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DTL hosts romance novelists

By Madison Butkus 

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library, the Dover Town Library (DTL), 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 Daughter...

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Summertime sweets at MPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Tweens and teens were in for a Summer Strawberry Treat this past Tuesday, August 6th at the Medfield Public Library (MPL). Here, they welcomed Katie Shepherd, Owner and Founder of Food Explorers, to help attendees make their very own Strawberry Shortcake...

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Inside Jobb’s “A Gentleman and a Thief”

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Library, the Dover Town Library (DTL) shared an online event featuring True Crime Writer Dean Jobb in conversation with Joe Pompeo. Jobb discussed his most recently released book “A Gentleman and a Thief: The...

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Tea time at the CATH

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Tea lovers were in for a treat this past Wednesday, July 31st as the Needham Council on Aging (COA) welcomed historian Anthony Sammarco to The Center at the Heights (CATH). Seniors eagerly filed in to hear Sammarco present on, “Tea: A...

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Shark showcase at the Sherborn Library 

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

It was all things sharks and animals at the Sherborn Library this past Tuesday, July 30th as they welcomed professional photographer and videographer Bob Michelson. This event, titled “Sharks to Parks,” included a photography-based presentation of the animals, both on land...

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Juggling fun at WPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Beginners or experienced jugglers were all welcome to pop over to the Walpole Public Library (WPL) on Monday, July 29th to partake in the first class of a juggling workshop. Participants were able to either learn how to juggle or work...

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Sheryl Faye honors Anne Frank

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Needham Council on Aging (COA) members welcomed Anne Frank and Miep Gies to The Center at the Heights (CATH). They were each portrayed by Sheryl Faye, from Sheryl Faye Presents: Historical Women, Making The Past Present. This specific adaptation was titled...

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Inside Jobb’s “A Gentleman and a Thief”

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Library, the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) shared an online event featuring True Crime Writer Dean Jobb in conversation with Joe Pompeo. Jobb discussed his most recently released book “A Gentleman and a Thief:...

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Little ones learn about endangered species 

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Public Library hosted Joy Marzolf, from The Joys of Nature, for a live animal show on endangered species. According to her website, this program is designed to help children “learn about endangered species in the wild here in New...

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Needham Carnival delights the community

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter 

The highly anticipated Needham Carnival returned to Needham High School this past weekend for the seventh time. Sponsored by the Rotary Club, Needhamites filed in all throughout the weekend to enjoy these rides and attractions with family and friends. 

Teens tackle Big Ryan’s mystery at MPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Tweens and teens were in for a treat as Big Ryan’s Traveling Mystery Room visited the Medfield Public Library (MPL). This interactive murder mystery experience, titled “The Unfortunate Passing of Pliant McTwist,” challenged attendees to solve the mystery of who, what,...

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From MedBall to college courts

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Former Medfield High School (MHS) girls' basketball star players Camilla Silk, Annie McCarthy, Lillie Cumming, and Kate Olenik are currently continuing their basketball careers in college, as well as maintaining their friendship throughout the journey. These girls, who were four of...

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Parr discusses World War II

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library, the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) shared an online event in which author James L. Parr discussed his newest book “World War II Massachusetts.” 100+ live attendees gathered together online, eager to...

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Pajama party at the Branch

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Little ones and their guardians gathered at the Islington Branch of the Westwood Public Library (WPL) in the evening to partake in a pajama story time. This cozy event included a night of stories and songs designed to help children expend...

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Getting creative at the DTL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

This past Thursday, July 18th the Dover Town Library (DTL) hosted an artistic “Poms in Space” event titled “Getting Creative with Jill!”. This was the first in a new series of programs that will meet on the third Thursday of each...

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Discovering Fuhro’s clay creations at NFPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) hosted an artist meet and greet with local artist Sarah Fuhro. Located in the Friends of the Needham Library Art Gallery on the second floor of the NFPL, Fuhro displayed an array of her incredible...

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Experimenting with seed bombs at DTL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

It was all things seeds at the Dover Town Library (DTL) as they hosted a “Wildflower Seed Bombs” workshop. This event, which was for children ages five and up, taught little ones how to make seed “bombs” using wildflower seeds, soil...

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Needhamites visit the BSM

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 titled “A Virtual Tour of the Bata Shoe Museum (BSM).” The BSM is located in Toronto, Canada and is the only museum...

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Walpole resident honored for excellence

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Local Walpole resident Deborah Schoenthaler was recently recognized with the 2024 Francis M. Hernan Award - one of the highest awards given by the Massachusetts-Rhode Island Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA). Surrounded by fellow colleagues, friends and family,...

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