Unless otherwise noted, the following programs are made possible by the Friends of the Library.
Director’s Corner: Apple Blossom Parade – Look for the J.V. Fletcher Library’s parade entry on Sat., May 16 at 10:00 a.m. The highly anticipated annual Westford Kiwanis Sponsored Apple Blossom Parade will march along Main Street and down to the Abbot School. This is the event where the Library Children’s Dept. entry reveals the theme for our upcoming Children’s Summer Reading Program. We hope to see you there!
Adult Programs
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.
Mystery Book Club: Monday, May 18 at 2:30 p.m. Roudenbush Community Center, 65 Main St in Westford. The Mystery Book Club will discuss Death of a Scriptwriter By M.C. Beaton. Copies are available at Main Desk. The audiobook is available to download from Hoopla. No registration required. New members are always welcome. Email Linda Ernick at lernick@westfordma.gov for more information.
Virtual Job Search Help for 50 & OVER – Second Act Careers: Wednesday, May 20, 9:30-11:30 a.m. The Massachusetts Library Collaborative & 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on biweekly 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: Mastering Stress — Practical Techniques For Relief, Wednesday, May 27, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Join mindfulness and meditation instructor Lauren Masse, founder of Bright Heart Coaching, to learn effective strategies to manage and reduce stress in your daily life. This workshop offers practical tools that you can easily incorporate into your routine. Gain insights into the root causes of stress and how to navigate them with confidence. Leave feeling empowered and more in control. In collaboration with the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library. Register here.
Staff Recommends: Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules For a Long and Healthy Life by Ezekiel J. Eman. “Every day brings a torrent of articles, videos, and podcasts about health and longevity. The Wellness Industrial Complex offers conflicting advice
and promises us more time to enjoy in the future but it sure is demanding a lot of time right now. In Eat Your Ice Cream, renowned health expert Dr. Ezekiel J. Emanuel argues that life is not a competition to live the longest, and that “wellness” shouldn’t be difficult; it should be an invisible part of one’s lifestyle that yields maximum health benefits with the least work. Dr. Emanuel cuts through the noise with wit and good humor, giving readers just what they need: simple, high-impact, evidence-based guidelines to issues such as food and drink, exercise, sleep, mental acuity, and social engagement. Pairing common sense with uncommon wisdom based on his decades of expertise and experience, Dr. Emanuel helps readers decide which lifestyle changes are worth making and how to best implement them.”
Kids Programs
Young Adult Advisory Board: Wednesday, May 20 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 suggested. Email Alexis at achrobak@westfordma.gov for more info.
New Middle Grade and Young Adult Books: Looking for the latest and greatest middle grade and young adult titles? Check out https://westfordlibrary.org/teens/ya-new-books/ Find a showcase of new fiction, graphic novels and non-fiction. All titles
are linked to the catalog so it’s easy to place a hold. Check back often as it’s updated regularly by Young Adult Librarian, Alexis Chrobak.
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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