Libraries & Museums

All of these events are FREE and open to the public! Please note that some events require registration. April 24, 2025 @6:30pm - Sustainable Landscaping: Gardening for People, the Planet, and Your …

Crafting Programs Coming Up! The Blanding Library will be offering a series of three craft projects on Wednesdays, March 26, April 2, and April 9, each at Goff Hall at 6:30. All classes will be led …

Thanks to our Rehoboth Reporter and Facebook friends, we’ve been given several donations of old school desks in the past. Recently, Abby Abrahamson gave us a unique old student desk. (See …

(February 4, 2025) – It’s time to get your boots a little muddy! Bring the kids for sweet maple sugaring, grab a friend and observe the amazing display of the American Woodcock, or take a …

Bruins PJ Drive Underway The Mass Board of Library Commissioners, along with DCF/Wonderfund and Cradles to Crayons, are once again taking part in the Boston Bruins PJ Drive by collecting NEW …

The Hornbine School was restored in 1968 during Rehoboth’s 325th Anniversary. That August, the Hornbine Association held a ceremony to raise a flag that was given to the school by President and …

February 2025 Program Highlights from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island (January 6, 2024) – Nature is magical in winter! Bundle up and take a river cruise to observe eagles, enjoy a local …

  Whaling Talk on Jan. 18 Have you ever wondered what a whaling voyage out of New Bedford was like? You can find out at the Blanding Library on Sat. Jan. 18 at 2 pm. This program has been …

The Hornbine School Museum had four granite posts installed in front of the playground beside the school recently. This was to help protect our students from potential traffic accidents while playing …

(November 26, 2024) – Pull on your warm mittens and hat to search for owls on the frosty evening trails. Head to the shore with an expert and learn how to identify winter waterfowl or bring the …

Children’s Events in December December events will feature Breakfast with Santa on Sat. Dec. 7 with two seatings, 9:30 and 10:30, for children under the age of 12. The holiday gingerbread …

Last month, this writer discussed how the original Hornbine School Association would hold events at the school during the cold months of the year. They would use the wood burning stove to warm the …

(Rehoboth, MA) – Need a fun gift idea? Know someone who is impossible to shop for? Give the gift of membership this holiday season! Membership to the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society is a perfect …

Winter Garden Talk Wed. Nov. 20 Warren Leach from Tranquil Lake Nursery in Rehoboth will speak at the Blanding on Wed. Nov. 20 at 6:30. His topic will be “Plants for the Winter Garden: …

(October 31, 2024) – Take a break from the holiday rush and enjoy some time in nature this season. Bundle up for an owl prowl on a crisp winter’s night, bring a friend for stargazing, …

We have a wood-burning stove at the school that was installed when the school was restored in 1968. This enabled the association to have FUNCTIONS and class visitations, using the stove for heat, in …

(October 3, 2024) – Our local owls are busy setting up territories, finding mates and calling to each other in late autumn and through the winter. Join Audubon for brisk evening walks on the …

We had a Young Visitor at Hornbine School Museum OPEN HOUSE on September 25, 2022. The School is located at 144 Hornbine Road in Rehoboth, MA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pgeICKM9Iw

Annual Book Sale Oct. 7-8 The Friends of the Blanding Library will hold their annual used book sale on Friday Oct. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. and on Sat. Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday evening is a …

Regular Hours ReturnWe are happy to announce that the library is now open for all of its regular hours, Monday through Thursday 10-8, and Friday and Saturday 10-4.  Books and other library items …

History Discussion Group The history discussion group under the direction of Hank Coleman will continue exploring the American Revolution this month. The group meets at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays at the …

Despite the rain, close to 400 people attended the museum’s annual Strawberry Country Festival in June to enjoy activities and exhibits and, of course, yummy strawberry treats. Thanks to Lende …

NEW! Water Ways, an imaginative new water play environmentThis dynamic exhibit invites visitors of all ages to splash, discover and playfully explore the swirling, whirling ways of water. Transform …

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