund raiser called "In it for literacy: a night of performances" --- highlighting Ben Horsman, local comedian, as master of ceremonies. The fundraiser will be Saturday, September 25, 2010, at 7 pm at the John VanGyzen IV Hall (former V.F.W.) at 495 School St., N. Dighton. The night will feature our local talented artists. Ben will be the MC and conclude the evening with his hilariously funny comedy act.
Featured artists:
Josh Martin, classical pianist • Kyle Sousa (known for his blues and jazz music) • The Dighton Little Theatre group will perform a skit to showcase the amazing acting talent in the greater Dighton area. • Alex and Kara Fortier (Kara plays traditional folk, Celtic and Cape Breton fiddle tunes accompanied by her brother Alex on piano). • Mia Boostrom (A quarter finalist on America's Got Talent, Mia has gained fans across the country with her soulful sound and meaningful lyrics. Mia's music is acoustic blues, jazz and pop) http://www.miaboostrom.com/ • Andrew Smith will display his art work for a silent auction. In addition to the performances there will be great raffle prizes. A complete list of raffle prizes is available at the library. This is a great way for the public to meet our Friends members in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. We look forward to seeing you there and wish to thank you in advance for your support. Tickets are available at the Dighton Public Library. Tickets are $15.00 each for adults, $7.00 for seniors (over 62) and children under 12.
