Westford Library Unveils Fall Programs, Plans September Stickerpalooza

WESTFORD — The J.V. Fletcher Library rolled out a fuller slate of fall programming this week, adding a new craft event for kids and firming up four dates for its virtual author series with bestselling novelist Jane Healey.

COMMUNITY & ARTS

The library announced Stickerpalooza, a new craft program for children and families, set for Thursday, Sept. 10, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Westford Recreation Department's space on the third floor of Roudenbush Community Center.

The library also locked in four dates for its virtual series pairing bestselling historical fiction author Jane Healey with reader recommendations: Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10 and Dec. 8, all at 6:30 p.m. over Zoom. The library continues to operate out of its temporary location at 515 Groton Road while its Main Street building project moves forward. Adult programming continues as well, with the Monday Mystery Book Club meeting Monday, Aug. 24, at the Roudenbush Community Center.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

"Classic Italian Eatery Charts MA Opening + New Brewery Debuts: Food Week" reads a headline from Westford Patch's weekly statewide roundup of restaurant and bar news. The piece covers new restaurant and brewery openings across Massachusetts as part of Patch's recurring food-industry newsletter (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/westford/s/knivo/classic-italian-eatery-charts-ma-opening-new-brewery-debuts-food-week).

COMING UP

Westford's committee calendar is active this week: the Community Behavioral and Mental Health Committee meets Monday, Aug. 24; the Select Board holds its fourth-Tuesday meeting on Aug. 25; the Conservation Commission meets Wednesday, Aug. 26; and the Board of Water Commissioners holds its monthly meeting Thursday, Aug. 27.

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.