Tag Archive for "Friends of the Walpole Public Library"

“The Great Escape” draws a crowd

by Elizabeth Connolly Hometown Weekly Reporter The community room at the Walpole Public Library (WPL) was packed for a presentation by local author and historian Jeffrey A. Denman. Denman was there to discuss the “Great Escape” of 1944, the event in which 76 Allied airmen escaped from prisoner-of-war (POW) camp Stalag Luft III. The event began at 7:00...

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Recently, the Walpole Public Library (WPL) hosted the Town of Walpole Waste Reduction Committee (formerly known as the Recycling Committee) to present ways in which the residents of Walpole can create less trash through composting. This event was sponsored by Walpole...

<strong>Walpole ‘87 alumnus speaks at library</strong>

By Cameron Small
Hometown Weekly Correspondent

Last Thursday evening, November 10, the Friends of the Walpole Library hosted Walpole High School alum Maureen Stanton to talk about her latest book. Stanton, a member of the WHS class of 1978, spoke about her 2019 memoir, “Body Leaping Backward: Memoir of a Delinquent...

By Cameron Small
Hometown Weekly Correspondent

The Westwood Library, with the support of the Friends of the Library, recently partnered with Forge Baking Company of Somerville to bring sourdough bread to the Westwood community last Wednesday, November 2. The class was taught by Forge Baking Co-Head Baker Jojo Emerson. Emerson is...

Library hosting Virtual Musical Baseball Show

The Walpole Library will be hosting a Musical Baseball Show on Monday, June 29, at 7:30 p.m. Performed by former sportswriter Howie Newman, viewers will get to hear some of their favorite baseball tunes, and participate in some ball game trivia. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Walpole Public Library.

‘1620 – The First Year’ presentation

The real story of the early Pilgrim settlers will be told by historian Christopher Daley in his talk, "1620 – The First Year," when he returns to the Community Room of the Walpole Public Library, located on 143 School Street. The presentation begins at 7:00 on Thursday evening, November 21. Sponsored by the Friends of...

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Boston Globe film critic Ty Burr spoke to a full house last Monday evening at the Walpole Library.[/caption] On the...

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The Friends of the Walpole Public Library held their annual meeting in December with Dr. John Warren, Archivist of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as keynote speaker. President Philip Czachorowski summarized the year and recognized retiring officers and board members, as well as the ongoing work of volunteers. Sally Rose was reelected as treasurer...

“The Genius of George Gershwin” will be presented by cultural historian Bruce Hambro at the Walpole Public Library, 143 School Street, on Tuesday evening, January 22, at 7:00. All the important songs of Gershwin and his brother, Ira, as well as George’s classical music, will be covered by audio and movie clips, rare photos, and...

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The nine-week “READ all about it” Art in the Park summer project officially ended on August 11. Since June 9, the 3D outdoor art installations, based on books of each artist’s choice, had delighted visitors to Bird Park and to the Walpole Public Library’s garden. The effort was sponsored by the Friends...

Acoustic duo Crowes Pasture plays live in Walpole on Wednesday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. Monique Byrne and Andy Rogovin bring leather-and-lace harmonies to classic and contemporary folk music in a style that draws from old-time, folk, and bluegrass traditions. Sponsored by the Friends of the Walpole Public Library, the performance will be held in...

Artists sought for Art in the Park

The Friends of the Walpole Public Library announced that local artists have additional time to propose their creations for an outdoor installation this summer. The deadline for submission has been extended to April 14 in order to allow more participation. “Art in the Park” is a new and ambitious cultural event for Walpole and the surrounding...

Friends of St. Patrick preparing luncheon

President Donnell W. Murphy and the Friends of St. Patrick have scheduled their 32nd annual luncheon for March 16th. The day’s events will kick off with a parade in downtown Walpole at 11:00 a.m., which will be followed by the luncheon at Ambrosia Wedding and Events, located at 2 Washington Street (Route 1) in Foxboro, at...

Contemporary folk duo Sweet Wednesday will perform at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 16, in the Community Room of the Walpole Public Library. Originally from Boston, Dave Falk and Lisa Housman have toured the country for the past ten years, both as an acoustic duo and with their band. The concert is free, thanks to...

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William “Bill” St. George, who passed away in March of 2015, was a late-life artist of great talent who made paintings of his native Walpole, among other subjects. One of those home-town paintings is titled “Main Street,” and is a lively and colorful view of Walpole’s central thoroughfare as seen from the tip...

Walpole Library celebrates fifth anniversary

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter It’s hard to imagine Walpole before the current Walpole Library, as it has become such a staple in the community. The new library building celebrated its fifth birthday this past week, an event marked by the Friends of the Walpole Public Library and the Library Trustees. “We saw this...

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“Fairytales, Feminism, and Falconry” will be presented by Arielle K. Harris, local author of fantasy novels, on Saturday afternoon, January 14, at 1:00 p.m at the Walpole Library. The presentation is part of the Author Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Walpole Public Library. Arielle K. Harris spent her formative years in Scotland,...

Giandomenico Family are Walpole’s Persons of the Year

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Every year, The Friends of St. Patrick choose a Person of the Year to honor for their dedication to Walpole, and impacting the area in a positive way. However, this year was a little bit different. This year found the board selecting not a singular person, but persons of...

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By James Ensor Hometown Weekly Reporter Part of the summer music series put on by the Friends of the Walpole Public Library, local girl Mary McAvoy gave a stunning performance on the evening of Thursday, August 25. The 2007 Walpole High graduate, who then went on to the University of New Hampshire, played acoustic...

Tag Archives: Friends of the Walpole Public Library

“The Great Escape” draws a crowd

Tackling waste at WPL

Walpole ‘87 alumnus speaks at library

Westwood bakes bread at library

Library hosting Virtual Musical Baseball Show

‘1620 – The First Year’ presentation

Film critic Burr discusses Oscars

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Library Friends host annual meeting

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Library to present Gershwin program

Art in the Park winners announced

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Crowes Pastures playing Walpole Library

Artists sought for Art in the Park

Friends of St. Patrick preparing luncheon

Sweet Wednesday to perform in Walpole

Library acquires St. George painting

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Walpole Library celebrates fifth anniversary

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Local author Harris to speak in Walpole

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Giandomenico Family are Walpole’s Persons of the Year

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Mary McAvoy at the Walpole Library

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