By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
A breathtaking array of dahlias were set up within the Community Meeting Room at the Westwood Public Library (WPL) this past Saturday, September 30th. Run by the New England Dahlia Society (NEDS), members welcomed all those who wanted to learn more...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
No matter if you had a “green thumb” or not, all were welcome to the Islington Branch of the Westwood Public Library to partake in an Herb Container Gardening program. This unique program allowed those who registered to pick and choose...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Not only were kiddos able to go back to school but they were also able to go back to Hogwarts! On Thursday, September 14th, the Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted a “Back to Hogwarts: A Harry Potter Celebration” night for all...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
During the final days of summer vacation, Through Me to You Puppetry entertained children of all ages at the Westwood Public Library (WPL). The program encompassed puppet storytime, songs, and puppet freeplay for all attending children.
Leigh Baltzer, the puppeteer behind this...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
As a special treat this week, Hometown Weekly Reporter Madison Butkus had the pleasure of sitting down with Westwood Public Library’s Children’s Librarian, Caitlyn Moore. Caitlyn details her time at the library, her favorite events to host, and some good book...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted a notebook-making event on August 29th in their community room, led by librarian Sean O'Donnell. It proved to be a delightful hands-on craft experience, resulting in unique creations for each attendee.
The...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Movie lovers lucked out with a beautiful night to enjoy an outdoor movie. Hosted by the Westwood Public Library (WPL) and in partnership with Westwood Recreation, everyone was invited to come and enjoy the movie Top Gun: Maverick (rated PG-13).
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Public Library (WPL) concluded its "Dog Days of Summer" events on August 16. This event had been held earlier in the summer in July. The library extended invitations to therapy dogs, creating an opportunity for patrons to unwind and...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Opening the doors to the community room at the Westwood Public Library (WPL) screams of laughter busted out the doorway, welcoming in the pure joy of children from belly-rolling jokes brought by visitor Jungle Jim.
It was Jungle...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
This past Thursday, July 20th, the Westwood Public Library (WPL) hosted their monthly Readers Digest soirée. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Westwood Public Library and includes their very own Cookbook Club indulging in a community potluck. The...
By Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Despite being a particularly hot day, dozens of children gathered with their grown-ups at Westwood Public Library (WPL) last Monday, July 24th, to see Mr. Vinny’s Bubble Show. Mr. Vinny, a.k.a. Vinny Lovegrove, has been in the entertainment industry for over...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Thousands of creatures light up the night skies on dark humid summer nights, illuminating our backyards right before our eyes. Children and families of Westwood assembled at the Westwood Public Library (WPL) last Tuesday afternoon to learn about the magnificent insects...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Families with children of all ages were invited to drop by the Westwood Public Library (WPL) for Free Play Friday, which took place the first three Friday’s of summer vacation. Within the Children’s Programming Room at the WPL, the library provided...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Wednesday, June 13th, dozens of children and caretakers flocked to Westwood Public Library (WPL) for Toddler Jam Time with Sarah Gardner, an energetic 45 minute program designed just for little musicians. “I like to think of it as band practice,”...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Public Library happily hosted the Westwood Council on Aging seniors for their Spring Art Exhibit, ‘Creative Inspirations.’ On Thursday, June 8th, all were welcome to enjoy some light refreshments while taking in the amazing artwork done by local Westwood...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Saturday, June 10, the Friends of the Westwood Public Library held a fun book sale on the second floor of the main library. Friendly volunteers greeted shoppers and helped them to find books in their areas of interest. Children’s books...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Author William Landay returned for his second appearance at the Westwood Public Library on Wednesday, May 31st. Landay discussed, to a room full of fans, his most recent novel, ‘All That Is Mine, I Carry With Me.’
This...
By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter
While the world has definitely become more tech-savvy, one cannot forget the importance of the written word. To shed some light on this topic, Masscribes - New England Calligraphy Organization, hosted the ‘Hands Through Time: A Calligraphy Alphabet Journey’ event at the Westwood Public Library...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Westwood Public Library (WPL) was full of bliss last Thursday evening when musician Evan Haller of “Music at the Blissful” regaled local children with stories, songs, and dancing.
The event, which was sponsored by the Friends of WPL, included over 45 minutes...
By Audrey Anderson
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
On Wednesday, April 12, at the Islington Branch of the Westwood Public Library, author Jane Healy discussed her March 2023 release, Goodnight from Paris. She presented an informative slide show of characters and scenes from her novel and then answered questions from the audience.
