Winter 2025 Programs
Registrations for our winter/spring Book Clubs open on January 5th.
Digital Art for Kids, 65 Main Street, 3rd Floor
Thursday, January 22 3:30PM
Westford Recreation Department at Roudenbush Community Center
– 3rd floor
65 Main Street, Westford, MA
Join Kevin Figueroa as he instructs us on using the Procreate app for iPads to create our own digital art! No experience necessary! Kevin will have iPads and Apple pencils for participants to use, so no need to bring your own! Artwork produced in class can be brought home on a phone or computer. For ages 8 and up. Registration is required. Questions? Please email us at youthservices@westfordma.gov.
This fun program is sponsored by our wonderful Friends of the J. V. Fletcher Library.
Create a Valentine Heart Mosaic with Tiny Tile Mosaics
Monday, February 9 4:00PM
Roudenbush Community Center,
Room 106
65 Main St, Westford, MA, 01886
Create a beautiful handmade mosaic heart to give to family or friends for Valentine’s Day! Join Crystal D’Abbrachio, of Tiny Tile Mosaics, for this fun workshop. All supplies are included. This workshop is open to children ages 6 and up. Young participants will learn about mosaic art and have the opportunity to work with both mosaic and gem tiles to create their heart mosaic in a wood bezel. Children will have time to apply the mosaic tiles with adhesive during the workshop and will take the grout (and grouting instructions) home with them to finish once it is fully dry. Questions? Please email us at youthservices@westfordma.gov.
This children’s program is sponsored by our wonderful Friends of the J. V. Fletcher Library.
Registration is required.
Stuffie Sleepover
Thursday, February 12 2:00PM
Temporary Location, Children’s Room, 515 Groton Rd. Westford, MA
Bring your stuffie over to the Children’s Room and let them roam the library overnight! Drop-off will be from 2 PM – 4:30 PM on Thursday, February 12th. You can pick them up Friday, February 13th, starting at 1 PM.
Drop off your stuffies and don’t forget to make them a nametag while you’re here! There will be lots of fun adventures in store for them, as well as a glow dance party! We’ll make sure to tuck them in for a good night’s sleep afterward. Pictures of what they got up to will be posted on the Children’s Instagram, @jvfletcherkids. Questions? Please email us at youthservices@westfordma.gov
Registration is recommended to receive reminder emails and updates in case of program changes. Drop-ins are welcome too.
Strega Mama Storytime: The Mitten
Tuesday, February 17 10:30AM
Roudenbush Community Center,
Room 105
65 Main St, Westford, MA, 01886
It’s cold outside, don’t forget your mittens! Join us at the Roudenbush Community Center for a cozy Mitten storytime featuring performer Strega Mama! This fun interactive storytime is full of laughter and is geared for children ages 3 to 6. Registration is required. Questions? Please email us at youthservices@westfordma.org.
This great program is sponsored by our wonderful Friends of the J. V. Fletcher Library.
Registration is required. Set your calendar reminder as registration of this event opens Tuesday, January 20 at 10:00 AM.
Stuffie Sleepover
Thursday, March 12 2:00PM
Temporary Location, Children’s Room, 515 Groton Rd. Westford, MA
Bring your stuffie over to the Children’s Room and let them roam the library overnight! Drop-off will be from 2 PM – 4:30 PM on Thursday, March 12th. You can pick them up Friday, March 13th, starting at 1 PM.
Drop off your stuffies and don’t forget to make them a nametag while you’re here! There will be lots of fun adventures in store for them, as well as a glow dance party! We’ll make sure to tuck them in for a good night’s sleep afterward. Pictures of what they got up to will be posted on the Children’s Instagram, @jvfletcherkids. Questions? Please email us at youthservices@westfordma.gov
Registration is recommended to receive reminder emails and updates in case of program changes. Drop-ins are welcome too.
Strega Mama Storytime: Frog & Toad
Tuesday, March 17 10:30AM
Roudenbush Community Center,
Room 105
65 Main St, Westford, MA, 01886
Calling all Frog and Toad fans! Join us at the Roudenbush Community Center for a Frog and Toad storytime featuring performer Strega Mama! This fun interactive storytime is full of laughter and is geared for children ages 3 to 7. Registration is required. Questions? Please email us at youthservices@westfordma.org.
This great program is sponsored by our wonderful Friends of the J. V. Fletcher Library.
Registration is required. Set your calendar reminder as registration of this event opens Tuesday, February 17 at 10:00 AM.
Read with Ponies
Wednesday, March 25, Starting at 3:30 PM
Good Pickin’ Farm, 5 Gould Rd, Westford, MA, 01886
Join us at Good Pickin’ Farm to read to a friendly pony! Read to a Pony programs help kids develop literacy skills and build confidence & self-esteem. The pony is looking forward to sharing a favorite book with you! Therapy ponies provide warm and non-judgmental reading companions for new or experienced readers. Each child who signs up will have 15 minutes solo to read with a pony. There are six 15-minute spots available in this session. The program is limited to kids aged 6-9. Children may bring their own book from home or choose to read one from the library collection. Please arrive at the barn 5-10 minute before your session begins.
Registration is required. Questions? Please email us at youthservices@westfordma.gov.
Please bring along your signed Good Pickin Farm Waiver.
This fun program is made possible by our wonderful Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library.
Registration is required. Set your calendar reminder as registration of this event opens Wednesday, February 25th at 10:00 AM.
Playdough Palooza!
Tuesday, April 21 10:30AM
Roudenbush Community Center, Room 106
65 Main St, Westford, MA
Come play with colorful playdough together! We have special tools and toys to squish, cut, stamp, and roll the dough. Please be advised that the playdough does include gluten.
This program is for children ages 3 and up. Registration is required. Questions? Please email us at youthservices@westfordma.gov.
This fun program is supported by our wonderful Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library.
Registration is required. Set your calendar reminder as registration of this event opens Tuesday, March 24 at 10:00 AM.
Plenty of Pancakes Storytime
with author Carrie Finison
Thursday, April 23 10:30AM
Roudenbush Community Center,
Room 105
65 Main St, Westford, MA, 01886
Join us from 10:30 a.m. for a fun story time and author visit with Carrie Finison. We will feature her newly-released picture book Plenty of Pancakes. This is the sequel to the much-loved Dozens of Doughnuts. Carrie will read her delightful picture book, have a brief Q&A and follow with a fun pancake craft. Please bring along an old t-shirt for your child to wear as an art smock. This fun author storytime is geared for children ages 3 to 7. Questions? Please email us at youthservices@westfordma.org.
This great program is sponsored by our wonderful Friends of the J. V. Fletcher Library.
Registration is required. Set your calendar reminder as registration of this event opens Thursday, March 26 at 10:00 AM.
Read with Ponies
Wednesday, April 29, Starting at 3:30 PM
Good Pickin’ Farm, 5 Gould Rd, Westford, MA, 01886
Join us at Good Pickin’ Farm to read to a friendly pony! Read to a Pony programs help kids develop literacy skills and build confidence & self-esteem. The pony is looking forward to sharing a favorite book with you! Therapy ponies provide warm and non-judgmental reading companions for new or experienced readers. Each child who signs up will have 15 minutes solo to read with a pony. There are six 15-minute spots available in this session. The program is limited to kids aged 6-9. Children may bring their own book from home or choose to read one from the library collection. Please arrive at the barn 5-10 minute before your session begins.
Registration is required. Questions? Please email us at youthservices@westfordma.gov.
Please bring along your signed Good Pickin Farm Waiver.
This fun program is made possible by our wonderful Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library.
Registration is required. Set your calendar reminder as registration of this event opens Wednesday, April 1st at 10:00 AM.
Winnie the Pooh Storytime
Thursday, May 7 11:00AM
Join us at the charming Winnie the Pooh house for a fun storytime based on A.A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh story! Ellen Harde will read selections from the original Winnie the Pooh and young participants will have time to explore Westford’s Winnie the Pooh house. This year celebrates the 100-year anniversary as the original book’s publication by A.A. Milne was on on October 14, 1926. This program is for ages 2-6. Registration is required. Questions? Please email us at youthservices@westfordma.gov.
This program is supported by our wonderful Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library.
Registration is required. Set your calendar reminder as registration of this event opens Thursday, April 9 at 10:00 AM.
