Woburn Public Library Newsletter - October 2023

From: Woburn Public Library

September 29, 2023

Statewide Banned Books Read-In #LetFreedomRead

Saturday, October 7. 9-5:30.

In Massachusetts, free people read freely. Head to the library for Let Freedom Read, a statewide read-in to celebrate the freedom to read. Everyone is welcome to find a good read at the library and join the celebration.

Fuel up for the read-in with delicious pastries and coffee generously donated by Caffè Nero of Woburn!

More Information About the Statewide Read-In

Web of Life - Northeast Indigenous Cultures

Saturday, October 14.
Kids session: 2-3:15 PM.
Adult & Teen session: 4-5 PM.

The presentation will include a brief history of Woburn and the connection with the indigenous people that lived on this land. It will also include an appreciation for the Medicine Wheel/Web of Life, and its connection to Earth, Air, Water, and Fire (the sun). The presentation will include a participatory honoring dance, stomp dance, and games centered on the theme Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. There will be a Native flute solo (sunrise song), storytelling of “Turtle Island” and the participants will be able to make an Indigenous necklace.

Presented by Ray LaChance (Nouba Tewk Tomakwa)

Register for Web of Life (Adults & Teens)

Get in the Halloween Spirit

Pumpkinpalooza 2023

Wednesday, October 25. 6-8 PM.

Carve or decorate a pumpkin and bring it to the library! We will provide LED lights to illuminate your masterpieces! Enjoy Trick-or-Treating, games, snacks, photo ops and more! Costumes are encouraged!

More Information About Pumpkinpalooza

Halloween Themed Adult Maker Space Craft Classes

- Halloween Silhouette. 10/12 @ 7 PM or 10/21 @ 11:30 AM.

- Paperback Pumpkins. 10/14 @ 10:30 AM or 10/27 @ 1:30 PM.

- Victorian Ghost Signatures. 10/19 @ 1:30 PM.

- Wool Felted Pumpkin. 10/25 @ 7 PM.

The Films of Alfred Hitchcock & Movie Screening: Rear Window

Friday, October 6. 1:30-2:30 PM.

This presentation looks at Alfred Hitchcock's achievements as “the master of suspense,” and through dozens of film clips, examines his extraordinary creativity as one of the 20th century’s greatest filmmakers.

A screening of the Alfred Hitchcock film, Rear Window, will follow the presentation at 3 PM.

Creepy Crawlies and Other Creatures of the Night

Saturday, October 21. 4-5 PM.

Learn about some of the amazing talents of some of our creepy animal friends and what you can do to help them help us! Don’t miss meeting some live creepy creatures!

Presented by Joy from the Joys of Nature.

Halloween Flicks: Halloween Themed Movie Screenings

- Rear Window. Friday, October 6. 3 PM.
112 minutes | Rated PG | 1954

- Poltergeist. Friday, October 13. 3 PM.
114 minutes | Rated PG | 1982

- Love at First Bite. Friday, October 20. 3 PM.
96 minutes | Rated PG | 1979

- An American Werewolf in London. Friday, October 27. 3 PM.
91 minutes | Rated R | 1981

- Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Tuesday, October 31. 6:30 PM.
108 minutes | Rated PG-13 | 2019

Programs for Book Lovers

Author Susan Lynch Discusses Healing After Loss

Wednesday, October 11. 6:30-7:30 PM.

Meet with local author, Susan Lynch as she discusses her book Life After Kevin. Attendees will be left inspired and hopeful in knowing that we are capable of healing- even after unimaginable loss.

Register for Susan Lynch Author Visit

Pop In @ Book Club!

Attend either in person or virtually. Register for the Zoom link.

- SciFi Fantasy. Wednesday, 10/7 @ 7 PM.
Reading: The Call by Peadar O'Guilin

- Novel Ideas. Monday, 10/16 @ 7 PM.
Reading: Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

Meets at Horn Pond:

- Woburn Walkabout Book Club. Saturday, 10/23 @ 9:30 AM.
Reading: One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin

Health & Wellness Programs

Medicare Supplement or Medicare Advantage - The Choice Is Yours

Monday, October 2. 6:30-7:30 PM.

This is the #1 question most people have when deciding on the coverage that is best for them. This presentation will discuss the differences between Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage plans, show real life case studies and provide resources to help in the decision process.

Register for Medicare Supplement Program

Tune Inward Meditation Class

Tuesdays. 10-10:45 AM.
Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, or beach towel.

Yoga with Kat

Thursdays. 6-7 PM.
Please bring your own yoga mat.

Mandala Mindfulness

Thursdays, October 5 & 12. 10-11 AM.
A peer support group for creative coloring and connection.

Details for Mandala Mindfulness >>

T's Taekwondo

Saturdays, October 7, 14 & 28.
10-10:30 AM.
This is a no contact class, open to everyone ages 12 and up. Sessions are open to all regardless of physical ability.

Details for Tae Kwon Do >>

More Adult Programs

Home Improvement Contractors

Monday, October 23. 7-8 PM.
Robin Putnam, Events & Outreach Manager from the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, will present on home improvement contractors. The presentation will include information about the Office and what we do. It will also cover registration of contractors, what to do about complaints, arbitration, and the guaranty fund.

Tech Help

Tuesdays & Fridays. 10-10:45 AM & 11-11:45 AM by Appointment.
Sign up for a one-on-one tech help appointment with an information technology specialist. Bring your own device or use supplied by the library.

Check the Library Calendar for Availability

Become a Soup Master!

Tuesday, October 17. 7-8 PM.
What's better than a simmering pot of soup on a cold day? Forget the canned stuff. Come sample homemade soup and learn how to make it yourself using fresh and healthy ingredients.
Presented by Therapy Gardens.

Improv Workshop for Adults

Tuesday, October 24. 7-8 PM.
Participants in Adult improv workshops find that they laugh a lot and that getting in touch with their creative sides brings them peace and happiness. Presented by Meredith Charles, proprietor of Drama out of the Box. Free. No experience necessary.

Details for Improv Workshop >>

Don't Forget About Our Ongoing Maker Classes

Adult Coloring. Mondays, 10 AM-1 PM.
Fiber Arts Club. Monday, October 2. 6:30-8:30 PM.
Parent & Tween Craft Night. Thursday, October 5. 7-8:30 PM.
Sewing Bees Sewing Club. Monday, October 23. 6-8 PM.

Woburn and the Middlesex Canal: The Importance of the Canal as a Water Highway

Saturday, October 7. 2-3:30 PM.
Please join Middlesex Canal Association President J. Jeremiah Breen for an engaging and informative presentation on the Middlesex Canal's role in Woburn's history.

Details for Middlesex Canal >>

Ask an Archivist Day

Wednesday, October 11. 9-5:30 PM.

Have you ever wondered...

- What are archives?
- What does an archivist do?
- Why are archives important?
- How can the archives benefit me?

Wonder no more! The archivist will be ready to answer your questions all day on October 11!

Woburn Genealogy Group

Friday, October 20. 2-3 PM.
An informal and welcoming group that meets monthly. At our meetings, we will discuss resources, share research tips, and engage in lively discussions about family history.

Details for Genealogy Group >>

Archives Open Hours

Saturdays, October 7 & 21.
10 AM-12 PM.
Thursdays. 6-8 PM.

The Archivist will be holding Open Hours to answer your local history and research questions! Please keep in mind that some research requests will require advance notice.

Details for Archives Open Hours >>

Adult Virtual Programs

Virtual: A Conversation with Romance Author Kit Rocha, aka the Writing Duo Donna Herren and Bree Bri

Tuesday, October 3. 7-8 PM.
With a fabulous series called The Mercenary Librarians, we just couldn't resist! It's always interesting to learn about a writers history, process, and books. We think it will be doubly interesting to learn what it takes to write fantastic books as a team.

Virtual: Q&A with Historical Fiction Author Denny S. Bryce

Tuesday, October 10. 7-8 PM.
Denny's new book, The Other Princess: A Novel of Queen Victoria’s Goddaughter is coming out on October 3rd and we cannot wait to chat about it! Bring your own cake and ice cream (candles optional :) for what is going to be a fascinating Q&A with one of our very favorite authors!

Virtual: Q&A with Mystery Writer Andrea Penrose

Thursday, October 12. 7-8 PM.
We are so excited to be in conversation with Andrea Penrose! Her newest book, Murder at Merton Library is right up our alley. A Regency-era mystery set in a library.

Virtual: A Look Inside the Hammond Castle Museum

Thursday, October 26. 1-2 PM.
In this presentation, John Leysath, curator at Hammond Castle Museum, will be your guide to the unique, medieval-style home and museum of noted scientist John Hays Hammond Jr., his collection of artifacts, and his remarkable life.

Spotlight Teen Programs

The Bloodwood Masquerade Murder - A Murder Mystery Party

Thursday, October 19. 6-8:30 PM.
Do you dare attend the Masquerade at Bloodworth Castle?

Teen Crafternoon: Zombie Barbies

Friday, October 20. 3:30-4:30 PM.
Barbie is getting a Halloween makeover! Barbies and supplies will be provided. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy.

Magic 101

Monday, October 23.
4:30-5:30 PM (Ages 8-11)
6-7 PM (Ages 12-18)

Magic is real, and it's all around us! Join professional, real-life magician, Evan Northrup, to learn a top hat's worth of tricks to amaze your friends and family.

Iris Book Club

Monday, October 30. 4:30-5:30 PM.

Are you part of or an ally of the LGBTQ+ community? Are you trying to find more inclusive novels? Do you wish you had more queer friends? If so, join the Iris Book Club, an LGBTQ+ book club for teens!

October's book is the graphic novel Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall.

- Chess. Tuesdays, 10/3, 10/17 & 10/31 @ 5:30 PM.

- One Up Games. Wednesdays, 10/4 & 18 @ 1 PM.

- Teen Crafternoon: Mini Banned Books. Friday, 10/6 @ 3:30 PM.

- Movie Screening: Hocus Pocus 2. Wednesday, 10/11 @ 6 PM.

- Edible Insects. Thursday, 10/12 @ 4 PM.

- Teen Crafternoon: Masquerade Masks. Friday, 10/13 @ 3:30 PM.

- Teen Advisory Board. Monday, 10/16 @ 4:30 PM.

- Improv Workshop for Teens. Tuesday, 10/24 @ 6 PM.