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Walpole Library blood drive welcomes donors

By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter While it may be uncomfortable or time consuming, donating blood is indisputably a selfless act that can save lives. Though not every person is eligible to donate, those who are make it a point to donate whenever they possibly can. The Red Cross made making a difference convenient for local residents...

A new exhibit at the Walpole Public Library can best be described as “Art that wears its politics on its sleeve.” The exhibit consists of posters from several countries, and the causes they espouse are many. Posters on display are about issues like the Spanish Civil War, migration, anti-fascism, Angolan independence, censorship and other subjects. In...

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter LEGOs are more than just building blocks for hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) activities. Although the tiny plastic parts are sure to injure a bare foot if they’re stepped on, LEGOs are also guaranteed to ignite one’s creativity and ingenuity. At the Walpole Library’s LEGO Story...

Evening Garden Club presents library donation

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Norwood Evening Garden Club president, Nancy Costa, presents Salvatore Genovese, Director of the Walpole Public Library, with a gift to be used for the purchase of garden books for the library. Each year, the Club alternates its gift between Walpole Library and Norwood’s Morrill Memorial Library to enhance the collection of gardening and...

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Massachusetts native Mark Lipman visited the Walpole Public Library on August 17 for an intimate concert in the Community Room, thanks to the Friends of the Walpole Public Library. As a successful musician and music therapist, Lipman provided his audience with impressive vocals and a sense of peacefulness as...

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter The name “Rolie Polie Guacamole” may sound like pure silliness, but parents at the Walpole Public Library were pleasantly surprised to discover that the children’s indie band is talented, upbeat, and hilarious. Rolie Polie Guacamole engaged their audience, taking kids on a musical expedition of brushing one’s teeth, riding...

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter History buff Bob Begin shared his extensive knowledge on T.E. Lawrence on Monday, July 24, at the Walpole Public Library. Begin started his presentation with a brief summary of Lawrence’s early life. Lawrence was born out of wedlock in 1888 and was a loner for most of his childhood...

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter It is said that in today’s world, children are harder and harder to impress as technology becomes more ubiquitous and toys and games become more complex. There are few things, however, that remain elusive and maintain their mystique. One of these is magic, which still manages to awe children...

Children’s yoga integrates physical and literate

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Yoga offers a wide range of exceptional benefits including increased flexibility, relaxation, and improved energy, among others. While yoga for adults abounds, children’s yoga can sometimes can an afterthought. However, this is not the case for Kristin Mulligan, who has been teaching children’s yoga at the Walpole Public Library...

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By Peter Kougias Hometown Weekly Intern On May 31, the Walpole Public Library presented a performance of the play “iloveyouiloveyouiloveyoutoo.” Written and directed by Alan O’Hare, the story follows Edmund (Terry Blanchard) and Marian (Barbara Bourgeois) a couple who present their life story while suffering with Alzheimer's. Before the performance, O’Hare presented the eager audience...

Candidate’s Night prepares for June 3 vote

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter On Wednesday, May 17, members of the Walpole community gathered in the Walpole Public Library to listen to the positions of the different candidates running for Walpole office. Walpole Candidate’s Night, hosted by the League of Women Voters for of Westwood/Walpole/Dedham and the Walpole Chamber of Commerce, allowed candidates...

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Bob Begin starts his talk by telling the audience that if the mutiny hadn’t occurred, no one would ever have heard of The Bounty, which is an accurate, albeit humorous way to start off an entire lecture on the subject. On Wednesday, April 26, Begin recounted the events leading...

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Walking into the Community Room of the Walpole Public Library on April 12 was like entering into a time machine. Before a packed audience stood Deborah Sampson, the first woman to enlist, to fight, and to be honorably discharged from the American military. A Massachusetts native, Sampson disguised herself...

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Growing up in New England, the culture of country is often lost. Despite being one of the most popular genres in the country, the north tends to shy away a bit from music that originated in the South, and continues to thrive in places like Nashville, Austin, and others....

‘Deborah Sampson’ to visit Walpole Library

“Deborah Sampson,” played by Judith Kalaora, will visit Walpole, just minutes from her home in Sharon, MA, to tell her incredible story at the Walpole Public Library on Wednesday, April 12, at 7:00 p.m. Deborah Samson [Sampson], the first woman to enlist, to fight, and to be honorably discharged from the American military, captivates audiences in...

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"The Raven" - pen and ink, Amy Schuster[/caption] Students of Rosemarie Morelli Art Studio School will be exhibiting their artworks at the Walpole Public Library during the month of April. Forty paintings, drawings and illustrations created by...

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter For fans of Irish culture, March is a mecca of events, opportunities, and offerings. One of these such events was offered at the Walpole Public Library on Saturday. Stanley & Grimm, a Celtic duo, played at 1:00 p.m. for any and all who were available to come. Sponsored by...

Artist Chris Coyne to give demonstration

Rockport artist Chris Coyne will demonstrate watercolor painting at the Walpole Public Library on Monday evening, March 20, at 7:00 p.m. Coyne has a gallery on Bearskin Neck, and many examples of his work, including oils, can be seen at http://fineartamerica.com/artists/chris+coyne.

Christopher J. Coyne was born...

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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