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Unless otherwise noted, all of our programs are generously funded by the Friends of the Library, Inc.
Director’s Corner: Wishing everyone a safe, healthy and family-filled holiday season throughout December! The Library Holiday closings and open hours are:
- Closed Saturday, December 24 [Christmas Eve]
- Closed Sunday, December 25 [Christmas Day]
- Closed Monday, December 26 [Christmas Day observed]
- Open Saturday, December 31 from 10am – 5pm.
Look for our fun-filled holiday programs for the entire family!
VIRTUAL Holiday Favorites – The Most Wonderful Songs of The Year: Wednesday, December 14 at 11:00 a.m. Hearing holiday music can instantly fill our minds with the smell of pine, the taste of eggnog, and the warmth of a bright burning fire, but did you know that Jingle Bells was originally meant to be a Thanksgiving song? Discover the story behind some of your holiday favorites while we learn why they truly are the most wonderful songs of the year. Dan Lupo, creator of FiveMinuteMozart.com, a music education platform with over 2 million views and 20k+ subscribers, will present a fascinating music education program that consists of a spoken lecture as well as live performances. Register here.
Holiday Sing Along with Steve Blunt, Thursday, December 15 at 10:30 a.m. Celebrate the season with musician Steve Blunt – we will be ringing jingle bells, dancing, singing along, and covering as many December holidays as we can. Registration for this free program opens on Nov. 28. This program is for all ages.
Tweens and Teens Crafternoon – Drop-In Card Making: Monday, December 19 from 2:00-4;00 p.m. Join Jess for a drop-in crafternoon to create cards for your friends & loved ones. We will also make extra cards to be given to Westford community members in need of extra cheer. Open to anyone in Grade 5 through Grade 12. No registration required.
VIRTUAL JOB SEARCH HELP FOR 50 & OVER – JOB SEARCH HELP FOR 50 & OVER – Networking 2.0 “You must Give/Get”: Wednesday, December 21, 9:30-11:30 a.m. The Massachusetts Library Collaborative 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your “Encore Career”, this networking group program is perfect for you! Register here.
6th Annual 9-Hole Mini Golf in the Library: Wednesday, December 28 from 11 to 2 p.m. It’s back – a nine hole (and a bonus hole) mini-golf course all over the library – here is something to do with the whole family during the holiday break. This free drop-in program is generously funded by the KDK Memorial Foundation (in honor of Kurt Kelly). Sign up for a convenient time slot from our Event calendar.
Teen and Tweens – Improv with Little Spark Theater: Thursday, Dec. 29 at 1:30 p.m. We’re happy to welcome back Ali from Little Spark Theater on Thursday, December 29th. This program is perfect for the theater pro or newbie. We’ll explore the basics of improvisation and acting through high-energy games, so get ready for some antics, shenanigans, and a ridiculously fun time! This program is for grades 6-12. Register here.
Overdrive/Libby Update: As of January 4, 2023, you will need to enter your library PIN to access your OverDrive/Libby account for eBooks, eAudiobooks and other OverDrive resources. All MVLC libraries are implementing this change to improve security and to better protect patron privacy. The PIN is the same password that you use to sign into your account in the library catalog. If you don’t know your PIN or you have questions, please contact the Information Desk at 978-399-2304.
Staff Recommends: Jess recommends the Middle Grade graphic novel, Séance Tea Party, by Reimina Yee. “After watching her circle of friends seemingly fade away, Lora is determined to still have fun on her own, so when a tea party leads Lora to discovering Alexa, the ghost that haunts her house, they soon become best friends.”
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