September 2024

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Sunday, September 1Closed

J. V. Fletcher Library

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Monday, September 2Closed

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Tuesday, September 34:00—4:45 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886

1st Grade Book Club

1st Grade Book ClubThe book for the September meeting will be available after you sign up your child - you can pick up the book n the Children's room - just ask us as the desk. The book for the October meeting will available after the September meeting; the book for the November meeting will be available after the October meeting.…Learn More
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Wednesday, September 49:30—11:30 AMVirtual

VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP FOR 50 & OVER -- LinkedIn

VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP FOR 50 & OVER -- LinkedInThe 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.…Learn More

Wednesday, September 46:00—7:00 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886

Animanga Club

Animanga ClubCome to the meeting room to watch Crunchyroll, draw characters, browse new manga and eat fun snacks. Open to anyone in Grade 6 and up. Drop-ins welcome.
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Thursday, September 56:00—7:00 PMMary Atwood J. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886

Girl Scout Meeting Juniors Troop 70522

We would like to hold our Girl Scout meetings at the JV Fletcher library. If someone could contact me about if this is possible to make recurring. But for now, we would like to book September and October if it is allowed. During our one-hour meetings, we teach the girls a lesson.…Learn More
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Friday, September 66:30—9:00 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886

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

Friends of the J. V. Fletcher Library Book Member Preview Sale  For details, visit   http://www. westfordlibraryfriends. org/friends-book-sale-september-2024
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Saturday, September 710:00 AM—4:00 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886

Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library Book Sale

Friends of the J. V. Fletcher Library Book Sale  For details, visit  http://www. westfordlibraryfriends. org/friends-book-sale-september-2024
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Sunday, September 8Closed

J. V. Fletcher Library

Sunday, September 82:00—4:00 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., 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 For details, visit  http://www. westfordlibraryfriends. org/friends-book-sale-september-2024
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Monday, September 94:00—4:45 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886

Kindergarten Book Club

Kindergarten Book ClubThe book for the September meeting will be available after you sign up your child - you can pick up the book n the Children's room - just ask us as the desk. The book for the October meeting will available after the September meeting; the book for the November meeting will be available after the October meeting.…Learn More
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Wednesday, September 116:00—7:00 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886

Sweet Treats & Good Reads Book Club

A Snicker of Magic book coverFor Grades 6-8. Join us in the Meeting Room to discuss some great books and enjoy desserts. Copies of each month's book will be available at the Main Desk. For this meeting, we will be discussing A Snicker of Magic by Natalie Lloyd. Registration is required.…Learn More
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Thursday, September 124:00—4:45 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886

4th & 5th Graphic Novel Book Club

The Aquanaut book coverFor graphic novel readers in grades 4 & 5. The book for this month's meeting is The Aquanaut by Dan Santat. Pick up the book from the children's room and read it before the meeting, when we'll have a discussion and do a fun book-related activity!Please sign your child up for the grade in which they are enrolled.…Learn More

Thursday, September 126:30—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

Thursday, September 127:30—9:00 PMADMIN Zoom

Virtual FOL Executive Board Meeting

Meeting of the Friends of the Library Executive Board.
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Sunday, September 15Closed

J. V. Fletcher Library

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Wednesday, September 189:00—11:30 AMVirtual

VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP FOR 50 & OVER -- Resumes

VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP FOR 50 & OVER -- ResumesThe 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.…Learn More

Wednesday, September 1810:30—11:15 AMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
OutsideJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886

Preschool Concert with Steve Blunt

The big kids are back to school so that means the younger kids get a energetic show just right for preschoolers with dancing, singing, and playing along with Steve. This free program is generously funded by the Friends of the J. V. Fletcher Library. If it rains, we will move the show inside to the Meeting Room.

Wednesday, September 186:00—7:45 PMMary Atwood J. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886

Nashoba Players Rehearsal

Nashoba Players are currently in rehearsals for their fall show. We normally perform at the Parish Center across the street, but it is not available on 9/18.
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Thursday, September 194:30—7:30 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886

Westford Destination Imagination Parent Info Night

Information about the STEAM kids' activity Destination Imagination (DI) to recruit new kids and get volunteer team managers. Same info meeting that we have done for 10 years, usually at the library.
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Sunday, September 22Closed

J. V. Fletcher Library

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Monday, September 232:00—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, September 232:00—3:00 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886

Summer Mystery Club - September Meeting

A subgroup of the Monday Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss "The Mystery Guest" by Nita Prose. We usually meet in the Mary Atwood Room but are booking the Meeting Room on the ground floor to see if we can get a longtime member with significant mobility issues to join us.

Monday, September 236:00—7:30 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886

CANCELED - Town of Westford Health and Wellness Dept: In Our Own Voice NAMI Presentation

In Our Own Voice (IOOV) is a powerful presentation that aims to change attitudes, assumptions, and stereotypes about people living with mental health conditions. NAMI trained presenters with lived experience of a mental health condition talk openly about their experiences and how they have found pathways to hope and healing.…Learn More
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Tuesday, September 2410:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886

Wiggle Words Time for ages 2-4

Wiggle Words Time for ages 2-4This weekly drop-in story time is for kids ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers. Join us as we share music, movement, and really FUN books for the younger kids in this program.…Learn More
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Wednesday, September 2510:30—11:15 AMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886
OutsideJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886

Mother Goose

Mother GooseMother Goose is an interactive story time for children ages 0 and up with their caregivers. We include books, songs, a field trip, fun movements, and of course, dancing! Hang out for a few minutes afterwards and make some new friends, or migrate up to the children's room for more play.

Wednesday, September 256:00—7:00 PMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886

Young Adult Advisory Board

Young Adult Advisory BoardRegistration is appreciated but not required. Members of the Young Adult Advisory Board (YAAB) will serve the library as representatives of teen library users. They will work together with the YA Librarian to make improvements to the YA space, suggest additions to the collection, plan events, and provide service to the community.…Learn More
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Thursday, September 2610:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomJ. V. Fletcher Library50 Main St., Westford, MA, 01886

Book Bunch ages 2-4

This weekly drop-in story time is for kids ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers. Join us as we share music, movement, and really FUN books for the younger kids in this program.
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Sunday, September 29Closed

J. V. Fletcher Library

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