Islington Branch Library
Mar 5
Tue 10:00 am
Islington Branch Historical Fiction Book Club
Join us for a lively discussion of Kate Quinn's "The Alice Network."
March 2019 / Adult
Conference Room
Mar 5
Tue 10:30 am
Armchair Travel with Photojournalist Barry Pell at the Westwood Public Library
Photojournalist Barry Pell will present a lecture on Iran - Persian Glory and Islamic Revolution.
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.
Main Library, Community Room
Mar 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
Mar 6
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
Mar 7
Thu 10:30 am
Chiara Bistro, Westwood
Mar 12
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
Islington Branch Library
Mar 13
Wed 6:30 pm
Islington Branch Book Club
Join us for a lively discussion of Jane Healey's "The Saturday Evening Girls Club."
Main Library, Community Room
Mar 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
Mar 14
Thu 10:30 am
Main Library, Community Room
Mar 14
Thu 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
Conference Room
Mar 19
Tue 10:30 am
Armchair Travel with Photojournalist Barry Pell at the Westwood Public Library
Photojournalist Barry Pell will present a lecture on Iran - Persian Glory and Islamic Revolution.
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
Mar 21
Thu 10:30 am
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.
Islington Branch Library
Mar 28
Thu 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.