Adult Nonfiction Book Club :Tuesday, April 1st at 6:30 p.m.
We’ll meet virtually to discuss The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams by Stacy Schiff.
Copies are available at Main Desk until March 28th. The e-book and audiobook are both available to download from Libby.
Email Charles Schweppe at cschweppe@westfordma.gov for the Zoom link!
Adult Book Club: Thursday, April 10th at 6:30 p.m.
We’ll meet virtually to discuss By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult.
Copies are available at Main Desk until March 28th. The e-book and audiobook are both available to download from Libby.
Email Kristina Leedberg at kleedberg@westfordma.gov for the Zoom link!
VIRTUAL: Grim(m) Fairy Tales with Bill Thierfelder Tuesday, April 22nd 7:00—8:30 PM
For over two hundred years, the remarkable stories of the Brothers Grimm have fascinated and terrified us. Between 1812 and 1857, seven editions of their often dark-hued folk tales—200 stories and 11 legends—found their way into the western consciousness. This presentation first defines what a folk tale is and then explores the meticulous research that Jacob and Wilhelm undertook to accomplish their goal of collecting significant stories from around Europe. Their accomplishments have created the great archetypes for much modern literature, sociology, and psychology.
About Bill: Bill is a retired professor of Arts and Humanities, with a PhD in English Literature, an MA in Theology, and a BA in English with additional concentrations in music history and art. After teaching Second Grade for four years and High School seniors for six months as a replacement substitute, Bill spent the next 32 years teaching a variety of Arts and Humanities courses at several New York and Long Island universities and colleges, including St. John’s University, Hofstra University, and Dowling College. Bill is currently docent emeritus at the American Museum of Natural History where he continues to give both Zoom and in-person presentations, work on special editing projects, and give tours. He also lectures regularly for libraries and educational organizations nationwide via Zoom.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library and presented in partnership with the Groton Public Library.
Sign up directly via Zoom HERE! 
Monday Mystery Book Club: Monday, April 28th at 2 pm
We’ll meet in person at 515 Groton Road to discuss The Longmire Defense by Craig Johnson.
Copies are available at Main Desk through Thursday, March 27th.
Email Linda Ernick at lernick@westfordma.gov for details!
VIRTUAL: Garden Design Inspired by Magnificent Gardens with Kerry Ann Mendez
Tuesday, May 13th 6:00—7:00 PM
Stunning gardens will be our classroom for emphasizing striking design essentials that elevate gardens from ordinary to sublime, regardless of the hardiness zone or sunlight conditions. We will consider texture, movement, color, repetition, focal points, vertical elements and more.
About Kerry Ann: Kerry Ann has given lectures, workshops and classes throughout New England, across the United States and even in Canada. Since 2015 she has presented over 400 lectures to more than 40,000 gardeners in 23 states and Canada.
Kerry Ann is a ‘passionate perennialist’ with over 25 years of hands-on experience. As a consultant, designer, and teacher, she specializes in low-maintenance, sustainable garden and landscape design, incorporating perennials, ornamental grasses, flowering shrubs, bulbs, and no-fuss annuals.
Kerry Ann has consulted and designed gardens for thousands of clients all over the Northeast during the past 25 years. In 2014 she received the Gold Medal Award from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society recognizing individuals who have contributed to excellence in horticulture. Kerry Ann was specifically acknowledged for “Exceptional teaching and writing that increases public enjoyment and appreciation of horticulture.”
This program is presented by the Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library in partnership with the Groton Public Library.
Sign up directly via Zoom HERE! 
VIRTUAL: Creating A Tech-Healthy Family With Andrea Davis of Better Screen Time
Tuesday, June 17th 7:00—8:00 PM
For parents of elementary & middle school children: Are you tired of screens taking over? Are you wondering how to help your kids thrive in a digital world? Let us give you the confidence and tools you need to tackle tech head-on with our Tech-Healthy Family Formula. This formula provides five steps parents can take to help reduce screen time, restore family time, and finally feel peace of mind. Parents will learn how to : ● Create a family tech plan with their kids ● Take a slow-tech approach to introduce technology ● Teach their children about digital dangers and distractions.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library and presented in partnership with the Groton Public Library.
Sign up directly via Zoom HERE! 