By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Islington branch of the Westwood Public Library held a “Sourdough Starter Workshop” given by Sourdough Brandon. According to his web site, sourdoughbrandon.com, Brandon is a “home baker and sourdough recipe developer and educator” who gives workshops throughout Massachusetts and offers...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Little ones were in for a fluffy, cuddly treat this past Saturday, September 14th as the Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted two therapy dogs from Dog B.O.N.E.S: Therapy Dogs of Massachusetts. This program was for children in grades K-5th in which...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Just last month, the Westwood Public Library (WPL) wrapped up their annual Summer Reading Program. According to their website, this fun program is “designed to engage all age groups in exploring new ideas, books and activities. As you read books and...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Quilters are a group of dedicated and talented quilters who meet once a month at the Westwood Public Library. They gather on the fourth Monday of every month to stitch and swap ideas on what project to start next.
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
At the end of last month, The Trustees hosted the first ever music festival at Rocky Woods in Medfield. This event, entitled, “Rock the Woods,” was an outdoor festival that was originally scheduled for Sunday, May 19, but due to poor...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Little ones and their families were in for a creative treat as the Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted the Playful Engineers. Throughout this event, everyone was able to conduct some hands-on, play-based STEAM powered learning using an array of different items.
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Library’s Islington Branch has been hosting drop-in activities on Monday afternoons. These activities change every week and everyone is allowed to show up and participate. These events are low-stress ways for kids to have fun within the library.
Not many high school students would tell you they prefer listening to Frank Sinatra over today’s hit makers, but rising senior at Westwood High School (WHS), William Daniel Russell took a liking to the classics as a youngster.
“I spent my entire childhood singing,” said Russell. “My parents raised me...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The fan-favorite flower arranging event with Suzie returned to the Westwood Council on Aging (COA). Suzie, who sources fresh blooms from her husband's flower shop, guides participants through the art of flower arranging.
Though Suzie visits every other...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Finding time to work on crafting projects can be challenging, which is why the Westwood Council on Aging offers a weekly knit and crochet club. This gathering provides a space for everyone to focus on their crafts, whether knitting, crocheting, or...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The grassy area surrounding the gazebo near the Council on Aging on Nahatan Street was absolutely packed on Monday, July 29th. The large crowd was there to see popular local children’s singer and songwriter Stacey Peasley, who was performing with her...
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...
“Have you ever got angry or mad that your stock lost a lot of its worth?” Westwood rising sixth-grade student Alex Kiami asks. Most adults can certainly relate to that question, but you might be surprised to learn that many Westwood elementary school students do as well.
Many fifth-graders in...
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...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Recently, the Westwood Fire Department (WFD), in partnership with Westwood Recreation, held its annual Firefighter’s Foam party at the Sheehan School on Pond Street. As hundreds gathered on the field, most clad in swimwear and goggles, an announcement was made that...
