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In addition to the wealth of information contained in the books, The Duxbury Library has resources that can help you fully utilize the new phone, computer, or other device you received during the holidays. Did you get a new Phone, Ipad or computer? We offer device help through our Reference desk or online training through Lynda.com. Come in for device advice on Wednesday mornings or you can call our Reference desk to schedule another time based on availability. There is a great selection of  training through Lynda.com that you can access from home with your library card. They have overviews of  MacOS High Sierra as well as use of the Photos app  or try "T ips and tricks using MacOS High Sierra ". Enjoying a new Microsoft Surface Pro? Brush up on Windows 10  Essential Training  . Want to learn how to take great pictures with your new Iphone or Ipad?   Photography with IOS 11 will help you.  For Android Phone and Table you c...

During the holidays we receive and often write letters to loved ones and friends. How many of us have found it more difficult to write eloquent enclosures in cards this year? It seems that in the days of texting, tweets, emails, and photo cards we take less time and opportunities to express ourselves through a written letter. A recent popular historical fiction I've listened to is "Last Christmas in Paris: A Novel of World War I" , by Hazel Gaynor .  It is a collection of letters written between friends and family members who live in England and are serving in France.   The letter writing of two of the characters Evelyn and Thomas is engaging and full of life.  They rekindle a relationship as well as provide support for each other during very difficult times. Evelyn remarks in one letter, "Letters make one uncomfortably honest." Their writings provide inspiration for an almost lost art. Another wonderful result of letter writing is the archival qualit...

We are always looking for the "next good read". Patrons come in and gravitate toward the "New Book" section. Since many of the "just released"/popular books often have long holds lists,  I'm sharing popular books becoming more available to our patrons and now often found in the fiction shelves . I am looking forward to reading a number of these highly recommended books. How many have been on your lists? Lilac Girls" , by debut author Martha Kelly, was one of the top contenders for Best Fiction in 2016 . It is "inspired by the life of a real world war II heroine... this novel reveals the power of unsung women to change history in their quest for love, freedom, and second chances".  "The Underground Railroad" , by Colson Whitehead and voted Best Historical Fiction in 2016, "chronicles a young slave's adventures as she makes a desperate bid for freedom in the antebellum South". "Into the Water ...

Thank you to the Duxbury Girl Scouts for setting up and decorating our tree. 'Tis the season of family and friends gathering around celebrations, attending concerts, shopping, and sometimes being overwhelmed with that holiday "cheer".  Here in the Duxbury Library we hope you will find respite from the holiday hustle and bustle.   You'll find joy in the holiday music, videos and books, comfort in a cozy read, inspiration in the books full of traditions, meditations, cooking and decorations, and escape in the many wonderful novels, fantasy, and mysteries.  We have gathered many of the favorite holiday reads,  music , and   videos   in displays around the library. You'll find many more available in the   shelves   and even more   browsing from home   or through Hoopla.    Our holiday music cd collection will fill you with the holiday spirit.  Find an old favorite or try out something new.  We are look...