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Westwood Public Library| May 2023 | |
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Westwood Public Library will be closed Friday,
May 5th for our annual Staff Development Day. We appreciate your patience as we take time to learn, grow, and plan to better serve our community! While we're closed, explore items you can download and stream with your Library card.
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Monday Matinee: 80 for Brady Monday, May 1st at 1:30 pm, Main Library
New: Monday Matinees! Join us on the first Monday of every month!
This month's feature is "80 for Brady". Pack some snacks and don your patriots attire.
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Fountains, Piazzas and Churches of Rome!
Tuesday, May 9th at 1:00 pm, Main Library
Join Casa Mia Tours in collaboration with the Council on Aging to enjoy a live streaming tour of what all Rome visitors want to see… the stunning Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain and more. The tour will let you visit this beautiful city while sitting comfortably in a chair. So join us in Italy and never have to leave Westwood!
Please call the Council on Aging to register: 781-329-8799
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Wednesday, May 17th at 6:00 pm, Islington Branch, Wentworth Hall
Join us for an evening of knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, cross stitching, or hand quilting at the Branch.
Yarn and needles are available for new knitters. Come learn, enjoy, and chat with other knitting lovers and learners.
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Artificial Intelligence and Photography Saturday, May 6th at 2:30 pm, Main Library
Join us for an exciting seminar on the intersection of AI and photography!
Discover how artificial intelligence is changing the way we capture, edit, and appreciate images. This event will include the demos of some popular AI tools we can use to generate new and original images, showcase how to use AI to post- process photographs.
We will also discuss the ethical implications of AI in photography and gain a deeper understanding of the impact this technology is having on the art form, including the controversy around the use of AI for creative photography work.
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Wednesday, May 24th at 6:30 pm, Islington Branch, Wentworth Hall
Join us for a hybrid program to hear Daniella Chace talk about her new book, Home Detox: Make Your Home a Healthier Place for Everyone Who Lives There. Zoom link will be sent to registered participants.
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Please check our website and calendar of events for up-to-date schedule changes. | |
The annual Friends of the Library (FOL) community appeal is underway. The FOL provides funds for library programs not covered by the existing town budget. If you’d like to donate, please send your tax-deductible donation to the library (care of the FOL) or use the link below to make your donation. Thank you! | |
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The FOL is raffling off a poetry inspired basket that include two books of poetry, a journal, candle, adult coloring book, and colored pencils.
Many thanks to our very supportive library neighbors BiBi's Bakery and Decor & More, who generously contributed to this collection of goodies.
$5 /1 entry or $20 / 5 entries
The winner will be announced at the annual Meeting on May 18th featuring Poet Laureate Lynne Viti.
Tickets can be bought at both the main and branch library beginning Monday May 1st.
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Islington Branch Book Club Picks | |
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Every other Wednesday starting May 3rd at 10:30 am, Main Library
Lynne Viti is Westwood's inaugural Poet Laureate. Have a question? Want to learn more about poetry? Lynne will have open office hours between 10am-12pm in the first floor conference room and by appointment. She can also be reached by email at lviti@wellesley.edu.
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General troubleshooting of phones, tablets, and laptop computers. Help with library apps, databases and website.
Staff cannot be held responsible for damage to patron-owned equipment.
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Historical author Christian DiSpigna will take us back in time exploring the life and death of Dr. Joseph Warren Founding Martyr. Using his effective arsenal of voice, pen, and sword, Dr. Joseph Warren helped push thirteen colonies towards independence. Without him, the rebellion would have likely faltered, possibly ending in failure. The values and principles he championed endure, while his story remains a tale of inspiration.
This event is sponsored by the Westwood Public Library, Massachusetts Freemasons, and the Dr. Joseph Warren Foundation. For more information about the Massachusetts Freemasons go to: www.massfreemasonry.org and for the Dr. Joseph Warren Foundation go to: www.djwf.org.
Registration is Required.
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Tell us what you think by choosing an option from the poll questions below!
Have more thoughts to share? Send us an email at: askwestwood@minlib.net
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What's Happening | News from the Library
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Meet Our Newest Librarians: Mrs. Wattles and Baby Blossom
I'm so excited to be joining the Westwood Public Library staff on all of their adventures! So follow along with me on my blog to learn more about all the exciting things happening at the Islington and Main branches. So far, I've attended an author talk, a book club, and even helped write this very newsletter!
Follow along on Mrs. Wattles' adventures by subscribing to her blog! Great for all ages!
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It's your lucky day!
Formally the "Speed Read" collection, now when you visit the main library it just might be your "lucky day" to get the latest Best Sellers and hot books of the season without waiting for a long line of holds. These books cannot be reserved or renewed but now you can check them out for 2 weeks instead of 1!
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Featured Theme: Mystery Month | |
Did You Know... | We'll Soon Have New Items in Our Library of Things?
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Recent Events | Watch on YouTube
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Dementia Education Series (March 22, 2023)
This series is brought to you by the Westwood Public Library, Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood Senior Advisors, and Cornerstone Caregiving and is geared towards family caregivers and caretakers of loved ones with memory loss.
Pete Bruce and Maggie Kuriakose, Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood Senior Advisors, are the series presenters. Pete has a masters degree in counseling and is a dementia practitioner trainer and has worked for Bridges for 6 years. Pete has been working with clients and families for over 25 years.
Learn more here!
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Homebound Delivery Services | |
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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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