Blanding Free Public Library offers programs for adults to encourage personal enrichment, civic engagement, and foster a lifelong love of learning and reading. Libraries act as “third places” where people can gather, interact, and build relationships outside of home and work.
Blanding Book Club
Dates: Monthly on the 1st Wednesday
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Blanding Free Public Library, Children’s Area
Come discuss books with members of your community, facilitated by Blanding Free Public Library staff.
For more information or to find out this month’s title, please contact the Library at (508) 252-4236.
The Afternoon Book Club
Dates: Monthly on the 2nd Wednesday
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Where: Goff Hall, back vestibule
Join a former Blanding Free Public Library staff member in discovering titles and genres you might otherwise miss.
The Council on Aging Book Club
Dates: Monthly on the 1st Thursday
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Rehoboth Senior Center, Francis Farm
Seniors in our community are welcome to participate in this monthly book club.
Hank Coleman’s History Discussion
Dates: Weekly on Wednesday
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Where: Goff Hall
This group is currently on hiatus for Summer 2026. Please check back soon for updates.
Adult Summer Reading Challenge
When: June 15 – August 15, 2025
Summer 2025 marks the debut of the Library’s Adult Summer Reading Challenge! Stop in at the Library to register and pick up your list of easy ways to earn tickets to enter our prize raffles.
Raffle drawings will take place on July 15 and August 15.
This program is possible due to the support of the Friends of the Blanding Library.
