WESTFORD — Assistant Director of the J.V. Fletcher Library Kristina Leedberg has shared the most recent edition of “What’s Happening at the Library?” with WestfordCAT.
Unless otherwise noted, the following programs are made possible by the Friends of the Library.
News from the J.V. Fletcher Library, 50 Main St., Westford, MA (1-978-692-5555), http://www.westfordlibrary.org
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Director’s Corner: It’s not too late! We have Summer Reading Programs for All Ages! There is still plenty of time to sign up and participate. This summer we have exciting programs and prizes lined up for children, young adults, and adults. Check out the Children’s Summer Reading page , Teens Summer Reading page and the Adult Summer Reading Page for more information. Please call or email us with any questions on these exciting summer-long programs.
YA Thrift Swap: Tuesday, July 18 from 3:00-4:00. For Grade 8 and up. Join us on the back lawn. It’s a free library thrift swap! Bring your pre-loved items and swap them for new-to-you items from other participants! Things you could bring:
- Clothes
- Accessories
- Books
- Coloring Books
- Board Games
- Plushies
- Art/Posters
Please e-mail Jess at jdyment@westfordma.gov with any questions.
Ooch’s Yo-Yo’s, Music, and Dance: Tuesday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m. Ooch returns to show us his AMAZING Yo-Yo skills during this music and dance filled program. Your kids may know Ooch from a visit to their school or from the great party he led for Nancy’s birthday last year. This program will take place outside, weather permitting, or we will move it to the Meeting Room. This program is generously funded by the KDK Foundation in honor of Kurt Kelly. Registration is not required.
Camp Read a Lot, Wednesday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m. Camp Read a Lot is an interactive family story time with a camping theme. Miss Ellen leads the library Camp Read a Lot adventure from in the Meeting room and it includes stories around the campfire, camp songs, and even pretend toasted marshmallows around the camp “fire”. No registration required.
Big Trees of Northern New England: Thursday, July 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room Author and wooden boat builder, Kevin Martin, directs you on over 50 hikes, bikes, or paddles to find over 150 of the largest trees on public lands, both in the countryside and in the cities. Visit old growth pine or hemlock forests or discover a city tour to a horse chestnut in Portsmouth, NH that was planted by a signer of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Come and learn about the biggest trees in Maine, NH, Vermont, and Northern Massachusetts as featured in his book Big Trees of Northern New England. No registration required.
WCAT News Office Hours: Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. Managing Editor Ben Domaingue will host drop-in office hours in an effort to increase accessibility and availability for residents. Drop by and say hi, or bring your story ideas, questions, comments or concerns with how news is reported in Westford. No registration necessary. Changes and cancellations will be announced the prior Friday and posted on our Studio Calendar.
Mystery Book Club:Monday, July 24 at 2:00 p.m. – Wake up your week with a stimulating book club discussion! We’ll meet in the Mary Atwood Room to discuss The It Girl by Ruth Ware. Print copies are available at Main Desk. Email Justin Liberti at jliberti@westfordma.gov for details!
Talewise, Saving the Earth Together: Tuesday, Jul. 25 at 1:00 p.m. In this action-packed story, two unlikely heroes work together to save their town (and the planet) from a super-polluting mastermind. Throughout the adventure, volunteers will help the performer conduct several exciting science experiments that bring this story to life and explore Newton’s Laws of Motion, air pressure, chemical reactions, and more. For ages 5 and up. Register here.
Let’s Draw Pets with Rick Stromoski: Virtual Cartooning Class, Thursday, July 27 at 1:00 p.m. For kids going into grades 1 and up, award winning cartoonist and humorous illustrator Rick Stromoski will teach you how to draw a variety of household pets. We supply the paper, pencil – Rick supplies the expertise and fun. Register here.
Harry Potter’s Birthday: Monday, July 31 at 3:00 p.m. We are hosting our annual Harry Potter birthday celebration. We are planning the party games and crafts, which are sure to spill out of the Meeting Room and all over the library. Remember to dress up as your favorite witch or wizard or wear your house colors. Register here.
Mother Goose Story Time, Thursdays in July at 10:30 a.m. Mother Goose is an interactive story time for children ages 0 and up with their caregivers. We include books, songs, a field trip, fun movements, and of course, dancing! Hang out for a few minutes afterwards and make some new friends or migrate up to the children’s room for more play. We will do the program outside when weather permits – we will keep you posted!
Staff Recommends: Dina and Mayleen both enthusiastically recommend adding Yellowface by R.F. Kuang to your list of must reads this summer. “After the death of her literary rival in a freak accident, author June Hayward steals her just-finished masterpiece, sending it to her agent as her own work, but as emerging evidence threatens her success, she discovers how far she’ll go to keep what she thinks she deserves.”
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