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Learning about convenient cooking at WPL

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...

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Locals learn about Bigfoot

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted Author John O’Connor to discuss his book
“The Secret History of Bigfoot.” Attendees gathered together in the Community Meeting Room, eager to hear O’Connor’s experiences when writing this fascinating nonfiction account. 

In regards...

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Li Liu visits WPL

by Elizabeth Connolly

Hometown Weekly Reporter

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted a special performance by Chinese acrobat Li Liu. The community room was full of attendees of all ages, and everyone seemed excited and eager for...

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R.A.Y Awards 2024

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Grace Barnett, Maren Campbell, Angelina Homsy, Michael Stoll, and Kate Sullivan proudly received Recognize A Youth (R.A.Y.) awards in the Common Room of the Westwood Library. 

Katy Colthart, the Westwood Youth & Family Services director, said the R.A.Y...

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Yoga Adventures at the WPL

by Elizabeth Connolly

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted Yoga Adventures in the children’s room. The 45 minute yoga program, which was specifically geared for children between the ages of five and eight, guided kids through yoga poses in a fun and playful way.

Families experience Joys of Nature at WPL

by Elizabeth Connolly

Hometown Weekly Reporter

During April Vacation the Westwood Public Library (WPL) provided eager, animal-loving children, along with their caregivers, to gather together in the community room to experience “Joys of Nature!” This program was a live animal show, presented by Joy Marzolf. Marzolf was...

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Local author talks Boston Marathon at WPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

With the 128th Boston Marathon that happened on Monday, April 15th, the Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted local race enthusiast and author Paul Clerici to discuss his most recent book, “Boston Marathon Traditions and Lore”. This event was sponsored by the...

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Akindolie entertains WPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

This Spring, the Westwood Public Library (WPL) is presenting a Spring Concert Series on select Sundays throughout the months of March through May. This series is hosted by the 21st Century Foundation and features an array of musicians performing a wide...

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Senior Moments Chorus performs at WPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Walpole Council on Aging (COA) Senior Moments Chorus (SMC) recently performed at the Westwood Public Library (WPL) for a wonderful crowd of people. They have just recently united for the first time since before COVID and have been performing across...

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Westwood Artists present annual gallery show

by Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Artists, an informal collaborative of makers living in Westwood, are holding their sixth annual gallery show in the main branch of the Westwood Public Library from March 1 to 29. The show features the work of 13 local artists...

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Westwood welcomes poet Richard Blanco

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor 

On Thursday, February 22, the Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted acclaimed Cuban-American poet Richard Blanco in the culminating event of the Westwood Children’s Poetry Festival. Children in grades 2-5 and their caregivers were invited to this event, and over 50 people...

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Local artist displays work of youths

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Erin Hawkins, a resident artist, teacher, and instructional designer, has recently curated an exhibition featuring the artwork of local children (Kindergarten - 7th grade) at the Westwood Public Library (WPL). The pieces on display originate from various after-school art classes conducted...

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Westwood’s February vacation guide

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

February vacation, unless you’re one of the lucky people venturing out-of-state, can be a tricky time for parents. No one can depend on the warm weather and sunshine to come our way so children can play out in the great outdoors...

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Yoga Nidra brings reflections to WPL

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

Recently, the Friends of the Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted yoga instructor Susie Masters. Masters is a E- R.Y.T (500) ,YACEP certified yoga instructor who came to the WPL to guide locals through a Yoga Nidra practice, welcoming guests to come...

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Amigurumi Crochet Workshop

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

At the Westwood Public Library on January 22, Becca Heyman led a workshop on crocheting a small amigurumi kitty key chain. The term “amigurumi” is a combination of two Japanese words, “ami” which means “crocheted or knitted and “nugurime” which means...

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A paw-fect afternoon at WPL

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Westwood residents were in for a furry treat this past Thursday, January 18th, as the Islington Branch of the Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted a therapy dog for all to come and play with. This therapy dog welcomed everyone to the...

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Milane discusses “Sixty Blades of Grass”

By Riley Fontana 

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Public Library hosted author Elizabeth Millane on January 13 to discuss her book, "Sixty Blades of Grass." Millane, a first-time author, recounts her family's experiences during World War II in this historical fiction novel set in the Dutch Underground...

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Birds of Prey visit WPL

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Public Library (WPL) had a presentation on Birds of Prey from Wingmasters late last month. Wingmasters is a partnership dedicated to spreading knowledge about North American birds of prey. Wingmasters is made up of Julie Anne Collier and Jim...

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Westwood Robotics Team inspires STEAM enthusiasm 

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood High School Robotics Team (FRC Team 1757) traveled to the Westwood Public Library (WPL) this past Friday, January 5th to teach a class to local 3rd-5th graders. This class was geared towards all things science, technology, engineering, art, and...

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WPL hosts poetry workshop 

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Newbie or Wannabe poets in the Westwood area were in luck this past month as the Islington Branch of the Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted a workshop for all to come and enjoy. This workshop was broken up into two different...

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