August 2024

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Thursday, August 11:30—4:15 PMCommunity Room Weston Public Library87 School Street, Weston, MA, 02493

Weston Film Club -- RIDING THE RAILS -- screened in the COMMUNITY ROOM at the WPL

Weston Film Club -- RIDING THE RAILS -- screened in the COMMUNITY ROOM at the WPLAs part of the TRAVELS & TRAVAILS series:Riding the Rails1997, 72 minutes During the Great Depression of 1929-36, when 122 million people lived in the United States, four million of them were homeless, wandering across the country in search of a place they could eke out a living.…Learn More

Thursday, August 17:00—8:00 PMCommunity Room Weston Public Library87 School Street, Weston, MA, 02493

Crafter's Studio: Crystal Suncatcher

Join us to create a DIY craft project that always turns out great. Crafter's Studio is a monthly event on the first Thursday of each month from 7-8 PM. No experience is required and essential supplies are provided, but registration is required. Please note: you must register separately for each project.…Learn More
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Saturday, August 310:00 AM—1:00 PMWeston AICWeston Art and Innovation Center356 Boston Post Road, Weston, MA, 02493

Weston AIC: Saturday Open Maker Hours

Weston AIC: Saturday Open Maker Hours Open Maker Hours are dedicated to anyone who would like to use either of our studio spaces to work independently on personal projects. You are welcome to use our equipment (3D printers, Cricut Makers, and/or Sewing Machines) once you have been certified.…Learn More
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Monday, August 53:00—4:30 PMChildren's Picture Book AreaWeston Public Library87 School Street, Weston, MA, 02493
Storytime RoomWeston Public Library87 School Street, Weston, MA, 02493

Read with Birdy!

Read with Birdy!Therapy Dog Birdy is coming to the Library on Monday afternoons this summer!Drop in and meet this sweet and furry friend from 3:00 - 3:30.   If you have a little one who is scared of dogs, Birdy is the perfect Therapy Dog to help them. Sign up to Read to Birdy from 3:30 - 4:30 on a first come, first read basis.…Learn More

Monday, August 54:30—6:30 PMCommunity Room Weston Public Library87 School Street, Weston, MA, 02493

Teen Henna Workshop

Photo of hand with henna design on itCertified henna artist, Mandy Roberge, hosts a drop-in Henna workshop offering patrons beautiful henna designs of theirchoosing.
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Tuesday, August 62:00—3:30 PMCommunity Room Weston Public Library87 School Street, Weston, MA, 02493

KIDS: Make a Clay Campfire Candleholder!

KIDS: Make a Clay Campfire Candleholder!Ages 8 - 12Pop up Art School will show you how to create a whimsical candleholder using air dry clay. You'll hand build a cute little character, warming up by the flame. Your creation will be painted with acrylic paint during the program, so you'll leave…Learn More

Tuesday, August 67:00—8:00 PMZoomWeston Public Library87 School Street, Weston, MA, 02493

Novels at Night - "This Strange Eventful History"

Novels at Night - "This Strange Eventful History"Join us for a virtual discussion of This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messud. Copies available at the Circulation desk, or borrow as an ebook or digital audiobook through Libby.  Please register below to receive the Zoom link.
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Wednesday, August 79:00 AM—12:00 PMWeston AICWeston Art and Innovation Center356 Boston Post Road, Weston, MA, 02493

Weston AIC: Teen Summer Series -- Mixed Media Collage (3 days this week)

Weston AIC: Teen Summer Series -- Mixed Media Collage (3 days this week)In this 3-day summer workshop series for teens, participants review the basics of material and media options for building surfaces, using found materials from nature and reclaimed/recycled everyday items, to explore elements of composition, color and texture.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 79:00 AM—1:00 PMWeston AICWeston Art and Innovation Center356 Boston Post Road, Weston, MA, 02493

Weston AIC: Teen Summer Series -- Laser Cutter workshop (3 days this week)

Weston AIC: Teen Summer Series -- Laser Cutter workshop (3 days this week)Laser cutters are incredible tools for creative, technical, and curious people. This 3-day workshop is a great beginner course in laser cutting, where teens learn the essentials in operating a laser cutter, vector image creation, and Lightburn software.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 72:00—3:00 PMZoomWeston Public Library87 School Street, Weston, MA, 02493

Virtual Author Talk with Dr. Jennifer Levasseur - Behind the Scenes at the Space Station

Virtual Author Talk with Dr. Jennifer Levasseur - Behind the Scenes at the Space StationVirtual eventYou’re invited to virtually step inside one of the greatest international achievements with a behind-the-scenes guide to space exploration with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur. Revealing a new perspective into the world of space exploration and the daring astronauts who make it possible, Dr.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 76:00—7:30 PMCommunity Room Weston Public Library87 School Street, Weston, MA, 02493

Teen Watercolor Beach Painting

Watercolor Beach PaintingPaint a beautiful beach scene in this beginner's watercolor class. To sharpen your muscle memory and build your confidence you will paint a trio of mini beach vistas. Capture fluffy clouds, turquoise waters and swaying seagrass with layers of translucent watercolor paint.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 81:30—4:15 PMCommunity Room Weston Public Library87 School Street, Weston, MA, 02493

Weston Film Club -- THE DISH -- screened in the COMMUNITY ROOM at the WPL

Weston Film Club -- THE DISH -- screened in the COMMUNITY ROOM at the WPLAs part of the TRAVELS & TRAVAILS series:The Dish2000, 101 minutesBrief summary from IMDB. com:     A remote Australian community, populated by quirky characters, plays a key role in the first Apollo moon landing. This tongue-in-cheek movie starring Sam Neill offers a perspective of the 1969 moonshot from the other side of the planet.…Learn More

Thursday, August 87:00—8:00 PMCommunity Room Weston Public Library87 School Street, Weston, MA, 02493

Crafter's Studio: Crystal Suncatcher

Join us to create a DIY craft project that always turns out great. Crafter's Studio is a monthly event on the first Thursday of each month from 7-8 PM. No experience is required and essential supplies are provided, but registration is required. Please note: you must register separately for each project.…Learn More
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Saturday, August 1010:00 AM—1:00 PMWeston AICWeston Art and Innovation Center356 Boston Post Road, Weston, MA, 02493

Weston AIC: Saturday Open Maker Hours - End of Summer Saturday Open Maker Hours

Weston AIC: Saturday Open Maker Hours - End of Summer Saturday Open Maker Hours Open Maker Hours are dedicated to anyone who would like to use either of our studio spaces to work independently on personal projects. You are welcome to use our equipment (3D printers, Cricut Makers, and/or Sewing Machines) once you have been certified.…Learn More

Saturday, August 1012:00—1:00 PMWeston AICWeston Art and Innovation Center356 Boston Post Road, Weston, MA, 02493

Weston AIC: Second Saturdays - AIC Tour

Poster for monthly tour of AIC, every second saturday of the month.Take a tour of this historic building and the AIC equipment.   Your tour guide will have an intimate knowledge of the Weston AIC and everything it offers to communities near and far. This very special space has all been painstakingly designed for creative exploration in the traditional arts, as well as digital design and fabrication.…Learn More
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Monday, August 123:00—4:30 PMChildren's Picture Book AreaWeston Public Library87 School Street, Weston, MA, 02493
Storytime RoomWeston Public Library87 School Street, Weston, MA, 02493

Read with Birdy!

Read with Birdy!Therapy Dog Birdy is coming to the Library on Monday afternoons this summer!Drop in and meet this sweet and furry friend from 3:00 - 3:30.   If you have a little one who is scared of dogs, Birdy is the perfect Therapy Dog to help them. Sign up to Read to Birdy from 3:30 - 4:30 on a first come, first read basis.…Learn More

Monday, August 124:00—5:00 PMCommunity Room Weston Public Library87 School Street, Weston, MA, 02493

KIDS: New England Birds of Prey with Wingmasters!

KIDS: New England Birds of Prey with Wingmasters!THIS PROGRAM IS FULL.   If space becomes available, we will notify families on the Wait List. Ages 6 and up  (Kids attending  MUST be able to sit still throughout the program, as raptors startle easily)Birds of prey are also known as raptors, and they are hunting birds characterized by hooked beaks and powerful grabbing feet armed with sharp talons (the word raptor comes from a Latin word that means "to seize".…Learn More
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Tuesday, August 132:00—3:00 PMCommunity Room Weston Public Library87 School Street, Weston, MA, 02493

KIDS: Make a Suncatcher!

KIDS: Make a Suncatcher!THIS PROGRAM IS FULLIf space becomes available, we will notify kids on the Wait List. Ages 7 - 12Join us for this  fun creative workshop and make a suncatcher for your favorite window!  Participants will have access to a number of styles and materials so to create something special!  With Mandy of WickedGoodHenna.…Learn More
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Wednesday, August 142:30—3:30 PMCommunity Room Weston Public Library87 School Street, Weston, MA, 02493

KIDS: Princess Storytime with the Glass Slipper Princess!

KIDS: Princess Storytime with the Glass Slipper Princess!THIS PROGRAM IS FULL. If space becomes available, we will notify families on the Wait List. Ages 2 - 8Join us for some special songs and a story with Cinderella (with a special appearance by her Fairy Godmother. )  Pose for pictures afterward.   Wear your own finest ballgown!Space is limited, Registration Required.

Wednesday, August 146:00—7:00 PMCommunity Room Weston Public Library87 School Street, Weston, MA, 02493

Pajama Storytime with the Weston Fire Department!

Pajama Storytime with Weston Fire DeptJoin us for a special storytime with Firefighters from the Weston Fire Department! They'll read a story, present a fire safety review, and bring a fire engine for Touch a Truck! Please register below.
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Thursday, August 1510:00—10:45 AMCommunity Room Weston Public Library87 School Street, Weston, MA, 02493

Library Sing-Along with Jeannie Mack!

Library Sing-Along with Jeannie Mack!  Sing Along with Jeannie Mack! For babies, toddlers and preschool families! Bring your dancing shoes and be prepared to boogie! Jeannie will sing old favorites and seasonal songs. .. plus rhymes and fingerplays to enjoy. Now at 10:00 in the Community…Learn More

Thursday, August 151:30—4:15 PMCommunity Room Weston Public Library87 School Street, Weston, MA, 02493

Weston Film Club -- ROUGH MAGIC -- screened in the COMMUNITY ROOM at the WPL

Weston Film Club -- ROUGH MAGIC -- screened in the COMMUNITY ROOM at the WPLAs part of the TRAVELS AND TRAVAILS series:Rough Magic1995, 104 minutes Based on the 1944 novel, Miss Shumway Waves a Wand, this film by Clare Peploe is one strange brew of fab-fifties inanity and Mezo-American magical realism. Bridget Fonda plays Myra Shumway, a magician’s assistant who is torn between her mentor, a puckish nightclub conjurer, and her controlling fiancé, a Howard Hughes-like tycoon obsessed with atomic power.…Learn More

Thursday, August 152:00—3:00 PMZoomWeston Public Library87 School Street, Weston, MA, 02493

Virtual Author Talk with Irena Smith - The Golden Ticket

Virtual Author Talk with Irena Smith - The Golden TicketVirtual eventAnother college application season is around the corner, and stress is already beginning to ratchet up for teens and their parents. You’re invited to join us for this must-watch virtual author talk by Irena Smith, PhD. You will hear about constructive and healthy ways to approach the college application process, preserve your relationship with your teen, and help them define success on their terms instead of chasing the elusive “golden ticket.…Learn More
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Monday, August 192:15—5:00 PMCommunity Room Weston Public Library87 School Street, Weston, MA, 02493

Summer Reading Celebration!

Summer Reading Celebration!Did you participate in the Summer Reading Program?If you did, drop in between 2:15 and 5:00 and join us for the Summer Reading Celebration!  Get your award book, pick up the last of your prizes, and get some ice cream to celebrate.   Find…Learn More
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Tuesday, August 206:00—7:30 PMCommunity Room Weston Public Library87 School Street, Weston, MA, 02493

Teen Reading Party

Teen Reading PartyCelebrate the end of the Teen Summer Reading Program!  Collect prizes and enter your name for some AWESOMEraffle prizes!  Enjoy pizza, chips, cookies and brownies while hanging out with other teen summer reading participants.
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Wednesday, August 217:00—8:00 PMZoomWeston Public Library87 School Street, Weston, MA, 02493

Virtual Author Talk with Shelby Van Pelt - Remarkably Bright Creatures

Virtual Author Talk with Shelby Van Pelt - Remarkably Bright CreaturesVirtual eventWe invite you to join us as we chat virtually with the amazing New York Times bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt about her beloved novel Remarkably Bright Creatures. You don’t want to miss this deep-dive exploration of friendship, reckoning, hope, and so much more! Remarkably Bright Creatures is a luminous debut novel about a widow’s unlikely friendship with a giant Pacific octopus reluctantly residing at the local aquarium—and the truths she finally uncovers about her son’s disappearance 30 years ago.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 222:00—3:00 PMCommunity Room Weston Public Library87 School Street, Weston, MA, 02493

KIDS: Dinoman!

KIDS: Dinoman!Ages 3 - 13If you love dinosaurs, this is the program for you!  Join us to meet paleontologist Dinoman and his giant inflatable companions!Registration Required!
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Saturday, August 2411:15 AM—1:30 PMCommunity Room Weston Public Library87 School Street, Weston, MA, 02493

Art Reception

large room with tables and chairsIn conjunction with the art exhibit by Yahong Shen A reception, with talk and art critique11:15 AM – 11: 45 AM A presentation: Introduction to Traditional Chinese Painting, by Yahong Shen11:45 AM – 12:15 PM Visiting the exhibit and free time, with…Learn More
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Monday, August 267:00—8:00 PMReading RoomWeston Public Library87 School Street, Weston, MA, 02493

More than Chick Lit Book Group: I'm Glad My Mom Died

Not Just Chick Lit LogoJoin us on the 4th (ish) Monday of each month at 2 PM OR 7 PM (both groups read the same book) to discuss a different work of women's fiction and the occasional memoir. All are welcome to attend, but some titles will be talking about mature themes and complicated adult relationships, so if this isn't for you, our Reference staff can suggest some titles that you might enjoy from our "Gentle Reads.…Learn More
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Tuesday, August 271:00—2:30 PMCommunity Room Weston Public Library87 School Street, Weston, MA, 02493

JFS of Metrowest- Annual Build-A-Backpack

large room with tables and chairsJoin JFS of Metrowest at Weston Library in providing over 300 backpacks full of school supplies to children in our community who need it most. JFS will supply the items for the backpack and people participating should bring an empty backpack to fill.
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Thursday, August 291:30—4:15 PMCommunity Room Weston Public Library87 School Street, Weston, MA, 02493

Weston Film Club -- ONE LIFE -- screened in the COMMUNITY ROOM at the WPL

Weston Film Club -- ONE LIFE -- screened in the COMMUNITY ROOM at the WPLAs part of the TRAVELS AND TRAVAILS series:One Life2023, 110 minutesAs implied in the title, if a person saves one life, they save the entire world. To that end, Nicholas Winton did his part and then some when he traveled to Czechoslovakia in 1938. The country was in the process of being dismantled by Germany, and Prague was filling with Jewish refugees trying to flee the Nazis.…Learn More
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Saturday, August 31Closed

Weston Public Library