Monday Mystery Book Club, 65 Main, 3rd Floor

Wake up your week with a stimulating book discussion! We meet on (roughly) the fourth Monday of the month at 2:30 p.m. on the 3rd floor of Roudenbush Community Center. Copies of the current selection are available at Main Desk, or through curbside service on demand. N......More

Wake up your week with a stimulating book discussion! We meet on (roughly) the fourth Monday of the month at 2:30 p.m. on the 3rd floor of Roudenbush Community Center. Copies of the current selection are available at Main Desk, or through curbside service on demand. New members are always welcome! https://westfordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/monday-mystery-book-club-59/

Westford Recreation Department at Roudenbush Community Center - 3rd floor 65 Main Street, Westford, MA, 01886

VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP FOR 50 & OVER -- Mastermind (Your Age Is Your Edge)

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market af......More

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. 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! 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. Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, 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 week's topic (August 20, 2025 ) is Mastermind (Your Age Is Your Edge). Register directly on Zoom HERE. This group is sponsored by more than 50 Massachusetts public libraries. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. https://westfordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-job-search-help-for-50-over-mastermind-your-age-is-your-edge-2/

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VIRTUAL: How Soon Is Now?

Spend an hour with speaker Dustin Pari as he examines the concept of time, challenges our understandings of the passing days, and questions the way we measure our lives. Make the most of your time by changing your perspective of it. Hurry to this lecture, for there is......More

Spend an hour with speaker Dustin Pari as he examines the concept of time, challenges our understandings of the passing days, and questions the way we measure our lives. Make the most of your time by changing your perspective of it. Hurry to this lecture, for there is not a minute to waste! Register HERE. https://westfordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-how-soon-is-now/

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Nonfiction Book Club

Nonfiction Book Club https://westfordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/nonfiction-book-club-5/

Temporary Location 515 Groton Rd., 515 Groton Rd., Second Floor, Westford, MA, 01886

VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP FOR 50 & OVER -- Career Story (Tell Me A Bit About Yourself)

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market af......More

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. 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! 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. Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, 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 week's topic (September 3, 2025 ) is Career Story (Tell Me A Bit  About Yourself). Register directly on Zoom HERE. This group is sponsored by more than 50 Massachusetts public libraries. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. https://westfordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-job-search-help-for-50-over-career-story-tell-me-a-bit-about-yourself-2/

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Virtual Library Board of Trustees and PTBC Meeting

Monthly Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees and Permanent Town Building Committee https://westfordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-library-board-of-trustees-and-ptbc-meeting-15/

Town of Westford Zoom Account

Adult Book Club

Are you interested in joining a lively book discussion group? Consider joining the J.V. Fletcher Library's Adult Book Club. The monthly selections that we read and discuss alternate from Fiction to Nonfiction each month. Check out our Reading List! New members are alw......More

Are you interested in joining a lively book discussion group? Consider joining the J.V. Fletcher Library's Adult Book Club. The monthly selections that we read and discuss alternate from Fiction to Nonfiction each month. Check out our Reading List! New members are always welcome! Email Kristina Leedberg at [email protected] for more information. https://westfordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/adult-book-club-73/

Temporary Location 515 Groton Rd., 515 Groton Rd., Second Floor, Westford, MA, 01886

Virtual FOL Executive Board Meeting

Meeting of the Friends of the Library Executive Board. https://westfordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-fol-executive-board-meeting-38/

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Friends of the J.V. Fletcher - Library Preview Book Sale - Members Only

Friends of the Library Preview Book Sale for Members of the Friends of the Library. Memberships may be purchased or renewed online now Please note:  While the Library has moved to a temporary locat......More

Friends of the Library Preview Book Sale for Members of the Friends of the Library. Memberships may be purchased or renewed online now Please note:  While the Library has moved to a temporary location during the Library expansion project, Book Sale donation collections and Book Sales will take place at the First Parish Church United located at 48 Main Street, Westford MA. Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library https://westfordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/friends-of-the-library-preview-book-sale-members-only/

First Parish Church United 48 Main Street, 48 Main Street, Westford, MA, 01886

Friends of the J. V. Fletcher Library Public Book Sale

Friends of the Library Public Book Sale  Please note:  While the Library has moved to a temporary location during the Library expansion project, Book Sale donation collections and Book Sales will take place at the First Parish Church United located at 48 Main Street,......More

Friends of the Library Public Book Sale  Please note:  While the Library has moved to a temporary location during the Library expansion project, Book Sale donation collections and Book Sales will take place at the First Parish Church United located at 48 Main Street, Westford MA. Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library https://westfordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/friends-of-the-library-public-book-sale/

First Parish Church United 48 Main Street, 48 Main Street, Westford, MA, 01886

Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library — $10 Bag Day Book Sale

Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library — $10 Bag Day Book Sale Please note: While the Library has moved to a temporary location during the Library expansion project, Book Sale donation collections and Book Sales will take place at the First Parish Church United locate......More

Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library — $10 Bag Day Book Sale Please note: While the Library has moved to a temporary location during the Library expansion project, Book Sale donation collections and Book Sales will take place at the First Parish Church United located at 48 Main Street, Westford MA. Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library https://westfordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/friends-of-the-j-v-fletcher-library-10-bag-day-book-sale-2/

First Parish Church United 48 Main Street, 48 Main Street, Westford, MA, 01886

VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP FOR 50 & OVER -- LinkedIn (Professional Connecting)

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market af......More

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. 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! 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. Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, 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 week's topic (Sept 17) is  LinkedIn  (Professional Connecting) Register directly on Zoom HERE. This group is sponsored by more than 50 Massachusetts public libraries. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. https://westfordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-job-search-help-for-50-over-linkedin-professional-connecting-2/

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Virtual - "Vacations Can Be Murder" with True Crime in New England Author, Dawn M. Barclay

**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.** We love local history and true crime so we're thrilled to be chatting with author Dawn M. Barclay about her book, "Vacations......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.** We love local history and true crime so we're thrilled to be chatting with author Dawn M. Barclay about her book, "Vacations Can Be Murder: A True Crime Lover’s Travel Guide to New England". Learn all about the haunted happenings in our own backyards and, then, plan a trip to visit them all! What could be better as we head into spooky season? Bring your questions because this will be a fast paced Q&A! Register directly on Zoom HERE. NOTE: This program will be recorded and a video link will be sent to all registrants. About the book: For the true crime lover—finally, a travel guide from an award-winning travel journalist and suspense author that gives you the down and dirty on exactly where the major crimes occurred, and where the bodies are buried. For aficionados of paranormal, prison, and tombstone travel, there’s a goldmine of tourism suggestions for you here as well. Along with summaries of the major crimes committed in New England, you’ll discover where to find the best crime and ghost tours; which hotels and restaurants are former jails, courthouses, or harbor paranormal activity; where infamous criminals are/were jailed, and which venues and attractions might feed your fancy for murder and justice. Reading lists in each chapter will guide you to books expounding on the crimes discussed. Best of all, suggested itineraries bring all the pieces together to help you traverse New England’s criminal landscape in an organized and entertaining way. Up for a true crime road trip? Let Vacations Can Be Murder be your ultimate travel guide. About Dawn: Dawn M. Barclay is a veteran travel trade reporter who has served as senior or contributing editor on several magazines, including Travel Agent, Travel Life, Travel Market Report, and most recently, Insider Travel Report. Her book, Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse (Rowman & Littlefield, 2022), considered the autism travel bible, won the Lowell Thomas Gold Award in 2023 from the Society of American Travel Writers Foundation. It also won Honorable Mention from ASJA's Arlene Awards for Books that Make a Difference, and took first place in the Maxy Awards (inspirational/self-help category.)  Dawn offers editing services through SuggestedDevelopment.com and ghostwriting/personal history services through LegacyQuest.net. When not writing about travel, she pens psychological/domestic/romantic suspense and edits crime fiction anthologies as D.M. Barr.. 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. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and in partnership with a multitude of MA Libraries. https://westfordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-vacations-can-be-murder-with-true-crime-in-new-england-author-dawn-m-barclay/

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