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Westwood Public Library | June 2022 | |
7th Annual Adult Summer Reading!
June 1 to August 29
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Our goal: Encourage everyone to get into the habit of reading. Log each day that you read this summer — audiobooks count, too!
To log your reading, sign into your Beanstack account or pick up a paper log at the library.
Earn a badge for every 10 days that you read/listen. 1 badge = 1 ticket to win a prize basket — that's up to 8 entries!
| We know that some days will be busier than others, so whether you read 10 pages or 10 books in one day, you can log that as a reading day for the challenge. The Summer Reading program is 90 days long. If you ever need a break, skip up to 10 days without missing out on a raffle entry. | |
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Wednesday, June 15 at 10 am, Meeting Room, Main Library
Seniors, come learn how to create an email account and download apps specifically for using the reading app Beanstack.
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Wednesday, June 1 at 6:30 pm, Islington Branch, Wentworth Hall
Bestselling author Jenna Blum joins us to discuss her memoir Woodrow on the Bench, about her senior black Lab and what his last seven months taught her.
Click here to register
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Wednesday, June 8, 3 to 7 pm, Islington Branch Lawn
Celebrate the gardening season! This event will include a Plant Swap Station, Children's Grow Craft Table, Garden Themed Book Sale, Horticultural Information Material Kiosk and Seed Trade Station. Find more details on our calendar.
No registration required.
Rain or shine!
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Thursday, June 9 at 10 am, Meeting Room, Main Library
Photojournalist Barry Pell will share photos from his travels to the last continent to be understood: Antarctica.
Offered in partnership with Westwood Council on Aging. Call the COA to register: 781-329-8799
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Wednesday, June 15 at 6:30 pm, Meeting Room, Main Library
One morning in 2011, Libby DeLana stepped outside her New England home for a walk. She did the same thing the next day, and the next. It became a daily habit that has culminated in her walking over 25,000 miles – the equivalent of the earth’s circumference.
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Thursday, June 16 at 7 pm, online
Curious about how to communicate more effectively despite our differences? Join attorney Frederick T. Golder for an evening of dialogue about how to bridge the divide. Mr. Golder is author of the book Reaching Common Ground.
Click here to register
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Wednesday, June 29 at 5:30 pm, Islington Branch, Wentworth Hall
Join us for board games at the Branch. Drop in or stay the whole time! Board and card games will be provided. Ages 15+
No registration required
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Please check our website and calendar of events for up-to-date schedule changes. | |
What's Happening | News from the Library
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Holidays: The library will be closed on Monday, June 20 for Juneteenth.
Hours Update: The library is closed on Sundays until September.
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On June 19th, we honor the end of slavery in the United States. Learn about the history of this holiday and find featured titles on our Juneteenth booklist. | |
If you've visited the second floor of the Main Library recently, you've probably seen the plants thriving under the library's skylights. You can check out our new Living Library to:
- Pick up seeds to start a home garden,
- Borrow a "Grab and Grow" tote with gloves and tools
- Read about farm-to-table cuisine, floral arranging, or landscape design
- Find gardening tips and tricks
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Wednesday, June 8, 3 pm to 7 pm on the Islington Branch lawn
Join Suzie and Caroline for the 1st Annual Great Plant Swap. No registration required. Details here!
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Wednesday, June 22, 6:30 pm at the Islington Branch
Learn how to start your own indoor herb garden at our Herb Container Gardening program. Registration is limited and opens on Wednesday, June 8 at 10 am.
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This summer, step back in time and watch a vintage baseball game at historic Fort Warren on Georges Island in Boston Harbor! See the game schedule here and request a discount library pass here. | Take Dad to the Patriots Hall of Fame in Foxborough for Father's Day! Each library pass admits 2 visitors for free. | |
Build big at the Boston Children's Museum! Inspired by the best kind of experience that starts with an empty cardboard box, Fantastic Forts encourages kids and adults to explore, create, test, and try again. Reserve a pass for half-price admission for up to 4 people.
Thank you to the Friends of the Library and our generous community sponsors for making museum passes available at the library.
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Did You Know... | How to reserve a study room?
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You can reserve a study room up to 7 days in advance!
The Main Library has 2 study rooms on the second floor for quiet work and study for up to 4 people per room.
Questions? Ask at the Reference Desk
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Recent Events | Watch on YouTube
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Don't miss out on more news from the Westwood Public Library!
- Book Buzz for quarterly book recommendations from Westwood library staff
- Youth Services Newsletter
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