Friday, Jan. 1
New Year’s Schedule
The library will close at 1pm on Thursday, Dec. 31 and remain closed all day, Friday, Jan. 1. Happy New Year.
January 2021
Jan 2
Sat 11:00 am
Express Browsing By Appointment 1/2
Click here to reserve your time slot. You can also call us directly, 781-320-1081 and a staff member will be happy to assist.
HAPPY READING!
Saturday, Jan. 2
DIY Craft Kits
A DIY Craft Kit for teens in grades 6 - 12. In January we are making yarn chandeliers. You will be provided with all the materials you might need to make your own creation!
Email fokeefe@minlib.net to register. You can sign up throughout the whole month for the current month's kit. Supplies are limited.
Jan 4
Mon 10:00 am
Express Browsing By Appointment 1/4
CLICK HERE to reserve your time slot. You can also call us directly at 781-320-1081 and library staff will be happy to assist.
HAPPY READING!
Virtual Event
Jan 4
Mon 7:00 pm
Music Club
Listen to the album of the month and join us for a spirited discussion! In January, we are listening to How Will You Know If You Never Try by Coin. Open to grades 6 - 12.
Jan 5
Tue 9:00 am
Jan 5
Tue 10:00 am
Historical Fiction Book Group: CONJURE WOMEN by Afia Atakora
Friends, books and conversation! Join us via Zoom as we discuss Conjure Women by Afia Atakora. Email cconnors@minlib.net for Zoom link.
Jan 5
Tue 10:00 am
Creative Kids DIY Kits: Program Full
Program is currently full. Email kcagan@minlib.net to be placed on the waitlist.
Creative Kids DIY Kits: Sign up for DIY Creative Kids! For kids in grades K-1st. Children will receive a script based on a picture book for acting out at home and a themed craft and a link to video of Miss Karen reading that week's story. Supplies are limited so please register. Registration is for 6 weeks at a time. Each week starting January 4, craft kits will be available to pick up from the library.
Jan 5
Tue 10:00 am
Express Browsing By Appointment 1/5
CLICK HERE to reserve your time slot. You can also call us directly at 781-320-1081 and library staff will be happy to assist.
HAPPY READING!
Virtual Event
Jan 5
Tue 4:00 pm
Wiggle and Giggle Virtual Storytime
Join Miss Suzie for stories, rhymes and songs on zoom.
Jan 6
Wed 10:00 am
Express Browsing By Appointment 1/6
CLICK HERE to reserve your time slot.
You can also call us directly at 781-320-1081 and library staff will be happy to assist.
HAPPY READING!
Virtual Event
Jan 6
Wed 11:00 am
Wondrous Wednesday Storytime @ Home
Join Miss Kristy as she shares songs and stories via zoom.
Grab your favorite stuffy and be prepared to sing along!
Virtual Event
Jan 6
Wed 7:00 pm
Non-Fiction Book Club : NOMADLAND by Jessica Bruder CANCELLED
Join Jenny in Zoom for a lively discussion group on non-fiction titles.
Named a New York Times Notable Book, NOMADLAND explores a phenomenon of older American workers traveling the country like "nomads", campers in tow, in search of employment.
Jan 7
Thu 9:00 am
Jan 7
Thu 10:00 am
Express Browsing By Appointment 1/7
CLICK HERE to reserve your time slot. You can also call us directly at 781-320-1081 and library staff will be happy to assist.
HAPPY READING!
Virtual Event
Jan 7
Thu 10:30 am
Sit and Knit Online
Join us weekly for a morning of knitting, crocheting, needlepointing, cross stitching or hand quilting.
Jan 7
Thu 6:30 pm
Night Knitting
Join us for a night of knitting, crocheting, needlepointing, cross stitching or hand quilting on Thursdays, 6:30pm-8:00pm. This virtual event will be presented via Zoom; you must provide a valid email address. Meeting information, including a direct link to the meeting, will be emailed one day before the event. For more information please email Claire Connors, Islington Branch Librarian at cconnors@minlib.net
Jan 8
Fri 10:00 am
Express Browsing By Appointment 1/8
CLICK HERE to reserve your time slot. You can also call us directly at 781-320-1081 and library staff will be happy to assist.
HAPPY READING!
Jan 9
Sat 11:00 am
Express Browsing By Appointment 1/9
CLICK HERE to reserve your time slot.
You can also call us directly at 781-320-1081 and library staff will be happy to assist.
HAPPY READING!
Jan 11
Mon 10:00 am
Express Browsing By Appointment 1/11
CLICK HERE to reserve your time slot.
You can also call us directly at 781-320-1081 and library staff will be happy to assist.
HAPPY READING!
Jan 12
Tue 9:00 am
Senior Browsing Hour 1/12
Seniors and others with immune-compromised health issues are invited to a special browsing hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You can also give us a call at 781-320-1081 and our staff will be happy to assist with making your reservation. CLICK HERE to register for a time slot.
Jan 12
Tue 10:00 am
Express Browsing By Appointment 1/12
CLICK HERE to reserve your time slot. You can also call us directly at 781-320-1081 and library staff will be happy to assist.
HAPPY READING!
Jan 12
Tue 10:00 am
Creative Kids DIY Kits: Program Full
Program is currently full. Email kcagan@minlib.net to be placed on the waitlist.
Creative Kids DIY Kits: Sign up for DIY Creative Kids! For kids in grades K-1st. Children will receive a script based on a picture book for acting out at home and a themed craft and a link to video of Miss Karen reading that week's story. Supplies are limited so please register. Registration is for 6 weeks at a time. Each week starting January 4, craft kits will be available to pick up from the library.
Virtual Event
Jan 12
Tue 4:00 pm
Wiggle and Giggle Virtual Storytime
Join Miss Suzie for stories, rhymes and songs on zoom.
Virtual Event
Jan 12
Tue 7:00 pm
Middle School Book Club: The Cousins | Karen McManus
Join Felicia via Zoom to discuss a new book every month. In January we will be reading The Cousins by Karen McManus. Open to teens in grades 6 - 8.
Zoom Event
Jan 12
Tue 7:30 pm
Westwood Historical Society - Christopher Daley
Westwood Historical Society ProgramTuesday, January 12, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.
1620: the First Year, Christopher Daley
Jan 13
Wed 10:00 am
Express Browsing By Appointment 1/13
CLICK HERE to reserve your time slot. You can also call us directly at 781-320-1081 and library staff will be happy to assist.
HAPPY READING!
Virtual Event
Jan 13
Wed 11:00 am
Wondrous Wednesday Storytime @ Home
Join Miss Kristy as she shares songs and stories via zoom.
Grab your favorite stuffy and be prepared to sing along!
Jan 13
Wed 6:00 pm
Islington Branch Book Club: THE YELLOW BIRDS by Kevin Powers
Friends, books and conversation! Join us via Zoom as we discuss The Yellow Birds by Kevin Powers. Email cconnors@minlib.net for Zoom link.
Jan 14
Thu 9:00 am
Senior Browsing Hour 1/14
Seniors and others with immune-compromised health issues are invited to a special browsing hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays. CLICK HERE to register for a time slot. You can also give us a call at 781-320-1081 and our staff will be happy to assist with making your reservation.
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Jan 14
Thu 10:00 am
Express Browsing By Appointment 1/14
CLICK HERE to reserve your time slot.
You can also call us directly at 781-320-1081 and library staff will be happy to assist.
HAPPY READING!
Virtual Event
Jan 14
Thu 10:30 am
Sit and Knit Online
Join us weekly for a morning of knitting, crocheting, needlepointing, cross stitching or hand quilting.
Virtual
Jan 14
Thu 4:00 pm
Preschool Storycraft
Join Miss Kristy on Zoom for a cozy afternoon storytime followed by a simple craft. Registration is required for the craft kit, which will be availabe in advance of the storytime. Supplies are limited!
Email wwdchildrens@gmail.com to sign up.
Virtual Event
Jan 14
Thu 7:00 pm
Teens & Screens
Join us via Zoom for Teens & Screens. Watch the movie or TV show of the month and join us for a spirited discussion!
Open to teens and tweens in grades 6 - 12.
Jan 15
Fri 10:00 am
Express Browsing By Appointment 1/15
CLICK HERE to reserve your time slot.
You can also call us directly at 781-320-1081 and library staff will be happy to assist.
HAPPY READING!
Jan 16
Sat 11:00 am
Express Browsing By Appointment 1/16
CLICK HERE to reserve your time slot.
You can also call us directly at 781-320-1081 and library staff will be happy to assist.
HAPPY READING!
Monday, Jan. 18
Martin Luther King Holiday
The library will closed all day, Monday January 18 for the Martin Luther King Holiday.
Jan 19
Tue 10:00 am
Creative Kids DIY Kits: Program Full
Program is currently full. Email kcagan@minlib.net to be placed on the waitlist.
Creative Kids DIY Kits: Sign up for DIY Creative Kids! For kids in grades K-1st. Children will receive a script based on a picture book for acting out at home and a themed craft and a link to video of Miss Karen reading that week's story. Supplies are limited so please register. Registration is for 6 weeks at a time. Each week starting January 4, craft kits will be available to pick up from the library.
Virtual Event
Jan 19
Tue 4:00 pm
Wiggle and Giggle Virtual Storytime
Join Miss Suzie for stories, rhymes and songs on zoom.
Virtual Event
Jan 20
Wed 11:00 am
Wondrous Wednesday Storytime @ Home
Join Miss Kristy as she shares songs and stories via zoom.
Grab your favorite stuffy and be prepared to sing along!
Virtual Event
Jan 20
Wed 4:00 pm
Graphic Novel Bookclub @ Home
Join Kristy and Lizzy for a fun monthly discussion of our favorite graphic novels!
Email Kristy at kpasquariello@minlib.net to sign up and arrange for a book pick up.
Virtual Program
Jan 20
Wed 6:00 pm
Book Share
A friendly meeting to share some favorite books we have read. Email Claire at cconnors@minlib.net for the Zoom link.
Virtual Event
Jan 21
Thu 10:30 am
Sit and Knit Online
Join us weekly for a morning of knitting, crocheting, needlepointing, cross stitching or hand quilting.
Virtual
Jan 21
Thu 4:00 pm
Preschool Storycraft
Join Miss Kristy on Zoom for a cozy afternoon storytime followed by a simple craft. Registration is required for the craft kit, which will be availabe in advance of the storytime. Supplies are limited!
Email wwdchildrens@gmail.com to sign up.
Virtual Program
Jan 22
Fri 10:30 am
Friday Morning Book Club | I FEEL BAD ABOUT MY NECK by Nora Ephron
Join us on Zoom for a lively discussion of I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron. Please email Karen Gallagher at Kgallagher@minlib.net for meeting information and Zoom link.
Virtual Event
Jan 25
Mon 7:00 pm
Teen Jeopardy
Join us for Teen Jeopardy via Zoom! Be a lone wolf or make a pack of two to compete in virtual jeopardy!
Jan 26
Tue 10:00 am
Creative Kids DIY Kits: Program Full
Program is currently full. Email kcagan@minlib.net to be placed on the waitlist.
Creative Kids DIY Kits: Sign up for DIY Creative Kids! For kids in grades K-1st. Children will receive a script based on a picture book for acting out at home and a themed craft and a link to video of Miss Karen reading that week's story. Supplies are limited so please register. Registration is for 6 weeks at a time. Each week starting January 4, craft kits will be available to pick up from the library.
Virtual Event
Jan 26
Tue 4:00 pm
Wiggle and Giggle Virtual Storytime
Join Miss Suzie for stories, rhymes and songs on zoom.
Jan 26
Tue 7:00 pm
YA for Adult Book Club
You’re never too old for YA! Join like-minded adults to discuss these fine specimens of Young Adult literature!
Virtual Event
Jan 27
Wed 11:00 am
Wondrous Wednesday Storytime @ Home
Join Miss Kristy as she shares songs and stories via zoom.
Grab your favorite stuffy and be prepared to sing along!
Virtual Event
Jan 28
Thu 10:30 am
Sit and Knit Online
Join us weekly for a morning of knitting, crocheting, needlepointing, cross stitching or hand quilting.
Virtual
Jan 28
Thu 4:00 pm
Preschool Storycraft
Join Miss Kristy on Zoom for a cozy afternoon storytime followed by a simple craft. Registration is required for the craft kit, which will be availabe in advance of the storytime. Supplies are limited!
Email wwdchildrens@gmail.com to sign up.
Virtual Event
Jan 28
Thu 7:00 pm
QuaranTEEN Book Club: The Cousins| Karen McManus
Join Felicia via Zoom to discuss a new book every month. In January we will be reading The Cousins by Karen McManus. Open to teens in grades 9 - 12.