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Monthly Archives: August 2023

Readers Digest soirée at WPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

This past Thursday, July 20th, the Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted their monthly Readers Digest soirée. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Westwood Public Library and includes their very own Cookbook Club indulging in a community potluck. The...

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Humble Spirit Drum visits NFPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

This past Saturday, July 29th, members of the Humble Spirit Drum visited the Needham Free Public Library to share their culture and music. Everyone was welcome to come and enjoy the festivities and beautiful music that was shared. 

Bubble bonanza at WPL

By Elizabeth Connolly

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Despite being a particularly hot day, dozens of children gathered with their grown-ups at Westwood Public Library (WPL) last Monday, July 24th, to see Mr. Vinny’s Bubble Show. Mr. Vinny, a.k.a. Vinny Lovegrove, has been in the entertainment industry for over...

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Movie mania at WPL

by Elizabeth Connolly

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Last Thursday, July 27th, Walpole Public Library (WPL) hosted its fourth summer movie in the community room. Free and open to all, the movie nights have been alternating between PG-13 films and more family friendly flicks, like last week’s showing of...

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Summer fun at the fair

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Kiddos and their families enjoyed an amazing day outside on the lawn of the Dover Town Library this past Tuesday, July 25th. They hosted their annual Summer Fun Fair event that included games, food and a bunch of prizes. 

Casual creativity for Adults

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Reporter

When days get long, and work continues to get busier and busier, or even if you just need a break from the fast-paced culture, hobbies can be the perfect escape. The Medfield Public Library has created the perfect group for artists...

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Cooking with Scraps through NFPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Sponsored by the Ashland Public Library, the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) shared an online event titled Cooking with Scraps with Cookbook Author and Sustainability Warrior Lindsay-Jean Hard.’ Explaining this most recent book of hers, Lindsay-Jean (LJ) creates recipes in which...

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Fun at the Tot Lot

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Every town has their fair share of hidden gems. Throughout my travels through Westwood, it wasn’t until early last week that I stumbled upon the Community Tot Lot. The Tot Lot is tucked away on Nahatan Street, placed between Thurston Middle...

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Sunday funday at Needham Farmers Market

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Greene’s field was a buzz last sunny Sunday afternoon at the Needham Farmer’s Market. With lots of goodies to share from various different colorful stands. There were kids playing around in the field, couples enjoying the atmosphere as a local member...

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Locals enjoy summer sounds

By Madison Butkus 

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The ongoing event of Summer Sounds hosted at the Bellforge Arts Center returned this past Wednesday, July 27th. The headliners for this evening included performances by Little Fuss and Jay Alan, both of which are rising homegrown artists. The event as...

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Sherborn dances the evening away

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Music always brings a crowd together, everyone comes from different backgrounds with many unique stories to share, the chances of their world’s colliding are slim but in the heat of summer the instrumental sounds fill the air and lure in crowds...

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GOFI dogs visit WPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Little ones were in for a treat this past Monday, July 24th, as the GOFI (Golden Opportunities for Independence) Service Dogs came for a visit to the Walpole Public Library (WPL). All were welcome to pet each dog and ask any...

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