Drop-in Fiber Arts Afternoons
all ages welcome
October Dates: 10/15 and 10/29
Time: 1:00-3:00
Location: Wilder Memorial Library (24 Lawrence Hill Rd, Weston)
We’re trying something new! In addition to our knitting circle held twice each month with instruction and help available, we’re inviting all fiber enthusiasts to settle into the comfy chairs with your latest WIP (work in progress), UFO (unfinished object), or new project to make some progress on a Thursday afternoon with good company and a great view. We will not have an instructor on hand to teach, but your peers are the best problem solvers there are.
All kinds of crafts and fiber arts are welcome; bring your crocheting, knitting, embroidery, cross-stitch, spinning, mending, and more. And, of course, you’re welcome to spend time working on a project any time, but we’re experimenting to see if there’s a fiber arts community that wants to work in good company at the library.
Free library program. Everyone is welcome!
Library Halloween Party!
for kids of all ages
Date: Saturday, October 31
Time: 10:30-12:30 (story time at 11:00)
Location: Wilder Memorial Library (24 Lawrence Hill Rd, Weston)
The beloved Wilder Memorial Library annual Halloween Party is back! Put on your costume and come on over for a fun morning of music and dancing, a craft project, spooky story time, and more in our ghostly library! We will have fun for kids of all ages. Costumes are encouraged, but everyone (dressed up or not) is welcome to trick-or-treat at the spooky librarian’s desk. Depending on the weather, we may celebrate outside.
Free library program. Everyone is welcome!
Poetry Reading with Patricia Connelly
for all ages
Date: Thursday, November 5th
Time: 1:00-2:00
Location: Wilder Memorial Library (24 Lawrence Hill Rd, Weston)
As we slide into Stick Season, we invite you to “take the time to notice” with local poet Patricia Connelly. Pat will be at the library this week to celebrate her new book, “Sacred Pauses”. We are looking forward to a lovely afternoon of poetry together. Pat will read some of her favorite poems from her two books, and we invite you to bring a poem you have written, or a favorite poem you turn to again and again, to share. We are committed to a warm and inviting space where anyone can share.
You are welcome to support Pat’s work by purchasing her books. Pat’s will be making her books available for a special price $10 each (cash or check).
Light refreshments will be served.
Free library program. Everyone is welcome!
Saturday Craft Hours with Shari
Thanksgiving Felt Wreath Workshop
for kids of all ages
Date: Saturday, November 7th
Time: 10:30-11:30
Location: Wilder Memorial Library (24 Lawrence Hill Rd, Weston)
Join us for a cozy, creative time where little makers celebrate the season of thankfulness!
In this hands-on, 45-minute workshop, children will design and build their very own autumn felt leaf wreath. Kids will love the sensory experience of coloring their wreath bases and arranging their vibrant fall color leaves, creating a beautiful Thanksgiving keepsake to proudly hang on your front door or for your holiday table. We will also read together Christmas Farm by Mary Lyn Ray a heartwarming, beautifully illustrated children’s book that celebrates patience, intergenerational friendship, and the beauty of nature’s life cycles.
Free library program. Everyone is welcome!
| Community Storytelling for all ages Date: Tuesday, November 10 Time: 5:30-7:00 Location: Wilder Memorial Library (24 Lawrence Hill Rd, Weston) Join us for an evening of personal stories, writings, and songs. Emceed by Weston’s own Rob Fish, several people have signed up to share short prepared stories. We will also have an open mic portion of the evening where anyone can share. You do not have to tell a story to attend! Your story can be told in any form, including a story from your life, something you have written, or a song. Connect, laugh, and learn something new about your neighbors. If you’re interested in preparing a story, please reach out to Faye at director@wildermemoriallibrary.org. Rob is available to help you craft your idea into a 5-7 minute story.Bring a simple snack to share if you’d like. Some light refreshments will be provided. We are committed to creating a comfortable community space for sharing and connecting. Free library program. Everyone is welcome! |
Stay tuned for Library Programs to come for the Fall !
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“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously.
And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.”
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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