Planning or about to take a trip? Check out our many vacation resources.

This time of year many of us our planning or preparing for summer vacation travels. Whether you are exploring the many vacations spots in the United States or around the world, brushing up or learning a language before a foreign country visit, or researching the history and culture of a place, you can find resources at the Duxbury Library.

Recently returned from a trip to France, I checked out the many travel books about the area. My favorites were the Rick Steves' and Lonely Planet guides and World Travel Adapter that was a useful in charging both my phone and camera at the same time.
a unique travel book called "Sundays in Paris.". Families will enjoy the DK Eyewitness travel books and there are a number of children's books on traveling to popular destinations. I also checked out the

Do you prefer ebooks? You can login to Hoopla or Overdrive and access many travel resources.

Want to learn a little of the language of where you are visiting? We have a subscription to Mango Languages, as well as, online and audio cd language resources (search for the language you are interested, ex. French) 

Packing for the trip? In addition to travel adapters, you can borrow cameras? We have a GoPro and Polaroid Cubes for loan.

Planning a day trip around the Boston area, Rhode Island, or Connecticut? In addition to travel guides, don't forget to reserve the variety of museum passes we have available for the surrounding areas. For families visiting in the summer there are are number of books about Duxbury you can borrow.

Renting a house or planning a long car ride? Visit the library before you leave and check out an audio book, children's or adult puzzle, or game to take with you. Note: Looking for puzzles in the catalog: Search for Title:Puzzle or Game with Format : 3-d object.

 Enjoy your summer trips and we look forward to seeing you at the library.