Children's Department
Mar 20
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
Mar 20
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
Mar 20
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
Mar 21
Thu 9:30 am
Islington Branch Storytime
For children ages 2 and up. Children will participate in stories, songs, films & crafts.
Islington Branch Library
Mar 21
Thu 10:30 am
Mar 21
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
Mar 21
Thu 4:00 pm
*Creative Kids: (Registration Required)
For Kindergarten and 1st graders, registration required. Children will have lots of fun as they participate in creative dramatics and arts & crafts activities.
Main Library, Community Room
Mar 21
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.
Children's Department
Mar 22
Fri 10:30 am
Mar 23
Sat 10:30 am
Saturday Storytime
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes and more fun at this all ages family storytime!
Main Library, 2nd Floor
Mar 25
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
Mar 26
Tue 10:30 am
Wiggle and Giggle Storytime
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories too! All ages are welcome.
Conference Room
Mar 26
Tue 10:30 am
Great Decisions at the Library 2019 - Tuesday Morning Sessions
Sponsored by the Friends of the Westwood Public Library and facilitated by a member of the Westwood Woman's Club. All are welcome!
Program is free and open to all, but pre-registration is strongly encouraged! Please contact Westwood Reference Staff at 781-320-1045 to register. A limited number of copies of the 2019 Briefing Book are available at the Reference Desk for check-out.
Islington Branch Library
Mar 26
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
Children's Department
Mar 27
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
Mar 27
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
Mar 27
Wed 6:00 pm
Page Turning Teen Book Club
Join us for treats and a discussion of Stephen Chbosky's "The Perks of Being a Wallflower."
Islington Branch Library
Mar 28
Thu 9:30 am
Islington Branch Storytime
For children ages 2 and up. Children will participate in stories, songs, films & crafts.
Islington Branch Library
Mar 28
Thu 10:30 am
Mar 28
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
Mar 28
Thu 4:00 pm
*Creative Kids: (Registration Required)
For Kindergarten and 1st graders, registration required. Children will have lots of fun as they participate in creative dramatics and arts & crafts activities.
Main Library, Community Room
Mar 28
Thu 7:00 pm
Reconstructing History & Genealogy: Mom’s WWII Letters
In May 2017, Corinne Smith found her mother's stash of more than 100 letters from 16 servicemen she had corresponded with in 1944-1945. Corinne began to trace the soldiers' family trees with one goal in mind: to return the letters in person to their children. This presentation links history and genealogy to present-day research and diligence. It revisits a time that we may not want to forget. And it may prompt others to wonder for themselves what treasures lurk in their own old family boxes, and how they can share the information with others. No registration is required (but you can RSVP if you wish), and all are welcome. This event is funded by the Friends of the Westwood Public Library.
Children's Department
Mar 29
Fri 10:30 am
Main Library
Mar 30
Sat 10:00 am
Dads and Donuts
Dads and Donuts: Bond with dad (and donuts) at the library! Families with young children are invited to join us to read stories, play games, and have coffee and donuts and meet other families. (Mothers, siblings, and other family members welcome!). Donuts and coffee are generously provided by the Friends of the Library.
Saturdays: March 30th, April 20, May 4th @10:30 AM
Main Library, Community Room
Mar 30
Sat 2:00 pm
Women In World Jazz: All ages concert
RESCHEDULED FROM 3/2! Women In World Jazz features female composers from around the world with extensive experience in performance and education. This free, all ages concert celebrates diversity and the power of creativity, presenting vocal and instrumental music from different eras and cultures. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Westwood Library, and all are welcome.
Main Library, 2nd Floor
Apr 1
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
Apr 2
Tue 10:00 am
Islington Branch Historical Fiction Book Club
Join us for a lively discussion of "When the Men Were Gone" by Marjorie Herrera Lewis.
Main Library
Apr 2
Tue 10:30 am
Wiggle and Giggle Storytime
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories too! All ages are welcome.
Conference Room
Apr 2
Tue 10:30 am
Armchair Travel with Photojournalist Barry Pell at the Westwood Public Library
Photojournalist Barry Pell will present a lecture on East Africa - Micronesia, Melanesia and Polynesia -- Unraveling the Mysteries of the South Pacific.
Coffee and light refreshments will be available at 10:00.
Program is underwritten by a grant from the National Development of Highland Glen, and sponsored by the Friends of the Westwood Public Library and the Friends of the Westwood Council on Aging.
Islington Branch Library
Apr 2
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, Conference Room
Apr 2
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
Apr 3
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
Apr 3
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
Apr 3
Wed 6:30 pm
Main Library, Community Room
Apr 3
Wed 7:00 pm
Dr. Gary Hylander Presents: Boston 1919
Dr. Gary Hylander will return to the Westwood Public Library to discuss Boston at 100. All are welcome! Sponsored by the Friends of the Westwood Public Library.
APRIL 3: The Great Molasses Flood
APRIL 17: The Boston Police Strike
MAY 1: The 19th Amendment
Main Library
Apr 3
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
Apr 4
Thu 9:30 am
Islington Branch Storytime
For children ages 2 and up. Children will participate in stories, songs, films & crafts.
Islington Branch Library
Apr 4
Thu 10:30 am
Apr 4
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
Apr 4
Thu 4:00 pm
*Creative Kids: (Registration Required)
For Kindergarten and 1st graders, registration required. Children will have lots of fun as they participate in creative dramatics and arts & crafts activities.
Children's Department
Apr 5
Fri 10:30 am
Children's Department
Apr 5
Fri 4:00 pm
Main Library, 2nd Floor
Apr 8
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
Apr 9
Tue 10:30 am
Wiggle and Giggle Storytime
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories too! All ages are welcome.
Conference Room
Apr 9
Tue 10:30 am
Great Decisions at the Library 2019 - Tuesday Morning Sessions
Sponsored by the Friends of the Westwood Public Library and facilitated by a member of the Westwood Woman's Club. All are welcome!
Program is free and open to all, but pre-registration is strongly encouraged! Please contact Westwood Reference Staff at 781-320-1045 to register. A limited number of copies of the 2019 Briefing Book are available at the Reference Desk for check-out.
Islington Branch Library
Apr 9
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
Apr 9
Tue 6:00 pm
Pastel Painting Workshop with Greg Maichack
Sail Away on the Craft of Pastel Painting with Artist Greg Maichack. Feel the breeze and pastel paint it, too! Registration is required- please call 781-320-1045 to sign-up.
Children's Department
Apr 9
Tue 6:30 pm
Mother-Daughter Book Club (Grades 3-5 & female adult)
For girls in grades 3-5 and a female adult. Share your enthusiasm for reading with other book lovers and join us for a lively discussion, a game of Pictionary, snacks, and fun! Books will be available at the Children’s Department one month prior to the book club! Email Lizzy at ehmcgovern@minlib.net if you plan to join or for more information.
Children's Department
Apr 10
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.
Apr 10
Wed 1:30 pm
Teen Book Club (tweens and teens, no registration—just read the book beforehand)
For tweens and teens in grades 6 - 8, no registration. Take a break from homework and join Lizzy to talk about books and enjoy snacks! Books will be available at the library. Have a question? Email Lizzy at ehmcgovern@minlib.net for more information.
Main Library
Apr 10
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, Community Room
Apr 10
Wed 7:00 pm
Author Event: Jane Healey & THE BEANTOWN GIRLS
Meet Jane Healey, the author of The Beantown Girls . Copies of the book will be available to purchase for signing, courtesy of Haley Booksellers.
Islington Branch Library
Apr 11
Thu 9:30 am
Islington Branch Storytime
For children ages 2 and up. Children will participate in stories, songs, films & crafts.
Islington Branch Library
Apr 11
Thu 10:30 am
Apr 11
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
Apr 11
Thu 4:00 pm
*Creative Kids: (Registration Required)
For Kindergarten and 1st graders, registration required. Children will have lots of fun as they participate in creative dramatics and arts & crafts activities.
Main Library
Apr 11
Thu 7:00 pm
YAB: Youth Advisory Board
For tweens/teens in grades 6-12. Join the new and improved YAB (Youth Advisory Board)! Yabbers will work with Mary to revamp the Teen Department at the Westwood Public Library by planning events, picking out books, movies and games for the YA collection, and decorating the teen space. Registration is required- sign-up, or call 781-320-1042.
Children's Department
Apr 12
Fri 10:30 am
Apr 13
Sat 10:30 am
Saturday Storytime
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes and more fun at this all ages family storytime!
Monday, Apr. 15
Community Meeting Room, Main Library
Apr 16
Tue 2:00 pm
Whalemobile (Registration Required)
For kids in grades K-6. Come meet Nile, the life-sized Humpback Whale!
Islington Branch Library
Apr 16
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
Roche Bros. Community Room
Apr 16
Tue 7:00 pm
Magical Strings—an evening of Irish music and storytelling with Philip and Pam Boulding
Magical Strings -- an evening of Irish music and storytelling with Philip and Pam Boulding
Apr 17
Wed 10:30 am
Welcome Spring Storytime
All ages. Families are welcome to join us for a special spring themed storytime program where we will sing and tell stories that celebrate all things spring and more! This program includes a simple craft.
Wednesday, April 17 @ 10:30AM
Main Library
Apr 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
Apr 17
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!
Main Library, Community Room
Apr 17
Wed 7:00 pm
Dr. Gary Hylander Presents: Boston 1919
Dr. Gary Hylander will return to the Westwood Public Library to discuss Boston at 100. All are welcome! Sponsored by the Friends of the Westwood Public Library.
APRIL 3: The Great Molasses Flood
APRIL 17: The Boston Police Strike
MAY 1: The 19th Amendment
Islington Branch Library
Apr 18
Thu 10:15 am
Michelle’s Menagerie
Michelle will be presenting her "Animal Adaptations" program and bring live animals to the branch library!
This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library and space is limited. Please call (781)-326-5914 to reserve your spot.
Main Library
Apr 18
Thu 2:00 pm
Earth Day Crafternoon
PreK and Up. Join us to celebrate Earth Day with simple crafts for young children. While Supplies last.
Apr 18
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.
Main Library, Community Room
Apr 18
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.
Main Library
Apr 20
Sat 10:00 am
Dads and Donuts
Dads and Donuts: Bond with dad (and donuts) at the library! Families with young children are invited to join us to read stories, play games, and have coffee and donuts and meet other families. (Mothers, siblings, and other family members welcome!). Donuts and coffee are generously provided by the Friends of the Library.
Saturdays: March 30th, April 20, May 4th @10:30 AM
Sunday, Apr. 21
Main Library, 2nd Floor
Apr 22
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.
Conference Room
Apr 23
Tue 10:30 am
Great Decisions at the Library 2019 - Tuesday Morning Sessions
Sponsored by the Friends of the Westwood Public Library and facilitated by a member of the Westwood Woman's Club. All are welcome!
Program is free and open to all, but pre-registration is strongly encouraged! Please contact Westwood Reference Staff at 781-320-1045 to register. A limited number of copies of the 2019 Briefing Book are available at the Reference Desk for check-out.
Islington Branch Library
Apr 23
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
Apr 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.
Islington Branch Library
Apr 24
Wed 6:00 pm
Page Turning Teens Book Club
Join us for treats and a discussion of Nicola Yoon's "Everything Everything."
Apr 25
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.
Main Library, Community Room
Apr 25
Thu 7:00 pm
Book Buzz Panel: Westwood Librarians’ Favorite Reads
Westwood Librarians are going to share some of their favorite books at this Book Buzz Panel. Join us for some light refreshments and hear about some great titles to add to your TBR (To Be Read) pile!
Islington Branch Library
Thursday, Apr. 25
Apr 27
Sat 10:30 am
Read to a Dog
Kids in grades K-4 can sign up for a 15-minute "appointment" to read aloud to a certified therapy dog.*Registration required.
Main Library, 2nd Floor
Apr 29
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
Apr 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
Apr 30
Tue 10:30 am
Wiggle and Giggle Storytime
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories too! All ages are welcome.
Islington Branch Library
Apr 30
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
Apr 30
Tue 7:00 pm
Author Event: Erica Boyce & THE FIFTEEN WONDERS OF DANIEL GREEN
“A heartwarming story about our need for miracles – and our ability to create them.”—Katarina Bivald, New York Times bestselling author of The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend
"With a one-of-a-kind, intriguing premise, this novel features interesting, well-rounded characters and an affecting portrayal of loving someone with a mental illness.” —Booklist
“A thoughtful, appealing novel about life’s endings and beginnings.”—Publishers Weekly