Whatcha got cookin?Plato once said "Knowledge is the food of the soul." We agree, but we also know that knowledge of how to prepare food is good for the soul and the body. So this week, we're sharing some of our favorite cooking resources with you. Forget those recipe blogs that make you read a memoir before you get to the recipe- we have the titles that get you straight to the meat (or veggies) of the topic! As a reminder, the library remains closed for the time being in coordination with local/federal directives. Please do not return borrowed materials to the library at this time.To read more about the Library's response to COVID-19/coronavirus, please click here.For updates and information about COVID-19 from the Town of Weston, please visit Weston.org/Covid19 and Weston.org/Health. |
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Our Favorite Cookbooks and RecipesWeston Public Library staff have been cooking up a storm to find the best recipes to suggest to our patrons. We aren't professional chefs, but neither are most of you! We found some recipes that turned out great, even when made by folks that are better with words than with whisks. First, let's start with something fun from one of our favorite recipe magazines that you can access digitally, Taste of Home- find out what dessert was most popular the year you were born. One of our librarians was less than excited to find our her's was a Creamy Pineapple Pie and wishes she had been born in 1993 or 1940 instead! Spoiler alert, there are A LOT of refrigerator treats for you 50's and 60's babies! |
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Feast on Books Blog: time is precious, read the best firstBefore we get into the actual feast, remember that our Feast on Books blog highlights some of the best books that are guaranteed to satisfy any reader's appetite. You can even break down the posts by category so you get straight to your favorite flavor. Check it out at https://feastonbooksblog.wordpress.com/ |
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Staff, Trustees, Friends, and Patron Picks
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Our staff, trustees, friends, and fellow patrons have been busy reading so they can help you figure out your next favorite book! If you don't want to wait to get personalized book recommendations through our Virtual Book Match Service, grab one of these eBooks or audio books from Hoopla or Overdrive. All of these books come highly recommended by a staff member, Friend of the WPL, library Trustee, or library patron! |
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Help Kids Discover their History
Looking for something new to do? American Ancestors has some really fun guided activities to help kids discover their family history. You can find out how to do a successful virtual interview with a relative, create a keepsake craft, go on a family history scavenger hunt and more. Check out the link below to get in on that genealogy fun:
https://www.americanancestors.org/education/learning-resources/read/youth
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We are here to support you! WPL @ Home
We miss our patrons so much and can't wait to be back in the library, but until then, we can support you from afar. Library patrons can call and leave a message or send an email to wsnmail2@minlib.net to get assistance from a library staff member. Staff will be checking messages/emails between the hours of 8 AM to 6 PM, M-F and will return calls/emails as we are able.
- Call 781-786-6165 for help with using a library platform, borrowing ebooks, or other Reference questions.
- Call 781-786-6166 for help with using a library platform, borrowing ebooks, or for assistance from a Youth Services librarian
- Call 781-786-6161 to reset your PIN or other questions about your account
Please note that you will need your library card number and pin for many services. If you do not remember your pin, please reset it online or call the library.Need a library card? Fill out this online form and get a library card number to access to many of our our online resources immediately, including Overdrive/Libby and most databases. Check out some of our most popular digital services below or see the A-Z list. for all of our databases including popular resources like Ancestry Library, Mango Languages, Consumer Reports, and The New York Times. - Hoopla- eBooks, eAudiobooks, comics, video, music- all always available.
- RB Digital Magazines- 50 popular magazines on a variety of topics.
- Overdrive and Libby- eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, & more.
- Kanopy- Documentaries, films, and video content for all ages.
- Freegal- Downloadable music from thousands of artists.
- Virtual Storytime- Weekdays at 3 PM on Facebook Live.
- WPL YouTube- Crafts, How To's, Special features, etc.
- AIC @ Home- Fun "maker" and arts activities you can do from home.
- Virtual Book match- Personalized book, video, music, podcast recommendations
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