Drop-In Lego Fun

Kids and caregivers can stop by the Meeting Space during this time to build with our assortment of Lego bricks. Come anytime between 10:00-12:30pm Best for kids ages 3 & up with caregiver* *Per library policy - Children age 11 years or younger shall, at all times, b......More

Kids and caregivers can stop by the Meeting Space during this time to build with our assortment of Lego bricks. Come anytime between 10:00-12:30pm Best for kids ages 3 & up with caregiver* *Per library policy - Children age 11 years or younger shall, at all times, be attended and adequately supervised by a responsible person, an adult or mature adolescent, and not library personnel.  https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-lego-fun-5/

Meeting Space WPL @ The Commons, 1500 Union St., Westborough, MA, 01581

Spice Club begins!

Each month we'll have a different spice for you to take home and try out. We'll include recipes or ideas; you can also check out a cookbook from our display or get inspiration from our newest databases, A to Z World Food, A to Z Food America, and ConnectWell (Westboro......More

Each month we'll have a different spice for you to take home and try out. We'll include recipes or ideas; you can also check out a cookbook from our display or get inspiration from our newest databases, A to Z World Food, A to Z Food America, and ConnectWell (Westborough Public Library card required). Share a picture of what you make by tagging our social media accounts: @westboroughlibrary for Facebook and/or @wplibrary for Instagram! Include the following hashtags: #WestboroughPublicLibrary #SpiceClub Pick up your kit at the main floor Circulation Desk--available starting the 1st Monday of the month, all month, until supplies run out! Maximum of two kits per person. This month's spice is a Garlic Onion rub from our partner at The Native Kitchen of Boylston--find them at the Thursday Westborough Farmer's Market! https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/spice-club-begins-2/

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Paper Trails & Tales: A Camp Read Crafting Series

We're breaking out the scissors, glue, and paint to bring you a fun crafting experience. Learn along with the program leaders as you experiment with mixed-media crafts, a different one each week. This is a low-stakes program to introduce you to a variety of art forms.......More

We're breaking out the scissors, glue, and paint to bring you a fun crafting experience. Learn along with the program leaders as you experiment with mixed-media crafts, a different one each week. This is a low-stakes program to introduce you to a variety of art forms. The activities will include greeting cards, dioramas, and more! Plus, browse crafting titles and fun summer reads! This is a five week program; participants are encouraged to sign up for all five sessions. Week 1: Greeting Cards Week 2: Origami Week 3: Felt Pouch Week 4: Mixed Media Collage Week 5: Shadow Box This program is for teens (6-12th grade) and adults. https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/paper-trails-tales-a-camp-read-crafting-series-3/

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Virtual - "Heal the Beasts" with Author and Veterinarian Philipp Schott

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Join author and veterinarian Philipp Schott as he discusses his new book, "Heal the Beasts: A Jaunt Through the Curious His......More

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Join author and veterinarian Philipp Schott as he discusses his new book, "Heal the Beasts: A Jaunt Through the Curious History of the Veterinary Arts". This history of veterinary medicine provides an abundance of bizarre, funny, surprising, and heartwarming anecdotes. Heal the Beasts chronicles human efforts to treat animal illnesses from 14,000 BCE to today. Register directly on Zoom HERE. NOTE: This program will be recorded and a video link will be sent to all registrants. You can buy signed books by Philipp from Aesop's Fable, just make a note that you want the books signed when you check out. Buy Signed Books By Philipp About the book: How and why did humans begin to treat sick and injured animals? And how did those practices, and the associated attitudes, evolve from prehistory to the present day? To answer these questions, Dr. Schott shares stories of 22 different animal healers and veterinarians from across eras and continents, examining the always fascinating, often unexpected, and sometimes hilarious veterinary methods employed by these people and their colleagues. But at the heart of the tale lies the evolution of the human-animal bond, which has been more cyclical than linear. In many ways, we are returning to the outlook of our distant ancestors after a centuries-long detour through a more utilitarian approach. James Herriot will be familiar to many people, but most of the other featured vets will be new. They range from Palakapya, who treated fighting elephants in India almost 3,000 years ago, to Dr. Louis Camuti, who had the first feline house call practice anywhere, tending to the cats of celebrities in mid-20th-century Manhattan. Along the way, we see every kind of person trying to heal every kind of creature, from dogs, cows, horses, and cats to canaries, gorillas, and even dragons. Whether you have a passion for animals, the history of the medical sciences, or just quirky history, this light-hearted exploration of the empathetic relationship between man and beast will entertain and delight. About Philipp: I was born in Germany in 1965. A year later my family emigrated to Canada. I grew up in Saskatoon, regularly returning to Germany to visit. I studied biology the University of Saskatchewan before switching to veterinary medicine. After graduation in 1990 I moved to Winnipeg with my classmate and future wife, Lorraine. Except for a year taken to backpack around the world, I have been in the same Winnipeg small animal practice since 1990. My writing began with blogging about travel and veterinary medicine, and then my first book, The Accidental Veterinarian, was published by ECW Press in 2019. Lorraine and I live in a creaky old house on the river with two young adult children, and a young cat. (We had two old cats and an old dog up until very recently, but it's been an exceptionally sad year.) Although the clinic, writing, and my family keep me busy, I love to spend time outdoors in self-propelled activities. I'm a particular fan of long-distance walking, having completed the West Highland Way, Hadrian's Wall, the Laugevegurinn, and the Inca Trail, among others. The pandemic also inspired me to start tackling "virtual walks", with the highlight being a 2863 km trek across Middle Earth from The Shire to Mordor. I learned how sturdy those hobbits really were. Please register for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them, the email will be coming from Zoom. https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-heal-the-beasts-with-author-and-veterinarian-philipp-schott/

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Summer Move & Groove Storytime

Join us for some moving, grooving, and learning this summer during a weekly storytime for toddlers & early preschoolers.  Miss Bernadette will lead songs, stories, hand plays, dancing & other movement activities. This is a great opportunity for caregivers to model sin......More

Join us for some moving, grooving, and learning this summer during a weekly storytime for toddlers & early preschoolers.  Miss Bernadette will lead songs, stories, hand plays, dancing & other movement activities. This is a great opportunity for caregivers to model singing, playing & sharing the early literacy experience with their littles! Caregivers should plan to sit with their child and participate.  This program will take place every Tuesday, from June 10 thru Aug. 19th No registration required Best for ages 1-3 years with a caregiver (families welcome) https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/summer-preschool-storytime-6/

Meeting Space WPL @ The Commons, 1500 Union St., Westborough, MA, 01581

Storytime Adventures: A Camp Read Event

Kids ages 4-8 can join us each week for a summer camp themed storytime full of stories, songs, movement games, and activities! This program is for kids ages 4 - 8. Registration Required https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-adventures-a-......More

Kids ages 4-8 can join us each week for a summer camp themed storytime full of stories, songs, movement games, and activities! This program is for kids ages 4 - 8. Registration Required https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-adventures-a-camp-read-event-3/

Meeting Space WPL @ The Commons, 1500 Union St., Westborough, MA, 01581

Marshmallow Mayhem: A Camp Read Catapult Challenge

Marshmallow Mayhem: Catapult Challenge! Ready, aim... splat! Drop in and test your engineering (and flinging) skills at our Marshmallow Catapult Challenge! Build your own mini catapult using simple supplies, then launch marshmallows across the teen space. Can you hit......More

Marshmallow Mayhem: Catapult Challenge! Ready, aim... splat! Drop in and test your engineering (and flinging) skills at our Marshmallow Catapult Challenge! Build your own mini catapult using simple supplies, then launch marshmallows across the teen space. Can you hit the targets? Can you beat your friends? Can you not accidentally catapult yourself? (We’ll find out.)  Open to teens in grades 6-12. No registration needed — just swing by, build your launcher, and let the marshmallow madness begin! https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/marshmallow-mayhem-catapult-challenge-for-teens/

Teen Zone WPL @ The Commons, 1500 Union St., Westborough, MA, 01581

ConnectWell: Plan for a Healthy Trip

In this online program, participants will learn to plan ahead for a trip that is safe, healthy, and fun. Content from the ConnectWell Health & Wellness Database will be shared during the program. Register to attend with ......More

In this online program, participants will learn to plan ahead for a trip that is safe, healthy, and fun. Content from the ConnectWell Health & Wellness Database will be shared during the program. Register to attend with THIS LINK. https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/connectwell-plan-for-a-healthy-trip/

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Mindfulness Meditation on Zoom

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Online WPL @ The Commons, 1500 Union St., Westborough, MA, 01581

Drop-In Tummy Time

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Children's Area WPL @ The Commons, 1500 Union St., Westborough, MA, 01581

Animal Camo 101: A Camp Read Event

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Meeting Space WPL @ The Commons, 1500 Union St., Westborough, MA, 01581

Not Naked and Brave: A Camp Read Challenge

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Meeting Space WPL @ The Commons, 1500 Union St., Westborough, MA, 01581

Pattycake Babies

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Meeting Space WPL @ The Commons, 1500 Union St., Westborough, MA, 01581

Wildlife Tracking 101: A Camp Read Event

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Meeting Space WPL @ The Commons, 1500 Union St., Westborough, MA, 01581

Hunger Games Survival Challenge : A Camp Read Event

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Teen Zone WPL @ The Commons, 1500 Union St., Westborough, MA, 01581

Get Camping: An Intro for First-Time Campers: A Camp Read Event

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Meeting Space WPL @ The Commons, 1500 Union St., Westborough, MA, 01581

Conversation Circles

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Small Program Room WPL @ The Commons, 1500 Union St., Westborough, MA, 01581

"Best of" Book Club presents: Camp Read

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Meeting Space WPL @ The Commons, 1500 Union St., Westborough, MA, 01581

Friends of the Library Book Sale on the Sidewalk

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Front Sidewalk WPL @ The Commons, 1500 Union St., Westborough, MA, 01581

Saturday Storytime with Lori

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Meeting Space WPL @ The Commons, 1500 Union St., Westborough, MA, 01581

Tech Help

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Main Floor WPL @ The Commons, 1500 Union St., Westborough, MA, 01581

Paper Trails & Tales: A Camp Read Crafting Series

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Meeting Space WPL @ The Commons, 1500 Union St., Westborough, MA, 01581

Virtual - "Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal" with Author Samuel Marquis

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Online WPL @ The Commons, 1500 Union St., Westborough, MA, 01581