Library Hours of Operation

Tuesdays: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesdays: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursdays: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Fridays: 10:00 AM -4:00 PM

Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless. Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler.

The goal is to read 1,000 books before your little one starts kindergarten- and yes you can repeat books! We know that all kids have favorites! If you read just 1 book a night, you will have read 365 books in a year. By the time they start kindergarten, it's possible to have read 1,825 books together!

Not only will your child benefit from having a larger vocabulary, and more interest in reading, but studies have shown that reading to a child daily is an early indicator of academic success. The bonding time while you read to/with a child is possibly one of the most wonderful benefits!

Do you have questions? Need more logs?

Please call the library!

Wednesday Morning

Story Times



Toddler Story Time, 0-2 years

Wednesdays, 10:30 AM - 10:55 AM

Join us in the children's area.

Interactive story time with rhymes, songs and a story with Stay and Play for young children and their caregivers.

Friendly Reminder!

Please plan to arrive before 10:30 AM so that we can all start on time. Thank you!

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Story Time, 2.5-5* years

Wednesdays, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

 Join us in the front foyer of the building.

Please enter the library through the Route 13 door.

A mix of activities including longer stories, songs and a little movement. Stay and Play afterward.

*Young siblings are most welcome, but story time will be geared for 3-5 year olds.

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Please see the library's Facebook page for other updates or cancellations. Thank you!

Read to a Dog

Reading to Dogs is a reading program designed to improve children's reading skills.

Harry is soft and comfy and loves to be read to!

Reading Sessions will be held on the

following Thursdays from 2:30 – 4:00 PM:

December 4 and December 18

To learn more, or to sign up for a 15-minute reading session,

please call the library, 774-3546

Knitting for Kids

Drop by the Library

 right after school on Fridays for knitting, a little relaxing and fun with friends.

All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own things and projects you are working on.

Any questions, call Mary at the library

774-3546

Adult Programs

Loving Kindness Online Meditations

Join our host Judy Caron for an hour long loving-kindness online meditation.

We will meet online the following Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM:

December 4 and December 18

January 15 and 29

February 12 and 26

March 12 and 26

April 9 and 23

May 7

If you are interested in attending, call or email the library for the link.

Thank you!

NO Book

Book Discussion Party

Join us Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Noon.

We will come together to share some light refreshments

 and to choose our titles for 2026.

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

6:30 PM Upper Town Hall

Connected Living Made Simple!

 An Internet and Smart Home Workshop

Presented by Dana Lavoie

An informational program and technology presentation.

We will cover home internet, home networking basics, smart home and applications and security and best practices.

PUZZLE SWAP!

Puzzles galore to swap or just take!

Community

Annual Dunbarton Congregational Church Annual Concert

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM.

Holiday Tree Lighting

Band Stand/ Town Common

Saturday, December 13, 2025

5:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Stay tuned for more details from DES PTO!

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