Westwood Public Library
Westwood, Massachusetts

Dear Westwood Readers and Library Users:

As you may know, most of our library staff have joined the growing group of individuals and students and families working remotely. However, we remain committed to extending our online options, and continuing to provide creative and innovative services and resources to our community. Check out our website and Westwood Public Library Facebook Page for special updates created by our library staff and some of your favorite authors, including storytimes, book suggestions and other postings to inform, amuse, educate, or just provide a diversion!  We miss all of you - and hope to see you again soon. If you have a question for library staff, email us as ASK-A-LIBRARIAN and we will respond withing 24 hours.

24/7 OPTIONS Ebooks & Digital Downloads:

If you have a Westwood Library Card you have access to all of our digital options 24/7,

For those without a Westwood Library Card, you can create a temporary Minuteman e-card which will allow access to many of our digital collections, including Overdrive eboosk and audiobooks, as well as state-wide databases.

You can also access the Boston Public Library Online Collections as well. Visit www.bpl.org/ecard/ to register for a temporary BPL e-card online.  Online Access is available to anyone who lives, works, attends school, or owns property in Massachusetts.

Contact us with any questions!
EMAIL:     Ask-A- Librarian   westwoodlibrary.org/services/ask-a-librarian
PHONE:    781-326-7562  (Select Option 5)

• No Late Fees or Overdues
• All materials checked out untilApril 20, 2020!
• Holds and Deliveries are currently unavailable as all public libraries in our Minuteman Network are currently closed.
• While book returns are operable, we do encourage everyone to hold onto library materials until normal operations are resumed.

For information about Covid-19 (Coronavirus) visit the Town of Westwood website for the most current updates.

We look forward to welcoming you back to the Main Library and the Islington Branch, and hope that everyone remains safe and healthy. 

Sincerely,

Library Trustees and Staff

 Contact Library Staff

• Ask a Librarian
• Main Library: 781-326-7562 (Select Option 5)
• Tricia Perry, Library DIrector: 781-320-1041

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24/7 OPTIONS Ebooks & Digital Downloads  Visit the Library's Website for databases that include current editions of The New York TImes, The Boston Globe, Morningstar and other up-to-date resources.  Novelist is a great resource if you want some inspiration as you decide what to read next!

hoopla provides online and mobile access to eBooks, audiobooks, comics, music, movies, and TV.

Kanopy is a video-streaming platform delivers a diverse collection of 30,000+ enriching films — including The Great Courses®, World Cinema, Documentaries, Indie Films and more. Kanopy is available to stream anytime and anywhere — from desktop to TV to tablet. 

Libby, by OverDrive is an app/website which useers can borrow ebooks, audiobooks and magazines to read on your phone or tablet. You can even send and read your borrowed ebooks to your Kindle ereader. It’s free and easy to get started for new users and a streamlined experience for current OverDrive app users.

Mango Languages offers users a personalized, adaptive language-learning experience that provides the tools and guidance you need to expand your language skills wherever and however you learn best. Choose from over 70 world languages, including English. Type in Westwood's zipcode 02090 to create your account.