Woburn WorldFest -Library Newsletter March 2023

From: Woburn WorldFest
March 6, 2023

A Musical Celebration of St Patrick's Day

Friday, March 17.  3-4:15 PM.

Come join in the fun of Irish traditions as the Woburn Public Library presents the Merry Minstrels performing music, songs, and dance inspired by the Emerald Isle in "A Musical Celebration of St Patrick's Day."

No registration required.

Free U.S. Citizenship Preparation Course (10 Weeks)

Woburn Public Library, Burlington Public Library, and St. Mark Community Education have partnered to offer a free 10-week Citizenship Preparation course.

Saturdays, March 4 – May 6, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
This course covers the naturalization process and prepares students for the citizenship interview. Topics included are the 100 civics questions, the reading and writing sections, and the interview questions based on the N-400 application. Free assistance is available for students who need help with the citizenship application. 

Course Requirements

-Intermediate level of English.

-Legal U.S. Permanent resident (hold a green card) for 4.6 years
     OR

-Legal U.S. Permanent resident (hold a green card) for 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen.

Registration is required for the Citizenship Course. Registration starts February 6th.

Register for the Citizenship Course

Politics with Principles: First Female Cabinet Secretary Frances Perkins

Saturday, March 25.  3-4 PM.

She was the creator of Social Security, the first female US Cabinet Secretary, and relentless champion of workers and retirees. Yet relatively few of us have heard of Frances Perkins and even fewer know the rocky journey of this woman whose contributions live on to benefit people today. In honor of Women’s History Month, Labor Secretary Frances Perkins will visit to tell her remarkable story.

Register for Politics with Principles

Local Author Book Fair - Author Registration

Author Registration: Opens Today
Book Fair: Saturday, June 24.  1-4 PM.

Last year's Summer Reading Kick Off Event - the Local Author Book Fair - was a great success, and we're having it again this year.  If you are a local author or illustrator and are interested in participating, let us know by registering online.

Register for the Local Author Book Fair

Adult Programs

Planning for Medicare-Countdown to 65

Tuesday, March 21.  7-8 PM.

Planning for Medicare is a presentation and discussion led by a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts representative. It’s geared towards individuals approaching Medicare Eligibility. Topics covered include health insurance information outside of employer sponsored coverage, such as an explanation of Medicare, the Medicare enrollment timeline, Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans and programs available to early retirees, and COBRA. 

Register for Planning for Medicare

Improv Workshop

Tuesday, March 28.  7-8 PM.

In this workshop, participants will learn and practice improvisation activities and techniques that will help to improve expressive language skills as well promote faster thinking and decrease stress. No experience necessary.

Register for Improv Workshop

Yoga with Kat

Thursdays 6:30-7:30 PM.

Register for Yoga >>

International Movie Night

Sun Children / Khorshid

Tuesday, March 14.  6:30-8:15 PM.

Film in Persian with English subtitles.

No registration required.

Novel Ideas Book Club

Monday, March 13.  7-8 PM.
The Guest List: a novel by Lucy Foley

No registration required.

Walkabout Book Club

Saturday, March 18.  9:30-10:30 AM.
MacArthur Park by Judith Freeman
Register for March >>

Combine your love of the outdoors with your love of reading and you have The Woburn Walkabout Book Club!  On the 3rd Saturday of every month, we'll meet at Horn Pond to discuss the current month's selection while we walk around the pond and admire it's beauty.

Adult Maker Space Craft Classes: Flower Bookmarks

Wednesday, March 15.  7-8 PM.

Register for Flower Bookmarks >>

Adult Coloring

Every Monday from 10 AM-12 PM.

No registration required.

Adult Maker Space Craft Classes: Miniatures

Thursday, March 9.  7-8:30 PM.

Register for Miniatures Craft >>

Introduction to Laser Cutting for Adults: Living Hinge Book Cover

Thursday, March 16. 7-8:30 PM.

Register for Living Hinge Book Cover >>

Fiber Arts Club

Monday, March 6.  6-8 PM.

No registration required.

Sewing Bees Sewing Club

Monday, March 20.  6-8 PM.

No registration required.

Adult Virtual Programs

50+ Job Seekers Networking Group (Virtual)

1st and 3rd Wednesdays every month. 9:30-11:30 AM.
2nd and 4th Wednesdays every month. 6-8 PM.


Job seekers can join at anytime!

More than 60 Massachusetts public libraries have partnered to offer the 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group program to support people fifty years and older looking for a new job, a new career direction, or a Second Act career. Take advantage of these free biweekly skillbuilding and networking group meetings. A new topic will be covered at each meeting. Attendance at each session is not necessary – but highly recommended!

Register for 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group

Leran a New Skill

Teach yourself a new language anytime with Pronunciator.

Library card required.

Improve Your Grades or

Get Career Advice

Live tutors available everyday with Tutor.com.

Library card required.

Thursday, March 30.  10-10:30 AM.

Leslie will guide us in meditation and relaxation techniques that allow the stresses of the week to melt away. Learn how to relax and reinvigorate! Start your weekend energized and prepared for new experiences.

Register for Guided Meditation

Teen Programs

Teen Pi Day Games

Tuesday, March 14.  3:30-4:30 PM.

Join us for an assortment of games celebrating 3.141592653589793238...

No registration required.

St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Friday, March 17.  3:30-5:30 PM.
Celebrate St. Patty's day by crafting clover bookmarks, sampling a selection of green food, and searching for the pot of gold at the end of a bookish scavenger hunt.

No registration required.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Monday, March 20.  4-5 PM.

Help decide what happens at YOUR library! (and get snacks & volunteer hours).  Concerns, comments, or ideas for Teen events and programming? Join the monthly Teen Advisory Board meeting to have your voice heard.

Register for the Teen Advisory Board

Iris Book Club: An LGBTQ+ Book Club for Teens

Monday, March 27.  4-5 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!

She Drives Me Crazy by Kelly Quindlen

Register for March's Iris Book Club >>

One Up Games Open Gameplay

Tuesday, March 21.  1-4 PM.
Join us on your day off for open game play with One Up Games! Our friends at One Up Games will be bringing a variety of gaming platforms, as well as Oculus virtual reality, to the library for you to play with your friends. Drop in at any time; no registration required.

No registration required.

Teen Movie Nights

10 Things I Hate About You

Wednesday, March 8.  6-8:30 PM.

No registration required.

She's the Man

Wednesday, March 22.  6-8:30 PM.

No registration required.

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