Virtual – Mystery/Thriller Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Hank Phillippi Ryan
Love Mysteries and Thrillers but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Hank Phillippi Ryan, for this quarterly session of her recommendations of some of the best of mystery/thrillers out there! We’re sure you’ll find something to like from Hank’s many enthusiastic reviews.
HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN is USA Today bestselling author of 16 psychological thrillers, winning the most prestigious awards in the genre: five Agathas, five Anthonys, and the coveted Mary Higgins Clark Award. She is also on-air investigative reporter for Boston’s WHDH-TV, winning 37 EMMYs and dozens more journalism honors for her groundbreaking journalism and true crime stories. Her newest thriller, ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS, came out in September from Minotaur Books, and is an instant USA Today Bestseller. It is already in second printing.
Register directly on Zoom HERE. You can sign up for one session or for all!
Thursday, March 19th 6:30—7:00 PM
Thursday, June 18th, 2026 6:30—7:00 PM
Thursday, September 17th 6:30—7:00 PM
Thursday, December 17th 6:30—7:00 PM
This program is presented in collaboration with the Ashland Public Library.
Monday Mystery Book Club: Monday, March 23rd at 2:30 p.m. We’ll meet in person on the 3rd floor of Roudenbush Community Center, 65 Main St, to discuss The Frozen People by Elly Griffiths.
Copies are available at Main Desk. The ebook and audiobook are available to download from Libby and Overdrive. Email Linda Ernick at lernick@westfordma.gov for details!
VIRTUAL: Macy’s Flower Show Through The Years, Tuesday, April 7th 2:00—3:00 PM
What began in 1946 at Macy’s in San Francisco to promote a fragrance has become a major annual two week event. The Macy’s Flower Show welcomes spring with beautiful flowers, trees and plants from around the world all blooming together. It is a delight to experience. The floral sculptures are truly works of art. Each year the show has a different theme and is a major undertaking with many months of planning. Enjoy the beautiful sights from past flower shows at the Macy’s by Herald Square in New York. Led by retired high school teacher Sheila Taub, who now presents illustrated talks on her travels at libraries, senior centers, community centers and cruise ships.
Register directly on Zoom HERE. Presented in collaboration with the Friends of the Tewksbury Library.
Adult Nonfiction Book Club: Tuesday, April 7th 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
We will discuss The Invention of Nature by Andrea Wulf.
Copies are available at Main Desk. The ebook is available to download from Libby. The audiobook is available to download from Hoopla.
No reservations needed. Drop-ins are welcome! Email Bari Pender at bpender@westfordma.gov for more information!
Virtual – Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Jane Healey
Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Jane Healey monthly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations – the best of historical fiction out there! We’re sure you’ll find something to like from Jane’s many enthusiastic reviews. Register for one or more directly on Zoom HERE.
-Apr 14, 2026 06:30 PM
-May 12, 2026 06:30 PM
-Jun 9, 2026 06:30 PM
-Jul 14, 2026 06:30 PM
-Aug 11, 2026 06:30 PM
-Sep 8, 2026 06:30 PM
-Oct 13, 2026 06:30 PM
-Nov 10, 2026 06:30 PM
-Dec 8, 2026 06:30 PM
Jane Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls, a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller, The Secret Stealers, which was an Amazon First Reads Editor’s Pick and a Historical Novel Society’s Editors’ Choice, and her debut, The Saturday Evening Girls Club. Goodnight from Paris was her novel from Lake Union Publishing and her most recent release, The Women of Arlington Hall has been getting rave reviews. Jane is also the host of Historical Happy Hour, a monthly webinar and podcast featuring interviews with premier historical fiction authors and their latest novels. She and her family live outside Boston. We can’t wait to hear what Jane will be recommending – be ready for your TBR pile to fall over!
This program is presented in collaboration with the Ashland Public Library.
VIRTUAL: Life Lessons From The Happiest People On Earth, Wednesday, April 8th 7:00—8:00 PM
Every year, the World Happiness Report is dominated by the same countries: Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Sweden, and Norway. What is it about these Scandinavian countries that makes living there so pleasant? Learn to improve your own life by embracing the practices of hygge and lykke (Danish coziness and happiness); lagom (Swedish balance); sisu (Finnish determination); Niksen (Dutch disassociation); Þetta reddast (Icelandic optimism); and friluftsliv (Norwegian outdoor life). Led by Jez Layman, a librarian, public speaker, and full-time plant mom. She has taught at over 100 libraries, colleges, organizations, and community centers.
Register directly on Zoom HERE. Presented in collaboration with the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library.
RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.
Adult Book Club: Thursday, April 9th 6:30 p.m.
We’ll meet in person at 515 Groton Road to discuss The Book Thief by Markus Zusak.
Copies are available at the Main Desk. The e-book and audiobook are available to download from Libby.
Email Kristina Leedberg at kleedberg@westfordma.gov for more information!
Virtual: Spring Cooking Refresh with Empty Nest Kitchen, Tuesday, April 14th 7pm to 8:15 pm
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your cooking habits. In this lively and practical online cooking class, culinary medicine educator and chef Christine Van Bloem will demonstrate how to create light, Mediterranean-inspired meals that feel satisfying, seasonal, and completely doable for one or two people.
You’ll learn how to:
- Build a balanced plate using simple Mediterranean principles
- Cook smaller portions without waste or boredom
- Add flavor with herbs, citrus, and healthy fats instead of excess salt
- Feel confident creating fresh dinners that support heart health and overall wellness
Come cook, learn, and leave inspired to make dinner feel easy again.
Menu:
- Herby Farro & Chickpea Spring Salad
- White Bean, Spinach & Garlic Skillet
Register directly on Zoom HERE.
Virtual – Women’s Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Kristan Higgins
Love Women’s Fiction but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Kristan Higgins (and Ashland fave!), quarterly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations – the best of women’s fiction out there! We’re sure you’ll find something to like from Kristan’s many enthusiastic reviews. This program is presented in collaboration with the Ashland Public Library.
Register for one or more directly on Zoom HERE.
-Apr 16, 2026 06:30 PM
-Jul 16, 2026 06:30 PM
-Oct 15, 2026 06:30 PM
Virtual: SciFi Book Recommendations with Author Elizabeth Bear
Love SciFi but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Elizabeth Bear, quarterly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations – the best of Science Fiction books out there (out there – see what we did there? :)! We’re sure you’ll find something to like from Bear’s many enthusiastic reviews.
Register directly on Zoom HERE. You can sign up for one session or for all! This program is presented in collaboration with the Ashland Public Library.
-May 13, 2026 07:00 PM
-Aug 12, 2026 07:00 PM
-Nov 18, 2026 07:00 PM
Elizabeth Bear was born on the same day as Frodo and Bilbo Baggins, but in a different year. She is the Hugo, Sturgeon, Locus, and Astounding Award winning author of dozens of novels; over a hundred short stories; and a number of essays, nonfiction, and opinion pieces for markets as diverse as Popular Mechanics and The Washington Post.
