Mr. Vinny @Home with the J.V. Fletcher Library: Sat., Jan. 23 at 11 a.m. What better way to spend a cold winter morning than with Mr. Vinny? He is one of our two favorite members of the Toe Jam Puppet Band and father of Hodge Podge the giant puppet. Mr. Vinny has invited us into his house. Sure to involve hilarity and high jinx, this promises to be a fun morning. Please let us know your favorite animal when you register for this program – Mr. Vinny needs to know because he will draw a special version of your animal, just for you!
This live, virtual program is good for ages three all the way up to 10. We will send a zoom link to all registrations. This program is made possible by COVID funding secured by Senator Edward J. Kennedy, First Middlesex District.
Westford Job Seekers Virtual Meeting: Join us on January 27 from 3-4:30 p.m.
for “ Let Your Connections Work for You—Building a Professional Network” with Thomas B. Dowd III. To attend a WJS Meeting, please email Dina Kanabar at dkanabar@westfordma.gov. Attendees will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. Weekly topics may be found on our job seekers web page.
Virtual Monday Mystery Book Club: Mon., Jan. 25 at 2:30 p.m. Email Sarah at sregan@westfordma.gov for details. We’ll be discussing Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie. Print copies are available at Main Desk, and can be picked up through our curbside service! You can also download the e-book and digital audiobook from Hoopla and Overdrive.
Virtual Pajama Time: Mon., Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Children ages 3 to 7 can watch in real time – register up to 6:00 p.m. the day of the program. You will be emailed a meeting link to log into. Get into those pajamas and grab a favorite stuffed animal or blanket.
Virtual Mother Goose: Mother Goose is now on Zoom. Tune in to sing and dance with your favorite Children’s Librarians every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. See the Events calendar (or our Facebook page) for a link to the program and to register!
Virtual Author Talk: Robin Cook in Conversation with Hank Phillippi Ryan: Friday, February 5 at 7:00 p.m. Dr. Robin Cook is the author of 37 worldwide bestsellers, most of which explore various medical, ethical, and public policy issues. Join him as he talks with bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan! Register here for this event. This program is hosted by the Flint Memorial Library in North Reading in collaboration with MA public libraries; space may be limited.
Virtual: Robert Reich: The System: Thu., Feb. 11 at 7:00 p.m. Millions of Americans have lost confidence in our political and economic system. With the characteristic clarity and passion that has made him a central civil voice, Robert B. Reich shows how wealth and power have interacted to install an elite oligarchy, eviscerate the middle class and undermine democracy. Join us for an engaging conversation with Mr. Reich on his latest book, The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It. This program is hosted by and presented in partnership with the Newton Free Library and is made available to Westford residents; space is limited.
Please register here through Google Docs. All email addresses are accepted, you are not required to use Gmail. Login information will be sent the day of the event. If you’d like to borrow a copy of The System from the library, you can reserve it through the catalog. Questions? Email Sarah Regan at sregan@westfordma.gov.
Virtual Beans, Books, & Bestsellers : Coffee with Your Favorite Librarians! Second and fourth Friday of the month at 2:00 p.m. Drink in the aroma, the anticipation of new and old reads perfect for winter nights, and spend time with your favorite librarians talking upcoming books, series releases, new genres and movies! Register on the Adult Programs page or sign up on the Events Calendar. A Zoom invite will be sent to all registrants. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and join us on Zoom! Register here for our first meeting on Feb. 12.
Virtual English Conversation Circle: every Tue., at 3:30 p.m.
Conversation Circles are back, this time on Zoom! Practice your English conversation skills and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment! This program meets every Tuesday afternoon from 3:30 to 4:30 and is led by Carol Morse. Register through our Events Calendar. Registration is required. After you register, you’ll receive the Zoom link via email. Each Zoom link is unique, so you must register for each session you wish to attend. If you don’t receive the emails, please check your spam folders.
Book Bundles for Kids, Teens, and Adults!: Do you miss browsing your favorite section of the library? Looking for new titles? Let us do the browsing for you! Fill out the Build-A-Bag Bag request form – one for each kid – and get a special selection of library materials, chosen just for you! For adults – fill out the Grab and Go Form. We select a variety of titles based on what you tell us on the form. We will check everything out to you, fill the bag, and let you know your bag is ready. Pick up your specially selected bag during our curbside hours.
“Book the Browsing Tent”: Are you looking for new titles for you and/or your family? Do you miss browsing the stacks of the Library? Look for the form on our website and submit it to schedule a time to come and browse the selections personally picked for you by our staff. The form will inquire about your reading tastes or you can simply have us “surprise you” with some staff recommendations. We also offer “Book Bundles” for children and adults. Choose a category and we will supply with a “bundle” of books. One of our Library staff will meet you in the tent with personally curated titles just for you! Check the website for the form, submit it, and then a staff member will reach out to schedule your appointed time. Fifteen minute appointments will be available for individuals and thirty minute appointments for families. To comply with Covid-19 safety re-opening guidelines, only one individual or one family will be scheduled at a time in the tent. This service is available Monday – Saturday from 10-4. We can’t wait to see you under the tent! Per Governor Baker, masks are required.
Curbside During Covid: Please place your selections on hold through the online catalog. You will be notified when your order is ready and you may come any time during our pick up hours. Inter-library delivery is now available, please expect longer delays than usual. Items received from other libraries will be quarantined for one week. Curbside Pickup is available Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Monday – Thursday 6:30-8:30 p.m. Please do not come until you receive a notification that your order is ready. When you arrive, please call 978-399-2300 (due to heavy call usage, we have updated the number to one that rings at multiple desks) and a masked staff member will place your order under the rear portico. Please wear a mask to pick up your items. If you have questions or need assistance placing your holds, please call us at 978-399-2300 or send us an email at westfordlibrary@westfordma.gov.
“Laptop Loan on the Lawn”: Need to check your email or do some research? Perhaps you just want to spend some time catching up with friends and family on social media. You are now able to book up to thirty minutes on a laptop under a tent on our back lawn. Simply fill out the form on our website and a member of our Information Services staff will contact you to schedule a time. This service is available Monday – Friday from 10-4. We can’t wait to see you under the tent! Per Governor Baker, masks are required.
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The J.V. Fletcher Library is located at 50 Main St., Westford. For more information, visit http://www.westfordlibrary.org or email us at westfordlibrary@westfordma.gov.
