Dighton Public Library Tricentennial Events The Dighton Public Library Children's Birthday Party ~ Saturday, January 21 at 12:30. Join us Presents Vincent “Buddy” Cianci for a small celebration with a 300th cake.

Dighton Beyond the Book ~ Monthly book discussions will take place the 3rd Saturday of each month at the Lower Level of Dighton Town Hall at 1:00. This book discussion is held in conjunction with Dighton Intertribal Council.

King Philip's War with Michael Tougias ~ Thursday, February 2 at 7:00 PM at Lower Level of Town Hall. Tougias will present a slide presentation of war between colonists and Native Americans. Book Signing to follow.

Cross-stitch Craft Circle for Kids ~ Friday, February 24 from 12:00 – 4:00 PM. Miss Lorie will show how to start and make a cross-stitch sampler for kids.

Cross-stitch Craft Circle for Adults ~ Saturday, February 25 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM. Miss Lorie will show adults how to start their own sampler.

Edward Lodi's Curious Incidents in King Philip's War ~ Saturday, March 31 at 11:00 at Lower Level of Town Hall. Local author and Tuesday, December 6, 2011 historian Edward Lodi will share his collected stories of King Philip's War . 7:00 PM Dighton Middle School Northern Hospitality ~ Thursday, April 26 at 6:30 PM at Lower Level of Town Hall. Authors Keith Stavely and Kathleen Fitzgerald will discuss the evolution of New England cuisine and recipes – with a sample tasting.

Prehistoric Dighton ~ Saturday, May 12 at 1:00 PM at Lower Level Dighton Public Library of Town Hall. A member of the Robbins Museum of Archaeology will give a presentation of life in Dighton and artifacts found from 395 Main Street that time. Dighton, MA 02715 (508) 669 – 6421 Please keep checking the Library calendar and website for more information on events! http://www.dightonlibrary.org Vincent “Buddy” Cianci, Jr. earned his Bachelor's Degree of Government from Fairfield University; his Masters of Political Science from Villanova University; and his J.D. from the Marquette University Law School. He served in the Army from Special Thanks to: 1966 – 1969 and was 1st Lieut. in the Military Police Corp. In 1969, Buddy was appointed Special Assistant Atty. General for the State of Rhode Island. He also served as prosecuter for the Eric Easterday and the staff of Organized Crime Unit until 1974 when he ran for the Mayor of Readmore Books for supplying the Providence. books and helping with the program promotion.

Dighton Middle School Staff who coordinated the scheduling for this event and set up the auditorium

Scott Millard, of Buddy Cianci's staff Buddy was elected Mayor six times and served the city for 21 Phyllis Haskell, of the Dighton Public years. During his tenure, he oversaw a revitalization of the city, known as the Capital Center Project, which included these Library staff achievements: ● Creation of Water Place Park, with the completion of the Ron O'Connor, Chair of the Dighton River Relocation Project Public Library Trustees ● Securing attractions to Downtown, including the Providence Place Mall and the Rhode Island Convention Center, with the adjoining Westin Hotel. ● Attracted an AHL Hockey Team, the Providence Bruins ● Restored the Providence Performing Arts Center and created an Art District

Copies of the book are Today, he hosts his own weekday talk radio show, The Buddy available for purchase and Cianci Show on WPRO radio. Buddy is also a political commentator on WLNE ABC-6 and on the nationally signing tonight for $25.99. syndicated Hannity Show.

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