Unless otherwise noted, the following programs are made possible by the Friends of the Library.
Director’s Corner: Don’t forget to check out Overdrive/Libby for downloadable copies of the Westford middle school and high school summer reading titles. Multiple e-book and audio copies of the summer reading titles have been added to our Overdrive/Libby collection!
Summer Reading is for all ages! We are excited to announce our 2026 Summer Reading theme: Plant a Seed, Read! Our program kicks off Monday June 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Please go ahead and register now.
- Children’s Summer Reading (ages 0-10)
- Teen Summer Reading (ages 11-18)
- Adult Summer Reading (ages 19+)
Questions about the children’s or Teen Summer Reading program? Please email us at youthservices@westfordma.gov.
Questions about the Adult Summer Reading program? Please email us at reference@westfordma.gov
Thanks to the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, the Westford Recreation Department, the Kurt Kelly Memorial Foundation, and to our wonderful Friends of the J. V. Fletcher Library for funding our Summer Reading programs!
Family Game Night: Wednesday, July 29, 5:00 p.m., First Parish Church United, 48 Main St. All ages are welcome! Join us for a fun night of tabletop games! We will have lots for you to choose from, or you can bring in your own! Many thanks to the First Parish Church United for generously sharing their space for this fun program!
Adult Programs
Homesteading Workshop – Garden Planning & Seed Starting: Thursday, July 23rd 6:00—8:00 p.m., Good Pickin’ Farm, 5 Gould Road Get a head start on your late-season garden by learning how to plan and plant for a successful fall harvest. In this hands-on class, participants will explore how to choose the right herbs and cool-season crops to grow, understand timing for mid-summer planting, and create a plan that works for your space and goals. We’ll also dive into seed starting techniques specific to warmer months, including soil choices, managing heat and light, watering, and how to care for seedlings so they thrive before transitioning outdoors. Whether you’re starting your first garden or looking to extend your growing season, this workshop offers practical skills, seasonal guidance, and plenty of time for questions. Perfect for beginners, home gardeners, and anyone interested in growing more of their own food—come ready to dig into the planning process and leave feeling confident about your fall garden. Registration required.
Adult Nonfiction Book Club: Tuesday, August 4th, 6:30 p.m.
We will discuss, Is a River Alive, by Robert Macfarlane. Copies are available at Main Desk. The e-book and audiobook are available to download from Libby and Overdrive. No registration required. Drop-ins are welcome! Email Bari Pender at bpender@westfordma.gov for more information!
Adult Book Club – Thursday, Thursday, August 13th, 6:30 p.m.
We’ll discuss Mona’s Eyes by Thomas Schlesser. Copies are available at the Main Desk. The e-book and audiobook are available to download from Libby/Overdrive 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 more information.
Staff Recommends: Invasive Species by Ellery Adams
“The women in Cold Harbor all have something to prove, and they’ll have to do it in a world full of monsters. Something’s not right in Cold Harbor–more so than usual. While this sleepy small town has seen its fair share of monsters in cheating husbands and leering bosses, none are as hungry as Mrs. Smith. The mysterious resident has finally emerged from her crumbling mansion on the hill, mesmerizing the townspeople with her beauty. Her secret? Nine human sacrifices to feed her immortality. Natalie Scott is more worried about Mrs. Smith blocking her first real estate sale–the one that will take her from stay-at-home mom to working woman extraordinaire. She’s eager to prove herself in a world where the social mores of 1980s suburbia reign, where she’s expected to keep a magazine-perfect home and raise beautiful children, all while sticking to her husband’s budget. Natalie’s two best friends are facing their own demons, and Mrs. Smith and her deep, dark woods are an easy scapegoat for everyone’s problems. But Natalie’s twelve-year-old daughter, Jill, and her Icelandic housekeeper, Una, can sense something deeper at play. Armed with library books and a whole lot of grit, Jill and Una team up to save the town once and for all. But as the rest of Cold Harbor sinks into anger, fear, and jealousy, they’ll have to confront the question: What does it really mean to be a monster?”
Youth Services Programs
City Beet StoryWalk ® : Monday, July 20th 10:00 a.m. – Tuesday, July 28th 7:00 p.m. at Westford Community Garden Our annual summer StoryWalk® combines our love of reading, learning, and the great outdoors! Our StoryWalk® is on display from Monday, July 20th through Tuesday, July 28th along the fence at the Westford Community Garden. We will feature the delightful picture book City Beet, written by Tziporah Cohen and illustrated by Udayana Lugo. “When a notice for a community potluck is posted, Victoria and her neighbor Mrs. Kosta decide to bring a beet salad as their contribution. But first they need to grow this special vegetable for their dish. They plant the seeds in their garden plot, and throughout the summer they water, fertilize, weed, and mulch. And they watch their beet grow and grow and grow. On potluck day, it’s time to harvest so they can make their salad. Their care and attention has grown the biggest beet ever, and it stubbornly refuses to come loose. This beet won’t budge! Will Victoria and Mrs. Kosta be able to make their special salad?”
The pages from this delightful children’s picture book are displayed on 14 stations along the fence surrounding the Westford Community Garden. Visitors of all ages will enjoy the beauty of the garden while reading and spending time together. For all ages. The Westford Community Gardens are located at the Day Field near the intersection of Graniteville and Cold Spring Road.
Grow Your Own Grass Head: Tuesday, July 21st 2:00-3:30 p.m., Westford Community Gardens located at the Day Field near the intersection of Graniteville and Cold Spring Rd. Make your own adorable Grass Head and watch it grow! We are excited to partner with Westford Community Garden in creating these one-of-a-kind grass planters. For ages 4 and up. Registration is required. This fun program is collaboratively sponsored by the Westford Community Gardens and the Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library.
Storytime with the Wayfinder: Wednesday, July 22nd 10:30-11:30 a.m., Roudenbush, Room 106 Join us for a magical visit where there are sure to be songs and storytelling as the Wayfinder shares her adventures with us! Please feel free to wear your own favorite costumes too! There will be time to take pictures with our favorite Wayfinder too. This program is for ages 3+. Registration is required. Questions? Please email us at youthservices@westfordma.gov.
SAT Crash Course with Open Door Education: Wednesday, July 22nd 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., First Parish Church United, 48 Main St. For rising 10 – 12 graders. Join Travis Minor, founder of Open-Door Education, for a focused and practical SAT Course designed to help students feel confident and prepared on test day. In this two-hour workshop, students will learn the SAT strategies that matter most, with guided practice on common question types in both the Reading/Writing and Math sections. Registration is required.
Digital Art for Kids – Drawing Creatures and Critters: Thursday, July 30 at 1:00 p.m., Roudenbush, 3rd floor Join Kevin Figueroa as he instructs us on using the Procreate app for iPads to create our own digital art featuring creatures and critters. We’ll explore the basics of creating art in Procreate, the most popular digital art app for the iPad. Procreate makes it simple to use a reference picture to guide our art. In this class, we learn to find reference photos and import them into our artwork to use as guides. We draw various animals, then unique creations of our very own. Kevin will have iPads and Apple pencils for participants to use, so no need to bring your own! Artwork produced in class can be brought home on a phone. For ages 8+. Registration is required.
YA Craft Lounge: Tuesday, July 27th at 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., Westford Parks & Rec, 65 Main St, 3rd floor. For ages 11-18. Join us for an open-ended craft session! We will provide different supplies for you to use, or you can bring in your own project to work on! Please consider wearing clothes you don’t mind getting messy. Registration is required.
YA Digital Animation Workshop with KevTech: Thursday, July 30 at 3:00 pm, Roudenbush, 3rd floor Join Kevin Figueroa as he instructs us on using the Procreate app for iPads to create our own short animation! We’ll explore the basics of animation in Procreate, the most popular digital art app for the iPad. We learn how animation works, then create our own animated image by drawing frame by frame. Kevin will have iPads and Apple pencils for participants to use, so no need to bring your own! For ages 12-18. 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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