Tag Archive for "westwood public library"

One Book One Town discusses “Little Fires Everywhere”

By Audrey Anderson Hometown Weekly Reporter On March 20, at the Pine Hill School Auditorium, Celeste Ng, author of “Little Fires Everywhere” and Kristy Pasquariello, the library’s Director of Reader Services, discussed Ng’s book and her writing process before a large and enthusiastic audience of 120+ book lovers. Westwood Library Director Elizabeth McGovern introduced the program by...

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor Massachusetts artist Rebecca McGee Tuck traveled to the Westwood Public Library (WPL) to discuss art as a form of activism. Tuck is an artist and a sculptor whose work has been featured in exhibits across Massachusetts, including Fitchburg Art Museum, Cape Cod Art Museum, and Boston Sculptors Gallery. Apart from her...

Swinning appointed as second Poet Laureate

A unanimous Westwood Select Board has accepted the recommendation of the Westwood Poet Laureate Selection Committee and appointed Beth Swinning as Westwood’s second Poet Laureate, for a two-year term to begin June 1. Swinning brings a wealth of talents and skills to this honorary position—as a teacher/librarian at Martha Jones Elementary School in Westwood, a...

Westwood Artists’ Community Exhibition at WPL

By Alana DiPlacido Hometown Weekly Reporter The Westwood Artists’ continued a tradition seven years in the making. Twelve artists of different mediums, ages, and backgrounds came together to exhibit their work at the Westwood Public Library (WPL). Although they differed in their artistic styles and mediums, these twelve creatives created a community around their greatest commonality: calling...

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor While some families are going away for vacation next week, others are having a staycation during February break. Rather than sitting at home, fill your week with a variety of free and fun local activities. From Dover to Walpole, there are many exciting activities happening next week to keep children of...

Mocktails & Must-Reads brings readers together

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor The Westwood Public Library (WPL) recently welcomed patrons to come visit for a special after hours event entitled: “Mocktails & Must-Reads: Winter Warm Up.” This is WPL’s third Mocktails & Must-Reads event, the first one was hosted in the early summer for summertime reads and releases, while the second one was...

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor The Westwood Public Library (WPL) has embraced the theme of wellness during the winter time in the month of January. Recently, they hosted a Wellness Practice and Seminar entitled, “Reflect, Relax, and Renew 2025.” The program was led by Jane Singh, a certified health coach and meditation guide. According to Singh, this...

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor Westwood Public Library (WPL) is embracing wellness in the month of January. In order to fulfill this winter-time theme, the WPL hosted a Winter Yoga and Well Being Workshop this month, led by Susie Masters E- R.Y.T (500). Masters led this workshop by asking each participant what their favorite season was and...

By Julia Beauregard Hometown Weekly Editor The Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted a Princess Party with Elsa and Moana to add a little magic to winter break for local families. The event began at 11am in the Community Meeting Room in the main branch. Little girls of all ages dressed in a variety of princess costumes, with the...

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Public Library (WPL) invited author Philip Eil to discuss his debut novel “Prescription for Pain”, in collaboration with the library's True Crime Book Club. This discussion allowed Eil to discuss the case of his novel and bring more patrons...

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...

Janis Robinson Daly brings history to life

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.

Music meets baseball at Westwood Public Library

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...

“Sourdough Starter Workshop” at the branch

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.

Tag Archives: westwood public library

One Book One Town discusses “Little Fires Everywhere”

Discussing art as activism at WPL

Swinning appointed as second Poet Laureate

Westwood Artists’ Community Exhibition at WPL

A family’s guide to February break

Mocktails & Must-Reads brings readers together

Reflect, Relax, Renew at WPL

WPL embraces winter wellness

Princess Party at WPL

Eil discusses debut novel at WPL

Scary good crafting fun at WPL

Kamali discusses new book at WPL

Discover the hidden gems of Westwood

Janis Robinson Daly brings history to life

Discovering fall must reads at WPL

Music meets baseball at Westwood Public Library

“Sourdough Starter Workshop” at the branch

Children practice reading with pups

Reflecting on summer reading at WPL

Quilting community at WPL

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