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The baby chicks are hatching!
Come check out our live stream below to watch the newborn chicks explore their new environment!(Now with new link!)
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New Minuteman Mobile App- now available!
Download the new Minuteman Mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store If you would like to learn more, see our page about the library app or read about it on the Minuteman FAQ page.
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Introduction to Canva
Friday, May 2, 2025 11:00am – 12:30pm Jackie’s Room Would you like to create your own personal design? Learn the basics of Canva, an online editing tool, and customize a flyer, social media post, or presentation! No design experience – just a working email. Skills required: web navigation including tabs and access to working email […]
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WFL Book Report – Episode 10: Holiday Romances with Rachael
Holidays are in the air! Whatever your feelings on the holiday season, a little escapism can go a long way. Enjoy these Christmas romances from Circulation team member library TikTok and BookTube-er Rachael Hobson.
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WFL Book Report Podcast – Episode 9: Graphic Novels with Annette
Annette brings us a number of diverse recommendations from our graphic novel collection, showing the breadth and depth of what’s available for readers
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WFL Book Report Podcast: Episode 8 – Marvel Movies with Jackie
Hi! I’m Heather-Lee Byrne, Information Services librarian and host of the Wellesley Free Library Book Report podcast. We want to make it easy for busy people in our community to figure out what to read next. Our podcast connects Wellesley library patrons with ranked popular titles and book recommendations from subject librarians in different genres […]
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WFL Book Report Podcast: Episode 7 – Western Thriller with Sue
Hi! I’m Heather-Lee Byrne, Information Services librarian and host of the Wellesley Free Library Book Report podcast. We want to make it easy for busy people in our community to figure out what to read next. Our podcast connects Wellesley library patrons with ranked popular titles and book recommendations from subject librarians in different genres […]
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WFL Book Report: Episode 6 – Fiction with Megan
Comments? Questions? Send us an email! wflbookreport@minlib.net Guest Librarian: Megan Flynn Interview Notes: Our book recommendation this week is from librarian Megan Flynn, our fiction selector. She talks to us about Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Questions? Comments? Recommendations? Email us at: WFLBookReport@minlib.net Reader’s Report ADULT FICTION The personal librarian by Marie […]
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WFL Book Report Podcast: Episode 5 – Science History with Tyson
Comments? Questions? Send us an email! wflbookreport@minlib.net Guest Librarian: Tyson Bolles Interview Notes: Today we’re going to be speaking with librarian Tyson Bolles about non-fiction history title, The Rise and Reign of the Mammals: A New History, from the Shadow of the Dinosaurs to Us by Steve Brusatte. Known for his New York Times bestseller, […]
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WFL Book Report Podcast: Episode 4 – SciFi with Annette
Guest Librarian: Annette Diola Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Interview Notes: Our book recommendation this week is from librarian Annette Diola, her SciFi Book Club’s August pick: Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir. She has also written a sequel to this book titles Harrow the Ninth, and the third […]
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WFL Book Report Podcast: Episode 3 – YA Romance with Jackie
Guest Librarian: Jackie Linsky Interview Notes: Today Wellesley Librarian and YA selector Jackie Linsky discusses the popular title The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han Jackie also mentions the other books in the Summer series, as well as To All the Boys…, another series by Jenny Han and puts in a good word for […]
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WFL Book Report Podcast: Episode 2 – Memoir with Deb
Guest Librarian: Debra Berenbaum Our book recommendation this week is from librarian Debra Berenbaum: Anne Patchett’s These Precious Days. Interview Notes In today’s episode, Deb and I discuss Anne Patchett and how her work can be found throughout the library. Deb also mentions some other works by Anne Patchett: This is the story of a […]
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Episode 1: Beach Read with Megan
Guest Librarian: Megan Flynn This week we’ll introduce the podcast, the Wellesley Reader’s Report, and speak with Information Services librarian Megan Flynn about her summer book pick in Adult Fiction, The Summer Place by Jennifer Weiner. Interview Notes In today’s episode, Megan and I discuss Novelist, a Reader’s Advisory service that you can access through […]
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Library Phased Reopening Plan
Welcome back to the Library! Our phased reopening plan for the Wellesley Free Library is carefully managed to prioritize the safety and well-being of staff and patrons. Our goal is to bring back the things you love while ensuring the health of our community. Masks are required in all Wellesley municipal buildings and offices for […]
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2019 WFL Report to the Community Now Available
Take a peek at the year in review: Wellesley Free Library Annual Report to the Community 2019
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Fells Branch Library Now Open!
The renovation of Wellesley’s Fells Branch Library is complete! Fells Branch is located at 308 Weston Road. Regular open hours for Fells Branch are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM – 5 PM. Click here for information about Fells Branch story-times and learning activity programs . Click here to learn more about how the […]
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Introducing Kanopy – Movie Streaming!
New at the Wellesley Free Library: Kanopy! This movie streaming service is available to Wellesley residents with your library card. Stream thousands of documentaries, indie films, and classic films on your computer, mobile device, or Roku, with no waiting and no overdue fees. Simply create an account and start watching!
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Summer Desserts for Hot Days – On Display
It’s getting warmer and you know what that means . . . popsicles! Ice cream! Smoothies! Visit our second floor display for all the recipes you need for summer desserts to cool off. Also included are all-around fun cookbooks for summer, whether you want to try homemade ice cream or just want to chow down […]
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On Display: Wonder Woman!
Visit our second floor display featuring all things Wonder Woman! Just in time for the new movie, in theaters June 2nd, our Wonder Woman graphic novel collection is perfect for long-time fans.
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On Display: If You Liked Game of Thrones . . .
Are you in the market for a Game of Thrones-esque read? Look no further! Visit our second floor display for your pick of Game of Thrones read-alikes. Start your summer break with another thrilling fantasy series, or delve more into the genre with a stand-alone book. Whatever you’re looking for, we’ve got it!
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June is LGBT Pride Month – On Display
Celebrate diversity in all its forms this June by checking out our second floor display honoring LGBT Pride Month. This display features materials on the gay rights movement, marriage equality, personal accounts and coming out stories, and materials on how to raise an LGBT identifying child. Did You Know? According to a Gallup poll, 4.1%, […]
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Sarah J. Maas – On Display in the High School Room
This month’s author of the month is the widely popular Sarah J. Maas! Author of the bestselling Throne of Glass Series, Sarah began writing when she was just sixteen.1 Visit the High School Room to check out one of Sarah’s books, to begin the Throne of Glass or Court of Thorns and Roses series, or to see a list […]
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The Miracle of Dunkirk – On Display
During World War II, thousands of Allied soldiers were stranded on the beaches of Dunkirk, France, surrounded by the German Army. The Miracle of Dunkirk, also called Operation Dynamo, was an unimaginable evacuation and rescue of these soldiers between May 26th and June 4th, 1940. Over 338,000 soldiers were saved.1 Visit the display case next to […]
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New Non-Fiction At the Library!
Summertime is perfect for cracking open a non-fiction read. See below for our newest titles! Real Life Organizing: Clean and Clutter-Free in 15 Minutes a Day by Cassandra Aarssen Real Life Organizing offers clutter free storage solutions and advice that can help you create a Pinterest worthy home on a small budget: Learn how […]
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Celebrate Memorial Day – On Display
Memorial Day is time for celebration and reflection. On the one hand, the weather is perfect for a BBQ or outdoor party, and the three day weekend makes it triple the fun! Visit our second floor display – “It’s BBQ Time!” – for the best BBQ and outdoor entertaining ideas. On the other hand, Memorial […]
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Green Arrow and The Flash – On Display
The Green Lantern and The Flash are two of DC Comic’s biggest characters. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just now discovering their action-packed adventures, our second floor display featuring these two superheroes is for you! Read about their individual adventures and the ones they share together.
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Lincoln’s Lieutenants
Lincoln’s Lieutenants: The High Command of the Army of the Potomac by Stephen W. Sears From the best-selling author of Gettysburg, a multilayered group biography of the commanders who led the Army of the Potomac. The high command of the Army of the Potomac was a changeable, often dysfunctional band of brothers, going through the […]
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On Display
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana’s early death. One of the most revered and respected women in the world, Diana was the “People’s Princess.” Visit our second floor display featuring materials all about Diana, what made her special, and the tremendous and long-lasting effects she had on the world.
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On Display
13 Reasons Why is Netflix’s hottest TV series; but did you know that it’s based off of a book? Jay Asher wrote 13 Reasons Why, originally published in 2007. If you’re a fan, of the book or the TV series, check out the display in the High School Room for similar reads. If you haven’t read […]
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MacArthur’s Spies
MacArthur’s Spies: The Soldier, the Singer, and the Spymaster Who Defied the Japanese in World War II by Peter Eisner On January 2, 1942, Japanese troops marched into Manila unopposed by U.S. forces. Manila was a strategic port, a romantic American outpost and a jewel of a city. Tokyo saw its conquest of the Philippines […]
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Not invited to the Met Gala? See our display of fashion books!
The Met Gala is one of the most exclusive events of the year. Not invited? Visit our second floor display of fashion books to get your fill of the trends past and present. Did you know? The Costume Institute is home to around 35,000 pieces of clothing, accessories, and other wearable art from the past […]
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Eco-Friendly Gardening and Landscaping – On Display
The weather is warming and the gardens are blooming! Check out our second floor display featuring materials on how to make your garden and yard as ecologically friendly and sustainable as possible. Help do your part to protect our planet, one step at a time. And be sure to attend “Landscapes for Living: A Forum […]
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Famous Faces of Wellesley – On Display
Did you know that Wellesley has been home to many famous faces? Mindy Kaling, Vladimir Nabokov, and Daisuke Matsuzaka are just a few of the varied artists, politicians, broadcasters, athletes, and other notable people who have called Wellesley their home at some point in their lives. Visit our second floor main display featuring the works […]
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On Display – May the 4th Be With You
May the Force be with you this May 4th! Of course, we would be remiss without a display of the many various Star Wars materials here at the library. Visit the display on the second floor to read the book versions of your favorite classic Star Wars movies, or vice versa. See all the different […]
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May is National Salad Month – On Display
Spring is the perfect time for light, colorful salads, but did you know that the month of May is National Salad Month? Check out our second floor display featuring recipes for the best spring salads, from fruit salads to new takes on classic dishes. Liven up your salad routine with fresh Spring fruits and vegetables, […]
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New Science Books for May
May 9th Aliens: Prominent Scientists on the Search for Extraterrestrial Life by Jim Al-Khalili, (Author, Editor) In these lively and fascinating essays, scientists from around the world weigh in on the latest advances in the search for intelligent life in the universe and discuss just what that might look like. Since 2000, science has seen […]
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Get Caught Reading!
May is “Get Caught Reading” month, celebrated by the Young Adult Library Services Association. The Wellesley Free Library will be celebrating by posting your reasons why you love to read! Visit the High School Room on the second floor to submit the reason you love to read. Come back in May to see it posted, […]
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Food & Poverty – On Display
Hunger and poverty are inextricably linked, and are still major problems in America today. In 2015, 42.2 million Americans and about 13% of households were considered food insecure. In that same year, 13.5% of Americans were living in poverty.1 Visit our second floor display featuring materials about this ongoing crisis. Learn about the state of […]
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On Display in the Media Room – Screen & Stage Musicals
Musicals are the perfect thing to help us transition into Spring! Liven up the house by watching a musical or listening to a popular musical soundtrack, like Wicked or Hairspray. Did you know? The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Lloyd Weber is the longest running Broadway musical, having been performed over 10,000 times!1
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New Science Fiction: April
April 4th 1636: Mission to the Mughals by Eric Flint, & Griffin Barber The United States of Europe, the new nation formed by an alliance between the Swedish king Gustavus Adolphus and the West Virginians hurled back in time by a cosmic accident, the Ring of Fire is beset by enemies on all sides. […]
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On Display – Spring Into a New Book!
It’s (technically) Spring! Visit our second floor display in the High School Room for a new book to help you get into the new season. Even though it’s still a little chilly out there, the weather is slowly warming, the sun is shining, and soon it’ll be time to enjoy a new book out of doors! […]
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April is National Poetry Month – On Display
Join in the literary celebration this month for National Poetry Month! Visit our second floor display featuring new and classic poetry. Help give thanks for poetry’s important place in the global culture by checking out a book of your favorite poetry today! Did you know? “National Poetry Month is the largest literary celebration in the […]
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Heart Health – On Display
Is your heart healthy? Do you exercise it enough and feed it well? Visit our second floor display to find out all you need to know to keep your heart healthy. Did you know? Your heart beats about 100,000 per day. 1 Laughter really is the best medicine! When you laugh, your blood flow is increased by about 20%, […]
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Graphic Memoirs – On Display
Do you love graphic novels? Do you also love memoirs and biographies? Check out our second floor display featuring graphic memoirs! A graphic memoir is the perfect blend of visual art and memoir. According to the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), this blend of graphics and text “can help the author to communicate a […]
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The Collapsing Empire
The Collapsing Empire by John Scalzi Our universe is ruled by physics. Faster than light travel is impossible, until the discovery of The Flow, an extra-dimensional field available at certain points in space-time, which can take us to other planets around other stars. Riding The Flow, humanity spreads to innumerable other worlds. Earth is forgotten. […]
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On Display – Celebrate Our Trees!
World Earth Day is April 22nd, Arbor Day is April 28th, and Wellesley houses some beautiful trees. Celebrate our landscape by visiting our second floor display featuring information about trees and nature, including beautiful nature photographs, nature poetry, and other nature writing. Be sure to check out the “Wellesley Trees” bulletin board in the media […]
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STEM Ahead – On Display
Wellesley’s STEM Expo is this month (April 8th), and right now STEM education is all the rage! STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, and it encompasses all of the hard science skills necessary for students of all ages. STEM encourages you to explore and experiment, and our second floor display features titles that […]
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The World Remade
The World Remade: America in World War I by G. J.Meyer An indispensable, sharply drawn account of America’s pivotal-and still controversial-intervention in World War I, enlivened by fresh insights into the key issues, events, and personalities of the period. In his previous book A World Undone: the Story of the Great War, 1914-1918 Meyer focused […]
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On Display
March 15 marks the infamous assassination of Julius Caesar, and has since become a significant date on the Roman calendar. Do you enjoy a good – fictionalized – murder? Visit our second floor display of murderous novels!
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On Display – Meteorology!
Weather this time of year can be crazy and unpredictable. Visit our second floor display to learn about what makes weather happen and to make your own predictions about what type of atmosphere we’ll be seeing this year!
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Exoplanets
Exoplanets: Asking the Right Questions in Our Strange New Universe by Michael E. Summers, & James Trefil The past few years have seen an incredible explosion in our knowledge of the universe. Since its 2009 launch, the Kepler satellite has discovered more than two thousand exoplanets, or planets outside our solar system. The recent discovery […]
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Queen Victoria – On Display
Are you a fan of PBS’s new show Victoria? Visit the library to learn more about the Victorian era. Travel back in time with many feature films set in the Victorian period, on display in the media room. Learn more about the period, Queen Victoria’s reign, and our culture’s lasting fascination with her life and influence […]
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Spring Training – On Display
It’s that time of year . . . baseball is coming! Visit our second floor display featuring all things baseball, including profiles of famous players, about the game, and everything a baseball fan needs.
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The Raven’s Table: Viking Stories
The Raven’s Table: Viking Stories by Christine Morgan The wolf’s wind is howling, stalking like death itself. The carrion-crows, avaricious and impatient, circling the battle-ground, the Raven’s Table. Listen… The furious clangor of battle. The harrowing singing of steel. The desperate cries of wounded animals. The gasps of bleeding, dying men. The slow, deep breathing […]
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Music Scores On Display – “Play It Again, Sam”
The Wellesley Free Library has an extensive collection of music scores for musicians out there. From famous pieces to scores from classic films, pick one out to play at home. Not a musician, or just learning? Pick out a fun music score and check out our new Artist’s Works database featuring online music instruction.
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March 5 – 11 is YALSA’s Teen Tech Week!
The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association, devotes one week each year to Teen Tech Week, with the goal to “showcase all of the great digital resources and services that are available to help teens succeed.”1 This year, the theme for Teen Tech Week is “Be the Source […]
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New Non-Fiction at the Library!
At the End of the World: A True Story of Murder in the Arctic by Lawrence MillmanAt the End of the World is the remarkable story of a series of murders that occurred in an extremely remote corner of the Arctic in 1941. Those murders show that senseless violence in the name of religion is not […]
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Get Your SciFi Fix – On Display
It’s always time for a good science fiction novel! Visit our second floor display for a selection of fantastic scifi novels. Travel to distant worlds, different times, and explore the endless possibilities of the future.
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March is Women’s History Month – On Display
March was declared Women’s History Month in 1987. Check out our second floor display featuring influential women who have helped forge the way for women everywhere. Learn more about the history of the women’s movement and the tremendous progress made throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
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Agent 110
Agent 110: An American Spymaster and the German Resistance in WWII by Scot Miller This is the secret and suspenseful account of how OSS spymaster Allen Dulles led a network of Germans conspiring to assassinate Hitler and negotiate surrender to bring about the end of World War II before the Soviet’s advance into Europe. Agent […]
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March is Time for Irish Celebrations! – On Display
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and March is Irish American History Month! Visit a number of our second floor displays featuring all things Ireland. See our list below to find out the Irish adventures awaiting you this month. “Celebrate Irish Writers” – explore fiction by Irish authors. “Discover Ireland” – a selection […]
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We March Against England
We March Against England: Operation Sealion and German Air-Sea Actions Against Great Britain, 1940-41 by Robert Forczyk In June, 1940, Nazi Germany was master of continental Europe. Great Britain stood alone and the all-conquering German armed forces were poised to cross the English Channel and launch an invasion that would if successful, change the entire course […]
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Read Local: On Display
These days, we’re conscious of supporting our local communities through frequenting local businesses and eating locally grown foods. Why not read local too? Check out our second floor display featuring fiction from authors based in Massachusetts and around New England.
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Short Stories for a Short Month: On Display!
February is a short one, so grab some collections of short stories, on display on the second floor! We have a range of works from satire and comedy to heart wrenching and brutally honest; there is something for everyone.
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Huston Smith, 1919-2016: On Display
The renowned religious studies scholar and author of The World’s Religions, one of the most widely used texts on comparative religion, passed away on December 30, 2016 at 97 years old. The son of missionaries working in China, Smith became fascinated with different religious experiences, and went on to study and truly live other religions […]
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February is Chocolate Lovers Month! On Display
Are you a “chocoholic?” Visit our second floor display featuring materials related to the history of chocolate, its popularity, and enough recipes to feed your chocolate need! Did you know? Chocolate has mostly been consumed in liquid form for 90% of its history.
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On Display: The Vikings
It seems that everyone is fascinated with the Norse warriors and seafarers, on whom many TV series, movies, and novels have been based. Visit our second floor display to learn more about the Nordic men and women who have made a lasting impression on history. Did you know? The word “Viking” literally means “pirate raid” […]
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Fit for the Presidency?
Fit for the Presidency?: Winners, Losers, What-Ifs, and Also-Rans by Seymour Morris Jr. Every four years Americans embark on the ultimate carnival, the Super Bowl of democracy: a presidential election campaign filled with endless speeches, debates, handshakes, and passion. But what about the candidates themselves? In Fit for the Presidency? Seymour Morris Jr. applies an […]
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Romance is in the Air! On Display in the Media Room
Valentine’s Day is coming up; grab a romance movie or two to watch with your significant other! Whether you’re looking for a classic romance film (Sleepless in Seattle, anyone?) or a something unusual (try The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) we have something for you.
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Go on a Blind Date . . . With a Book! On Display on the 2nd Floor
This Valentine’s Day, take a book on a blind date! Visit our second floor display by the Young Adult section and in the High School Room to grab a “blinded book.” We’ve selected a variety of titles, wrapped them so you can’t see which book it is, and listed a few keywords on the wrapping. […]
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Stop Fretting About Your Wedding: On Display
February is National Weddings Month. Are you preparing your own nuptial celebration? Attending more than a few weddings this Spring? Stop by our second floor display featuring materials on wedding planning and wedding etiquette. Whether you’re the bride, the mother of the bride, or just a guest, you’ll find something to help make wedding season […]
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International Holocaust Remembrance: On Display
January 27th is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1945.1 For the month of February, we will be featuring materials about the Holocaust, both fiction and non-fiction. Learn about this unspeakable tragedy so that it may never happen again. “Nie Wieder,לעולם לא עוד” – Never Again
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On Display: Library Lover’s Month
February is National Library Lover’s Month! Visit our second floor display for materials relating to library history, beautiful world-renowned library buildings, and all things libraries. We at the Wellesley Free Library extend our gratitude towards our patronage, and we thank you for helping us celebrate our beautiful institution.
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Historical Heroes: Celebrating Black History Month
Visit our main second floor display featuring materials on the many great African-American heroes who have helped shape our nation’s history, culture, and invariably our future. From Harriet Tubman to Barack Obama, Louis Armstrong to Guion Bluford, America is indebted to black men and women throughout its tumultuous history. They’ve helped shape our music, cuisine, […]
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Your Input is Wanted. Sign up for a focus group & share thoughts on the Library!
Sign up for a focus group and share your thought on the Library currently and in the future! The Wellesley Free Library is updating its Strategic Plan. As part of that process, the library is seeking input from residents of all types, both library lovers and those who never use the facility. We are […]
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Anne L. Reynolds, Former WFL Director
Anne L. Reynolds, beloved former director of the Wellesley Free Library, died on January 20th, 2017 in Portsmouth, NH. Former Head of Technical Services at the library, Anne brought a whole-systems vision to the library: its strengths, its challenges, and its vibrant possibilities. She led the automation of the library catalog and made Wellesley one […]
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In Memoriam: Our January Media Room Display
2016 seemed to be the year of loss. One after another, our favorite musicians, artists, and actors seemed to leave us. Visit our media room audiovisual display to remember and honor those cultural icons. David Bowie’s albums and films, Alan Rickman’s best work, and Prince’s chart-topping music are just some of the materials to be […]
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Spiritual Autobiographies On Display
November’s Spiritual Pathways display was a hit with the Wellesley community; perhaps you were one of the many who are looking for a more spiritual connection. This month, visit our second floor display featuring spiritual autobiographies. Learn how others cultivated a more mindful, joyous life, or how many have struggled along their own spiritual journey, […]
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Putter Around the Library
Calling all avid readers and golfers! Get Ready to tee-off in the teen space, bogey in the biographies or eagle in the easy readers! It’s once again time for a “Hole Lot of Fun” as the Wellesley Free Library is magically transformed into an 18 hole miniature golf course. Come and play a round on […]
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Food for Thought
A little known sub-genre of cookbooks is the food memoir: the personal experience of a chef (amateur or professional) relative to food. Many food memoirs include recipes, as the author will relate his/her experiences with certain dishes while relaying how you can make them at home. Take a peek at our second floor display featuring […]
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Popular Young Adult Series: On Display
We’ve selected some of the most popular Young Adult series to feature this month. Whether you are a young adult, or just love the literature, this second floor display is for all ages! Pick up the first book in these popular series, just in time for the cold winter moths. Hooked? Stop by the Reference […]
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New Non-Fiction at the Library
Radicalization: Why Some People Choose the Path of Violence by Farhad Khosrokhavar A sought-after commentator in France and a widely respected international scholar of radical Islam, Farhad Khosrokhavar has spent years studying the path towards radicalization. Khosrokhavar argues that the root problem of radicalization is not a particular ideology but rather a set of steps […]
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Get Down to the Knitty Gritty!
Need something to do during the coming cold months? Visit our second floor display to pick up books on how to knit and crochet! Already an experienced knitter? We’ll also feature resources about new patterns, materials, and technique. Keep your hands busy this winter by learning a new craft!
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Pride and Poverty: “Hillbilly Elegy” Read Alikes
If you’ve managed to get your hands on a copy of Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis by J.D. Vance, you’ve been lucky! One of the most popular books of the year, Hillbilly Elegy has landed toward the top of many reputable bestseller lists. Whether you’ve read Hillbilly Elegy and are thirsty for […]
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We are Participating in National Library Survey from the Pew Research Center
The Wellesley Free Library is participating in a national library survey from the Pew Research Center. We would love you to participate. Please click here to take the survey.
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National Geographic: The World at Your Fingertips
Celebrate National Geographic’s 129th anniversary with our second floor display featuring the Society’s brilliant photographic publications. Helping to protect the planet since 1888, National Geographic has been instrumental in educating the public about the natural world and our place in it.
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Nonfiction for the New Year
On display in the high school room is a collection of nonfiction for the New Year! Ring in 2017 by learning something new, from a memoir about escaping North Korea (Every Falling Star by Sungju Lee) to a young man’s hilarious attempt to understand why he is “undateable” (We Should Hang Out Sometime by Josh […]
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New Display: Get the Most Out of Your Gadgets!
Did you get a new gadget during the holidays, perhaps a new phone, tablet, or other device? Not quite sure how to use it? Check out our second floor display featuring the best how-to books to help you learn all about your new devices. Whether your gadget is an Apple or an Android, a Kindle […]
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New Non-Fiction, including Chrismukkah!
This week in new non-fiction, the Wellesley Free Library has a lot to offer. But first . . . let’s explore Chrismakkuh! Chrismakkuh: Everything You Need to Know to Celebrate the Hybrid Holiday by Ron Gompertz A holiday guide for mixed-faith families who celebrate both Christmas and Hanukkah presents an entertaining guide to the hybrid holiday […]
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Holiday Crafts for Everyone!
Now on display at the Wellesley Free Library: holiday craft ideas for the whole family! Visit the second floor display (by the graphic novels) to pick up craft books to suit your fancy this holiday season. Whether you’re a seasoned craft enthusiast (pun intended), just starting out, or want to learn a new craft, this […]
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Let’s Learn About Love
Love can be difficult sometimes, especially during the holidays. Visit our second floor display featuring the best advice on how to improve your relationships, whether they be romantic or familial. “Love is a battlefield” – Pat Benatar
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Man Booker Prize Winners
The Man Booker Prize is an annual accolade awarded to the best original novel written in English and published in the United Kingdom. Stop by our second floor display to select a Man Booker Prize winner to read next! This year’s Man Booker was awarded to Paul Beatty for his bestselling novel The Sellout. Previous Man […]
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It’s Time For . . . Winter Sports!
As the temperature keeps dropping and the snow starts falling, we’ll all be breaking out our long-awaited winter gear! Whether you’re a seasoned winter sports enthusiast or looking to become one, our second floor display will feature all you need to know about winter athletics. Did you know? Yukigassen, invented in Japan, is basically one […]
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New Cookbooks!
The Wellesley Free Library has plenty of cookbooks to go around for the holidays, including those on display for holiday cooking and baking. But if that doesn’t suit your fancy, or if you simply want to browse non-holiday cookbooks, see below for some of the newest cookbooks to be added to our collection. Grape, Olive, […]
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Coming Soon – New Robot Classes!
Starting in January 2017, the Wellesley Free Library will be offering new opportunities to interact with and program our NAO robots, Lava and Sky! Step by Step: Choregraphe – 5 new Choregraphe classes! Robot Dance Contest – For programmers ages 8-13. Robot Lab by Appointment – 45 minute sessions with Lava or Sky. Appointment requests begin […]
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The 75th Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor
On December 7th, 1941 – 75 years ago this year – our nation was wracked by tragedy in the Pacific. After almost 2,500 casualties, the surprise attack on U.S. soil led to America’s participation in World War II. Visit our second floor display for materials exploring the attack, how and why it happened, and its […]
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From Stieg Larrson to Henning Mankell
You remember “The Girl Who…” series. You know, first she had a dragon tattoo, then she played with fire, and finally kicked the hornet’s nest. It was a great series, if a tad on the violent side. When I read the books, I knew that the author, Stieg Larrson, was already dead. But, like a […]
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Holiday Fiction to Get You in the Spirit!
Whether you’re looking for a thriller to warm you up on a cold night, a sultry winter romance, or simply a holiday themed read, we’ve got you covered! Visit our second floor display for the best holiday and winter fiction picks. “What in the world would we do without our libraries?” – Katherine Hepburn
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Holiday Baking and Cooking
Have no fear, our December displays are here! Looking for holiday meal ideas, or not sure how to spice up your holiday baking routine? Take a peek at our second floor displays on Holiday Cooking and Holiday Baking for some great ideas! We have a wonderful collection of cozy recipes to suit everyone’s needs.
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Prepare Your New Year’s Resolutions
Make 2017 your year! Do you always have a New Year’s resolution – or maybe multiple resolutions – that never seems to manifest? Does your determination and drive dwindle around February or March? Not this year! Visit our second floor display to find some resources about how to plan your 2017 New Year’s resolution, set […]