Introduction to Day Hiking in the White Mountains

July 20, 2021 by Bob Brown Leave a Comment

Wellesley Free Library is offering a 3-hour day hiking workshop via zoom on Wednesday, July 21 at 6pm.

Course description: This course is designed to take a person off the street and prepare them to hike in the White Mountain National Forest, or anywhere for that matter. It takes more than setting out on an afternoon whim with 16 ounces of water, flip-flops, and a sweater to safely hike a mountain. This course will reveal what it takes. It’s broken down into three segments covering planning and preparation, packing and gear, then the art of hiking covering myriad aspects of being on trail from scrambling to etiquette.

The Swellesley family just returned from the White Mountains, which were challenging and spectacular. We hiked Mt. Eisenhower, which rises close to 4,800 feet. We also took the easy way up Mt. Washington this time, via the Cog Railway…

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The Wellesley Fells area, a few spring pics

May 8, 2021 by Deborah Brown 3 Comments

Just hanging around the Fells neighborhood on a beautiful spring day.

Fells branch library, Wellesley — The Fells branch library started out in 1854 as one-room schoolhouse.

Andrews Pharmacy & Fells Market, Wellesley — Andrews Pharmacy & Fells Market, two of Wellesley’s family-owned businesses.

Wellesley, Fells area, from Rt. 9 bridge — Fells area in Wellesley, from the Rt. 9 bridge, westbound side.

What’s behind that red door in Wellesley Square?

May 6, 2021 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

The Wellesley Free Library‘s main branch will remain closed for renovations throughout the summer, but its Temporary Main Library location at 50 Central Street in the former Talbots space has opened. Patrons can visit the Wellesley Square location to drop off returns, pick up holds, and express browse for 15-minutes.

We popped in to check out the lively scene. Here are some pics:

Wellesley Library, temporary location — What’s behind that red door at 50 Central Street in Wellesley Square?

It’s worth noting that Talbots is still very much alive and well and selling modern classic clothing in Wellesley at its Linden Square location.

Good to know—book drop location; Temp, Hills, and Fells hours; parking

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Wellesley library to open temporary location in the former Talbot’s space, and more details

April 20, 2021 by Deborah Brown 2 Comments

The Wellesley Free Library has announced its Temporary Main Library location at 50 Central Street in the former Talbots space. Starting late April/early May (the exact date is still a moving target) patrons can visit the Wellesley Square location to drop off returns, pick up holds, and express browse for 15-minutes.

Wellesley Free Library, fall 2020

There will not be a book drop at the location, but a 24/7 manual book drop outside the Main Library parking garage entrance will be installed and accessible during the renovation.

There will be no access to the Main Library parking lot or the automated book drop.

The Main Library, which is getting a new roof and an interior renovation, will close on April 23 and is expected to reopen in early September.

Temporary Main Library hours, 50 Central St.:

Mon: 9am—8pm
Tues: 9am—8pm
Wed: 9am—8pm
Thurs: 9am—8pm
Fri: 9am—6pm
Sat: 9am—5pm
*Returns accepted during open hours.
*Limit of 10 patrons in building at one time
*Masks and social distancing required

What about the branches?

Starting April 27, holds pick-up and 15 minute express browsing will be available at the Hills & Fells Branches. Here are the details:

Hills Branch: 210 Washington Street
Tues: 10am—8pm
Wed: 10am—5pm
Thurs: 10am—8pm
Fri: 10am—5pm
*24/7 book drop available.
*Limit of 10 patrons in building at one time
*Masks and social distancing required

Fells Branch: 308 Weston Road
Tues: 10am—5pm
Wed: 10am—5pm
Thurs: 10am—5pm
Fri: 10am—5pm
*24/7 book drop available.
* Limit of 6 patrons in building at one time
* Masks and social distancing required