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Monday, July 12:00—2:30 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
The Whalemobile
Sign up for one of four half-hour time slots to explore the captivating world of these majestic creatures. Not only will you see, touch, and feel whale artifacts; you actually get to go inside the whale. This program is generously funded by the KDK Foundation in honor of Kurt Kelly.…Learn MoreMonday, July 12:30—3:00 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
The Whalemobile
Sign up for one of four half-hour time slots to explore the captivating world of these majestic creatures. Not only will you see, touch, and feel whale artifacts; you actually get to go inside the whale. This program is generously funded by the KDK Foundation in honor of Kurt Kelly.…Learn MoreMonday, July 13:00—3:30 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
The Whalemobile
Sign up for one of four half-hour time slots to explore the captivating world of these majestic creatures. Not only will you see, touch, and feel whale artifacts; you actually get to go inside the whale. This program is generously funded by the KDK Foundation in honor of Kurt Kelly.…Learn MoreMonday, July 13:30—4:00 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
The Whalemobile
Sign up for one of four half-hour time slots to explore the captivating world of these majestic creatures. Not only will you see, touch, and feel whale artifacts; you actually get to go inside the whale. This program is generously funded by the KDK Foundation in honor of Kurt Kelly.…Learn MoreMonday, July 16:30—7:45 PMMary Atwood J. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
CANCELED - Westford Expressions Toastmasters
Toastmasters
Monday, July 17:00—9:00 PMTown of Westford Zoom Account
Virtual Library Board of Trustees and Permanent Town Building Committee
Town of Westford
All members of the public are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Jul 1, 2024 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: J. V. Fletcher Library Board of Trustees and PTBC
Register in advance or at any time prior to the conclusion of this meeting by accessing the following link on your computer, smart phone or tablet:
https://westfordma-gov.…Learn More
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Tuesday, July 210:30—11:15 AMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
OutsideJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
Mother Goose Story Time
Mother Goose story time OUTSIDE for the summer on Tuesday mornings in July and August. This is a great early literacy program for you and your littlest ones. Get them started with reading fundamentals like rhymes, finger plays, and stories. We will move inside if it rains.Tuesday, July 23:00—4:00 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
Summer MG Book Club
Join us to discuss some great Middle Grade books, enjoy free snacks and book-related activities. We will be meeting throughout the summer, but if you can only make it to some meetings that's alright! For this meeting, we will be discussing The First State of Being by Erin Entrada Kelly.…Learn MoreTuesday, July 26:30—7:45 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
J.V. Fletcher Non-Fiction Book Club
Join us every first Tuesday of the month at 6:30PM in our Meeting Room.
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Thursday, July 4Closed
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Sunday, July 7Closed
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Monday, July 83:00—4:00 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
Summer Crafternoons
Join us on Monday afternoons throughout the summer for some open-ended art creation and craft projects. All materials will be provided - just bring your creative mind!Open to grade 5 and up. E-mail Alexis at achrobak@westfordma. gov with any questions.Monday, July 86:30—7:00 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
Camp Read-a-Lot
Stories, songs, fingerplays, and roasted marshmallows over a (fake) campfire in the Meeting Room. All ages - caregivers attend. No need to register. Just show up!9
Tuesday, July 910:30—11:15 AMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
OutsideJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
Mother Goose Story Time
Mother Goose story time OUTSIDE for the summer on Tuesday mornings in July and August. This is a great early literacy program for you and your littlest ones. Get them started with reading fundamentals like rhymes, finger plays, and stories. We will move inside if it rains.10
Wednesday, July 102:00—3:00 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
BattleBots
Take your coding skills to the MobileQuest arena! In this program participants will modify Dash robots into ferocious animals with balloons, skewers, plastic straws, and more as they prepare for battle! Participants work individually controlling their battlebot until the last balloon is popped! All materials provided.…Learn More11
Thursday, July 111:00—3:00 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
Chelmsford MA Rocks
Group members meet to paint kindness rocks
Thursday, July 116:00—6:45 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
OutsideJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
Family Concert with the Rolie Polie Guacamole Band
This Brooklyn-based band will be in Massachusetts rocking out with out with us on the outdoor stage (inside if it rains). These guys are a GREAT time. This free, drop-in program is for the whole family and is generously funded by the Friends of the J.…Learn MoreThursday, July 116:30—8:00 PMMary Atwood J. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
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 always welcome! Email Kristina Leedberg at kleedberg@westfordma.…Learn More
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Friday, July 122:00—2:45 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
Stem Club for kids entering grades 3 and 4
Morse and binary code workshop. Kids going into grades 3 and 4 only.
Friday, July 122:00—3:00 PMMary Atwood J. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
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Improv with Little Spark Theater
Join us for Improv with Ali from Little Spark Theater! Perfect for the theater pro or newbie. We’ll explore the basics of improvisation and acting through high-energy games, so get ready for some antics, shenanigans, and a ridiculously fun time! Improv promotes creativity, quick thinking, problem-solving, and confidence! Outside unless it rains.…Learn More13
Saturday, July 1310:00 AM—12:00 PMMary Atwood J. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
CANCELED - Westford Republican Town Committee Monthly Meeting
Westford Republican Town Committee regular member meeting…Learn More
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Sunday, July 14Closed
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Monday, July 151:00—2:00 PMMary Atwood J. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
CANCELED - Summer Mystery Book Club
Members of the Mystery Book Club would like to meet and discuss the book we recently read while the Book Club is on hiatus.
Monday, July 152:00—3:00 PMMary Atwood J. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
Summer Mystery Book Club
Members of the Library's Mystery Book Club would like to meet informally to discuss the book we most recently read.
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Tuesday, July 1610:30—11:15 AMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
OutsideJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
Mother Goose Story Time
Mother Goose story time OUTSIDE for the summer on Tuesday mornings in July and August. This is a great early literacy program for you and your littlest ones. Get them started with reading fundamentals like rhymes, finger plays, and stories. We will move inside if it rains.Tuesday, July 163:00—4:00 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
Summer MG Book Club
Join us to discuss some great Middle Grade books, enjoy free snacks and book-related activities. We will be meeting throughout the summer, but if you can only make it to some meetings that's alright! For this meeting, we will be discussing The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead.…Learn More17
Wednesday, July 171:00—1:45 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
The Yo-Yo Guy
World Champion and four-time Guinness World record holder John Higby will be here to present his unique high energy comedy yo-yo show. This program takes place outside unless it rains – then it is in the Meeting Room. For ages four and up. This program is generously funded by the KDK Foundation in honor of Kurt Kelly.Wednesday, July 172:00—4:30 PMMary Atwood J. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
Novel Women book club meeting
Book club meeting
Wednesday, July 176:00—8:00 PMMary Atwood J. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
Teen Board Game Night
Bring your own game to share OR play one of the many games we will have available. We'll have many classics and new favorites available!
For 8th grade and up. Free snacks and beverages will be provided. Register to receive a reminder. Extra friends and…Learn More18
Thursday, July 1812:00—3:00 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
Library Program Set-Up
Library Program Set Up
Thursday, July 186:00—7:30 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
Hawks & Hawk Watching
Join us as we welcome back Dr. Steve Hale from Open World Explorers for another birding presentation! Earlier this year, he discussed the bizarre birds of the world. Now, he will discuss Hawks & Hawk Watching. This presentation of the region’s vultures, hawks, eagles, and falcons that can be regularly observed on Fall migration.…Learn More19
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Sunday, July 21Closed
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Monday, July 222:00—3:00 PMMary Atwood J. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
Monday Mystery Book Club CANCELED
Wake up your week with a stimulating book discussion! We meet on the fourth Monday of the month at 2:00 p. m. in-person and on Zoom. Copies of the current selection are available at Main Desk, or through curbside service on demand. New members are always welcome! Email Justin Liberti at jliberti@westfordma.…Learn More
Monday, July 223:00—4:00 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
Summer Crafternoons: Polymer Kawaii Miniatures
Join us on Monday afternoons throughout the summer for some open-ended art creation and craft projects. All materials will be provided - just bring your creative mind!For this meeting, we'll be making miniatures with polymer clay. Open to grade 5 and up.…Learn MoreMonday, July 226:30—7:00 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
Camp Read-a-Lot
Stories, songs, fingerplays, and roasted marshmallows over a (fake) campfire in the Meeting Room. For children 5 and under - caregivers attend. No need to register. Just show up!23
Tuesday, July 2310:30—11:15 AMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
OutsideJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
Mother Goose Story Time
Mother Goose story time OUTSIDE for the summer on Tuesday mornings in July and August. This is a great early literacy program for you and your littlest ones. Get them started with reading fundamentals like rhymes, finger plays, and stories. We will move inside if it rains.24
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Thursday, July 2510:30—11:15 AMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
OutsideJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
Music with the BenAnna Band
The BenAnna Band is a nationally touring children's duo that focuses on music and inclusion for kiddos of all ages, abilities, and identities. For all ages. The BenAnna Band wants to see you singing, playing, and dancing with them so there will be plenty of opportunities to follow the lyrics for group dancing, playing, and singing along with spotlight moments for everyone to rock out their own way!This free, drop-in family program is for all ages and is generously funded by the Friends of the J.…Learn More26
Friday, July 261:30—2:15 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
July Grade 3 Book Club
July Book club for kids entering grade 3.
Friday, July 263:00—3:45 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
July Grade 4 Book Club
August Book club for kids entering grade 4.
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Sunday, July 28Closed
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Tuesday, July 3010:30—11:15 AMOutsideJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
Toddlerbilly Concert with Matt Heaton
Toddlerbilly artist Matt Heaton delivers a fun and upbeat show for all ages. Matt says call it children's music, family music, kindie, or toddlerbilly but no matter what, it's sure to please listeners of all ages. This free drop-in program is for all ages and is generously funded by the Friends of the J.…Learn MoreTuesday, July 3012:00—4:00 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
Library Program Set-Up
Harry Potter Set-Up
Tuesday, July 303:00—3:45 PMMary Atwood J. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
Frends of the Library book sale mtg
Training for new book sale coordinator…Learn More
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Wednesday, July 3110:00 AM—1:30 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
Library Program set-up
room prep
Wednesday, July 312:00—3:00 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
Harry Potter's Birthday Party - THIS PROGRAM IS FULL.
We are hosting our annual Harry Potter birthday celebration including crafts and special activities. Remember to dress up as your favorite witch or wizard or wear your house colors. This free, program is generously funded by the Friends of the J. V. Fletcher Library.Wednesday, July 316:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
CANCELED - Teen Board Game Night
Bring your own game to share OR play one of the many games we will have available. We'll have many classics and new favorites available!
For 8th grade and up. Free snacks and beverages will be provided. Register to receive a reminder. Extra friends and…Learn More