Tag Archive for "Walpole Library"

Toddlers loved Peasley Valentine’s concert

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff

Toddlers were sure not to miss their favorite local entertainer last Thursday morning at the Walpole library.

Stacey Peasley returned for a solo appearance, guitar in hand, ready to showcase...

<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 Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff

Ed the Wizard made an appearance at Walpole Public Library on Monday afternoon, July 11, where he crafted an impromptu book of camping-related magic tricks to go along with this year’s summer reading theme, “Beyond the Beaten Path”. Far from a garden-variety magic show, Ed’s...

Czachorowski teaches library-goers juggling

Philip Czachorowski and his wife, Lois, showed one of the more advanced juggling techniques called two-person passing.

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

When he’s not spending his time juggling being the President of the Friends of the Walpole Library, working with the Walpole Peace...

Walpole Library hosts diversity poster exhibit

From posters denouncing fascist ideologies, to ones pointing out the success of gay people throughout history, all the way to calling out white privilege and flipping the 'Cowboys and Indians' mystique on its head, the posters in Lewis’s exhibit were very different.

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

Reinstein presents virtual NE road trip

Ted Reinstein designed the talk over the summer, knowing libraries would be desperate for virtual content.

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

On Thursday night, local author and television personality Ted Reinstein presented his live slideshow presentation “The New Normal New England Road...

Library hosts Cuban political poster display

Lewis noted that he appreciated both the photography based and illustrated posters, believing there to be a place for both.

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

While these days your Facebook feed is likely filled with political memes, doctored photos, and stories that may...

Pumpernickel Puppets put on sensational show

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By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Staff “I think once you’ve seen a puppet show, you’ve seen them all,” said one mom at Thursday February 20th’s Pumpernickel Puppet Show at the Walpole Library. “But I don’t know if I’d consider this just a puppet show.” The Pumpernickel Puppet Show has become notorious for being much...

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By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Staff It isn’t often that children’s events at the library leave both kids and parents relaxed. Normally, they involve activities and loud, interactive songs that seem to make every kid practically burst with energy. The session of the Baby and Toddler Jam at the Walpole Library on Friday,...

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By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Staff On Saturday, December 14, visitors came to the Walpole Library to enjoy some seasonal carols. Though this is a normal sight throughout the holidays, this chorus was made completely of people above the age of sixty. Together, this chorus presented a memorable holiday concert perfect for all ages. Every member...

Walpole learns about pilgrims’ first year

By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Staff Each year, families gather around the table to share a Thanksgiving feast. Sometimes, the meal is filled with the warm feelings of being reunited with loved ones. Other times, it’s tense, and one phrase from exploding. Whatever your Thanksgiving experience is, there’s a good chance that it’s going better than what...

Clerici Quartet waltzes into Walpole Library

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By James Kinneen Hometown Weekly Reporter On Saturday, the Carol Hunt-Clerici Chamber Music Series presented the Clerici Quartet, which performed “Musical Dances From the Minuet to Tango” in the community room of the Walpole Library. Composed of four musicians, Emilian Badea, Betsy Hinkle, Rebecca Thronblade and Guiomar Turgeon, the group played music from countries...

By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Staff New readers can be a bit reluctant when it comes to stretching their reading skills. But sometimes, it can be helpful to read with a friend. It can be even more helpful when that friend’s only goal is to receive cuddles and attention. On Wednesday, October 16, kids and their parents...

Tougias tells of Bounty’s rescue

By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Staff People are often drawn to stories of heroic rescues and beating impossible odds. It’s obvious that this is true, given the number of people who came to the Walpole Library on Wednesday, October 16, to hear the story of the Bounty. Michael J. Tougias, an author of numerous genres, told the...

Dorion talks process, Walpole Library exhibit

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By James Kinneen Hometown Weekly Reporter If you were to ask Phil Dorion for help with your photography, you would probably start by asking him about lenses, camera brands and photo manipulating software. This would be a terrible decision, as you would be committing one of the mistakes Dorion sees as being so prevalent...

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By James Kinneen Hometown Weekly Reporter The problem with most kids’ concerts is that no matter how good your music is, a child’s attention span isn’t long enough to keep them from squirming, getting bored, asking for your phone, or lashing out. But on Tuesday at the Walpole Library, Hula La had the answer for...

Shalin and Babineau provide baseball memories

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By James Kinneen Hometown Weekly Reporter Last Monday night at the Walpole Library, Mike Shalin and Steve Babineau spent the better part of an hour telling Red Sox, Bruins, and, to a lesser extent, New York Yankees stories to an intrigued audience that included former Red Sox manager Joe Morgan. Babineau has spent decades...

Children’s entertainer Peasley makes Walpole debut

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By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Staff Summer has almost begun. People’s yards are full of bright, beautiful flowers. The trees are once again full of vibrant green leaves. Migrating birds have returned to the area to make their nests. Bees are buzzing as they carry pollen from one flower to another. If you look outside, you may...

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By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Staff When she died in 1886 at the age of 55, Emily Dickinson left behind her family, her home, a number of diaries, and a couple thousand poems. Before her death, Dickinson had requested that her younger sister, Lavinia, destroy all of her correspondence, her diaries, and the remainder...

Tag Archives: Walpole Library

Toddlers loved Peasley Valentine’s concert

Walpole ‘87 alumnus speaks at library

Kids make magic at library

Czachorowski teaches library-goers juggling

Walpole Library hosts diversity poster exhibit

Reinstein presents virtual NE road trip

Library hosts Cuban political poster display

Pumpernickel Puppets put on sensational show

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Kaufman captivates Walpole kids

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Senior Moments chorus carols in Walpole

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Walpole learns about pilgrims’ first year

Clerici Quartet waltzes into Walpole Library

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Walpole kids read to Cody

Tougias tells of Bounty’s rescue

Dorion talks process, Walpole Library exhibit

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Hula La brings islands to Walpole

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Shalin and Babineau provide baseball memories

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Children’s entertainer Peasley makes Walpole debut

Butterflies migrate to Walpole Library

The legacy of Dickinson’s editors

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