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Guilford H. Hathaway Library
James White Memorial Library The Guilford H.

Hathaway Library is located at 6 North Main Street, Assonet. The library can be reached by telephone at (508) 644-2385. The James White Memorial Library is located at 5 Washburn Road, East Freetown The library can be reached by telephone at (508) 763-5344.

One of the hottest books in the SAILS network is “Yesteryear” by Caro Claire Burke, but the holds list is almost 300 pat...
08/05/2026

One of the hottest books in the SAILS network is “Yesteryear” by Caro Claire Burke, but the holds list is almost 300 patrons!! This read-alike will scratch that itch for while you wait for your hold to come in! Our copy of “Everyone Is Lying To You” by Jo Piazza is up for grabs at the Hathaway Library in Assonet until 5pm today!

Happy May! If you are participating in our challenge, make sure you log your reading from April at https://www.mareading...
06/05/2026

Happy May! If you are participating in our challenge, make sure you log your reading from April at https://www.mareadingchallenge.org/. In May, the prompt is to read a book set in Massachusetts. We have plenty of options out for you at the James White Memorial Library! ​Come grab your selection today!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event is cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience and plan to reschedule in t...
05/05/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event is cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience and plan to reschedule in the fall.

Freetown Public Library cardholders now have access to Kanopy. Did you know that you can use the Kanopy app to watch fea...
01/05/2026

Freetown Public Library cardholders now have access to Kanopy. Did you know that you can use the Kanopy app to watch feature films, tv series, and more for free on most Smart TVs and internet-enabled devices?

Reminder!
30/04/2026

Reminder!

Get ahead of the game and order your copy of these books being adapted to the screen!!- Remarkably Bright Creatures by S...
29/04/2026

Get ahead of the game and order your copy of these books being adapted to the screen!!

- Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt (May 2026)
A drama starring Sally Field as Tova, a widow who forms an unlikely bond with a giant Pacific octopus named Marcellus during night shifts at a local aquarium.

- Lord of the Flies by William Golding (May 2026)
A new Netflix/BBC co-production four-part television adaptation of the classic featuring a new cast of young actors.

- Cape Fear: A Novel by John D. MacDonald (June 2026)
An Apply TV+ 10-episode limited series adaptation executive produced by Martic Scorsese and Steven Spielberg.

- The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand (July 2026)
An 8-episode drama miniseries adaptation premiering on Peacock starring Jennifer Garner. This show follows a food blogger who hosts a transformative weekend for friends after a personal loss.

- The Odyssey by Homer (July 2026)
Highly anticipated epic fantasy action film starring Matt Damon as Odysseus releases in theaters this July.

- The Book of Magic: A Novel by Alice Hoffman (September 2026)
Practical Magic 2 brings back Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as Sally and Gillian Owens.

- Verity by Colleen Hoover (October 2026)
Psychological thriller starring Anne Hathaway as Verity Crawford, Dakota Johnson as Lowen Ashleigh, and Josh Hartnett as Jeremy Crawford.

- Carrie by Stephen King (October 2026)
New 8-episode television adaptation modernizes the classic 1974 novel to include themes like social media bullying, scheduled to premiere on Prime Video starring Matthew Lillard as Principal Grayle.

- Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman (October 2026)
Other Mommy is a new horror film adaptation starring Jessica Chastain; described as a supernatural trip into the darkening world of a young girl and her family haunted by a sinister entity.

- The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins (Nov 2026)
Revisit the world of Panem 24 years before The Hunger Games with a star studded cast that includes Elle Fanning, Mckenna Grace, Ralph Fiennes, Jesse Plemons, Glenn Close, Kieran Culkin and Maya Hawke to name a few!

28/04/2026

The James White Memorial Library is closing at 6pm to host an off-site program.

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Tonight!!! Dress-up HIGHLY encouraged!
28/04/2026

Tonight!!! Dress-up HIGHLY encouraged!

This Thursday!
28/04/2026

This Thursday!

27/04/2026
We're in the mood to help you, dude, you ain't never had a friend like the library!Come check out our 90s throwbacks, an...
24/04/2026

We're in the mood to help you, dude, you ain't never had a friend like the library!
Come check out our 90s throwbacks, and don't forget to join us this Tuesday for 90s-themed trivia for adults!

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