Weston
Connecticut
Weston Public Library Adult Newsletter - May 2023
Schools and Libraries
May 2, 2023
From: Weston Public LibraryNew Children's and Teen Services Librarian: Kara Sabbagh!
After a long search, we are proud and excited to announce that we have a new Children's and Teen Services Librarian starting on May 1. Welcome Kara Sabbagh! We will be celebrating Kara with a welcome reception in the near future for Weston families and children to meet their new librarian, so please keep an eye on our Website and social media for the announcement!
Celebrate Jewish American Heritage on Hoopla
May is National Jewish American Heritage month. Check out a catered selection of audiobooks that you can borrow for FREE with your Weston library card on Hoopla!
Over 3,000 years ago, Ancient Athens gave rise to the world’s first democracy. What lessons can be gleaned from the 5 th Century BCE, to overcome the challenges facing our own form of government in the 21st
10:45 a.m. Meetings are hybrid, in-person at the library and online via Zoom.
Join the Friends of the Library New Yorker Group to discuss articles from the current issue on politics, current events, literature, and more. The New Yorker is available online with your Weston Public Library card at https://researchitct.org/popularmagazinespublic/.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Weston Public Library
Book Discussions
Thursday, May 11, 10:45 am (Hybrid)
The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith
Wednesday, May 17, 7:30 pm (Hybrid)
We Measure the Earth with Our Bodies by Tsering Yangzom Lama
To reserve a copy of the book, please email [email protected] If you would like to join either group virtually, please email [email protected] for the Zoom link.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Weston Public Library
Friends of the Library Short Story Hour
Wednesday, May 17
1:30 p.m. online via Zoom
Like an old-fashioned radio hour, participants will listen to a classic short story, followed by a discussion. No preparation is necessary.
Anyone who has participated in earlier Short Story Hours is already registered and will receive invitations to upcoming sessions. If you are new to the Short Story Hour, please register by sending your name, email address, and telephone number to [email protected] You will receive an email invitation to join the meeting.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Weston Public Library
Thursday, May 18
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the Community Room
Join friends and neighbors for a night of sipping and stitching. Make a little progress on your needle work while chatting and sharing tips.
Please register.
Monday, May 22
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Community Room
The Weston Public Library Cookbook Club is an opportunity for those who love cooking to share favorite recipes and try new recipes with neighbors and friends! Make your favorite dish to share and bring the recipe!
Looking for favorite recipes from previous meetings? You can check out all of the recipes here.
Please register.
Consumer Reports Online Access
Did you know that you can access current and back issues of this popular magazine for FREE? Through the state library's ResearchIT resource, you can read, download, and print individual sections including the popular Buyer's Guides. Check it out here!
Get ready for summer travel with Transparent Language Online
Learn over 110 languages from all over the world, including indigenous languages from the Americas, English as a Second Language, and Irish Gaelic!
Sign up through the library website.
Homebound Delivery Service
Weston residents who are temporarily or permanently homebound due to health or disability issues or COVID concerns are eligible for the Library's free homebound delivery service.
Call the library at 203-222-2665 or email [email protected] for more information.