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A History of Howard Johnson’s: How a Massachusetts Soda Fountain Became an American Icon: Thursday, July 20 at 7 p.m.: Howard Johnson created an orange-roofed empire of ice cream stands and restaurants that stretched from Maine to Florida and all the way to the West Coast. Popularly known as the “Father of the Franchise Industry,” Johnson delivered good food and prices that brought appreciative customers back for more. The attractive white Colonial Revival restaurants, with eye-catching porcelain tile roofs, illuminated cupolas and sea blue shutters, were described in Reader’s Digest in 1949 as the epitome of “eating places that look like New England town meeting houses dressed up for Sunday.” Boston historian and author Anthony M. Sammarco recounts how Howard Johnson introduced 28 flavors of ice cream, the “Tendersweet” clam strips, grilled Frankfurt’s and a menu of delicious and traditional foods that families eagerly enjoyed when they traveled. This program is sponsored by the Friends.
Police Story Time with Police Officer Brandon Holmes: Friday, July 21 at 1:30 p.m. Police Officer Holmes is crazy for reading and for the safety of the kids of Westford and their families. He is also pretty good at the hokey pokey. This free drop-in program is for children ages three and up.
Teen & Tween Coding for Minecraft: Monday, July 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Summon lightning bolts with a bow and arrow or build giant rainbows in the Minecraft world with code! Registration is required either by phone or online.
Teen & Tween Raspberry Pi Robots: Monday July, 24 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Program mini robots in Scratch to run autonomously on a course and in remote control mode. Registration is required either by phone or online.
Sky Pirates with Robb Preskins, Wednesday, July 26 at 1:30 p.m. Ahoy shipmates – take a trip to far off lands with Captain Robbie Bones, a wonderful magician and storyteller who has brought back some amazing tales and magic tricks. Tickets ($2.00) for children and their caregivers are available by phone or in person. This program is for ages 5 and up.
Teen & Tween Ukulele Program: Thursday, July 27 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Learn how to play the Ukulele with just four chords. Ukuleles will be available, but if you have your own, let us know and bring it along. Registration is required either by phone or online.
Teen & Tween Percy Jackson Role Play with Mastermind Adventures: Monday, July 31 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Find your way to Camp Half Blood and play Capture the Flag, engage in Boffer practice, and fun selection of mystery games. Registration is required either by phone or online.
Pastel Paint Like the Masters-Monet’s Water Lillies: Tuesday, August 8 at 6 p.m.: Register online or in Information Services beginning on July 17. Greg Maichack demonstrates how beginners to accomplished artists can paint using the techniques of Monet. Participants will produce their own pastel painting of Monet’s “Water Lillies” . All materials are provided. FREE! Limited to 30. Ages 16 and up. Register online or in Information Services beginning on July 17. This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Library.
For more information visit WestfordLibrary.org or call 978.692.5555.
