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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
STEAM powered fun at WPL
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.
Dropping in for fun at the Islington Branch
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.
WHS performer has a taste for the classics
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...
COA enjoys sunflowers with Suzie
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...
Sit and knit at the Westwood COA
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...
Peasley packs the park
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...
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...
Westwood student takes top essay prize
“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...
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...
Firefighters bring foam and fun
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...
Seniors get social with ice cream sundaes
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
This past Wednesday, July 17th the Westwood Council on Aging (COA) hosted an Ice Cream Social with State Representative Paul McMurtry and his interns. Members gathered together around 1pm to enjoy some delicious ice cream all while hearing from McMurtry himself.
Creating comics at WPL
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Recently, the Westwood Public Library (WPL) invited children ages seven and up to partake in a graphic novel writing workshop with graphic novelist Johnathan Todd.
Todd shared his approach to creating comics, expressing that he had been creating...
Crafting community at the WPL
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
It’s no secret that friendship bracelets have become super popular over the past year, thanks largely to Taylor Swift and her fans passing them out on tour dates. The Westwood Library chose to use this popularity to bring people in for...
A special story-time at WPL
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Patrons of the Westwood Public Library (WPL) were in for a real treat recently when author-illustrator duo Rozilla MH and Jennifer Welborn read their picture book “Dr. Rosie Helps the Animals.” Children with their caretakers and stuffed animals in tow eagerly...
Learning about convenient cooking at WPL
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With a heat wave hitting Massachusetts, the last thing most people want to do is cook, especially when the stovetop or oven is involved. The Westwood Library decided to offer a convenient cooking class to teach patrons how easy it is...
