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Weymouth Public Libraries Monthly Happenings Newsletter - February 2023
Schools and Libraries
January 27, 2023
From: Weymouth Public Libraries - Tufts LibraryANNOUNCEMENTS
Holiday Hours - Presidents' Day
Tufts Library will be closed on Monday, February 20 in observance of Presidents' Day.
Books in Bloom with the Weymouth Garden Club
February 2nd - 4th
Join us for an annual event featuring book-themed floral displays throughout the library!
The Weymouth Garden Club's winter event "Books in Bloom" returns to the Tufts Library from Thursday, February 2nd through Saturday, February 4th.
Over this three day event, floral arrangements based on a book and created by Weymouth community members of all ages will be on display. As an extra treat, the Friends of the Weymouth Public Libraries will be providing refreshments to attendees on Saturday, February 4th from 1:00 - 4:00 PM.
Stop by to enjoy this touch of spring.
Adult Programs
Looking for something to do? All Weymouth Public Libraries Events
Boston Classical Guitar Society Presents
The Back Bay Trio
Saturday, February 4th, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Multipurpose Room 138
The Back Bay Guitar Trio is an exciting new ensemble that has made an immediate impression on the New England music scene. The group formed in early 2002 when David Newsam invited former student Steve Marchena and his duo partner John Mason to perform as a trio. All three guitarists are respected educators and performers with extremely diverse musical interests. These talents blend themselves in a unique way within the trio. The BBGT create a new and exciting approach to the classical guitar trio while still respecting the long-standing tradition.
Delvena Theatre Company Presents: "All the Presidents' Women"
Saturday, February 11th, 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Multipurpose Room 138
Join us for another wonderful performance by the Delvena Theatre Company! All the Presidents' Women looks into the lives (sometimes behind closed doors!) of some our United States presidents, their wives, mothers, etc. Did you know that one our most famous first ladies was committed to a mental institution by her own son? Have we already had a female president? Which first lady may have murdered her husband while he was still in office? Fascinating stories – not well known – bring lively entertainment and promotes dialogue after the performance between the cast and the audience. Space is limited so register today.
This performance is made possible through the use of library state aid funds.
Planning Your Remodeling Project with Richard Connolly
Six Mondays, March 6, 13, 20, 27 & April 3, 10 from 6:30-8:30 PM
For homeowners with a project planned for the next 6-12 months.
Join educator, author, consumer advocate, and construction consultant, Richard Connolly, for a fun, interactive, and informative class that removes the guesswork from renovations.
This six-week, adult education course provides homeowners a roadmap to research and plan their remodeling projects from concept through completion. It includes several presentations by subject experts, a survey of materials and products and their impact on labor, a case study, and an analysis of comprehensive, detailed labor and material specifications as a means of obtaining competitive bids, controlling costs, and establishing performance-based payments. The program emphasizes relationship-building over construction and the importance of developing an effective network that meets or exceeds your expectations for quality, price, and performance.
Register once for all six sessions. Due to limited capacity and high demand, only one person per household may register, and we will notify you no later than February 23rd if space is available for you to attend.
Please register for a chance to attend this popular workshop!
Adult Crafting with Pop Up Art School: Sculptural Felted Birds
Saturday, February 25th, 10:00-11:30 AM
Multipurpose Room 138
Learn how to needle felt a bird with red accents perched on a real branch. Pop up Art School will show you the basics of how to needle felt merino wool. Leave the class with the basic supplies and knowledge to needle felt on your own. Needle felting is surprisingly easy, relaxing and fun!
Space is limited so register today!
This workshop is made possible through the use of library state aid funds.
Book Chat!
1st Thursday of each month at 10:00 AM
Room 232, Tufts Library
Book Chat is not a book club, it's a place to talk about our favorite books and authors, why we love reading, hot new releases, and more!
All are welcome to drop by.
Adult Book Club
Libertie by Kaitlyn Greenidge
Monday, February 13th, 7:00-8:00 PM
Multipurpose Room 138
The critically acclaimed and Whiting Award-winning author of We Love You, Charlie Freeman returns with Libertie, an unforgettable story about one young Black girl's attempt to find a place where she can be fully, and only, herself.
New members welcome.
Copies available at the Tufts Library Circulation Desk or digitally on Libby.
Heart Health with South Shore Health
Thursday, February 16, 7:00-8:00 PM
Learn about how you can improve the health of your heart with a free session presented by cardiac nurse specialist Karen LaFond. LaFond will present on various aspects of basic heart health including learning about heart disease, how you can track your blood pressure and test your cholesterol, taking appropriate medicines, and the importance of keeping active while eating healthy nutritious meals.
Community Yoga with Rhiannon
Thursdays, February 9th and 23rd, 10:00 AM
Multipurpose Room 138, Tufts Library
Join instructor Rhiannon, of Humble Roots Yoga, for free community yoga at Tufts Library.
Rhiannon uses physical demonstration, verbal direction, modifications and variations to create all level classes for all fitness abilities.
Please bring a water bottle, yoga mat, and your sense of humor. We have a limited number of extra mats available for use.
Narcan Training with MANET Community Health
Thursday, Februry 2nd, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Meeting Room 134
In a presentation about Narcan and Overdose Prevention, a representative from MANET Community Health will introduce attendees to Naloxone AKA Narcan, and how it can save someone's life during an opioid overdose. Find out how to identify signs of and respond to overdoses, how to administer Narcan, and more information about this life-saving medication.
Blood Pressure Clinic with Weymouth Health Department
Wednesdays, February 8th and 22nd
11:30 AM -1:00 PM
Meeting Room 133, Tufts Library
Get your blood pressure under control with our friends at the Weymouth Health Department! They'll be here on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month to check your blood pressure!
Wednesday Morning Movies
Oscar Winning "Best Picture" Romances
It Happened One Night (Winner in 1934)
February 1st, 10:00 AM
Run time: 105 min.| Black & white
Not Rated
The Apartment (Winner in 1960)
February 8th, 10:00 AM
Run time: 125 min. | Black & White
Not Rated
Annie Hall (Winner in 1977)
February 15th, 10:00 AM
Run time: 93 min. | Rated PG
Shakespeare in Love (Winner in 1998)
February 22nd, 10:00 AM
Run time: 122 min. | Rated R for sexuality
TEENS
Come hang out! Only for grades 7-12
Teen Room Hours
The Teen Room on the second floor is open to grades 7-12 during the following hours:
Monday to Thursdays, 2:00-9:00 PM
Fridays, 2:00-5:00 PM
Saturdays, 12:00 PM-5:00 PM
Study Rooms ~ Computers ~ Board Games ~ Books ~ Friend
February Events for Teens
Drop-In Board Games
Wednesday, February 8th, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
WPS Half Day
Tuesday, February 14th
Teen Room Opens at 11:00 AM
Arts & Crafts Club
Thursday, February 23rd
3:00 - 4:00 PM
Book Clubs for Teens
BookTok Book Club
Tuesday, February 21st
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Book title: Dry by Neal Shusterman
Copies will be available in the Teen Room
High School Book Club
Monday, February 27th
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Book title: TBD
Teens in Grades 9-12 are welcome to join the High School Book Club. Copies will be available in the Teen Room.
KIDS
We offer a mix of programs sponsored by the Weymouth Public Libraries and the Weymouth Child Family Community Engagement Center at the Tufts Library. To see the full listing of events, click on the calendar above.
Li Lui : Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics: A Family Program
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 from 6:30—7:30 PM
Multipurpose Room 138
Families with children through Gr. 6 are invited to "Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics", a solo acrobatic performance. Li Liu performs hand balancing, plate spinning, ribbon dancing, diabolos and foot juggling.
A limited number of child volunteers get to join her to create an impromptu ribbon dance, and also to try their hand at plate spinning.
Registration for this event opens Thursday, February 9th at 9:00 AM
Baby Butterflies Story Time
For children ages 0-3
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays at 9:30 AM
Please register for each day you plan on attending. Tuesday content will be repeated on Thursdays and Saturdays. Pick the day that works best for you each week.
NO CLASS FEBRUARY 20-25
SCHOOL VACATION
Pajama Story Time with Chris
Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
We've got the bedtime stories covered at our Pajama Story Time. Chris will be reading some great picture books with a bit of music mixed in.
NO CLASS FEBRUARY 20-25
SCHOOL VACATION
After School Story Time with Miss Julie
Tuesdays at 4:00 PM
Join Miss Julie for some fun stories and an easy craft using everyday household items.
Family Build Time Saturdays in February
10:45 AM
For ages 4+
Children accompanied by their grownups are welcome to join us for an hour of building using our Legos, Magnatiles, Keva Planks and more!
NO CLASS FEBRUARY 20-25
SCHOOL VACATION
PAWS to Read with Lenny
Monday, February 27 from 4-5 PM
New readers are welcome to sit with Lenny and read a story to him. Drop-in and say "hello". Register for an email reminder.
PAWS to Read with Spencer
2nd Wednesday of the month from 4-5 PM
New readers are welcome to sit with Spencer and read a story to him. Drop-in and say "hello". Register for an email reminder.
PAWS to Read with Hope
Thursday, February 2 from 3-4 PM
New readers are welcome to sit with Hope and read a story to her. Drop-in and say "hello". Register for an email reminder.
Join us for a BONUS visit with Hope!
Tuesday, February 14 from 3-4 PM
PAWS to Read with Duffy
4th Friday of the month from 4-5 PM
Friday, February 24 also a bonus visit on Friday, February 3
Weymouth Child Family Community Engagement Center @ Tufts
For WCFCE programs:
- Weymouth families with preschool children who have registered with the WCFCE may reserve a space online through the WCFCE website.
- Non-Weymouth families will be admitted to WCFCE programs on a walk-in basis as space allows
Music & Movement
Tuesdays at 11:15 AM
No program on 2/14
NO CLASS FEBRUARY 20-24
SCHOOL VACATION
Weymouth families registered with the WCFCE can reserve their space online.
Story Time / Playgroup
Mondays & Wednesdays at 9:30 AM
NO CLASS FEBRUARY 20-24
SCHOOL VACATION
Mindful Movements
Fridays
9:30 -10:15 AM
11:15 AM ages 4 & 5
NO CLASS FEBRUARY 20-24
SCHOOL VACATION
Questions about WCFCE? Please contact:
Maura Perez | [email protected] 781-340-6098
Bring the Children's Room Home
Easy to access digital non-fiction books in 14 different languages!
English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Portuguese, Russian, Mandarin, German, Hindi, Korean, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Urdu and Japanese.
Tumblebook Library
Our Library has a subscription to TumbleBook Library, and your family can access it from home! It's unlimited and it's FREE for you to use from home!
TumbleBook Library is an online collection of e-books for children. They are a great way to encourage tech-savvy kids to enjoy reading!
There are over 250 animated, talking picture books! The site also features Spanish and French books, read-along chapter books, non-fiction books, and exciting games and puzzles!
Important Update from Overdrive
OverDrive app users, changes are coming!
The legacy OverDrive app will soon be discontinued, and you’ll need to switch to Libby, OverDrive’s newer reading app. You can still use the legacy OverDrive app for now, but we recommend upgrading to Libby today. It’s easy to use and full of fun features. Switch to Libby!
Click Here for more information.