January 30, 2026
Unless otherwise noted, the following programs are made possible by the Friends of the Library.
Director’s Corner: On Friday, January 23, a Library Steel Beam signing was held at the old fire station, followed by a brief celebration at the Westford Museum. State and Town officials, designers, architects, staff, and construction personnel were invited to sign the steel beam to be installed in the newly renovated and expanded Library building. Following the signing, attendees moved to a small gathering at the Westford Museum. Speeches on the importance of public libraries and the Library Building Project were made by Representative Jim Arciero, Select Board Member, Noelle Donovan, Library Board of Trustees member, Debbie Teal, Permanent Town Building Committee Vice-Chair, Scott Hazelton, Friends of the Library and Foundation Board members, Mary Anne Seraphin and Mary Cacciatore, and Library Director, Ellen Rainville. Finegold Alexander architects and members from CHA consulting were also on hand for the festivities. The beam signing marks another exciting milestone for the project. The Library Building Project remains on time and on budget! The excitement continues to build for the completion of the project in 2027.
Adult Programs
Adult Nonfiction Book Club–Tuesday, February 3 at 6:30 p.m. – Is truth stranger than fiction? Is it more entertaining? Find out! We’ll meet in person at the library’s temporary location, 515 Groton Road, to discuss The Coming Wave, by Mustafa Suleyman. Copies are available at the Main Desk. The e-book and audiobook are available to download from Libby. Email Bari Pender at bpender@westfordma.gov for details!
VIRTUAL JOB SEARCH HELP FOR 50 & OVER – JOB SEARCH HELP FOR 50 & OVER – Carer Story (Tell Me A Bit About Yourself): Wed., Feb 4, 9:30 am -11:30 am. The Massachusetts Library Collaborative’s 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on biweeklyon the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30 am to 11:30, 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! Take advantage of these free, weekly skill-building and networking group meetings. A new topic will be covered at each meeting. Register here.
Virtual: An Evening For People Who Love Animals — Melanie Kaplan & E.B. Bartels Discuss Their Books Wednesday, February 4, 7:00 p.m.
Authors Melanie Kaplan (Lab Dog: A Beagle and His Human Investigate the Surprising World of Animal Research) and E.B. Bartels (Good Grief: On Loving Pets, Here and Hereafter) will discuss their new books on important topics of interest to pet owners and animal lovers. Register here.
Virtual: Historical Fiction Book Recommendations with Bestselling Author, Jane Healey: Tuesday, February 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Jane Healey, monthly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations – the best of historical fiction out there! We can’t wait to hear what Jane will be recommending – be ready for your TBR pile to fall over! Register for one or more sessions. Register here.
Virtual: SciFi Book Recommendations with Author Elizabeth Bear,
Wednesday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Love SciFi but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Elizabeth Bear, quarterly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations – the best of Science Fiction books out there (out there – see what we did there?)! We’re sure you’ll find something to like from Bear’s many enthusiastic reviews. Register here. You can sign up for one session or for all!
VIRTUAL: The Art Spy – The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland, Wednesday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Author Michelle Young will discuss her new book, The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland. A riveting and stylish saga set in Paris during World War II, The Art Spy uncovers the true story of how an unlikely heroine infiltrated the Nazi leadership to save the world’s most treasured masterpieces. The book was longlisted for the 2025 American Library of Paris Book Award. Young, an award-winning journalist and author, is a graduate of Harvard College in the History of Art and Architecture and holds a master’s degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation, where she is a Professor of Architecture. She is also the founder of the publication Untapped New York. Register here.
Adult Book Club-Thursday, February 12 at 6:30 p.m., 515 Groton Rd.
We’ll discuss Foster by Claire Keegan. Copies are available at the Main Desk. The e-book and audiobook are available to download from Libby and Hoopla. Join a lively group of readers to discuss fiction and nonfiction titles (we alternate each month)! Email Kristina Leedberg at kleedberg@westfordma.gov for details.
Staff Recommends: The Memory Gardener by Meg Donohue
“Lucy Barnes is a gardener with an uncanny ability to know exactly which scent among her flowers will illuminate to a person a key from their past that might change their future. Sadly, after a tragedy ten years ago, she no longer uses her gift and has fled her hometown. But six months after her mother’s death, Lucy awakens to find her mother’s unmistakable scent drifting over her, and she knows that she is being called home. And when a mysterious note leads her to take a job as the gardener at the Oceanview Home, a senior-living residence, Lucy finds herself wondering if there is more to her gift–and her mother’s past–than she ever knew. Her work among the lush gardens of Oceanview Home soon awakens the entire community, unearthing memories that will forever change all who cross Lucy’s path. But not everyone is happy to see how her presence has transformed the Oceanview Home, and when a secret comes to light that threatens to shatter the entire community, the future suddenly looks uncertain.”
Kids and Teen Programs
Three & Up Storytime: Every Tuesday (except 2/17), February 3 through April 7, 10:30—11:15 a.m. Westford Recreation Department at Roudenbush Community Center – 3rd floor, 65 Main Street. Join us on Tuesday mornings for our preschool storytime for ages 3 and up. This fun program is full of interactive stories, rhymes, fingerplays, puppets, and songs. This storytime program, designed for children ages 3 to 6, promotes reading readiness and early literacy skills. Questions? Please email us at youthservices@westfordma.gov.
Registration is recommended to receive reminder emails and updates in case of program changes. When you sign up, you are registered for the entire 8-week Three & Up Storytime session.
Time for Tots Storytime: Every Wednesday (except 2/18), February 4 through April 8, 10:30—11:00 a.m. Westford Recreation Department at Roudenbush Community Center – 3rd floor, 65 Main Street. Our Time for Tots Storytime is a 30-minute interactive story time experience for our young library users and their caregivers. Join us for stories, songs, movement, and puppets that are developmentally appropriate for children from 15 months to 3 years of age. Enjoy time together with fellow parents, caregivers, and little ones to learn, play, and develop language, early literacy, and motor skills. Come prepared to sit on the floor one-on-one with your toddler. This program is designed for little ones who are on the move. Questions? Please email us at youthservices@westfordma.gov.
Registration is recommended to receive reminder emails and updates in case of program changes. When you sign up, you are registered for the entire 8-week Time to Tots storytime session.
Baby Lapsit: Every Thursday (except 2/19), February 5 through April 9,10:30—11:00 a.m. Westford Recreation Department at Roudenbush Community Center – 3rd floor, 65 Main Street. Baby Lapsit is a 25-minute interactive story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, puppets, and bounces that are developmentally appropriate for children from birth to when they begin walking. This Lapsit program is just for you and the baby! Enjoy time together with other parents, caregivers, and babies to learn, play, and develop language, early literacy, and motor skills. Come prepared to sit on the floor one-on-one with your baby in your lap. This program is designed for newborns through pre-walking babies. Questions? Please email us at youthservices@westfordma.gov.
Registration is recommended to receive reminder emails and updates in case of program changes. If you register, you are registered for the entire 8-week Baby Lapsit session.
Create a Valentine Heart Mosaic with Tiny Tile Mosaics: Monday, February 9, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Roudenbush Community Center, Room 106
Create a beautiful handmade mosaic heart to give to family or friends for Valentine’s Day! Join Crystal D’Abbrachio, of Tiny Tile Mosaics, for this fun workshop. All supplies are included. This workshop is open to children ages 6 and up. Participants will learn about mosaic art and have the opportunity to work with both mosaic and gem tiles to create their heart mosaic in a wood bezel. Mosaic tiles will be applied with adhesive during the workshop. The grout (and grouting instructions) will be sent home with participants to finish once it is fully dry. Registration is required.
Young Adult Advisory Board: Wednesday, February 11, at 6:30-7:30 p.m., 515 Groton Rd. For grades 5-12. Are you a teen who would like to help make decisions about what goes on at the library? Join YAAB and have your say in programming, community outreach, book purchasing suggestions, decor, and more! This event qualifies for community service hours. Registration is required. Email Alexis at achrobak@westfordma.gov for more information.
Naturally Dyed & Tote-ally Awesome!: Thursday, February 12, at 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Good Pickin’ Farm, 5 Gould Rd. For grades 5-12. Registration is required. Join us as we partner with Good Pickin’ Farm to create some naturally dyed tote bags! Wear clothes you don’t mind getting stained, just in case.
If you have questions or need assistance, please call us at 978-399-2300 or send us an email at westfordlibrary@westfordma.gov
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