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In Observance of Memorial Day the Library will be closed on Saturday, May 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Monday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Library will reopen on Tuesday, May 30 at 10 a.m.
Knitting Group: Monday, May 22 from 3-5 p.m. Do you enjoy knitting? Our informal knitting group meets the second and fourth Monday of every month from 3 to 5 p.m. This is a drop-in program that is open to all ages. Bring your latest project and share advice and socialize with other knitters!
Angels in Human Skin: Thursday, May 25: Art Viewing at 6 p.m. program at 7 p.m. Westford resident, Rev. Dr. Dirkje Legerstee immigrated with her family with the label, “Nazi War Victims”. Through her original artwork and a multimedia presentation, she will share the story of her parents’ survival of World War II. Several pieces of her artwork will be on display and available for viewing in the Meeting Room an hour before the program begins. No registration required. This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Library.
“Build a Better World” will be the 2017 Adult Summer Reading Program theme. Sign up at any public service desk or by calling the Information department at 978-399-2304. Choose any goal for your summer reading (3 books, read a newspaper once a week, “War and Peace”.) Once you have completed your goal, stop by the Information Desk for a gift certificate for a free kiddie cone at Kimball Farm. Every week during the program, we will give away gift certificates to Barnes and Noble and a grand prize drawing for a gift certificate to a local restaurant. Summer Reading Programs aren’t just for kids! The adult summer reading program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Quadcopter Drones: How Did We Get Here and Where are We Going?: Tuesday, June 6 at 7 p.m. Looking forward to the day a drone drops down from above to deliver your pizza? Consumer drones, especially quadcopters, are becoming increasingly popular. During this hour-long discussion, Dr. Bernie Malouin will review some of the key technology developments that make drones work. He will even pop the hood on one of today’s most popular quadcopters and explain what’s inside. Finally, he’ll talk a little bit about some of the exciting capabilities that await us. No registration required.
The Friends of the J. V. Library, Inc. June Book Sale is on the horizon: Friday, June 9, Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11. A Friends Members Only Sale will be held on Friday evening from 6:30 to 9 p.m. A Friends membership (which may be purchased at the door) is necessary for attending the Members Only Sale. The entire public is invited to the all day Saturday sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and to the Sunday half-price extravaganza sale from 2 to 4 p.m. The June Book Sale offers the perfect opportunity to stock up on vacation and summer reading.
For information visit www.westfordlibrary.org or call 978-692-5555.
