Patron Minerva Accounts Will Require PINs as of March 17

March 12, 2026

  Effective March 17, all book requests through the library’s Minerva account system will need a 4-digit PIN in addition to a library card number. . . . read more »

Starting March 9! Take the Survey

March 6, 2026

Witherle Memorial Library is inviting the community to participate in a survey that will guide the library’s strategic direction over the next five years. The . . . read more »

1000 Before 5: a literacy program for young children

February 13, 2026

Debra Orado has introduced a new reading incentive program for young families.  Adults are encouraged to read 1,000 books to their child before age 5. . . . read more »

1000 Before 5

February 13, 2026

We invite families to participate in this free program that encourages adults to read 1,000 books with children before they turn 5 or enter Kindergarten. . . . read more »

Library’s Storm Closing Policy

February 10, 2026

Storm Closing Policy When appropriate, Witherle Memorial Library will follow the Adams School for any closings or delayed openings.   a. If the Adams School . . . read more »

Artwork in the Children’s Room

February 3, 2026

Books aren’t the only thing you’ll discover in the Children’s Room. When you arrive through the ground floor entrance, you’ll pass through the 41 School . . . read more »

Blue Hill Concert Association 2026 Tickets

January 8, 2026

Once again, the Blue Hill Concert Association has generously donated two tickets to each of the their four concerts this season. January 25, Claremont Trio . . . read more »

After-School Programming Cancellation Protocol

December 19, 2025

If the Adams School cancels after-school programs due to weather the library will cancel its after-school programs as well.  For confirmation please follow our Facebook . . . read more »

December StoryWalk: Bear and Wolf

December 4, 2025

The featured StoryWalk story for December will be Bear and Wolf, written and illustrated by Daniel Salmieri. In this story, Bear and Wolf, out for . . . read more »

November StoryWalk: Thanks to the Animals

November 13, 2025

Thanks to the Animals by Allen Sockabasin has been chosen by the Wilson Museum for the November Story Walk to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Month. Allen . . . read more »