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
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.
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.
Virtual Event
Jan 5
Tue 4:00 pm
Wiggle and Giggle Virtual Storytime
Join Miss Suzie for stories, rhymes and songs on zoom.
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
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 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
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
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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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.
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 9:00 am
Senior Browsing Hour
Seniors and others with immune-compromised health issues are invited to a special browsing hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Appointments are required. 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 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.
Jan 21
Thu 9:00 am
Senior Browsing Hour
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 or CLICK HERE to register for a time slot.
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 9:00 am
Senior Browsing Hour
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 or CLICK HERE to register for a time slot.
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! In February we will discuss Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk via Zoom
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!
Jan 28
Thu 9:00 am
Senior Browsing Hour
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 or CLICK HERE to register for a time slot.
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.