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Westford Library on MBLC Construction Grant List: The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) voted to place the J. V. Fletcher Library on a waitlist for a Provisional Construction Grant. The grant is part of the state-funded Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program (MPLCP) which helps libraries across the state meet the growing demand for library services with expanded and improved library facilities.
Thirty-three libraries completed the grant round process and through a rigorous review, 9 libraries were identified to receive grants and 24 were placed on a waitlist. (Westford is number 15 of 24). Waitlisted libraries will receive construction grants as the funding becomes available either through the existing bond bill or a future bond authorization. This means Westford could be in line for $7.8 million of matching funding and a community vote to approve funds and proceed with the library renovation/expansion in the 2021-2022 timeframe.
Teen & Tween Percy Jackson Role Play with Mastermind Adventures: Monday, July 31 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Find your way to Camp Half Blood and play Capture the Flag, engage in Boffer practice, and enjoy a fun selection of mystery games. Registration is required either by phone or online.
Free Lawn Concert with Alastair Moock: Wednesday, August 2 at 11:30 a.m. Grammy nominated folk artist Alastair Moock delivers his original high-energy folk-rock music in his trademark raspy voice with foot stomping American roots music instrumentation. Bring a blanket and your lunch and join us outside for a picnic lunch concert. If it rains, please eat before you come because the concert will be held in the Meeting Room. This free drop-in program is for all ages.
Library Monday Mystery Book Club: In August we have 2 Book Club meetings scheduled. Instead of cancelling the July 28 meeting (due to external issues) the Club members voted to meet twice in August. On Aug. 7 we will meet to discuss, “No Time for Goodbye” by Linwood Barclay. Copies of this title are available to be checked out at Main Desk. Our second August Mystery Book Club meeting will take place on its regularly scheduled date, Aug. 28. The mystery selection for that meeting will be “The Crossing Places” by Elly Griffiths. Copies of that selection will be available to pick up at Main Desk during the first week of August. Newcomers are always welcome to drop in.
Pastel Paint Like the Masters – Monet’s Water Lillies: Tuesday, Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. Greg Maichack demonstrates how beginners to accomplished artists can paint using the techniques of Monet. Participants will produce their own pastel painting of Monet’s “Water Lilies.” All materials are provided. FREE! Limited to 30. Ages 16 and up. Register online or in Information Services beginning on July 17. This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Library. Register online or in the Information Services Department.
Teen & Tween End of the Summer Design – It Challenge: Wednesday, Aug. 9 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Come and enjoy our end of the summer celebrations at the Library by creating a most fantastical structure/sculpture in our Design–It Challenge. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative use of materials. Ice cream and popsicles will be served. And Grand Prizes raffled. Registration not required.
End of Summer Reading Bash with the Toe Jam Puppet Band: Thursday, Aug. 10 at 2 p.m. Expect a rollicking, high energy show. Get ready for original music crammed with laughs and overflowing with fun. Bring a blanket and your dancing shoes. Cake will be served at 1:30 p.m.; the performance begins at 2 p.m. and takes place outside on the back lawn. This free drop-in program is for all ages. (If it rains, please eat before you come. The Concert will then be held in the Meeting Room.)
Heartbeat: a Native American Musical Experience: Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. Percussionist, educator, and the author of “Heartbeat, Warble, and the Electric Powwow: American Indian Music”, Craig Harris leads this exciting multimedia, participatory, and stereotype-defying celebration of American Indian music. Combining archival recordings, a video montage, thought-provoking storytelling, and collective music-making, this 90-minute program ties together Standing Rock, Wounded Knee, and the Trail of Tears and spans from the “heartbeat” of powwow drums and the “warble” of wooden flutes to the electrifying sounds of Native infused rock, jazz, reggae, country music, blues, hip-hip, and electronic dance music. Free. Open to all ages. No registration required.
