Douglas
Massachusetts
Simon Fairfield Public Library
Mission Statement
The Simon Fairfield Public Library in Douglas, Massachusetts shall serve as an reference center, a resource for information, lifelong learning, and creative use of leisure time to all members of the community. The library shall be a starting place, a point of commonality, for the community.
Recent News
Simon Fairfield Public Library: The Douglas Way - December 21, 2023
Building Funds Now at $236,934.18 Click here for our Newest Books The Library will close on December 25 and January 1. Thursday deliveries & Saturday hours will not be affected. Just one week and three days to go until 2024, assuming…
Read More »Simon Fairfield Public Library: The Douglas Way - November 3, 2023
Click here for our Newest Books This has been a phenomenal fall, and I want to thank everyone who has worked so hard to make it happen. The Friends of the Library raised $429.64 from their Oktoberfest Book Sale, $5,000 from Jim Saviano's Dagger…
Read More »Simon Fairfield Public Library - The Douglas Way: Mid-Auction Update
Click here for our Newest Books We're halfway through the Friends online auction, and currently looking at $7,207 in high bids! Together with the $4,200 raised from the knife raffle so far, we have surpassed $11,000 for the building fund! Thanks…
Read More »Simon Fairfield Public Library: The Douglas Way - October 5, 2023
Building Funds Now at $212,250.58 Click here for our Newest Books - The Library will be open from 9 to 3 on on Saturday for Oktoberfest! - The Library will be closed on October 9th for the holiday. - The Library will also be closed on October…
Read More »Simon Fairfield Public Library : The Douglas Way - August 31, 2023
Building Funds Now at $166,161.58 >>> Click here for our Newest Books <<< Damascus Steel Dagger Raffle Master Bladesmith Jim Saviano has graciously donated one of his creations--a unique Damascus steel quillion dagger--to be…
Read More »Simon Fairfield Public Library : The Douglas Way - June 17, 2023
Building Funds are now at $163,072.86 Click here for our Newest Books Library Building Survey and Public Forums: Renovating a Library is a once-in-a-generation opportunity, so how we go about it is relevant to everyone at every age. That is…
Read More »Simon Fairfield Public Library : The Douglas Way - June 13, 2023
Building Funds are now at $162,945.28 Click here for our Newest Books The Library will close at 6:30 instead of 8 pm on Thursday, June 15 for an all staff meeting. We apologize for the inconvenience. We will be open on Saturday from 9-1 as…
Read More »Simon Fairfield Public Library News - May 16, 2023
Library Building Public Forum (July 20th @ 6:30 pm) An Invitation History is decided by the people who show up. On July 20th, we want you to show up at the Library at 6:30 pm. Show up ready to voice your concerns, your hopes, and your opinions…
Read More »Simon Fairfield Public Library News: The Douglas Way - May 4, 2023
Director's Letter I ordered the last book of the fiscal year today! Well, not really--but mostly! I'm sure I'll still pick up a few odd patron requests and breakaway hits, but the book budget has been spent for FY23. Why? I thought you'd never ask!…
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