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
Director’s Corner: We are excited to announce that our statistics show that we are back up to pre-pandemic circulation and our attendance at programs is booming! The library circulates 1,375 items per day. With the return of our popular summer reading programs, we predict that the library will continue to be the hot spot of Westford! And speaking of hotspots, don’t forget to borrow one from us so you can enjoy Wi-Fi on vacation at your ocean cottage or mountain cabin.
Traveling Goats and Giggles, Monday, July 10 at 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sign up for one of four half-hour time slots for cuddle and play time with baby Fainting and Nigerian Dwarf goats from Chip-in Farm – treats and water are provided. Please be sure to sign up for one time slot; children need to be accompanied by an adult please. Register here.
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.
DIY Macrame Wall Hanging: Monday, July 10th from 3:00-4:00 p.m. For Grade 5 and up. Meet outside on the library lawn to create handmade macramé wall hangings. Register here.
Adult Nonfiction Book Club: Tuesday, July 11th at 7:00 p.m. – We’ll meet in the downstairs Meeting Room to discuss Travels in Siberia by Ian Frazier. Copies are available at the Main Desk. Email Charles Schweppe for details!
Reverse Painting with Pop-Up Art: Wednesday, July 12 at 2:00 p.m. For grades 8 and up. Led by our friends at Pop-Up Art School! Learn about the centuries-old art of reverse glass painting and create your own reverse painting! Choose from three images, and paint it using acrylic paint on clear acetate. Reverse painting techniques have been used since the 16th century. In reverse painting, the details are painted first and then the larger shapes. It’s the reverse order of how one usually paints on paper or canvas where we start with the background, add medium to large shapes and then details. Once the image has been painted, it is viewed from the opposite side through the clear acetate. Please e-mail Jess at jdyment@westfordma.gov with any questions. Register here.
Adult Book Club: Thursday, July 13 at 7:00 p.m. We will meet in the Mary Atwood Room to discuss The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama. Copies are available at the Main Desk and there are downloadable copies available from Overdrive/Libby. No registration required. New members are always welcome! Please email Kristina Leedberg 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.
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.
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!
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.
Staff Recommends: Summer is officially here and that means Elin Hilderbrand has published her yearly “beach read”. Be sure to get on the wait list for her latest bestseller, The Five Star Weekend. “Inviting her best friend from each phase of her life, widow Hollis Shaw hosts an unforgettable weekend on Nantucket, during which things don’t go as planned as each woman deals with heartbreak, infidelity, scandal, and secrets, but things turn around due to new friendships, unexpected romance, and self-discovery.”
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