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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Every well-told story is made up of two things: a great plot, and the material that comes with it. Comedic delivery, voices, energy, and tone all can make a good story great. Regi Carpenter knows the anatomy of a good story like a heart surgeon...
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Patrons had no idea that the Walpole Public Library’s sudden closure in March would last months. Since closing the doors months ago, staff and patrons alike have been eager to get back to some normalcy - and back into the library. They’ve been able to...
Just because the library is closed doesn't mean that the fun has stopped. On Tuesday, July 14, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m, the Walpole Public Library will be hosting Ed the Wizard in what is sure to be an exciting Zoom program. During the event, Ed the Wizard will teach kids some...
The Walpole Public Library has launched its 2020 summer reading program. The 2020 theme shared among libraries across the state is "Imagine Your Story." To participate, children can download the summer reading bingo card here. The bingo card can be used by both independent readers or children being read to during the...
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.
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Library programming came to a standstill in March when fears of coronavirus loomed over the country. Spring book sales were axed, lectures were postponed, and regularly-scheduled children's programming was cancelled. Among all the constant pondering of when life could resume as normal and how our...
