April 24, 2026
Unless otherwise noted, the following programs are made possible by the Friends of the Library.
Director’s Corner: If you’re a member of a book club, you will want to explore all of the great resources in the “Book Club Central” section of our Book Browse database. Offerings include book club recommendations, guides, and discussion questions by theme, genre, setting, etc., author interviews, and more! You will need your Westford library card and PIN to access from home.
Adult Programs
Monday Mystery Book Club: Monday, April 27 at 2:30 p.m. We’ll meet in person on the 3rd floor of Roudenbush Community Center, 65 Main St, to discuss The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman. Copies are available at the Main Desk. The e-book and audiobook are available to download from Libby and Overdrive. The audiobook is also available to download from Hoopla. No registration required. Email Linda Ernick at lernick@westfordma.gov for details.
Adult Nonfiction Book Club: Tuesday, May 5, 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., 515 Groton Rd. We will discuss Bread and Roses: Mills, Migrants, and the Struggle for the American Dream, by Bruce Watson. Copies are available at the Main Desk. The ebook is available to download from Libby. No registration required. Drop-ins are welcome! Email Bari Pender at bpender@westfordma.gov for more information!
Virtual Job Search Help for 50 & OVER –Interview Strategies: Wednesday, May 6, 9:30-11:30 a.m. The Massachusetts Library Collaborative’s 50+ Job Seekers Group meets biweekly on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., 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: Taxation, Tyranny and Treason — The Road to the Declaration of Independence: Thursday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. This dynamic lecture traces the turbulent decade that transformed colonial protest into outright rebellion. Britain’s victory in the French and Indian War reshaped its empire—and saddled Parliament with staggering debt. In response, long-ignored colonies suddenly found themselves targeted by new taxes and strict trade controls. The Sugar Act, Stamp Act, and Townshend Duties ignited resistance, while the rallying cry of “no taxation without representation” echoed from taverns to town greens. Rich with visuals and gripping storytelling, this presentation reveals how outrage became ideology—and protest became independence. Speaker Christopher Daley holds a B.A. and an M.A. from Bridgewater State University in Political Science and History. In 2023, Chris retired from his position as a history teacher in the Silver Lake Regional School System in Kingston, Massachusetts, after teaching for 25 years. Register here.
Adult Book Club: Thursday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m., 515 Groton Rd. We’ll discuss Harriet Tubman: the Road to Freedom by Catherine Clinton. Copies are available at the Main Desk. The e-book is available to download from Libby, and the e-book and audiobook are available to download from 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 more information.
Staff Recommends: The Weekend Gardener: weekend projects & everyday inspiration for the busy gardener by Henry Agg. “Henry Agg created his garden while working full time, proving that you can too! Now a qualified garden designer, Henry shares his knowledge for the busy gardener who doesn’t know where to begin.
Broken down into four key stages, easy-to-follow step-by-step projects and bite-sized seasonal tasks walk you through how to:
- PLAN your design, considering aspect, look and feel, and budget
- BUILD paths, steps, patios, walls, and fences; as well as plant supports, such as pergolas and raised beds; and even a calming water feature
- PLANT trees, hedges, herbaceous plants, bulbs, and lay turf
- MAINTAIN your dream garden so it keeps looking good – and you feeling good – all year round.
With estimates of how long jobs will take – from an hour or so to a full weekend – so you can plan your time, The Weekend Gardener has all the gardening essentials you need to get started.”
Kids and Teen Programs
Read with Ponies at Good Pickin’ Farm: Wednesday, April 29 at 3:30, Good Pickin’ Farm, 5 Gould Rd, Westford. Join us at Good Pickin’ Farm to read to a friendly pony! Read to a Pony programs help kids develop literacy skills and build confidence & self-esteem. The pony is looking forward to sharing a favorite book with you! Therapy ponies provide warm and non-judgmental reading companions for new or experienced readers. Each child who signs up will have 15 minutes solo to read with a pony. There are six 15-minute spots available in this session beginning at 3:30 p.m. The program is limited to kids aged 6-9. Children may bring their own book from home or choose to read one from the library collection. Please arrive at the barn 5-10 minutes before your session begins.
Registration is required. If you have any questions about this program, please email us at youthservices@westfordma.gov. Please bring along your signed Good Pickin Farm Waiver.
YA Crafternoon – Painted Planter: Wednesday, April 29, at 4-4:45 p.m., Roudenbush Community Center, 3rd floor, 65 Main St. For grades 5-12. Join us to paint some plant pots! Registration is required.
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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