“This 6-week Mindfulness Drop-In Course will offer opportunities for beginners and experienced meditators to learn about mindfulness and deepen their practice. Each class will include instruction, extended practice, and time for discussion. Topics will include: foundational practices such as breath meditation, body scan, standing and walking meditation; kindness, compassion, and gratitude practices; contemplations for working […]
Award-winning pastel artist Gregory John Maichack will present “Dandelions,” a pastel painting workshop for adults and teens 18+ on Wednesday, March 31 from 6:30-8:30 pm via Zoom. This workshop is designed for both, beginners to advanced participants. Supplies are included. Have fun producing your own original pastel painting of Millet’s elegant “Dandelions!” Only 24 spaces […]
This year marks the 100-year anniversary of women gaining the right to vote in the United States with the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. To recognize this significant achievement, the Westborough Public Library and the Westborough Historical Society co-sponsored a lecture by Barbara F. Berenson on “Women’s Rights after the 19th […]
Veg Out @ Nourse Farm offers a chance to connect agriculture, nutrition, food preparation and community from farm to fender! For us, it’s all about the food—its origin, taste, and nutrition. We are proud to be the newest extension of Nourse Farm, an almost 300-year-old family business in Westborough, MA that produces a variety of […]
Please view this press release from Anthony Vaver, Local History Librarian, WPL: avaver@cwmars.org As the Local History Librarian at the Westborough Public Library, I have recently received requests for information about the history of the Westborough town seal, given recent discussions about replacing it due to its depiction of Eli Whitney’s cotton gin. The controversy […]
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 47:00—8:45 PM: “Hi friends! My name is Kimberley Bell-I am a Life Coach, Author, and Podcaster-and I want you to come join me for a discussion about Parenting! I hold a deep passion for growing happy people and supporting them as they learn to navigate their lives. Being a mother of 3 adults […]
On March 3rd, 2020, the Westborough Public Library hosted “How to Manage Stress”. Dr Ryan P. Messina from Meininger Family Chiropractic in Westborough talked about how stress can affect the body physically and mentally, as well as how to manage it. Watch the presentation here
On January 7, 2020, Fred Lonardo, Westborough’s Building Commissioner spoke about the EDC’s Small Business Grant Assist Program and we heard from one of the latest winners of the grant. Rick Mosher & Al Boles, from Perk & Parcel, who shared their experience in creating their business. Watch the Full Presentation here! On February 12, […]
On February 11th, 2020, the Westborough Library hosted a cooking demonstration by Colin McCullough on healthy soups containing fresh, whole-food ingredients. Everyone in attendance was amazed by how delicious these healthy soups were! Colin McCullough is a health orientated vegan and has been teaching healthy cooking classes at local libraries. Recently, he published a book, […]
The Historical Society welcomed Prof. Edward O’Donnell of Holy Cross College on January 13, 2020 for a fascinating history presentation. Watch/listen to the full lecture here. Landmark movements have irrevocably altered the direction of the nation and signaled the start of a new historical reality. Some were groundbreaking political concepts; some were dramatic military victories […]