During these free virtual programs for the Walpole Public Library, you will learn about how scientists use questioning skills that enhance creativity, foster intentional curiosity, and increase the retention of information. We will learn how to make close observations, and respond by asking questions about the natural world. We will reinforce these skills by creating through the art of journaling! These programs will feature a digital microscope to allow us to see the extraordinary in our ordinary to connect with nature. Participants will need paper and pencils (colored pencils optional) to be able to draw, decorate, and create their very own nature journal at home. This program is for children ages 4 and up. Zoom log-in details will be emailed to participants. This program is presented by the Mass Audubon's Museum of American Bird Art.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Walpole Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

An interactive and informal question-and-answer session where we role-play typical interview questions and how best to answer them. The seminar also includes ways to avoid job candidates’ most common interview mistakes.

Follow this link to register for this program:  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApc-qhrjovHNK76g235f8Mq_y4xKTtkCIL

Presented by GARY GEKOW, a Senior Employment Specialist/Career Coach, with 30 years of recruiting and employment services experience in the New England staffing industry. He partners with job seekers across a wide range of specialties and assists with a variety of employment search strategies including résumé creation, interview coaching, LinkedIn profile branding, and career counseling. He also works with client companies in various industries.

Join a Storytelling Group led by Alan O'Hare to bring out your stories in words, art, music or even silence.  The group meets monthly, and people are invited to attend as they can.  For more information, please contact Alan at bridges95@aol.com.

"Beyond the Cemetery Gate" will be presented by The Gravestone Girls, online via Zoom, at 7:00 on Thursday evening, December 3. Sponsored by Friends of the Walpole Public Library, viewing is free. Click the following link to register:   https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hCN94Sa6S9q0QkjLwUQgnQ

One of the Gravestone Girls, Brenda Sullivan, writes, "We learn to ‘read’ the cemetery for clues and information.  Using both direct observation and deductive reasoning from objects such as the writing, art, geology, and the cemetery landscape, much new insight can be revealed.  That new insight can answer questions, create new inquiries, and open doors for further detective work.  Many use the cemetery as a cursory resource for learning, genealogy, or entertainment;some haven’t tapped it at all.  This program will get guests looking at these spaces, both old and new, as a valuable resource for their data collection activities.

Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Walpole Public Library.

Often the most common question that begins an interview is, "Tell me about yourself." Job applicants should welcome this question with open arms as it gives them a beautiful chance to talk about themselves in the most positive light. The concern for most people is that it is too big a canvas. The question is very general and most people don't know where to start, what to include, and when to end their answer. This is a critical part of the interview because it is often the very first question that is asked and sets the stage for the remainder of the interview. We will discuss best practices as it relates to what to say, what examples to highlight, where to begin, and when/where to end to make it a compelling story. This highly interactive workshop will leave you with a new-found confidence about how to talk about yourself.

Follow this link to register for this progam:  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIpceGhqTkvHdavos5iVrt4yAnE6-KQWPTb

Presented by GARY GEKOW, a Senior Employment Specialist/Career Coach, with 30 years of recruiting and employment services experience in the New England staffing industry. He partners with job seekers across a wide range of specialties and assists with a variety of employment search strategies including résumé creation, interview coaching, LinkedIn profile branding, and career counseling. He also works with client companies in various industries.

These are scenario-based questions that require a story-like response. There is a strategy used to effectively answer these questions, called the STAR style of interviewing. We will review this methodology in detail.

Follow this link to register for this program:  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJctf-mrrjgvGNPwDtA8FW72WOYYi_6aS3dT

Presented by GARY GEKOW, a Senior Employment Specialist/Career Coach, with 30 years of recruiting and employment services experience in the New England staffing industry. He partners with job seekers across a wide range of specialties and assists with a variety of employment search strategies including résumé creation, interview coaching, LinkedIn profile branding, and career counseling. He also works with client companies in various industries.

The library will close at 1:00 pm today.

The library is closed all day in observance of the Christmas Day holiday.

The library is closed all day in observance of the Christmas Day holiday.

The library will close at 1:00 pm today.

The library is closed all day in observance of the New Year's Day holiday.

For many individuals, discussing compensation with employers is a risky and uncomfortable endeavor, yet it is imperative that people have the necessary tools to advocate for themselves. Is the salary commensurate with your market value? Can allowances be made with respect to additional vacation time and increased stock options? We will discuss strategies to help bolster confidence and gain knowledge as it relates to business negotiations. Massachusetts is now one of several states where employers are no longer allowed to inquire about a prospective applicant’s compensation history. We will discuss the ramifications of this new law.

Follow this link to register for this program:  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0kdu-hrjoiG934EpCwjQBF5Ha5zdw_80Cz

Presented by GARY GEKOW, a Senior Employment Specialist/Career Coach, with 30 years of recruiting and employment services experience in the New England staffing industry. He partners with job seekers across a wide range of specialties and assists with a variety of employment search strategies including résumé creation, interview coaching, LinkedIn profile branding, and career counseling. He also works with client companies in various industries.

CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment.

Walpole Community Blood Drive

Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to schedule an appointment. Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and healthhistory questions on the day of your appointment.

The library is closed all day in observance of the Martin Luther King Day holiday.

The library is closed all day in observance of the Presidents' Day holiday.

CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment.

Walpole Community Blood Drive

Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to schedule an appointment. Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and healthhistory questions on the day of your appointment.

CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment.

Walpole Community Blood Drive

Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to schedule an appointment. Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and healthhistory questions on the day of your appointment.

The library is closed all day in observance of the Patriots' Day holiday.

CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment.

Walpole Community Blood Drive

Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to schedule an appointment. Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and healthhistory questions on the day of your appointment.

CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment.

Walpole Community Blood Drive

Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to schedule an appointment. Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and healthhistory questions on the day of your appointment.

The library is closed all day in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

Meeting Rooms closed due to Election Day.

Meeting Rooms closed.  Summer Hours now in effect.

CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment.

Walpole Community Blood Drive

Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to schedule an appointment. Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and healthhistory questions on the day of your appointment.

Meeting Rooms closed.  Summer Hours now in effect.

Meeting Rooms closed.  Summer Hours now in effect.

The library is closed all day in observance of the Independance Day holiday.

The library is closed all day in observance of the Independance Day holiday.

Meeting Rooms closed.  Summer Hours now in effect.

Meeting Rooms closed.  Summer Hours now in effect.

Meeting Rooms closed.  Summer Hours now in effect.

Meeting Rooms closed.  Summer Hours now in effect.

Meeting Rooms closed.  Summer Hours now in effect.

Meeting Rooms closed.  Summer Hours now in effect.

Meeting Rooms closed.  Summer Hours now in effect.

Meeting Rooms closed.  Summer Hours now in effect.

Meeting Rooms closed.  Summer Hours now in effect.

The library is closed all day in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

The library is closed all day in observance of the Columbus Day holiday.

The library is closed all day in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.