By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On a beautiful August day in Westwood, Vinny the Bubble Guy made a splash at the Westwood Public Library (WPL). Families gathered on the library lawn to celebrate the end of summer and the conclusion of their summer reading challenges.
Sharon Kitchens discusses King’s Maine
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Library, the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) shared an online event with Maine Author Sharon Kitchens. During this time, Kitchens discussed her new book “Stephen King’s Maine: A History & Guide.”
Kids create fruit tarts at Sherborn Library
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Tweens and teens were in for a delicious treat as the Sherborn Library hosted the Food Explorers. Leading the class was Katie Shepherd, owner and founder of Food Explorers.
Shepherd, a registered dietitian and graduate of UConn’s Coordinated...
Locals enjoy the end of summer block party
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Westwood rang in the end of summer with its Summer Block Party. Hosted at University Crossing this celebration was the perfect send-off to summer vacation and welcomed in the new school year. This bash was also a donation drive for School...
NFPL celebrates summer reading success
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Throughout the summer, the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) conducted a Summer Reading Program for all ages. Pre-registration began on May 20, logging started on June 25, and logging ended on August 18.
The program featured three categories:...
Border collies fly through Medfield
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Flying High Dogs visited the Medfield Public Library to show off their frisbee-catching skills to a large audience. Gathered behind the library, the dogs performed their signature tricks for a crowd of excited families and children.
Three...
DIY fun at the Sherborn Library
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
It was all about waves, sound, and light when the Children’s Museum Easton made a special visit to the Sherborn Library. Attendees gathered in the community room to explore vibrations, absorption, and variables through various science experiments.
The...
“Games in the Garden” at WPL
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Periodically, Children’s Programming Coordinator Nikki Cataloni takes the Walpole Public Library’s stash of varied board and yard games to the library’s garden, where children and families gather for “Games in the Garden,” an early evening party of games and fun!
Walpole’s Grinion wins four Junior Olympics medals
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Eleven-year-old Walpole native Aaliyah Grinion recently competed in her first-ever AAU Junior Olympics in Greensboro, North Carolina. Going head-to-head against hundreds of athletes, Grinion brought home four medals and set multiple personal records.
To prepare for these Junior...
Walpole celebrates National Night Out
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The skies may have been gray for Walpole’s annual National Night Out (NNO), but the mood at the event was anything but dreary. Locals converged on Stone Field to celebrate the popular event, many happy to get out after a week...
Beginner friendly Knitting Clinic at MPL
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Knitting is one of the most popular hobbies and is on the rise. The hardest part for most beginners is starting and learning the craft, which is why the Medfield Public Library (MPL) Knitting Clinic is a wonderful place to start.
Glow Golf shines bright in Islington
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Children, teens, and their families gathered at the Islington Branch of the Westwood Public Library (WPL) to play some Glow Golf. This unique LED mini golf course was provided by One Up Games - On The Go located in Plainville, MA.
Foam filled afternoon at the DTL
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Dover Town Library (DTL) welcomed the New England Foam Factory (NEFF). Little ones and their guardians gathered on the lawn right outside of the DTL to partake in this foam-tastic party.
Sporting their bathing suits and play...
Aussie adventures at the Sherborn Library
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Little ones and their guardians took a trip to the land down under at the Sherborn Library. Here, they welcomed Rob Thomas of Didgeridoo Down Under to perform a high-energy, Australian themed show.
This event, which was sponsored...
Didgeridoos delight at WPL
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Visitors of Walpole Public Library (WPL) were recently regaled by Rob Thomas of the educational entertainment group “Didgeridoo Down Under,” an Australian-themed show. Blokes and sheilas (that’s boys and girls to us) were in for a real treat as Thomas led...
Craft and connect in Medfield
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Nice weather, green grass, friendship and crafts. What more could an adult ask for? For those interested in these enticing offers look no further than the Medfield Library’s Outdoor Adult Craft and Chat hosted on the grounds of Medfield State Hospital.
Calligraphy workshop at WPL
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Masscribes, New England Calligraphy Organization, offered “Letters are Blooming,” an informative and entertaining demonstration and workshop at the Westwood Public Library (WPL) on Saturday, August 17. As part of the workshop, Masscribes also generously donated three lovely calligraphy books they felt...
NFPL hosts romance novelists
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library, the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) shared an online event including Romance authors Christina Dodd in conversation with Susan Elizabeth Phillips. For this event, these authors discussed Dodd’s latest released book, “A...
A whale of a time at WPL
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
It was all things whales at the Westwood Public Library (WPL) as the Whalemobile made an exciting visit. The day consisted of four different event times, two for the little ones and two for the older children.
Animal adventures at the NFPL
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
To celebrate the conclusion of its summer reading program, the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) hosted a live animal showcase for all ages, featuring Animal World Experience. Matt Gabriel, the program’s engaging and knowledgeable presenter, brought a variety of exotic animals...
