Need a getaway? We have a few ways to keep your wanderlust at bay!After what seemed like a rather dreary stretch, the sun is shining and it just feels like it is time to get out and move. We hope you are enjoying plenty of socially distant time outdoors in Weston, but we know that many of us are also aching to travel. So in this edition of The Latest Word, we hope we can scratch that travel itch just a little bit! Our Film Club @ Home is back to recommend a few flicks from globetrotting adventurers and we have some books that take you far away for when it isn't exactly safe to move about the cabin. 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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Travels books that may make you glad you're safe at homeWe may not be taking a lot of trips this Memorial Day weekend, but as these stories show, travel can be stressful. Take an armchair vacation with an exciting travel adventure -- and be glad you're not on any of these voyages! |
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Virtual Program for Creative Kids: Pop Up Book Workshop
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If you ever wondered how authors and illustrators make amazing pop-up books, wonder no more! Youth Services Librarian, Kelly Wood, will show you how to make your own pop up book one technique at a time in this virtual Pop Up Book Workshop. Every few days, we will be adding a video for the next step in your creation to our YouTube channel. The second video on making flaps is hot off the presses, so head over to the Weston Public Library YouTube channel to get started! |
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Mystery Book Group Returns Via ZoomFind out whodunit with the return of the Mystery Book Group! The group will meet via Zoom, Tuesday, June 16, 2:30 PM to discuss Edgar Award winner The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths. This title is always available via the library’s Hoopla service here. Please RSVP to wsnmail2@minlib.net so we know where to send the zoom link.
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Celebrate Memorial Day a new way
Although Memorial Day has become a time for grilling and chilling in the back yard with the family, let us not forget that it is specifically a day to remember and honor those who have died in service to the nation. The VA has some great information on the history of Memorial Day if you are interested in knowing how this day of remembrance came about. If you are looking for a safe way to celebrate Memorial Day, PBS is keeping up with their tradition of airing the National Memorial Day Concert at
https://www.pbs.org/national-memorial-day-concert/ or on your local PBS station On Sunday, May 14 at 8 PM.
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This Week's WPL Staff Picks: all amazing audio
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Our staff want to help you find 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 audio books from Hoopla or Overdrive. |
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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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