Main Library 2nd Floor
Jul 17
Wed 10:00 am
Individual Computer Classes
Register for a 40 minute appointment with Kristen or Brendan. To sign-up call 781-320-1045 or stop by the Information Desk on the 2nd Floor.
Children's Department
Jul 17
Wed 10:30 am
Wondrous Wednesdays
Drop in to this all ages storytime for songs, dancing and stories with Miss Kristy, followed by a simple craft activity.
Jul 17
Wed 2:00 pm
Night Sky Planetarium (Registration required)
For kids in grades K and up with a parent/caregiver. The Museum of Science will visit the library and help us discover which stars, planets, and other astronomical wonders are visible this evening. Using their portable planetarium, they will take you on a tour of the solar system and beyond, and provide useful tips on how you can navigate the night sky from your own backyard. Registration required. Call the Library or stop by the children's desk.
Islington Branch Library
Jul 17
Wed 2:00 pm
Kids’ Knitting @ The Branch
For kids in grade 3 and up. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required.
Main Library
Jul 17
Wed 3:30 pm
Library LEGO @ Main Library
Ages 5 and up with parent/caregiver. Kids are welcome to come build with library Legos during this drop in explorative play program.
Islington Branch Library
Jul 18
Thu 9:30 am
Islington Branch Storytime
For children ages 2 and up. Children will participate in stories, songs, films & crafts.
Islington Branch Library
Jul 18
Thu 10:30 am
Main Library 2nd Floor
Jul 18
Thu 2:30 pm
Individual Computer Classes
Register for a 40 minute appointment with Kristen or Brendan. To sign-up call 781-320-1045 or stop by the Information Desk on the 2nd Floor.
Jul 18
Thu 6:30 pm
Science Fiction Book Club : Renegades (Registration Required)
Readers Assemble! Librarians Lizzy and Kristy welcome any incoing 5th /6th graders to join a special summer bookclub where we will read Renegades by Marissa Meyer. Registration required. Call the library or stop by the children's desk to sign up.
Children's Department
Jul 19
Fri 10:30 am
Children's Department
Jul 22
Mon 10:30 am
Messy Mondays
Children ages 2-5 with parent/caregiver are invited to drop in for messy craft activities and sensory play.
Main Library 2nd Floor
Jul 22
Mon 2:30 pm
Individual Computer Classes
Register for a 40 minute appointment with Kristen or Brendan. To sign-up call 781-320-1045 or stop by the Information Desk on the 2nd Floor.
Main Library
Jul 23
Tue 10:30 am
Wiggle and Giggle Storytime
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories too! All ages are welcome.
Islington Branch Library
Jul 23
Tue 3:30 pm
DIY Tuesdays
Every Tuesday we will be doing different crafts. We will make bracelets, color, paint, draw and much more. Registration is required. For kids K and up.
Jul 23
Tue 6:30 pm
Magic the Gathering Club
Ages 9 and up. Drop in and play (or learn to play) the fantasy card game Magic the Gathering. Bring your own deck, or borrow a starter deck from the library.
Conference Room
Jul 23
Tue 7:00 pm
Spanish Conversation Circle
A Spanish conversation circle open to beginners, intermediate, and advanced speakers. A friendly place to practice and improve your Spanish language skills. Practice will include group discussions and reading practice, with the potential for music, games, and videos in Spanish.
All are welcome. Please contact Steve at Shinop87@gmail with questions or comments.
Main Library 2nd Floor
Jul 24
Wed 10:00 am
Individual Computer Classes
Register for a 40 minute appointment with Kristen or Brendan. To sign-up call 781-320-1045 or stop by the Information Desk on the 2nd Floor.
Children's Department
Jul 24
Wed 10:30 am
Wondrous Wednesdays
Drop in to this all ages storytime for songs, dancing and stories with Miss Kristy, followed by a simple craft activity.
Islington Branch Library
Jul 24
Wed 2:00 pm
Kids’ Knitting @ The Branch
For kids in grade 3 and up. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required.
Main Library
Jul 24
Wed 3:30 pm
Library LEGO @ Main Library
Ages 5 and up with parent/caregiver. Kids are welcome to come build with library Legos during this drop in explorative play program.
Jul 24
Wed 6:15 pm
Movie and Play: Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse
Join us for a special summer movie night as we do a special spiderman-themed craft or activity and watch Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse! Bring a blanket and some snacks!
Islington Branch
Jul 24
Wed 6:30 pm
Firefly Storytime at School Street Playground
Children can come to School Street Playground and bring a special stuffed animal or blanket to hear stories and songs in the warm evening air. You may even see a firefly or two! Drop in program, no registration.
Islington Branch Library
Jul 25
Thu 9:30 am
Islington Branch Storytime
For children ages 2 and up. Children will participate in stories, songs, films & crafts.
Islington Branch Library
Jul 25
Thu 10:30 am
Main Library 2nd Floor
Jul 25
Thu 2:30 pm
Individual Computer Classes
Register for a 40 minute appointment with Kristen or Brendan. To sign-up call 781-320-1045 or stop by the Information Desk on the 2nd Floor.
Children's Department
Jul 26
Fri 10:30 am
Children's Department
Jul 29
Mon 10:30 am
Messy Mondays
Children ages 2-5 with parent/caregiver are invited to drop in for messy craft activities and sensory play.
Main Library 2nd Floor
Jul 29
Mon 2:30 pm
Individual Computer Classes
Register for a 40 minute appointment with Kristen or Brendan. To sign-up call 781-320-1045 or stop by the Information Desk on the 2nd Floor.
Jul 29
Mon 3:00 pm
Cosmic Crafts: Starry Lanterns
Kids aged 5 and up can drop in to make beautiful starry lanterns. No registration required by supplies are limited.
Main Library
Jul 29
Mon 6:30 pm
Westwood Library Quilters
Bring your hand or machine quilting projects to work on in the friendly company of other local quilters. Show and tell is encouraged! An iron, ironing pad, cutting mat, and cutting tools will be available. No registration required.
Main Library
Jul 30
Tue 10:30 am
Wiggle and Giggle Storytime
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories too! All ages are welcome.
Islington Branch Library
Jul 30
Tue 3:30 pm
DIY Tuesdays
Every Tuesday we will be doing different crafts. We will make bracelets, color, paint, draw and much more. Registration is required. For kids K and up.
Chiara Bistro, Westwood
Jul 30
Tue 6:30 pm
YA for Adults Book Club: Summer Edition
You’re never too old for YA!
Join like-minded adults to discuss these fine specimens of Young Adult literature! We’ll have laughs, we’ll have tears, we’ll enjoy all the delicious angst without ever having to step inside a high school.
Please join us for an excellent literary time! We are reading Dumplin by Julie Murphy
Email Lizzy if you plan on attending or for more information @ ehmcgovern@minlib.net
Jul 30
Tue 6:30 pm
Magic the Gathering Club
Ages 9 and up. Drop in and play (or learn to play) the fantasy card game Magic the Gathering. Bring your own deck, or borrow a starter deck from the library.
Main Library 2nd Floor
Jul 31
Wed 10:00 am
Individual Computer Classes
Register for a 40 minute appointment with Kristen or Brendan. To sign-up call 781-320-1045 or stop by the Information Desk on the 2nd Floor.
Children's Department
Jul 31
Wed 10:30 am
Wondrous Wednesdays
Drop in to this all ages storytime for songs, dancing and stories with Miss Kristy, followed by a simple craft activity.
Jul 31
Wed 10:30 am
Minnie Winnies
For all ages. Westwood Library welcomes minature horses and their bunny friends! Learn all about these beautiful animals, get to spend time brushing and meeting the horses and hold a bunny or two. Rain or Shine.
Islington Branch Library
Jul 31
Wed 2:00 pm
Kids’ Knitting @ The Branch
For kids in grade 3 and up. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required.
Main Library
Jul 31
Wed 3:30 pm
Library LEGO @ Main Library
Ages 5 and up with parent/caregiver. Kids are welcome to come build with library Legos during this drop in explorative play program.
Islington Branch Library
Aug 1
Thu 9:30 am
Islington Branch Storytime
For children ages 2 and up. Children will participate in stories, songs, films & crafts.
Islington Branch Library
Aug 1
Thu 10:30 am
Main Library 2nd Floor
Aug 1
Thu 2:30 pm
Individual Computer Classes
Register for a 40 minute appointment with Kristen or Brendan. To sign-up call 781-320-1045 or stop by the Information Desk on the 2nd Floor.
Aug 1
Thu 3:30 pm
Movie and Play: Lego Movie 2
Join us for a special summer movie night where we will play with Legos while we watch the Lego Movie 2! Feel free to bring a blanket and some snacks!
Aug 1
Thu 4:00 pm
Movie and Play: How to Train you Dragon: The Hidden World
Drop in and join us for a special movie and craft night. Kids age 3 and up can make a Dragon's eye stone. Bring a blanket and a snack!
Children's Department
Aug 2
Fri 10:30 am
Children's Department
Aug 5
Mon 10:30 am
Messy Mondays
Children ages 2-5 with parent/caregiver are invited to drop in for messy craft activities and sensory play.
Main Library 2nd Floor
Aug 5
Mon 2:30 pm
Individual Computer Classes
Register for a 40 minute appointment with Kristen or Brendan. To sign-up call 781-320-1045 or stop by the Information Desk on the 2nd Floor.
Islington Branch Library
Aug 6
Tue 10:00 am
Islington Branch Historical Fiction Book Club
Join us for a lively discussion of Ariel Lawhon's "I Was Anastasia."
Main Library
Aug 6
Tue 10:30 am
Wiggle and Giggle Storytime
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories too! All ages are welcome.
Islington Branch Library
Aug 6
Tue 3:30 pm
DIY Tuesdays
Every Tuesday we will be doing different crafts. We will make bracelets, color, paint, draw and much more. Registration is required. For kids K and up.
Aug 6
Tue 6:30 pm
Magic the Gathering Club
Ages 9 and up. Drop in and play (or learn to play) the fantasy card game Magic the Gathering. Bring your own deck, or borrow a starter deck from the library.
Conference Room
Aug 6
Tue 7:00 pm
Spanish Conversation Circle
A Spanish conversation circle open to beginners, intermediate, and advanced speakers. A friendly place to practice and improve your Spanish language skills. Practice will include group discussions and reading practice, with the potential for music, games, and videos in Spanish.
All are welcome. Please contact Steve at Shinop87@gmail with questions or comments.
Main Library 2nd Floor
Aug 7
Wed 10:00 am
Individual Computer Classes
Register for a 40 minute appointment with Kristen or Brendan. To sign-up call 781-320-1045 or stop by the Information Desk on the 2nd Floor.
Children's Department
Aug 7
Wed 10:30 am
Wondrous Wednesdays
Drop in to this all ages storytime for songs, dancing and stories with Miss Kristy, followed by a simple craft activity.
Islington Branch Library
Aug 7
Wed 2:00 pm
Kids’ Knitting @ The Branch
For kids in grade 3 and up. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required.
Main Library
Aug 7
Wed 3:30 pm
Library LEGO @ Main Library
Ages 5 and up with parent/caregiver. Kids are welcome to come build with library Legos during this drop in explorative play program.
Main Library
Aug 7
Wed 7:00 pm
Westwood Writers’ Group
This is a new group for adults interested in writing. The Westwood Writers' Group will meet once a month to:
• write together
• critique each other's work
• discuss a writing topic of interest for the group
It doesn't matter if you have been writing for years or just thinking about it. It doesn't matter if you write romance or thriller or literary fiction. It doesn't matter if you write very short fiction or 500K word novels. All are welcome!
To register, please email Anu at composeadream@gmail.com, call 781-320-1045, or stop by the 2nd Floor Info Desk at the Main Library.
Islington Branch Library
Aug 8
Thu 9:30 am
Islington Branch Storytime
For children ages 2 and up. Children will participate in stories, songs, films & crafts.
Islington Branch Library
Aug 8
Thu 10:30 am
Main Library 2nd Floor
Aug 8
Thu 2:30 pm
Individual Computer Classes
Register for a 40 minute appointment with Kristen or Brendan. To sign-up call 781-320-1045 or stop by the Information Desk on the 2nd Floor.
Children's Department
Aug 9
Fri 10:30 am
Children's Department
Aug 12
Mon 10:30 am
Messy Mondays
Children ages 2-5 with parent/caregiver are invited to drop in for messy craft activities and sensory play.
Main Library 2nd Floor
Aug 12
Mon 2:30 pm
Individual Computer Classes
Register for a 40 minute appointment with Kristen or Brendan. To sign-up call 781-320-1045 or stop by the Information Desk on the 2nd Floor.
Aug 12
Mon 3:00 pm
Cosmic Crafts: Mythical Snow Globes
Kids age 5 and up can drop in and make magical, mythical snow globes. Registration is not required by supplies are limited.
Main Library
Aug 13
Tue 10:30 am
Wiggle and Giggle Storytime
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories too! All ages are welcome.
Islington Branch Library
Aug 13
Tue 3:30 pm
DIY Tuesdays
Every Tuesday we will be doing different crafts. We will make bracelets, color, paint, draw and much more. Registration is required. For kids K and up.
Aug 13
Tue 6:30 pm
Magic the Gathering Club
Ages 9 and up. Drop in and play (or learn to play) the fantasy card game Magic the Gathering. Bring your own deck, or borrow a starter deck from the library.
Main Library 2nd Floor
Aug 14
Wed 10:00 am
Individual Computer Classes
Register for a 40 minute appointment with Kristen or Brendan. To sign-up call 781-320-1045 or stop by the Information Desk on the 2nd Floor.
Children's Department
Aug 14
Wed 10:30 am
Wondrous Wednesdays
Drop in to this all ages storytime for songs, dancing and stories with Miss Kristy, followed by a simple craft activity.
Islington Branch Library
Aug 14
Wed 2:00 pm
Kids’ Knitting @ The Branch
For kids in grade 3 and up. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required.
Main Library
Aug 14
Wed 3:30 pm
Library LEGO @ Main Library
Ages 5 and up with parent/caregiver. Kids are welcome to come build with library Legos during this drop in explorative play program.
Islington Branch Library
Aug 14
Wed 6:30 pm
Islington Branch Book Club
Join us for a lively discussion of Sarah-Jane Stratford's "Radio Girl."
Islington Branch Library
Aug 15
Thu 9:30 am
Islington Branch Storytime
For children ages 2 and up. Children will participate in stories, songs, films & crafts.
Islington Branch Library
Aug 15
Thu 10:30 am
Main Library 2nd Floor
Aug 15
Thu 2:30 pm
Individual Computer Classes
Register for a 40 minute appointment with Kristen or Brendan. To sign-up call 781-320-1045 or stop by the Information Desk on the 2nd Floor.
Aug 15
Thu 4:00 pm
Robot Petting Zoo
Families with children ages 5 and up are invited to drop in and get up close and personal with a variety of robots and coding toys including Mini Spheros, Dash Robots, and the Kano Harry Potter Coding Kit.
Children's Department
Aug 16
Fri 10:30 am
Main Library 2nd Floor
Aug 19
Mon 2:30 pm
Individual Computer Classes
Register for a 40 minute appointment with Kristen or Brendan. To sign-up call 781-320-1045 or stop by the Information Desk on the 2nd Floor.
Aug 20
Tue 6:30 pm
Magic the Gathering Club
Ages 9 and up. Drop in and play (or learn to play) the fantasy card game Magic the Gathering. Bring your own deck, or borrow a starter deck from the library.
Conference Room
Aug 20
Tue 7:00 pm
Spanish Conversation Circle
A Spanish conversation circle open to beginners, intermediate, and advanced speakers. A friendly place to practice and improve your Spanish language skills. Practice will include group discussions and reading practice, with the potential for music, games, and videos in Spanish.
All are welcome. Please contact Steve at Shinop87@gmail with questions or comments.
Main Library 2nd Floor
Aug 21
Wed 10:00 am
Individual Computer Classes
Register for a 40 minute appointment with Kristen or Brendan. To sign-up call 781-320-1045 or stop by the Information Desk on the 2nd Floor.
Islington Branch Library
Aug 22
Thu 10:30 am
Main Library 2nd Floor
Aug 22
Thu 2:30 pm
Individual Computer Classes
Register for a 40 minute appointment with Kristen or Brendan. To sign-up call 781-320-1045 or stop by the Information Desk on the 2nd Floor.
Main Library
Aug 26
Mon 6:30 pm
Westwood Library Quilters
Bring your hand or machine quilting projects to work on in the friendly company of other local quilters. Show and tell is encouraged! An iron, ironing pad, cutting mat, and cutting tools will be available. No registration required.
Aug 27
Tue 6:30 pm
Magic the Gathering Club
Ages 9 and up. Drop in and play (or learn to play) the fantasy card game Magic the Gathering. Bring your own deck, or borrow a starter deck from the library.
Islington Branch
Aug 28
Wed 6:30 pm
Firefly Storytime at School Street Playground
Children can come to School Street Playground and bring a special stuffed animal or blanket to hear stories and songs in the warm evening air. You may even see a firefly or two! Drop in program, no registration.
Islington Branch Library
Aug 29
Thu 10:30 am
Saturday, Aug. 31
Labor Day Holiday Schedle
The Library will be closed Saturday Aug. 31- Monday Sept. 2 for the Labor Day Holiday.