February 2019
Children's Department
Feb 1
Fri 4:00 pm
Main Library, 2nd Floor
Feb 4
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, Community Room
Feb 4
Mon 6:00 pm
ART in BLOOM PARTY 2019
ART IN BLOOM 2019 FEBRUARY 4 - 10
Machu Picchu and Peru Photographs by Kira Seamon
BLOOM PARTY - February 4th from 6 pm -8 pm. Open to all ages, but pre-registration is required: 781-320-1045
Sponsored by the Friends of the Westwood Public Library
Islington Branch Library
Feb 5
Tue 10:00 am
Islington Branch Historical Fiction Book Club
Join us for a lively discussion of Cora Harrison's "My Lady Judge."
Islington Branch Library
Feb 5
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
Feb 5
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.
Feb 6
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, Community Room
Feb 6
Wed 6:30 pm
Celebrating African American Films: A Series
Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of African American film directors, actors/actresses, and stories that highlight the African-American experience. No registration is required, and all the welcome.
Green Book, 2018 (PG-13) : Rescheduled for March 14 @ 6:30 PM
Main Library
Feb 6
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
Feb 7
Thu 10:30 am
Feb 7
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
Feb 7
Thu 6:30 pm
Harry Potter Book Night: Hogwarts! (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
February 7th 2019 will see the fifth annual Harry Potter Book Night celebrated throughout the world and here at Westwood Public Library, we’re getting ready to host an unforgettable night themed around Hogwarts. The fun kicks off at 6:30pm.
On Harry Potter Book Night: Hogwarts, we’ll be sharing the wonder of J.K. Rowling’s unforgettable stories and, most excitingly, introducing the next generation of readers to the unparalleled magic of Harry Potter. Here at Westwood Public Library, young wizards, witches and Muggles will be treated to an evening of magical games, readings from our favourite Harry Potter books, and the Hidden Hogwarts Quiz! It all begins when the Sorting Hat decides who will be in which house, and houses will be competing for house points throughout the evening.
This event requires registration.
Feb 9
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
Feb 11
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
Feb 12
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
Feb 12
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
Feb 13
Wed 6:00 pm
*VolunTEENS *REQUIRES APPLICATION & REGISTRATION
For grades 6 -8. Requires application and registration.
Interested in volunteering at the library? Want to become a member of library Team Reads? Join us on the first Wednesday night of the month for a library volunteer project. Typical activities may include: Sorting and shelving library materials, adopt a shelf program, assisting with special projects and producing materials for library programs, miscellaneous work, and special event
Islington Branch Library
Feb 13
Wed 6:30 pm
Main Library, Community Room
Feb 13
Wed 6:30 pm
Celebrating African American Films: A Series
Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of African American film directors, actors/actresses, and stories that highlight the African-American experience. No registration is required, and all the welcome.
Green Book, 2018 (PG-13) : Rescheduled for March 14 @ 6:30 PM
Islington Branch Library
Feb 14
Thu 10:30 am
Feb 14
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
Feb 14
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.
Monday, Feb. 18
President’s Day Holiday - Library Closed
The library will closed all day for the President's Day holiday.
Main Library
Feb 19
Tue 2:00 pm
Science Tellers—Wild West!
For kids Prk-5th grade and parent/caregiver.
Grab your spurs and journey with us to the Wild West, where a legendary bank-robbing outlaw is back in town, about to strike again! After the Sheriff mysteriously vanishes, two young kids saddle up to foil the great heist and put a rotten cowboy back behind bars!
Tuesday February 19th @ 2pm
Islington Branch Library
Feb 19
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
Feb 19
Tue 6:30 pm
SOFA Presentation: Social Security Seminar
The Social Security Seminar is a single 90 minute information session for people nearing retirement and interested in learning more about Social Security claiming options and when to file for benefits.
Main Library
Feb 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
Feb 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!
Main Library, Community Room
Feb 20
Wed 6:30 pm
Celebrating African American Films: A Series
Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of African American film directors, actors/actresses, and stories that highlight the African-American experience. No registration is required, and all the welcome.
Green Book, 2018 (PG-13) : Rescheduled for March 14 @ 6:30 PM
Islington Branch Library
Feb 21
Thu 10:00 am
Rhyming Dust Bunnies Craft and Story
Join us at the branch for a reading of Jan Thomas' "Rhyming Dust Bunnies" and create your very own dust bunny to take home!
Islington Branch Library
Feb 21
Thu 10:30 am
Feb 21
Thu 2:00 pm
Beach Party: Moana Style
Join us for a balmy staycation afternoon as we watch Moana and do a themed craft and pretend we are somewhere warm! Bring a beach towel and a snack to enjoy.
All ages are welcome. Recommended for preschool and up.
Thursday, February 21st from 2PM-5PM
Feb 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.
Main Library, Community Room
Feb 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.
Feb 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
Feb 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
Feb 25
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.
Conference Room
Feb 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
Feb 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
Chiara Bistro, Westwood
Feb 26
Tue 7:00 pm
YA for Adults Book Club:
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!
Email Lizzy if you plan on attending or for more information @ ehmcgovern@minlib.net
Islington Branch Library
Feb 27
Wed 2:00 pm
Jewelry Making and Repair with Barbara Trainer
Barbara's jewelry is an eclectic collection of necklaces, bracelets & earrings created from precious/semi-precious metals, stones, organic materials, whimsical components.
Main Library
Feb 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.
Main Library, Community Room
Feb 27
Wed 6:30 pm
Celebrating African American Films: A Series
Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of African American film directors, actors/actresses, and stories that highlight the African-American experience. No registration is required, and all the welcome.
Green Book, 2018 (PG-13) : Rescheduled for March 14 @ 6:30 PM
Islington Branch Library
Feb 28
Thu 10:30 am
Feb 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.
Main Library, Community Room
Feb 28
Thu 7:00 pm
Book Buzz: Librarian’s Favorite Reads
Join us for a night of book talks. The Westwood librarians will share some of their favorite titles. We will have copies of the books to check out. Bring a friend, get a list of books to read and enjoy the company. All are welcome!