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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, nine 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.
The Boopsie Library app is back and interfacing with the new Library catalog. If users have downloaded the “Bookmyne” app from the Library Catalog they can still use it – it offers you the ability to log into the library catalog account, place holds and access the Overdrive account to see checkouts and holds. However, there are more links to the library services from the Boopsie Library app. To download the Boopsie Library App, users may click on the specified link from the homepage.
Service Update: All public PC’s in the Reference Department of the library now offer Microsoft Word and Excel!
Library Monday Mystery Book Club: In August we have two 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 they will meet to discuss, “No Time for Goodbye” by Linwood Barclay. Copies of this title are available to be checked out at Main Desk. The 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.
Teen & Tween End of the Summer Design – It Challenge: Wednesday, Aug. 9 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Residents are welcome to enjoy the 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.
J.V. Fletcher Adult Book Discussion Group: Thursday, Aug. 10 at 7:30 p.m.Residents will discuss “The Nest” by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney. Copies of the current reading selection are available for check-out at the Main Desk. New Members are always welcome! Free! Drop in.
End of Summer Reading Bash with the Toe Jam Puppet Band: Thursday, August 10 at 2 p.m. Residents can expect a rollicking, high energy show crammed with laughs and overflowing with fun. Residents are asked to bring a blanket and 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. (Residents are asked to eat before coming if it rains. The Concert will then be held in the Meeting Room.)
