Halloween Storytime & Party @ the Rec. Center

đ Happy Halloween! đ Join Childrenâs Librarian Bernadette for a festive Halloween Storytime & Party at the Westborough Recreation Center! Weâll enjoy not-so-spooky stories and silly songs during three fun storytime sessions. Before or after storytime, stick around fo......More

đ Happy Halloween! đ Join Childrenâs Librarian Bernadette for a festive Halloween Storytime & Party at the Westborough Recreation Center! Weâll enjoy not-so-spooky stories and silly songs during three fun storytime sessions. Before or after storytime, stick around for even more Halloween fun provided by the Westborough Recreation Departmentâincluding playtime, crafts, and a little candy treat! Costumes encouraged! Come for the stories, stay for the party! Storytime Sessions: 10:15 AM, 10:45 AM, 11:15 AM Location: Westborough Recreation Center - 1500 Union Street, Suite 201 (2nd Floor) https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/halloween-party-storytimes-the-rec-center/

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

Conversation Circles

The Conversation Circles program is for adults who want to practice speaking English. Chat with others in a warm and welcoming environment. Join at any time! https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/conversation-circles-60/

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

Lego Free Play

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* https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-lego-fun-9/

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

Tech Help

Confused about technology? You're not alone! Visit the main floor of the library and get the help you need to survive in this technology based world. Bring your iphone or android, ipad, laptop or whatever device you need help with and our tech squad of teen volunteers......More

Confused about technology? You're not alone! Visit the main floor of the library and get the help you need to survive in this technology based world. Bring your iphone or android, ipad, laptop or whatever device you need help with and our tech squad of teen volunteers will be here to help! Our volunteers are also able to help with library apps, such as Libby, and various social media platforms.  https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tech-help-14/

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

Board Game Afternoon

Join us for an afternoon of family friendly board games! We'll have a selection of games from our collections out for people to drop in and play throughout the afternoon, or you are welcome to bring a game from home that you are happy to teach other players! Bring you......More

Join us for an afternoon of family friendly board games! We'll have a selection of games from our collections out for people to drop in and play throughout the afternoon, or you are welcome to bring a game from home that you are happy to teach other players! Bring your friends or come alone, there will be plenty of games for various group sizes. All ages welcome! Please contact Karen Mattes ([email protected]) with any questions you have about this event. https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-board-games-2/

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 databases, A to Z World Food, A to Z Food America, and ConnectWell (Westborough Pub......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 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. This month, enjoy a delicious Carnitas Seasoning! 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. Spices are provided by our partner at The Native Kitchen of Boylston! https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/spice-club-begins-6/

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

Tummy Time & Talk

This relaxed program is an opportunity for babies to play while caregivers connect. Drop in any time during the 90 minute period. If you can't make it, try coming to our next one on November 17.  Exclusively for pre-walkers and their caregivers (ages 0-16 months we......More

This relaxed program is an opportunity for babies to play while caregivers connect. Drop in any time during the 90 minute period. If you can't make it, try coming to our next one on November 17.  Exclusively for pre-walkers and their caregivers (ages 0-16 months welcome). https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-tummy-time-25/

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

Toddler Rhyme Time

A weekly storytime for toddlers! Join Bernadette for songs, stories, handplay & movement activities that are just right for busy toddlers. This is a great opportunity for caregivers to share the early literacy experience with their little movers! Please plan to stay w......More

A weekly storytime for toddlers! Join Bernadette for songs, stories, handplay & movement activities that are just right for busy toddlers. This is a great opportunity for caregivers to share the early literacy experience with their little movers! Please plan to stay with your child and participate. This program is designed for ages 16-36 months with a caregiver. https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/toddler-rhyme-time-85/

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

Preschool Pageturners

A weekly storytime for preschoolers! Join Bernadette for stories, songs, movement & other activities. Preschool Pageturners is perfect for fostering a love of reading & learning, as well as building early literacy skills in children. Caregivers can join in with their ......More

A weekly storytime for preschoolers! Join Bernadette for stories, songs, movement & other activities. Preschool Pageturners is perfect for fostering a love of reading & learning, as well as building early literacy skills in children. Caregivers can join in with their child or stay nearby in the Children's Room. This program is designed for ages 3 - 5 yrs. https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/preschool-pageturners-103/

Children's Room Westborough Public Library, 55 West Main St, Westborough, MA, 01581

Conversation Circles

The Conversation Circles program is for adults who want to practice speaking English. Chat with others in a warm and welcoming environment. Join at any time! https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/conversation-circles-104/

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

Mental Health: How you Think, Regulate Your Feelings, and Behave (Virtual)

In this virtual program, you will learn about mental health and the many ways to positively impact oneâs mental health. Content from the ConnectWell Health & Wellness Database will be shared during the program. To register for this virtual program, please click ......More

In this virtual program, you will learn about mental health and the many ways to positively impact oneâs mental health. Content from the ConnectWell Health & Wellness Database will be shared during the program. To register for this virtual program, please click HERE. In November, ConnectWell is offering programming on the topic of Mental Health. Join them for more online events; click the links below for more information/to register: Tuesday, November 11 at 7pm: Stress Can Impact Mental Health Thursday, November 13 at 7pm: Health Literacy Tuesday, November 18 at 7pm: Mental Health Disorders: Symptoms and Treatments https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mental-health-how-you-think-regulate-your-feelings-and-behave-virtual/

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

Mindfulness Drop-In Course (Zoom/Online)

This 6-week Mindfulness Drop-In Course will offer opportunities for beginners and experienced meditators to learn about mindfulness and deepen their practice. Each class will include instruction, extended practice, and time for discussion. Topics will include: foundat......More

This 6-week Mindfulness Drop-In Course will offer opportunities for beginners and experienced meditators to learn about mindfulness and deepen their practice. Each class will include instruction, extended practice, and time for discussion. Topics will include: foundational practices such as breath meditation, body scan, and walking meditation; kindness, compassion, and gratitude practices; contemplations for working with physical and emotional pain; and mindful eating exercises. The class is open to those new to mindfulness meditation and also to those with experience. Participants will gain the experience and confidence to cultivate their own personal at-home practice. The Course is free and will meet on Tuesdays, 7:00 â 8:15, starting September 30 through November 4. Attendance at all sessions is not required, but momentum will build from week to week. The program will be run on Zoom. You will have the option of just calling in on a regular phone in which case you can hear our discussion and participate in it verbally (and we can hear you) OR connecting to the meeting via the internet on your computer, laptop, or smart phone â in which case you will be able to see and hear everyone and we can all hear you if you speak (and we can see you if you choose to be visible). If you have never done this, believe me it is not that hard. Over 250 people have participated in our Zoom Mindfulness program over the last five years. If you are interested, the first step is for you to let me know by sending me an email at [email protected], confirming that you would like to be included on the invitation list. If so, I will then send you an email with instructions about how to join the ZOOM meeting. I will look forward to practicing mindfulness with you on Tuesday, September 30. ------- Greg Topakian, Ph.D., is a long time educator and actuary. Over the past forty years, he has balanced his professional life with a daily practice of yoga and mindfulness meditation. During that period Greg has participated in many long term retreats to deepen his concentration and awareness. Now in retirement, Greg teaches mindfulness to employees of local colleges, town governments, and corporations across the state. Every Spring and Fall, he offers this multi-week Introduction to Mindfulness through the Westborough Library. Since Covid, the group has been meeting weekly on Zoom. ----- For more information, please call the library at 508-366-3050. https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mindfulness-drop-in-course-zoom-online-6/

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

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Networking 2.0 ("You Must Give To Get")

The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a......More

The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career," this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking! This week's topic (November 5) is Networking. Register directly on Zoom HERE. About the group: Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition. Each meeting features a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and interactive workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance. Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search. About the facilitator: Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, is an experienced executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur. She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago. Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women. She has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools. Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016. This group is sponsored by approximately 50 Massachusetts public libraries; the Friends of the Westborough Public Library provide funding for our patrons. https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-50-job-seekers-networking-group-networking-2-0-you-must-give-to-get/

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

Monthly Genealogy Meetup

Interested in genealogy? Want to meet like-minded adults? Come to a Monthly Genealogy Meetup at the Westborough Public Library! Each month, drop in for an informal gathering on genealogy. Whether you are an advanced researcher or just beginning your family tree, com......More

Interested in genealogy? Want to meet like-minded adults? Come to a Monthly Genealogy Meetup at the Westborough Public Library! Each month, drop in for an informal gathering on genealogy. Whether you are an advanced researcher or just beginning your family tree, come and share your best tips, strategies, and sticking points. Share how far you've gotten and inspire others to keep going! Bring a laptop to use our wi-fi or jump on our desktop computers to access library databases like American Ancestors, Ancestry Library Edition, and Heritage Hub. (Don't have a library card? Sign up for one while you're here!) Please note this is not an instructional workshop. However, some basic/introductory materials will be available to support your search. https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/monthly-genealogy-meetup/

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

Sensory Playtime

Drop-in with your toddler/preschooler anytime during the 60 minutes for some hands-on sensory freeplay* If you can't make it, try coming to our next one on Nov. 19th! Best for ages 2-5 with a caregiver. *Note that some activities will include items that may present ......More

Drop-in with your toddler/preschooler anytime during the 60 minutes for some hands-on sensory freeplay* If you can't make it, try coming to our next one on Nov. 19th! Best for ages 2-5 with a caregiver. *Note that some activities will include items that may present a choking hazard to some children. Caregiver supervision and discretion is required. https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-sensory-play-20/

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

WAVE Meeting

 Join the awesome team of teen library volunteers .Attend meetings, meet new friends, have fun, and the best part...you earn volunteer hours. WAVE membership is open to all students in grades 9 through 12. Registration is not needed, just show up!! If you need volunt......More

 Join the awesome team of teen library volunteers .Attend meetings, meet new friends, have fun, and the best part...you earn volunteer hours. WAVE membership is open to all students in grades 9 through 12. Registration is not needed, just show up!! If you need volunteer hours, you must become a WAVE member to qualify. https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/wave-meeting-86/

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

Young Scientists REGISTER

It's never too early to spark our children's interest in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. With each class, young children will learn STEM concepts through hands-on activities, stories, music, and movement. This 6-session program is intended f......More

It's never too early to spark our children's interest in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. With each class, young children will learn STEM concepts through hands-on activities, stories, music, and movement. This 6-session program is intended for preschool children ages 3-6 with a caregiver. Registration Required - REGISTER HERE âYoung Scientistsâ is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), a Massachusetts Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant program funded by the Department of Early Education & Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts. https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/young-scientists-register-20/

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

Pattycake Babies

A weekly storytime for you and your baby! Join Bernadette for this lap-sit session which includes songs, fingerplays & stories that are just right for pre-walkers. This is a great opportunity for caregivers to share the early literacy experience with their babies! Sto......More

A weekly storytime for you and your baby! Join Bernadette for this lap-sit session which includes songs, fingerplays & stories that are just right for pre-walkers. This is a great opportunity for caregivers to share the early literacy experience with their babies! Storytime last for approximately 25 minutes, followed by 30 minutes of unstructured play.  This program is designed for pre-walkers or ages 0-16 months with a caregiver. If your baby is over one year and no longer a pre-walker, consider joining us for our Tuesday 10am storytime, instead. They'll join toddlers and early preschoolers for a more active, movement based storytime. If you have questions about which storytime is right for your little one, contact Bernadette in the Children's Department. https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/pattycake-babies-105/

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

âOf Air & Seaâ: Concert with Bonnie Cochran @ the Great Hall (OFFSITE)

Please note: This program will take place in the Great Hall of the Forbes Municipal Building-- 45 West Main Street, 2nd floor, Westborough MA, 01581 A multimedia concert of music for flute and percussion/vibraphone. Weâll enter the depths of the ocean with creatures......More

Please note: This program will take place in the Great Hall of the Forbes Municipal Building-- 45 West Main Street, 2nd floor, Westborough MA, 01581 A multimedia concert of music for flute and percussion/vibraphone. Weâll enter the depths of the ocean with creatures both giant and small. Projected ocean imagery and recorded sounds combine with live music for an immersive concert experience. Weâll also take to the air with musical excerpts from Robert Maggioâs âTouching Heaven,â a piece inspired by the novella âJonathan Livingston Seagullâ in which the main character escapes the confines of his life through flight and âlearns about freedom, forgiveness and the importance of living every day with personal meaningâ (Maggio). Music by Robert Maggio, Russell Wharton, Egbert Jan Louwerse and Bonnie Cochran. Bios: Bonnie Cochran While it was the pretty sound and shiny silver that drew me to the flute as a 10-year old, whatâs kept me transfixed by the instrument and by music itself are the complexities and the connections. In music, there is always more to exploreâdeeper meaning to find, new nuances to untangle, and this exploration connects me to my own inner world and the world around me. Flutist/composer Bonnie Cochran can be heard on the soundtrack for the PBS American Experience episode, Edison, and also appears as the flutist in the HBO miniseries, Olive Kitteridge, and was featured on WCVBâs Chronicle for her community performance work with the Marlborough Cultural District Initiative. As a chamber musician, Bonnie has performed at the Ogunquit Chamber Music Festival, Assumption College, MIT and Harvard University. As a soloist, she has performed at NFA Flute Conventions in Nashville and Salt Lake City, and recently won the NFA Convention Performer Competition. Bonnieâs compositions have been performed at Gore Place, Brookline Music School, the National Flute Convention and at Carnegie Hall. Her arrangement of Silent Night can be heard on Harpist Sarah Stuartâs Winter Wonderland CD. To cultivate the next generation of music lovers, Bonnie runs a twice yearly childrenâs concert series that incorporates dynamic age-appropriate activities to engage preschool-elementary school aged listeners. Bonnie also teaches lessons and clinics to middle/high school flutists and adults, and with guitarist Bryan Wrenn, created the award-winning high school residency program InConcertâ a hands-on exploration of music composition and performance. Pieter Struyk Pieter Struyk performed with renowned R&B band Big Dave and The Ultrasonics from 1993 to 1999 and was featured at the Montreal Jazz Festival, at the Playboy Jazz Festival, and on the Canadian Much Music Channel. Pieter has performed with Jackie Evancho, Yo-Yo Ma, Cindy Blackman-Santana, Charles Neville, Grammy winner Patti Austin, Kim Wilson of The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Grammy-winning vocal group Roomful of Teeth, Meow Meow, Grammy winner Andrea Bocelli, Mannheim Steamroller, R&B legend Rufus Thomas, American Idol finalists Melinda Doolittle and Ayla Brown, and Grammy winner Anne Murray. He has recorded with Mary Witt, Big Dave and The Ultrasonics, and Wil DâArcangelo and for national campaigns for Volkswagen, The United Way, and other commercial jingles. He is a regular performer with the Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra, and he is a current member of the Arch Street Band in residence at St. Anthony Shrine in Boston. Pieter is on the faculty at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Concord Academy. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and has also been featured in Worcester Magazine, Percussive Notes, Whoâs Who in America, and Modern Drummer. Since 1997, Pieter has been an endorser and clinician for Sabian cymbals. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Westborough Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/of-air-sea-concert-with-bonnie-cochran/

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

Bookies & Cream: Book Club for 7-8th Graders

Bookies and Cream is a book club just for 7-8 graders that meet once a month. There will be book discussions, fun activities and some great snacks. Each month's chosen book will be available to borrow. Register so we can make sure to have enough supplies. https://we......More

Bookies and Cream is a book club just for 7-8 graders that meet once a month. There will be book discussions, fun activities and some great snacks. Each month's chosen book will be available to borrow. Register so we can make sure to have enough supplies. https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/bookies-cream-book-club-for-7-8th-graders-11/

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

Conversation Circles

The Conversation Circles program is for adults who want to practice speaking English. Chat with others in a warm and welcoming environment. Join at any time! https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/conversation-circles-61/

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

The "Best of" Book Club

There are so many books out there--how do you choose what to read? Join us for "The Best of" Book Club, where we read the titles that have received high praise from review journals, news outlets...and our staff!  Do you agree with the reviewers, or have a totally di......More

There are so many books out there--how do you choose what to read? Join us for "The Best of" Book Club, where we read the titles that have received high praise from review journals, news outlets...and our staff!  Do you agree with the reviewers, or have a totally different opinion? Let us know your thoughts! Didn't finish the book? That's ok. Join us for a lively discussion, or give us a recommendation for a title that you love. In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we will be reading The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich. A limited number of copies are available ahead of time at the library--stop by to check one out from our Book Club display. https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/the-best-of-book-club-13/

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

Friends of the Library Book Sale

The Friends of the Westborough Public Library will hold a Book Sale during library hours today. Most items are $1 or less and all proceeds benefit the programs and services of the library.  https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/friends-of-the-library-......More

The Friends of the Westborough Public Library will hold a Book Sale during library hours today. Most items are $1 or less and all proceeds benefit the programs and services of the library.  https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/friends-of-the-library-book-sale-13/

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

Sweet Seekers Candy Quest for Teens

Sweet Seekers Quest The Teen Zone is thrilled to bring back the candy scavenger huntânow with a new twist! Grab a partner and start at the library to receive your list of clues. Then race against the clock to track down 10 secret "pages" hidden around Bay State Commo......More

Sweet Seekers Quest The Teen Zone is thrilled to bring back the candy scavenger huntânow with a new twist! Grab a partner and start at the library to receive your list of clues. Then race against the clock to track down 10 secret "pages" hidden around Bay State Commons. Each page you find earns you a bag of candy, and the teen who finds all 10 in the fastest time will win an amazing prize! Open to teens in grades 6â12. Registration is required. The hunt will take place rain or shine, so dress for the weather and get ready for an adventure. https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/candy-scavenger-race-for-teens/

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

Cupcake Decorating for Teens

Frost, sprinkle, and celebrate! Stop by the library for a drop-in cupcake decorating session in honor of National Vanilla Cupcake Day. Open to teens in grades 6-12 while supplies last. No registration required. https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/cu......More

Frost, sprinkle, and celebrate! Stop by the library for a drop-in cupcake decorating session in honor of National Vanilla Cupcake Day. Open to teens in grades 6-12 while supplies last. No registration required. https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/cupcake-decorating-for-teens/

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

The Bookworms: Book Club for 5&6th Graders

The Bookworms is a book club just for 5th and 6th graders that meet once a month. There will be book discussions, fun activities and some great snacks. Each month's chosen book will be available to borrow. Registration is not required. https://westborough.assabetint......More

The Bookworms is a book club just for 5th and 6th graders that meet once a month. There will be book discussions, fun activities and some great snacks. Each month's chosen book will be available to borrow. Registration is not required. https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/the-bookworms-book-club-for-5-6th-graders-10/

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