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.
Musician brings Celtic history to WPL
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
Westwood community members were transported to the Celtic lands through the tunes and tales relayed by the talented multi-instrumentalist, Jeff Snow.
“This afternoon, we’re going to touch on all of the Celtic land.. We don’t leave any of it out!” The performer told the crowd. Snow...
Illusionist Dillies wows at WPL
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Westwood seniors added a bit of magic to their week with a show by master illusionist Lyn Dillies. Performing at the Westwood Public Library, Dillies gave an overview of her life through magic. With heartfelt stories and impressive magic tricks, Dillies...
WPL announces Youth Poet Laureate application
Westwood’s inaugural Poet Laureate, Lynne Viti and the Westwood Public Library have announced that applications for the position of the Town of Westwood Youth Poet Laureate opened on March 10th, 2023 and continue until April 7, 2023. This is a newly created position, established on February 27 by the...
Author visits hometown on book tour
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Westwood native Meghan Joyce Tozer recently returned home to make a special stop at Westwood Public Library while on tour for her debut novel, “Night, Forgotten”.
The book is a psychological thriller that discusses themes of family trauma, generational trauma, and the...
Local poets hone their craft
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Contributor
Local poets convened within the walls of the Westwood Public Library conference room this past
Tuesday, January 17, for a bi-weekly meeting. The group runs from September to May,
providing a place for both seasoned and aspiring poets alike to read and critique one another's
work in a safe and supportive environment.
The...
Westwood kids explore LEGO robotics
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
Students of Westwood High’s Robotics First Robotics Competition (FRC) team 1757, the Wolverines, recently introduced children in grades three to five to LEGO robotics. One of many
STEAM groups held at the Westwood Public Library, FRC's students were happy to spend time
sharing their passion and knowledge with the community.
Students introduced...
Birdhouse exhibit lands at library
By Diana Holiner
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
When you think of your middle school wood shop class, the most common project that probably comes to mind is the birdhouse.
For the Westwood father-daughter team of Nima and Mina, the birdhouse turned into more than just a one-time project.
Riley’s ‘People and Places’ lands at WPL
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
Westwood Public Library has become an excellent locale for local art lovers; the space houses many art exhibits on its lobby’s walls by the meeting room and conference room. These exhibits allow the community to appreciate the creative ingenuity coming from their neighbors.
Library brings cookies, cocoa and crafts
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
Westwood locals had an alternative to waiting in long lines for Black Friday shopping — in the interest of giving, many took a sentimental route and visited the Westwood Public Library for an afternoon of gift-wrapping and crafting at Cookies, Cocoa and Crafts. The programming...
Goldman, seniors present library art exhibit
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
The Westwood Public Library is a hub of creativity. Children and adults alike mill about in their free time, finding books that interest them and topics that inspire.
The library, though, is also known to have a myriad of offerings for those...
Westwood bakes bread at library
By Cameron Small
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The Westwood Library, with the support of the Friends of the Library, recently partnered with Forge Baking Company of Somerville to bring sourdough bread to the Westwood community last Wednesday, November 2. The class was taught by Forge Baking Co-Head Baker Jojo Emerson. Emerson is...
Artist duo exhibits at library
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
Art has a way of connecting people unlike anything else, but artists George Connelly and Paul Cornacchini, have taken it to another level.
Connelly and Cornacchini share canvases and work in tandem to create incredibly detailed portraits. The duo, known professionally as...
Library-goers craft handmade cards
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
The Westwood Public Library held a card-making craft session on September 19. The afternoon recognized Thinking of You Week, an international celebration of sending handmade greeting cards and notes.
Reference Librarian Corinne Coveney guided crafters to a table...
Ciao Firenze: COA takes virtual tour
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
The Council on Aging hosted an armchair traveler event at the Westwood Public Library on Thursday, July 19, as seniors and library patrons stayed cool in the Community Meeting Room and got a taste of Florence, Italy. Led by Linda Sorgiovanni and Carolyn White of...
‘Sunflowers for Ukraine’ shine in library
By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff
Westwood’s Council on Aging art instructor, Brenda Goldman, recently led a group of artists in using their talent to bring attention to Ukraine. Seniors from the Westwood and Holliston COAs of varying talent levels, from beginner to advanced, lent their skills to the exhibit, which...
Westwood Library launches limited browsing
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
It’s safety first when it comes to library browsing these days.
Currently, browsing at the Westwood Public Library is by appointment only. Those who wish to browse are asked to wear a mask during the entirety of their visit for the...
Library curbside holds pickup program continues
Westwood's Public Library has announced the expansion of its curbside holds pickup program. As of now, patrons can now pick up items from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Fridays, and on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Westwood Library announces author visits
As the Westwood Public Library remains physically closed, the Zoom activities continue on. From August through September, the library will be offering a series of virtual author talks via Zoom.
The author talks tipped off with J. Courtney Sullivan's talk on her book, Friends and Strangers, on August 5. ...
Westwood Library offers curbside pickup
The Westwood Public Library is now offering curbside pick-ups for patrons borrowing materials from the library from Monday to Thursday, between 10:00 a.m. and 4 p.m. Patrons can use the library catalog, the Minuteman Mobile App, or call library staff to place a hold on materials.
When materials are...
