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WCC congratulates winners of Walpole Writes

Walpole Cultural Council (WCC) would like to congratulate the winners of Walpole Writes 2024! Started in 2021, the Walpole Writes program is a town-wide writing contest open to all residents of Walpole (as well as non-resident students of all Walpole schools). Writers of all ages (elementary-school through adult) submitted entries in the categories of short stories...

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Linden Duo jazzes up WPL

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Walpole Public Library (WPL)  hosted a night of jazz featuring the Linden Duo and special guest Marshall Wood. The Linden Duo, consisting of Stephanie Stone on flute and saxophone, and Mark Michaels on guitar and occasional vocals, was joined by...

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Dyer discusses Walpole’s Revolutionary history

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Sponsored by the Friends of the Walpole Public Library (WPL), and in partnership with the Walpole Historical Society (WHS), the WPL welcomed WHS member Betsey Dexter Dyer on Wednesday, June 5th. Attendees packed into the Community Room to hear all about...

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Retro Politan honors early women rockers

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The talented Retro Politan Duo rocked the Walpole Public Library with a fun and informative program focusing on the “Pioneering Women of Rock and Roll.” Jill Goldman (lead vocals and u-bass and Ron Politan (guitar and backup vocals) played with infectious...

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Local legends visit WPL

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

In Walpole’s 300 years as a town one thing has been consistent; the passion this town has for sports. Besides producing several successful professional and college athletes, Walpole has also produced the beloved sports broadcaster Gene Lavanchy. Lavanchy came to a...

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Tackling waste at WPL

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...

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A romping good time at International Day of Dance 

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Walpole Public Library hosted its first-ever celebration of the International Day of Dance.  Dancers and the audience gathered in the community room to engage with cultural dances. 

The International Day of Dance actually falls on April 29...

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Locals learn about the Turtle Rescue League

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

During April vacation, the Walpole Public Library (WPL) welcomed representatives from the Turtle Rescue League (TRL) to teach kids and their families all about turtles and how to help save their species. This event was sponsored by The Friends of the...

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Solar Shelley teaches Mad Science at WPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Throughout the month of March, the Walpole Public Library (WPL) has welcomed Mad Science of Southern Ma & RI every Thursday to present on an array of different science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) topics. Mad Scientist Solar Shelly has...

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Clerici discusses the Boston Marathon

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

With the 128th Boston Marathon coming up on Monday, April 15th, the Walpole Public Library (WPL) hosted local race enthusiast and author Paul Clerici to discuss his most recent book, “Boston Marathon Traditions and Lore”. This event was sponsored by the...

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Tips for photographing a total solar eclipse

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

In case you weren’t aware, there will be a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024! There won’t be another one until August 3, 2044. At the Walpole Public Library on Thursday, March 14, award-winning photographer Silvana Della Camera shared important...

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Swifties enjoy WPL’s ERAs tour

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Recently, Swifties of all ages flocked to the Walpole Public Library (WPL) for the ERAs Tour (Walpole Public Library’s Version). The lobby was filled with young girls, from ages 2 to 14, donning their Taylor Swift themed tee-shirts, sweatshirts, cardigans, and...

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Linda Coombs discusses Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

In recognition of Walpole’s 300th anniversary, the Friends of the Walpole Public Library (WPL) have teamed up with the Walpole Historical Society to plan a year-long series of amazing presentations centered around the town’s rich history. To start off this series,...

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WPL exhibits art by Bill St. George 

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On Wednesday, February 7, The Walpole Public Library (WPL) held an opening reception for “Impressions” A Retrospective-William “Bill” St. George, 1939-2015. The reception was attended by family, friends, and fans of the Walpole artist, who admired St. George’s large-scale, impressionist, bright,...

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Card discusses the legendary Tigerbelles

By Audrey Anderson 

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Aime Alley Card, a nonfiction editor for Pangyrus literary magazine and a board member for the Women’s National Book Association, Boston Chapter, recently spoke at the Walpole Public Library about her newly released book “The Tigerbelles: Olympic Legends from Tennessee State.” 

Denman discusses John Quincy Adams

by Elizabeth Connolly

Hometown Weekly Reporter

History enthusiasts converged on Walpole Public Library (WPL) last Thursday, January 11th, for a presentation by local author and historian Jeffrey A. Denman. Denman was there to discuss the sixth president of the United States, also the subject of his novel...

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RBG visits the WPL

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Earlier this month, the Walpole Public Library (WPL) invited the public to attend "I Dissent" by Sheryl Faye Presents Historical Women. Talented actor Faye presents educational one-woman shows to adults and children at schools, libraries, senior centers, and other venues. She regularly...

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Senior Moments Chorus performs at WPL

by Elizabeth Connolly

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Anyone wishing to get into the holiday spirit needn’t have looked any further than the Walpole Public Library (WPL) on Saturday, December 15th. This is when the Senior Moments Chorus group held their holiday concert, which was free and open to...

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WPL’s festive movie magic

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On Friday, December 8th, Walpole students experienced an early dismissal, prompting the Walpole Public Library (WPL) to graciously organize an Early Release Day Movie showing. Families and friends gathered at the library to enjoy the popular Christmas movie, The Polar Express.

Members’ Exhibit at WPL

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Throughout the fall, the Dedham Art Association has held their Fall Members’ Exhibit at the Walpole Public Library (WPL) for locals and library goers to enjoy. The various pieces of artwork were featured in the library function room, hung on the...

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