By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Public Library (WPL) has a large variety of programs for the Halloween season. It recently invited Pop-Up Art School to run a clay bobble head workshop. This after-school craft invited kids of all ages to come and create their...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
A capacity audience of enthusiastic readers turned out for the affable Marjan Kamali’s talk about her new book, “The Lion Women of Tehran,” and her development as a writer at the Westwood Public Library (WPL).
Kamali’s father was...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Public Library is packed with resources and materials available to all patrons but few know about the historical records stored within the stacks. The “Westwood Hidden Gems” program dug deep into the history of Westwood and all that can...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Public Library is home to a Historic Fiction Book Club that recently invited Janis Robinson Daly to discuss her books. Her historical fiction novels “The Unlocked Path” and “The Path Beneath Her Feet” center on women in the medical...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
“Mocktails and Must Reads” is a special after-hours event for patrons of the Westwood Public Library (WPL) that allows readers an early jump on fall books. Participants are also given early access to the Friends of the Library book sale.
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Public Library was honored to host Howie Newman and his musical stylings about baseball. The concert was a great time for everyone in attendance and a very educational experience about baseball history.
Newman is an ex-sports...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Islington branch of the Westwood Public Library held a “Sourdough Starter Workshop” given by Sourdough Brandon. According to his web site, sourdoughbrandon.com, Brandon is a “home baker and sourdough recipe developer and educator” who gives workshops throughout Massachusetts and offers...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Little ones were in for a fluffy, cuddly treat this past Saturday, September 14th as the Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted two therapy dogs from Dog B.O.N.E.S: Therapy Dogs of Massachusetts. This program was for children in grades K-5th in which...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Just last month, the Westwood Public Library (WPL) wrapped up their annual Summer Reading Program. According to their website, this fun program is “designed to engage all age groups in exploring new ideas, books and activities. As you read books and...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Quilters are a group of dedicated and talented quilters who meet once a month at the Westwood Public Library. They gather on the fourth Monday of every month to stitch and swap ideas on what project to start next.
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On a beautiful August day in Westwood, Vinny the Bubble Guy made a splash at the Westwood Public Library (WPL). Families gathered on the library lawn to celebrate the end of summer and the conclusion of their summer reading challenges.
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Children, teens, and their families gathered at the Islington Branch of the Westwood Public Library (WPL) to play some Glow Golf. This unique LED mini golf course was provided by One Up Games - On The Go located in Plainville, MA.
by Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Masscribes, New England Calligraphy Organization, offered “Letters are Blooming,” an informative and entertaining demonstration and workshop at the Westwood Public Library (WPL) on Saturday, August 17. As part of the workshop, Masscribes also generously donated three lovely calligraphy books they felt...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
It was all things whales at the Westwood Public Library (WPL) as the Whalemobile made an exciting visit. The day consisted of four different event times, two for the little ones and two for the older children.
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Little ones and their families were in for a creative treat as the Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted the Playful Engineers. Throughout this event, everyone was able to conduct some hands-on, play-based STEAM powered learning using an array of different items.
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Public Library hosted Joy Marzolf, from The Joys of Nature, for a live animal show on endangered species. According to her website, this program is designed to help children “learn about endangered species in the wild here in New...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Recently, the Westwood Public Library (WPL) invited children ages seven and up to partake in a graphic novel writing workshop with graphic novelist Johnathan Todd.
Todd shared his approach to creating comics, expressing that he had been creating...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
It’s no secret that friendship bracelets have become super popular over the past year, thanks largely to Taylor Swift and her fans passing them out on tour dates. The Westwood Library chose to use this popularity to bring people in for...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Patrons of the Westwood Public Library (WPL) were in for a real treat recently when author-illustrator duo Rozilla MH and Jennifer Welborn read their picture book “Dr. Rosie Helps the Animals.” Children with their caretakers and stuffed animals in tow eagerly...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With a heat wave hitting Massachusetts, the last thing most people want to do is cook, especially when the stovetop or oven is involved. The Westwood Library decided to offer a convenient cooking class to teach patrons how easy it is...
