J. V. Fletcher Library e-News
February 18, 2010
Who Says We Only Read-Aloud to our PreSchoolers?
Nancy Boutet, our new Head of Youth Services, has crafted a unique Read-Aloud Storytime for 1st through 3rd graders. This drop-in, weekly event allows school- aged children to stop home after school, have a snack and then head up to the Library for a relaxing, yet spririted, special time for sharing favorite CHAPTER books, authors and series! Drop-in when you can on Wednesday afternoons from 4:00 to 4:45 in
he Children’s Room.
Musical Duo- “Two Old Friends”:
Get an early start on your St. Patrick's Day celebration. Don't miss a night of lively music at the Library. Join us on Wednesday, March 3 at 7 p.m. in the Meeting Room for a performance by "Two Old Friends. “ This musical duo consisting of Mac McHale and Emery Hutchins will regale us with traditional Irish, Scottish, and American folk songs. “Two old Friends” is dynamic duo offers a delightful display of music, history, and more than a few funny stories. This free program is open to all ages and does not require registration.
YA Gaming Tournament:
Saturday, March 6 from 1-3 p.m. in the Meeting Room. Wii Got Game! Do you? Teens, show off your Wii gaming skills at our first ever “Gaming Tournament”. Win prizes and enjoy free snacks to boot. Free registration for Grades 6 – 12 begins Monday, February 22 in the Youth Services department.
Library Rear Entry Project:
Work on our renovated rear entrance is almost complete. The finishing touches are being finalized as the new door and window wall are being installed and the electrical work is completed. We thank everyone for their patience during this project. The resulting safety improvements and energy savings for the Library Department will be significant and benefit the entire community.
The Bookmobile will travel to the following locations next week:
Tuesday, February 23: 9 – 10:30 a.m. Next Generation, 10:30-11:30 Goddard School; 1:30 –2:50 p.m. 2 Home Stops, 2:50- 3:30 p.m. Orchard St, 3:30- 4:20 p.m. Meadow Lane; Wednesday, February 24: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Westford Children’s Learning Center, 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Cameron Senior Center, 1:15 - 3:10 p.m. 2 Home Stops, 3:10 – 3:50 p.m. Springboard Afterschool, 3:50 – 4:30 p.m. 100 Nutting Rd..; Thursday, February 25 :1:15 - 1:45 p.m. Social Day Program, 1:45 – 2:30 p.m. Tadmuck Elderly Housing & Mystery Spring Housing, 2:30 – 3 p.m. Home Stop, 3 – 3:45 p.m. Misty Lane, 3:45 – 4:30 p.m. Hayrick Lane
Fletcher Library Hours: Monday: 1 p.m. - 9 p.m., Tuesday -Thursday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Friday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday (Labor Day-June) 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday (Jan-April) 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Visit the Fletcher Library’s award-winning Web site at www.westfordlibrary.org
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