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...
Library hosts Star Wars Trivia
By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
I like to say that I'm good at trivia. I'm an avid fan of Trivial Pursuit, I used to play those little trivia games on Facebook, and I occasionally help my parents out during their trivia nights.
I also enjoy Star...
Library launches new summer reading program
Summer reading has started at the Westwood Library. As of June 1, participants can sign up for their category of reading (kids, teen, and adult) and start logging their hours of summer reading to earn a chance to win prizes.
The library will not be using paper logs this...
Westwood’s Viti releases ‘Going Too Fast’
“Going Too Fast,” Westwood author Lynne Viti’s debut work of fiction, was released on March 31 by Finishing Line Press of Lexington, KY. This collection of short stories and flash fiction takes the reader back to the 1960's and '70's and the adolescence and early adulthood of women in that era. Catholic school,...
Library announces Westwood Reads Together, Apart
The Westwood Public Library is launching a new initiative, Westwood Reads Together, Apart: The 12 in 12 Book Challenge, inviting everyone in the community to join them in reading 12 books in 12 weeks, or 1 book each week until July 5.
As we continue to practice social isolation, it...
Woman’s Club collaborating with library
LWV presents on recycling
Murder and intrigue at Westwood Library
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By Alexander Oliveira
Hometown Weekly Reporter
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Last Wednesday, the Westwood Public Library hosted four mystery authors who demonstrated their talent by assembling the plot of a mystery novel on the spot....
Author Sullivan addresses Westwood Library
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By Caitie Van Dore
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
A lively atmosphere greeted attendees last Tuesday night at the Westwood Public Library for a Q&A session with author J. Courtney Sullivan. A Milton native, Sullivan is a bestselling author of such books as “Maine” and “Commencement.” In this event, Sullivan sat down to answer questions about her...
Author Elizabeth Berg addresses library
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By Emily Greffenius
Hometown Weekly Intern
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Berg shows off “Make Someone Happy” before beginning her reading. Photos by Emily Greffenius[/caption] Elizabeth Berg, bestselling author of “Open House”...
Libraries participate in Minuteman Library Crawl
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By Daniel Curtin
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Wednesday, August 1, libraries belonging to the Minuteman Library Network hosted a scavenger hunt. The event, now in its second year, introduced attendees to the friendly staff and myriad resources available to them at their local libraries.
During the event, each participating library invited attendees to take a picture...
Local author shares inspiration behind novel
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
If you’ve ever seen the movie “Then She Found Me,” then you’re already familiar with Elinor Lipman’s work. Aside from writing the book of the same name, which was adapted as a movie, Lipman has authored over a dozen books and is a compelling fiction writer.
“The things that I...
Westwood welcomes new children’s librarian
Cultural Council holding community conversation
Westwood Library makes a mystery
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
When Concord District Court Judge Samantha Bell Jones meets data miner Thomas Malachi, she doesn’t seem to take much of an interest in him, except for the fact that he owns a cat named Klaus.
When a stranger, John Ledbetter Bell, comes in from out of town with a...
Springtime blooms at Needham Library gallery
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
If you had the opportunity to visit the Needham Free Public Library during the month of March, you probably noticed that spring arrived early at the Friends Gallery. Although the several nor'easters ensured that it still looked like winter outdoors, Kira Seamon's bright and colorful photography welcomed the new season inside.
Using...
Celtic harpers astound library goers
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
At the Westwood Public Library, locals crowded into the Community Room, dragging chairs from the lobby to enjoy a special concert from the New England Irish Harp Orchestra (NEIHO).
The Celtic-inspired group features nearly a dozen harpers, as well as a uilleann pipes player, a fiddler, a woodwind player,...
‘VolunTEENS’ lend hands to Westwood Library
