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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
It was all things teapots this past Saturday, October 14th, at the Westwood Public Library (WPL) as pottery expert, Rick Hamelin, showcased his talent for all in attendance. Adults gathered within the Community Room to learn how to make different teapots...
