By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Hosted by the Teen Advisory Board, the Walpole Public Library (WPL) held their ongoing program, “Intro to Bollywood Dance,” this past Thursday, September 21st. This program is a continual effort to bring more diversity and culture to the WPL!
Fun times with the Lego League
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Children’s Program Room at the Walpole Public Library (WPL) was packed with little ones eager to build some amazing lego creations this past Wednesday, August 30th. This ongoing Lego League is one of the most popular at the WPL and...
WPL learns about Chinese acrobatics
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
This past Tuesday, August 1st, the Walpole Public Library (WPL) hosted an event, “Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics” featuring acrobatic performer Li Liu. Her performance included plate spinning, hand balancing, diabolos, foot juggling, and ribbon dancing.
The Community Room...
Locals enjoy reverse painting
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Art can tell a story, no matter what form of art a piece speaks, it will always entrance the viewer into its reality. As for artists, anyone can be an artist that upholds the power of a pen and paper or...
Movie mania at WPL
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Last Thursday, July 27th, Walpole Public Library (WPL) hosted its fourth summer movie in the community room. Free and open to all, the movie nights have been alternating between PG-13 films and more family friendly flicks, like last week’s showing of...
GOFI dogs visit WPL
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Little ones were in for a treat this past Monday, July 24th, as the GOFI (Golden Opportunities for Independence) Service Dogs came for a visit to the Walpole Public Library (WPL). All were welcome to pet each dog and ask any...
Walpole kids dig Dinoman
By Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
You always know something exceptionally great is happening at Walpole Public Library (WPL) when it’s a bit challenging to find a parking spot. This was the case on Wednesday, July 12th, and almost immediately upon entering the library you could see...
Transporting to the Magnificent Faroe Islands
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Our world has many unique wonders that it offers to pique our curiosity; it holds magnificent treasures of picturesque landscapes and clear blue skies. Many have traveled to popular destinations like France, Italy, and Japan, but have you been to the...
Rainbow craft brings Pride to WPL
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Public Library hosted the Needle Felted Rainbow Patches crafting event on Friday, June 23rd. In honor of Pride month, attendees were able to pick from an array of fuzzy felted rainbow designs.
These wool felted patches...
Tour-de-Force performance of Princess Diana
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Judith Kalaora, a professional educator, researcher, writer, and living historian, is the founder and artistic director of History at PlayTM, a company that presents living history programs worldwide. The company’s programs focus on “influential and often forgotten women” in history, such...
Locals learn ‘The History of Amtrak’
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Amtrak enthusiast Dave Clinton hosted 'The History of Amtrak' event on Tuesday night at the Walpole Public Library. With extensive travel experience on nearly all Amtrak routes, Clinton adeptly discussed the past and future transformations of Amtrak.
Clinton,...
Needhamite speaks at WPL
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On the evening of April 13th, the Walpole Public Library (WPL) hosted its second Needhamite author in as many weeks when they welcomed Dr. Robert Brooks to speak.
Dr. Brooks, who has a doctorate in clinical psychology and has authored or co-authored...
Generations bond over Earth Day
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With Earth Day occurring this upcoming Saturday, the intergenerational program, Bridging the Years, put on a family-fun event this past Wednesday at the Walpole Public Library. Bridging the Years is a program comprised of the Teen Advisory Board, Parent Advisory Board, and the Walpole Council...
WPL features zoo animal artwork
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Ten years ago, Kerri Fitzgerald was a zookeeper at Franklin Park Zoo. Now, she takes her love of animals and uses it as inspiration for her paintings. Fitzgerald has been working the latter half of the decade on oil painting. Transitioning from acrylic, the artist...
BSQ Plays at WPL
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
It was all about the brass last Wednesday, March 29th, when dozens of locals came out to see the Boston Saxophone Quartet (BSQ) play at the Walpole Public Library (WPL). This event was sponsored by the Friends of WPL and was supported in part by...
Dan Shaugnessy to appear at WPL
Local sports writer Dan Shaugnessy will make his sixth appearance in Walpole, sponsored as always by The Friends of the Walpole Public Library. On Thursday evening, April 6, at 7:30 p.m., at the Walpole Public Library, 143 School Street, he'll talk about his latest book. All are welcome to...
Shelter dog wags at WPL
by Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
Baypath Humane Society Volunteer and animal foster mom Michelle Kreell has been helping cats and dogs find forever homes since 2013. Kreell visited the Westwood Public Library with companions Lane, a rescue dog, and Marley, a stuffed animal pooch, to teach...
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...
Folk duo Andy and Judy play WPL
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
New Englanders Andy and Judy Daigle have been partnered musicians and singer-songwriters since 2009. Beginning with mostly folk covers, they have increased their repertoire of original work to span seven albums. Happy to play live music, the duo gifted Walpole Public Library an intimate performance...
Walpole Harvest Fest returns
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
Walpole’s Harvest Fest is anticipated every year and marks the beginning of fall for many in town. Taking place this year on October 1, a gloomy Saturday, the festival significantly brightened the day for any families who made their way to Stone Field for the...
