The Westwood Public Library Celebrates Favorite Stories
Fancy Nancy and Friends Tea Party
Enjoy “amusant” activities and refreshments. Tiaras and ties welcome!
November 8, 4:00 pm, Age 5 or K
registration required
Pirates and Crew
Come walk the plank…into adventure with fun activities (Dress and talk like a pirate because pirates aaargh cool)
December 6, 4:00 pm Age 5 or K
registration required
Coming soon: 100 Acre Woods, Magic Tree House, Harry Potter, Sinister and Silly Characters
Westwood Connections Celebrating Adoptive Families
Saturday November 13 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
10:30 – 11:15 facepainting, crafts for children, resources for parents
11:15 – 12:00 performance by Dana and Friends (ventriloquist & magician)
Westwood Public Library meeting room --All ages welcome
To pre-register, call Carol Craig O’Brien at the Early Childhood office, 781-461-9548 beginning Oct. 30
Check out the book display in the Children’s Dept., and pick up a booklist to take home.
Sponsored by the Westwood Early Childhood Council and a grant from the Westwood Young Women’s Club
A new Age of Dragons is about to begin. The powerful creatures will return to rule the world once more, but this time will be different. This time, they will have allies. Who will help them? Around the world, some young humans are making a strange discovery. They are learning that they were born with dragon blood –blood that gives them amazing powers.
Eye of the Monster Ren is tired of being bullied, but he thinks the bullies are right –he is small and weak. But when his eyes turn golden, and his skin turns scaly, Ren thinks he can finally get revenge on the boys who tormented him. What will he do when he sees what fear looks like?
The Girl who Breathed Fire Noor and Farah, searching for food, find themselves in a crumbling library. But when Noor shouts, the sound is heard by three soldiers who patrol the old building. The soldiers are angry, and the two girls are scared. That all changes when Noor opens her mouth…
Tuesday, October 26 10:30 am
Here’s our crew last year
Come show off your Halloween costume, hear a terrific story or two and eat some delicious cookies! No registration required
New DVDs just arrived at the library! We have something for all ages.
Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue
Max and Ruby: Visit with Grandma
Max and Ruby: Everybunny loves Winter
Shaun the Sheep: Party Animals
Thomas and Friends: Misty Island Rescue
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Road Rally
Dora the Explorer: Slumber Party
and Coming Soon Toy Story 3
Visit us in the Children’s Room for recommendations or with any questions you may have.
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind those doors that say “Employees Only?” This new series takes you behind the locked doors into “Hidden Worlds.”
Under the Lights: Exploring the Secrets of a Sports Stadium: Where do the players go when they’re not on the field? And where do the vendors cook all those hot dogs? Behind the scenes of the sports stadium, there’s a whole world of activity that keeps the stadium running.
Beyond the Bars: Exploring the Secrets of a Police Station Where do the police keep their weapons? And where do the criminals go once they’re arrested? Behind the scenes of the police station, there’s a whole world of activity that keeps citizens safe.
Behind the Double Doors: Exploring the Secrets of a Hospital Where do the doctors' tools get cleaned? And where do they put patients who are dangerous? Behind the scenes of the hospital, there's a whole world of activity that keeps people healthy.
Behind the Racks: Exploring the Secrets of a Shopping Mall Where does all the trash at the mall go? And where do they keep all the stuff for the stores? Behind the scenes of the mall, there's a whole world of activity that keeps the mall running
Come to the library and check out our selection of materials to learn more about the masters of Art-Van Gogh, Degas, Picasso, Monet, and many more! Learn about the artists, the museums that hold the great works, and analyze the paintings all through the different books we have on display. After learning about some of the great works of art, check out the library's selection of Museum passes to get to see some of the famous paintings in person!
