Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Westwood Free Public Library! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted. The library reserves the right to cancel any program due to inclement weather or other unforeseen events.
Going Native without feeding Bambi - presented by Lourdes Osorio Gardeners are increasingly becoming aware of their role in creating gardens that are beautiful AND provide habitat for butterflies, bees and other pollinators. This is best accomplished by using native plants, an extremely challenging task throughout much of New Jersey as native plants are deer favorites. Lourdes will share her own experience in creating an eco-friendly native plant sanctuary for pollinators in a location with heavy deer pressure. This lecture discusses deer-resistant native plants, their growing requirements and their value to pollinators. It will help you save time and money on plant selection as you create your own paradise.
A passionate gardener for over 25 years, Lourdes enjoys gardening not only for beauty but to provide an eco-friendly sanctuary for butterflies, pollinators and birds. She is the creator of Native Plant Channel on YouTube and Facebook, an educational channel that produces videos that help gardeners grow native plants, discussing their characteristics, growing requirements and offering virtual tours of public and private native plant gardens. Lourdes is a Master Gardener, a member of the Board of Directors and curator of the native plant garden at Laurelwood Arboretum in Wayne, NJ.
Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA (www.nhnusa.org), founded on January 27, 2011, is supported by an award winning web portal site, LinkedIn group, facebook group and a large network of members and volunteer leaders built over the past 11 years. Resources, virtual weekly meetings and guest presentations are offered over the internet and video conferencing platforms to help our members with their careers. The group's culture is based on a pay it forward model with a focus on networking and support. The meetings are designed to help anyone in career advancement and career transition by offering advice in job search strategies, techniques, tools, support, motivation, leadership and networking opportunities. Google Meet based sessions are held every Tuesday between 7:00pm to 7:45pm. Registration is required through NhN’s website.
Wednesday, Jun. 1, 10:30 am - 11:00 am (Wed, 5/4, 5/1 & 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15 & 6/29 @ 10:30 am -11:00 am)
Story Time is a great way for your child to learn sounds, language, value books, increase concentration, imagination and social skills - all while singing songs, listening to stories and dancing. (30 mins)
Friday, Jun. 3, 10:30 am - 11:00 am (Fridays, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17 & 6/24 10:30 am - 11:00 am)
The class consists of singing and dancing that encourages socialization and the development of fine motor skills. Boogie Woogie Babies is fun for baby and their big person to learn a few new dance moves while bonding and burning a few calories. (30 mins) Sponsored by Friends of the Westwood Library.