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.
If you have questions or need assistance, please call us at 978-399-2300 or send us an email at westfordlibrary@westfordma.gov.
Director’s Corner: The Library will be closed on Monday, January 1, 2024 in observance of New Year’s Day. We wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year!
Adult Nonfiction Book Club: Tuesday, January 2 at 7:00 p.m. We’ll meet in the downstairs Meeting Room to discuss Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder. Copies are available at the Main Desk. Email Charles Schweppe at cschweppe@westfordma.gov for details!
WCAT News Office Hours: Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. Managing Editor Ben Domaingue will host drop-in office hours 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 is necessary. Changes and cancellations will be announced the prior Friday and posted on our Studio Calendar.
Youth Services Book Club Online Registration: Monday, January 8 at 6:30 p.m. Online registration for these popular book club programs opens the evening of Jan. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Book clubs are open to Westford residents and non-resident Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library. Book clubs are for grades Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, and 4 and 5 (combined) and meet once a month from 4 to 4:45 p.m. The Art Book Club is for kids in grade 3 and 4 and meets once a month on a Thursday afternoon. The Graphic Novel Book Club is for grades 4 and 5 and meets once a month on a Monday afternoon.
Please note that book clubs will take place in the large Meeting Room downstairs for the winter session.
Bizarre Birds: Thursday, January 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room With over 10,000 bird species in the world, some extreme examples stretch our understanding of what it means to be a bird. This entertaining and educational program features extreme examples of birds and bird biology. Presented by Dr. Steve Hale of “Open World Explorers”. Register here.
Ukulele Play Along for Adults: Saturday, January 6 at 2:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room Join Julie Stepanek and other players for a ukulele play-along! A play-along is participatory music at its best. Julie will prepare song sheets (lyrics and chords) of songs and lead participants in playing those songs, offering tips and encouragement as we play, sing and have a good time. Please note: this is not a beginner teaching class, though Julie will offer tips and all skill levels are welcome! A limited number of ukuleles are provided. However, you are welcome to bring your own! Register here. Please email any questions to Justin Liberti
Strega Nona Storytime with Strega Mama: Wednesday, January 10 at 10:30 in the Meeting Room While we are preparing for the return of our winter/spring story times, enjoy a special storytime featuring performer Strega Mama as Strega Nona. Enjoy a story, learn Italian words and numbers, and sing some songs! No registration is required!
Adult Book Club: Thursday, January 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Mary Atwood Room Join us to discuss Marmee and Louisa by Eva LaPlante. Copies are available at the Main Desk and there are downloadable copies (audio and e-copies) available from Overdrive/Libby.
Staff Recommends: Mayleen read an advance copy of The Women by Kristina Hannah. It will be published in February, and she recommends that you get on the hold list now! “Women can be heroes. When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances “Frankie” McGrath hears these words, it is a revelation. Raised in the sun-drenched, idyllic world of Southern California and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing. But in 1965, the world is changing, and she suddenly dares to imagine a different future for herself. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path. As green and inexperienced as the men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is overwhelmed by the chaos and destruction of war. Each day is a gamble of life and death, hope and betrayal; friendships run deep and can be shattered in an instant. In war, she meets—and becomes one of—the lucky, the brave, the broken, and the lost. But war is just the beginning for Frankie and her veteran friends. The real battle lies in coming home to a changed and divided America, to angry protesters, and to a country that wants to forget Vietnam. The Women is the story of one woman who went to war, but it shines a light on all women who put themselves in harm’s way and whose sacrifice and commitment to their country have too often been forgotten. A novel about deep friendships and bold patriotism, The Women is a richly drawn story with a memorable heroine whose idealism and courage under fire will come to define an era.:
Merrimack Valley Library Consortium Mobile App: Due to a conflict between MVLC’s app developer and our library software provider, the MVLC app became permanently unavailable as of November 27, 2023. Since that time, MVLC has been working diligently to find a replacement app. They are happy to report that they have entered into a contract for a new app and should have a release date very soon! Please be aware that the information currently displayed in the app is not current. We will post more information as it becomes available. MVLC apologizes for the inconvenience. If you have any questions about your account or would like to place a hold, please call the Information Services Desk at 978-399-2304.
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