 Rear Entry Construction Project: The Library rear public entrance will undergo safety and energy improvements in
February and patrons using the rear parking lot or with strollers or wheelchairs will be routed to the Fine Arts Emergency door. However, during our February 5 through February 7 Book Sale the original rear entry doors will be in use. Signs will clearly mark this entrance and egress. While patrons will be temporarily inconvenienced, the resulting safety improvements and energy savings should be significant. We thank you for your patience.
Don’t miss the Friends of the J. V. Fletcher Library February Book Sale: Friday, February 5, Saturday, February 6 and Sunday, February 7. Our sales offer books and media for all ages and interests. A preview of the Book Sale will be held on Friday evening from 7- 9 p.m. A Friends membership (which may be purchased at the door) is necessary for attending the preview. The entire public is invited Saturday for an all-day sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and a special half price extravaganza on Sunday from 2 - 4 p.m. Regular prices are 50 cents and up for paperbacks and $1 and up for hardcover books. Approximately 95% of the books offered at this sale are donated by Westford residents.
Tickets ($2.00) on sale now (in the Children's Department) for "Johnny the K". See program (to be held on February 18) description below.
Death By Chocolate: Tuesday, February 16 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. If you don’t get enough chocolate for Valentine’s Day, prepare for more! Make your own dipped chocolate cheesecake pops, sample our Chocolate fondue fountain, and run a chocolate relay race (winners will receive prizes). This free program is for teens and tweens in grades 5 -12. Registration started on Monday, February 1 in the Youth Services department.
In Celebration of Chinese New Year: Join us for a "Make a Dragon" Craft Time Wednesday, February 17. Drop-in, to the ground floor Meeting Room, anytime between 10:00 a.m. and noon for a fun-filled, creative activity that is sure to be enjoyed by the whole family and your friends too!
“Don’t Bite Your Tongue: How to Foster Rewarding Relationships with Your Adult Children”: Wednesday, February 17 at 7 p.m. in the Meeting Room. Author Dr. Ruth Nemzoff will discuss her book which counters the popular belief that parents must let go of their adult children and silence themselves. Dr. Ruth Nemzoff is a resident scholar at Brandeis University's Women's Studies Research Center. She lectures on parenting adult children, relationships, and family dynamics. Her papers are archived at the Schlesinger Library at Harvard University where she holds a doctorate in
social policy. She has served three terms in the New Hampshire legislature and was New Hampshire Deputy Commissioner of Health and Welfare. She is the mother of four adult children and lives in Newton with her husband, Harris Berman. Appropriate for ages 18 and up. Registration will begin on February 1st in the Information Services Department.
"Johnny the K" presents "Hats off to Families!" Thursday, February 18 at 3:00 p.m. John Kelleher, nationally acclaimed musician and teacher - along with his 12 string guitar and unique collection of costumed hats, masks and disguises - inspires and educates children through his spirited and interactive performance style. In every show his message is clear, that each one of us can make a difference in our schools, our communities, and in the world. All ages welcome.
Earthquake in Haiti: In response to the earthquake in Haiti, the Boston Public Library has compiled a list of resources regarding the earthquake at http://www.bpl.org/news/haiti.htm. The web page includes links to local/international news coverage of this tragedy, city and community resources for those seeking assistance, as well as library resources. One particular link to note is a Red Cross service that helps match those searching with people the Red Cross has aided in Haiti.
The address is www.icrc.org/familylinks.
The J. V. Fletcher Library is offering a weekly support service, Westford Job Seekers Network, at the library every Wednesday from 2-3:30pm.
The following links will connect you with resources having to do with Domestic Violence:
Alternative House Lowell:
Domestic Violence Institute:
Local Programs in MA:
H1N1 Virus Updates: If you are interested in the latest information on the H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu), check the following sites:
Looking for a Flu Clinic?
Currently, the clinics listed are providing season flu immunizations and some clinics are offering pneumococcal (ìpneumoniaî) immunizations.
The site also has links to the most current information on both seasonal and H1N1 vaccines from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the CDC.
When it becomes available, the site will list public clinics that provide H1N1 swine flu immunizations.
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