Sunday, May. 26
Monday, May. 27
Main Library
May 28
Tue 10:30 am
Wiggle and Giggle Storytime
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories too! All ages are welcome.
Islington Branch Library
May 28
Tue 3:45 pm
LEGO Mania
Kids in grades K & up. Come and build LEGO creations with library LEGOs.
Tuesdays, 3:45 – 4:30 pm
Conference Room
May 28
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.
Children's Department
May 29
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.
Main Library
May 29
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
May 30
Thu 9:30 am
Islington Branch Library
May 30
Thu 10:30 am
May 30
Thu 3:00 pm
Teens Love Knitting
Join this fun knitting group where you can practice your skills with new friends. We welcome beginners to expert knitters. Instruction and help are available as needed. So bring your needles and yarn and let's get knitting! Grades 6 and up.
Children's Department
May 31
Fri 10:30 am
Main Library, 2nd Floor
Jun 3
Mon 6:00 pm
Technology Help Drop-in
Come to the Information Desk on the 2nd Floor for assistance with anything technology related. No appointment is necessary.
Tech help is also available throughout the week by appointment. Please call 781-320-1045, or email Molly Riportella at mriportella@minlib.net for more information.
Islington Branch Library
Jun 4
Tue 3:45 pm
LEGO Mania
Kids in grades K & up. Come and build LEGO creations with library LEGOs.
Tuesdays, 3:45 – 4:30 pm
Main Library, Community Room
Jun 4
Tue 7:00 pm
Author Event: Eileen McNamara & EUNICE: THE KENNEDY WHO CHANGED THE WORLD
Join us for an evening with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Eileen McNamara, who will discuss her book, Eunice: The Kennedy Who Changed the World. Books, provided by Haley Booksellers, will be available for purchase. This event is generously sponsored by The Friends of the Westwood Public Library. All are welcome!
Main Library
Jun 5
Wed 7:00 pm
Westwood Writers’ Group
This is a new group for adults interested in writing fiction. 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
Jun 6
Thu 10:30 am
Main Library, 2nd Floor
Jun 10
Mon 6:00 pm
Technology Help Drop-in
Come to the Information Desk on the 2nd Floor for assistance with anything technology related. No appointment is necessary.
Tech help is also available throughout the week by appointment. Please call 781-320-1045, or email Molly Riportella at mriportella@minlib.net for more information.
Islington Branch Library
Jun 11
Tue 3:45 pm
LEGO Mania
Kids in grades K & up. Come and build LEGO creations with library LEGOs.
Tuesdays, 3:45 – 4:30 pm
Conference Room
Jun 11
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.
Islington Branch Library
Jun 12
Wed 6:30 pm
Islington Branch Book Club
Join us for a lively discussion of Trevor Noah's "Born A Crime."
Islington Branch Library
Jun 13
Thu 10:30 am
Main Library, Community Room
Jun 13
Thu 7:00 pm
Great Decisions with Tina McCusker
Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading an article about a particular global issue, watching the DVD & meeting in a Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. Copies of articles are available the Main Library. If you are interested in attending, please email TMcCusker@minlib.net.
Library Porch
Jun 15
Sat 9:00 am
Garden Stepping Stones
Children, Teens and Adults of all ages are all welcome to participate. Makes a great “Father’s Day” gift and looks fabulous in any garden! All materials and supplies will be provided; just bring your own special and individual artistic spirit.
Main Library, 2nd Floor
Jun 17
Mon 6:00 pm
Technology Help Drop-in
Come to the Information Desk on the 2nd Floor for assistance with anything technology related. No appointment is necessary.
Tech help is also available throughout the week by appointment. Please call 781-320-1045, or email Molly Riportella at mriportella@minlib.net for more information.
Islington Branch Library
Jun 18
Tue 3:45 pm
LEGO Mania
Kids in grades K & up. Come and build LEGO creations with library LEGOs.
Tuesdays, 3:45 – 4:30 pm
Islington Branch Library
Jun 19
Wed 6:30 pm
PAJAMA-RAMA Storytime
Stories and songs with a sleepytime theme. Please come in your PJ's and bring a favorite blanket and stuffed animal, too!
Islington Branch Library
Jun 20
Thu 10:30 am
Main Library, 2nd Floor
Jun 24
Mon 6:00 pm
Technology Help Drop-in
Come to the Information Desk on the 2nd Floor for assistance with anything technology related. No appointment is necessary.
Tech help is also available throughout the week by appointment. Please call 781-320-1045, or email Molly Riportella at mriportella@minlib.net for more information.
Main Library
Jun 24
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.
Islington Branch Library
Jun 25
Tue 3:45 pm
LEGO Mania
Kids in grades K & up. Come and build LEGO creations with library LEGOs.
Tuesdays, 3:45 – 4:30 pm
Conference Room
Jun 25
Tue 4:56 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.
Islington Branch Library
Jun 27
Thu 10:30 am