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Cooking with Julie for Teens and Tween – Spinach and Cheese Ravioli! : Explore new recipes in these FREE virtual events for participants entering Grades 5 to 12. We will provide you with a full recipe (ingredients and instructions) to review and have ready before each program starts. You will be using your home oven and stove. Register here and view the complete schedule and recipes. This program will run every Thursday, February through April. Every Thursday at 4 p.m. – February through April.
February Vacation Fun! – The following Youth Services programs are for Westford residents and made possible by COVID funding secured by Senator Edward J. Kennedy, First Middlesex District.
Sun catcher Mosaic for grades 3 and 4: Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 11:30 a.m. In this Zoom instructional program presented by Ways of Color, kids in grades 3 and 4 will make a rectangle sun catcher from a prepackaged kit that will be available for curbside pickup before the program. Each kit includes real glass pieces from which young artists can create many color combinations and patterns, a Plexiglas base, non-toxic water soluble glue, and string. Registration begins on Feb. 1.
Sculpt a Miniature Chocolate Box on Tuesday Feb. 16 at either 2:30 or 4 p.m. (sign up for one program only). During February vacation week teens and tweens in grades 5 and up are invited to sign up to make a cute miniature chocolate box filled with clay bonbons. Pop-Up Art school will teach a pinching technique to make the box and roll small balls of clay to make the animal bonbons. After the class, the library will send you a video from Pop Up Art School that shows you how to paint your miniature chocolate box after it dries. Registration opens on Feb. 1. Register here for ONE of the two sessions. Registrants need to come to the library to pick up the supply kit before the program (you can do that using our curbside service).
Build a Polar Bear: Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 1 p.m. For kids age 3 and up, our build a polar bear workshop includes a story read by Miss Nancy coupled with a polar bear kit. The kits will be available for curb side pickup before the program and include a 15 inch polar bear, a rainbow wish star, a packet of stuffing, a birth certificate, and a laminated take home bag. Registration begins on Feb. 1.
Mosaic Picture Frame: Thursday, Feb. 18 at 3:30 p.m. In this Zoom instructional program presented by Ways of Color, kids in grades 5 and up will make a beautiful picture frame from a prepackaged kit that will be available for curbside pickup before the program. Each kit includes everything necessary to create a real art piece – a wooden frame, plenty of multicolored stained glass pieces to cover the surface of the frame, glue, a wooden stick, and grout. Registration begins on Feb. 1.
Virtual Cartooning Class: Monday, Feb. 22 at 4:30 p.m. Open to kids in grades 3 and 4. In this monthly series, award winning cartoonist and humorous illustrator, Rick Stromoski will teach you how to create your own cartoon characters, draw facial expressions, draw a variety of furry, hoofed, and feathered friends, and some pretty awesome monsters. Register here.
Westford Job Seekers Virtual Meeting: Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 3 p.m.: Join us for “Minding Time: The Secret to Owning Your Day.” with Janice Sioui. To attend a WJS Meeting, please email Dina Kanabar at dkanabar@westfordma.gov. Attendees will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. Weekly topics may be found on our job seekers web page.
Virtual Mother Goose: Mother Goose is now on Zoom. Tune in to sing and dance with your favorite Children’s Librarians every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. See the Events calendar (or our Facebook page) for a link to the program and to register!
Virtual Author Talk: Robin Cook in Conversation with Hank Phillippi Ryan: Fri., Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. Dr. Robin Cook is the author of 37 worldwide bestsellers, most of which explore various medical, ethical, and public policy issues. Join him as he talks with bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan. Register here for this event. This program is hosted by the Flint Memorial Library in North Reading in collaboration with MA public libraries; space may be limited.
Virtual: Robert Reich: The System: Thursday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. Millions of Americans have lost confidence in our political and economic system. With the characteristic clarity and passion that has made him a central civil voice, Robert B. Reich shows how wealth and power have interacted to install an elite oligarchy, eviscerate the middle class and undermine democracy. Join us for an engaging conversation with Mr. Reich on his latest book, The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It. This program is hosted by and presented in partnership with the Newton Free Library and is made available to Westford residents; space is limited. Please register here through Google Docs. All email addresses are accepted, you are not required to use Gmail. Login information will be sent the day of the event. If you’d like to borrow a copy of The System from the library, you can reserve it through the catalog. Questions? Email Sarah Regan at sregan@westfordma.gov.
Virtual Beans, Books, & Bestsellers – Coffee with Your Favorite Librarians!: Friday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. Drink in the aroma, the anticipation of new and old reads perfect for winter nights, and spend time with your favorite librarians talking upcoming books, series releases, new genres and movies! Register on the Adult Programs page or sign up on the Events Calendar. A Zoom invite will be sent to all registrants. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and join us on Zoom. Register here .
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The J. V. Fletcher Library is located at 50 Main St., Westford. If you have questions or need assistance, please call us at 978-399-2300 or send us an email at westfordlibrary@westfordma.gov. Visit us at http://www.westfordlibrary.org.
