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Westwood Public Library | March 2022 | |
Visit the NEW Islington Branch Library | |
We know you've been waiting... The Islington Branch Library has opened its doors at 273 Washington Street!
Islington Branch Library hours are:
Monday - 10 am to 6 pm
Tuesday - 10 am to 6 pm
Wednesday - 10 am to 8 pm
Thursday - 10 am to 6 pm
We celebrated the opening of the new Wentworth Hall and Islington Branch Library on February 14. Watch the ribbon cutting or visit our website to discover more about the Branch.
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The Westwood Public Library team is conducting research about changing community needs.
If you are interested in joining a small group discussion in March, fill out this volunteer form.
If you know someone who doesn't use the library, please forward the form to them. We want to hear from them, too!
A survey is coming this spring — stay tuned!
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Monday, March 7 at 6:30 pm, online
There are many myths and legends associated with Saint Patrick. This program will look at the historical record based on available facts and accepted understandings to examine the historical context of his mission in Ireland.
Click here to register
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Tuesday, March 8 at 7:30 pm, online
John Horrigan will share the story of the Knox Expedition and the British Evacuation of Boston. Presented in partnership with the Westwood Historical Society.
Click here to register
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Wednesday, March 9 at 6:30 pm, online
Lauren Wolk is an award-winning poet, artist, and author. She is the author of Echo Mountain, Newbery Honor-winner Wolf Hollow, and Scott O’Dell Award-winner Beyond the Bright Sea.
Copies of Beyond the Bright Sea (Islington Branch Book Club) and Echo Mountain (Historical Fiction Book Club on March 1) are available to check out at the Main Library and Islington Branch Library.
Click here to register
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Tuesday, March 15 at 10 am, Islington Branch, Wentworth Hall
Join us at the Islington Branch for a poetry reading with Lynne Viti, Faculty Emerita for the Writing Program at Wellesley College.
Click here to register
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Intro to Dungeons and Dragons
Explore Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition with storyteller Hannah Lee.
How to Play
Tuesday, March 15 at 7 pm, on Zoom
Build a custom D&D character and learn the basics of the game.
How to Be a Game Master
Tuesday, March 22 at 7 pm, on Zoom
Learn how to be an effective Game Master whether you're running a premade campaign or designing your own monstrous universe.
Single Game Session
Tuesday, March 29 at 7 pm, on Discord
Play a D&D session with your fellow attendees-turned-adventurers.
This program is open to adults. Click to register for each event: 3/15 How to Play | 3/22 How to GM | 3/29 Game Session
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Thursday, March 31 at 7 pm, online
Join Kellye Arning, artist with Seint Cosmetics, for an evening of tips and tricks that are designed to illuminate and accentuate a woman’s natural features.
Click here to register
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1st Tuesdays, 10 am, Islington Branch, Wentworth Hall
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Wednesdays, 10:30 am, Conference Room, Main Library
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Mondays through April, 7 pm, online
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2nd Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, Islington Branch, Wentworth Hall
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3rd Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, online
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4th Mondays, 6 pm, Community Meeting Room, Main Library
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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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Women's History Month
Featured booklist: Female Voices
Our Read Woke Reading Challenge is ongoing. Join the challenge!
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Technology Help
Want to borrow eBooks or use a library database? Need help with basic troubleshooting of your phone, tablet, or laptop?
Hours at the Islington Branch
- Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-5 pm
- Email wwdmail2@minlib.net or call the Branch at 781-326-5914 to sign up
Drop-In at the Main Library
- Mondays 12-2 pm at the Reference Desk
- Questions? Call Reference at 781-320-1045 or email askwestwood@minlib.net
By Appointment
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It's Tax Season!
A limited supply of income tax forms is available at the Main Library and Islington Branch Library.
Forms can be printed for you free of charge at the Reference Desk. Library staff are unable to assist in tax preparation or tell you exactly what forms you need.
Click for updates about tax forms at the library, helpful links, and tax filing resources.
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Saturday, March 5: Pop-Up Book Sale | |
Drop by the library gallery for a Friends of the Library pop-up book sale! Browse a curated selection of books for all ages from 10 am to 2 pm.
Note: Cash or check only. Please bring a reusable bag.
All proceeds from book sales go to library programming such as Take and Make Crafts, Bloom Zoom supplies, and author talk fees.
Please hold onto your book donations at this time. The Friends will accept donations again after Friday, March 11.
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Take your next career step | |
We've updated our Career collection to help you revitalize your career! Get tips for choosing a career that matches your personality and interests, writing your cover letter, landing an interview, and negotiating a job offer. Find Career books on the Main Library's second floor and in the Islington Branch Library's Business Center. | |
Niche Academy | Featured Resource
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Follow along with one of Niche Academy's easy tutorials to learn how to navigate online tools and library resources.
Niche Academy can show you how to find product reviews in Consumer Reports, set up a Gmail account, stream films through Kanopy, or start learning a language on Mango!
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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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