Citizen Portal
Sign In

Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!

Get email alerts on the Programming topic

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Summer programs draw families and adults; therapy dog visits and local talks well attended

Westbrook Public Library Board of Trustees · August 4, 2026
AI-Generated Content: All content on this page was generated by AI to highlight key points from the meeting. For complete details and context, we recommend watching the full video. so we can fix them.

Summary

Library programs in July drew steady participation: therapy dog visits, a wand-making program with 33 youth participants, a history talk by Tom Truxes attended by 33 people, concerts, and crafting clubs that continue to expand participation by word of mouth.

Trustees heard a summary of a busy summer programming slate at the Westbrook Public Library, including regular therapy dog visits, a successful wand-making session with 33 young participants, a local history talk by Tom Truxes attended by 33 people, a concert by Tom Callinan, and ongoing crafting groups that are increasing participation.

Centore reported that "Cathy Baker and her therapy dog, Piper have been visiting on alternating Tuesdays which has been well received," and noted the upcoming "Hatch the Duck" interactive program is expected to result in ducklings around Aug. 17. Trustees praised staff outreach and community partnerships that supported attendance.