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Duxbury Library not only carries your summer reading enjoyment,  but is also your  one-stop unplug activity hub. During the past year we have been acquiring activity kits based on a variety of interests and for all ages. Discovery activities include Tide Pool Discovery Kit perfect for beach exploration , croquet in your back yard, or our assortment of robotic and science technology kits in our children's library.  We have a number of robotic kits. Come in and check out all of our education toys, such as,  Sphero - A Round Robot you can control wirelessly through your digital device (for ages 8 and up), See it in action . Another popular item is  Dash   is a robot which responds to voice, navigates objects, dances, and sings (for ages 6 and up).    See it in action. Start up a game of croquet or pickleball with our sports kits that have everything you need. Fun hobby kits include: arts and crafts like learn to crochet,...

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...

Friday was a school teacher in-service day in Duxbury and many families stocked up on books, movies, and games.    Here are some of the popular items families took home. Passes to the Museum of Science, New England Aquarium, USS Constitution Halloween Themed Books WII games - Did you know there are over  1900 video games  including WII, WII U,  Playstation, Nintendo 3DS, and XBOX available through the OCLN network with many of them in our Duxbury Collection? Next time you have a day off or long weekend, check out these entertainment options: Puzzles for all ages .   Favorites include: Arthur's Floor Puzzle , Harry Potter Themed , Wasgij Mystery Brainteaser puzzles   Kid's robotics kits: Bee-Bot, Cosmo, and Dash Our collection of board games       Get creative with Go-Pro or Polaroid Cube cameras, 3d visa reality kit, many art kits, or musical instruments. Polaroid Cube Camera is an u...