Front In World War l
Sunday, April 2 at
2:00 PM
Main Library, Wakelin Room
In honor of the Centennial of
America's entry into the Great
War, Nan Morrow and John
Dirlam, long-time Board
members of the Wellesley
Historical Society, will discuss the American home front during
World War I. They will base
their discussion on the large
collection of original U.S.
government posters
assembled by Nan's father
during the Great War.
Jointly sponsored by the Wellesley
Historical Society and Wellesley
Free Library.
Sunday Knitting Group
Sundays, April 2, 9, 23,
and 30 at
2:00 PM
Main Library, Small
Conference Room
Get together to knit, chat,
share and work on your
knitting projects! New
members always welcome.
For more information, email. .
Tim Kelley: Why New
England Has the Most
Interesting Weather on Earth
Tuesday, April 4 at
7:00 PM
Main Library, Wakelin Room
Meet Tim Kelley, a
meteorologist with NECN
since 1992. His keen intuition
and strong grasp of diverse
meteorological tools have
translated over the years into
the delivery of consistently
accurate weathercasts.
At this presentation he will
discuss the idiosyncrasies of
our local weather and answer
your questions.
Jointly sponsored by the
Wellesley Conservation
Council and Wellesley
Free Library.
Documentary Film: Stink!
Wednesday, April 5
6:30 PM
Main Library, Wakelin Room
Join us for a screening of this
award-winning film about the
dangerous chemical
ingredients hidden in everyday
products. A Q/A
session with the film's producer will follow the screening.
Jointly sponsored by the
Wellesley Cancer Prevention
Project and Wellesley Free
Library.
The Fine Art of
Conservation: Masterpieces,
Ephemera, and Fakes
Thursday, April 6 at
7:00 PM
Main Library, Wakelin Room
Pamela Hatchfield, the Robert P. and Carol T. Henderson Head of Objects Conservation at the Museum
of Fine Arts Boston, will share stories about how objects and
sculpture are studied and
cared for at the MFA
. Hatchfield will
also talk about the long
journey of Paul Revere's Time Capsule.
Jointly sponsored by the Wellesley
Council on Aging (through a
generous grant from The Wellesley
Hills Junior Women's Club), and the
Friends of the Wellesley Free
Libraries.
Concert: Flute, Harp, Viola
Sunday, April 9 at
2:00 PM
Main Library, Wakelin Room
Ceora Jaffe, flute; harpist
Erica Driscoll, harp; Jacob
Litoff, viola. The trio will
present a program that
includes Sonata for Flute
Viola and Harp by Claude Debussy; Elegiac Trio by
Arnold Bax; Trio in D Major
by Marie LeClair, and Petite
Suite by Andre Jolivet.
Generously sponsored by the
Friends of the Wellesley Free
Libraries.
Crochet Group at the Hills Branch
Tuesday, April 11 at
6:00 PM
Hills Branch Library
210 Washington St.
Join us to learn crochet basics
or advance your crochet skills.
New members always
welcome. For more info, call
781-235-1610 x 1107 or email.
Women's Health Myths and Misconceptions
Wednesday, April 12
6:30 PM
Main Library, Wakelin Room
Join women's health expert
Dr. Ronee Skornik as she discusses some common issues that women face over their lifetime.
For more information and to register, contact Cheryl Lefman
781-235-0135.
A Healthy Wellesley program, j
ointly sponsored by Wellesley Health Department and Wellesley Free Library.
Classic Movie Night: A Shot in the Dark (1964)
Thursday, April 13 at
6:45 PM
Main Library, Wakelin Room
Inspector Jacques Clouseau investigates the murder of Mr. Benjamin Ballon's driver at a country estate. The Classic Movies
Love & Laughter Series features a truly classic romantic comedy each month.
On May 18, the series completes with a showing of When Harry Met Sally (1989).
H
ills Hearthside Series: Artists' Perspectives
Thursday, April 20
6:30 PM
Hills Branch Library
210 Washington St.
The final session in this fascinating series of talks by local artists and artisans features ceramic artist Suzanne Stumpf, who has received national recognition for both her sculptural and functional ceramic creations. Stumpf's work has been included in numerous national and international juried art and ceramics shows.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries.
Concert: The Sumner Quartet
Sunday, April 23 at
2:00 PM
Main Library, Wakelin Room
The Sumner Quartet is: violinists Joshua Addison and David Rubin; violist Elizabeth Stefan; and cellist Jaques Wood. The repertoire for the April recital includes Caroline Shaw, Entr'acte; and Samuel Barber, String Quartet in B minor, op. 11.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries