5 Things You Need to Know Today: April 5

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1. The will hold its program today from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.
2. The library's program will run from 10:15 to 11 a.m. at .
3. The hours at both the main and branch libraries changed starting yesterday. For the new schedule, click here.
4. Showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast today, with more showers after 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures will reach near 55 degrees. Between a quarter and half of an inch of rainfall is possible.
5. Gas prices jumped to an average of $3.64 per gallon in the Westwood area on Monday, up from $3.59 on Sunday, according to AAA's Fuel Price Finder, which listed the station as having the cheapest price in town on Monday at $3.59.