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.
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LVPV ESL Class, Beginner
7-8:30pm LVPV ESL Class, Beginner Monday, May. 1, 7-8:30pm(April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, June 5, 12) Downstairs Room |
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LVPV ESL Online Class, Advanced
9am-10:30am LVPV ESL Online Class, Advanced Tuesday, May. 2, 9am-10:30am(April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13) Zoom
LVPV ESL Online Class, Intermediate
11am-12:30pm LVPV ESL Online Class, Intermediate Tuesday, May. 2, 11am-12:30pm(April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13) Zoom
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm Knitting & Crocheting Club (Downstairs Meeting Room) Tuesday, May. 2, 7:00pmDownstairs Meeting Room Tuesday evening meetings for those who can't make our Friday morning meetings! Gather together and work on your current knitting and crocheting projects as you chat and socialize with fellow yarn-lovers! Bring your own supplies and trade tips and ideas, share patterns, and create beautiful piece...read more
LVPV ESL online class, intermediate
7-8:30pm LVPV ESL online class, intermediate Tuesday, May. 2, 7-8:30pm(April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13) zoom |
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Peek A Book Story Time (children to age 5) Children’s Room
10:30am - 11:00am Peek A Book Story Time (children to age 5) Children’s Room Wednesday, May. 3, 10:30am - 11:00am(Wed.3/1, 3/8 No class on 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, No class on 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17 & 5/24 @ 10:30 am ) Children's Room Story Time has a multitude of benefits like helps your child get to know sounds, words and language, develops early literacy skills,learns to value books and stories and sparks your child's imagination and curiosity. We'll also sing songs, dance and learn fingerplays! (30 min...read more
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LVPV ESL Online Class, Advanced
9am-10:30am LVPV ESL Online Class, Advanced Thursday, May. 4, 9am-10:30am(April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15) Zoom
LVPV ESL Online Class, Intermediate
11am-12:30pm LVPV ESL Online Class, Intermediate Thursday, May. 4, 11am-12:30pm(April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15) Zoom
May the Fourth Day: Star Wars Galaxy Slime: (Gr 3-5) Upstairs CANCELED
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
Gardening Time (Outside)
5pm Gardening Time (Outside) Thursday, May 4, 5pm Westwood Library Garden Club members meet to garden. Want to join? Send an email to urbiel@westwood.bccls.org.
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Summer Series Music & Movement: Explorer’s Playgroup (children to age 5)
10:30 am - 11:00 am Summer Series Music & Movement: Explorer’s Playgroup (children to age 5) Friday, May. 5, 10:30 am - 11:00 am(Fri. 5/5, 5/12 & 5/19 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am ) ![]() Veterans' Memorial Park Attend our weekly music and movement Summer series for children to age 5 at Veterans' Memorial Park. Bring your own blanket or lawn chairs. If weather is inclement, you will be notified via email of the program's cancellation or relocation. (30 mins)
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:00am Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room) Friday, May. 5, 11:00am Gather together and work on your current knitting and crocheting projects as you chat and socialize with fellow yarn-lovers! Bring your own supplies and trade tips and ideas, share patterns, and create beautiful pieces alongside friends. All skill levels are welcome! This club will meet weekly.
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LVPV ESL Class, Beginner
7-8:30pm LVPV ESL Class, Beginner Monday, May. 8, 7-8:30pm(April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, June 5, 12) Downstairs Room |
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LVPV ESL Online Class, Advanced
9am-10:30am LVPV ESL Online Class, Advanced Tuesday, May. 9, 9am-10:30am(April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13) Zoom
LVPV ESL Online Class, Intermediate
11am-12:30pm LVPV ESL Online Class, Intermediate Tuesday, May. 9, 11am-12:30pm(April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13) Zoom
Big Feet the Dinosaur Puppet Show: (Age 4 to Gr. 5)
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm Knitting & Crocheting Club (Downstairs Meeting Room) Tuesday, May. 9, 7:00pmDownstairs Meeting Room Tuesday evening meetings for those who can't make our Friday morning meetings! Gather together and work on your current knitting and crocheting projects as you chat and socialize with fellow yarn-lovers! Bring your own supplies and trade tips and ideas, share patterns, and create beautiful piece...read more
LVPV ESL online class, intermediate
7-8:30pm LVPV ESL online class, intermediate Tuesday, May. 9, 7-8:30pm(April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13) zoom |
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Peek A Book Story Time (children to age 5) Children’s Room
10:30am - 11:00am Peek A Book Story Time (children to age 5) Children’s Room Wednesday, May. 10, 10:30am - 11:00am(Wed.3/1, 3/8 No class on 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, No class on 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17 & 5/24 @ 10:30 am ) Children's Room Story Time has a multitude of benefits like helps your child get to know sounds, words and language, develops early literacy skills,learns to value books and stories and sparks your child's imagination and curiosity. We'll also sing songs, dance and learn fingerplays! (30 min...read more
Healthy Spring Snack: (Gr 6-12) Upstairs
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LVPV ESL Online Class, Advanced
9am-10:30am LVPV ESL Online Class, Advanced Thursday, May. 11, 9am-10:30am(April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15) Zoom
LVPV ESL Online Class, Intermediate
11am-12:30pm LVPV ESL Online Class, Intermediate Thursday, May. 11, 11am-12:30pm(April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15) Zoom
Anime Club (Gr 6-12) Upstairs Mtg Room
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm Anime Club (Gr 6-12) Upstairs Mtg Room Thursday, May. 11, 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm(Thurs. 1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/6 , 5/ 11 & 6/13 @ 3:45 pm) ![]() Downstairs Meeting Room Do you love Anime/Manga? Or are you interested in learning more about this genre? Then, join this new club that will meet monthly and explore all things Anime! Crafting, games, trivia, Japanese snacks, book and movie reviews and even a cosplay contest are some of the planned activi...read more
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Summer Series Music & Movement: Explorer’s Playgroup (children to age 5)
10:30 am - 11:00 am Summer Series Music & Movement: Explorer’s Playgroup (children to age 5) Friday, May. 12, 10:30 am - 11:00 am(Fri. 5/5, 5/12 & 5/19 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am ) ![]() Veterans' Memorial Park Attend our weekly music and movement Summer series for children to age 5 at Veterans' Memorial Park. Bring your own blanket or lawn chairs. If weather is inclement, you will be notified via email of the program's cancellation or relocation. (30 mins)
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:00am Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room) Friday, May. 12, 11:00am Gather together and work on your current knitting and crocheting projects as you chat and socialize with fellow yarn-lovers! Bring your own supplies and trade tips and ideas, share patterns, and create beautiful pieces alongside friends. All skill levels are welcome! This club will meet weekly.
Mother’s Day Craft & Card: (Gr K-5) Upstairs
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm |
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Westwood Garden Club Spring Plant Sale (Outside)
10am-2pm Westwood Garden Club Spring Plant Sale (Outside) Saturday, May 13, 10am-2pm Lots of annuals and vegetables for sale at great prices!
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Gardening Time (Outside)
11am Gardening Time (Outside) Sunday, May 14, 11am Westwood Library Garden Club members meet to garden. Want to join? Send an email to urbiel@westwood.bccls.org.
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LVPV ESL Class, Beginner
7-8:30pm LVPV ESL Class, Beginner Monday, May. 15, 7-8:30pm(April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, June 5, 12) Downstairs Room |
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LVPV ESL Online Class, Advanced
9am-10:30am LVPV ESL Online Class, Advanced Tuesday, May. 16, 9am-10:30am(April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13) Zoom
LVPV ESL Online Class, Intermediate
11am-12:30pm LVPV ESL Online Class, Intermediate Tuesday, May. 16, 11am-12:30pm(April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13) Zoom
Junior Library Council Meetings (Gr 6-12)
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Junior Library Council Meetings (Gr 6-12) Tuesday, May. 16, 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm(Tuesday, 10/18 (Meeting is IN-PERSON/downstairs), 11/15, 12/13 (IN-PERSON), 1/17, 2/21, 3/21 (IN-PERSON), 4/18 (Virtual) & 5/16 (IN-PERSON) @ 6:00 pm) ![]() Google Meet To be part of the JLC, first enroll on our website, then register here to receive the meeting link. Meetings are monthly and will take place both virtually and in person at the library. (45 mins)
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm Knitting & Crocheting Club (Downstairs Meeting Room) Tuesday, May. 16, 7:00pmDownstairs Meeting Room Tuesday evening meetings for those who can't make our Friday morning meetings! Gather together and work on your current knitting and crocheting projects as you chat and socialize with fellow yarn-lovers! Bring your own supplies and trade tips and ideas, share patterns, and create beautiful piece...read more
LVPV ESL online class, intermediate
7-8:30pm LVPV ESL online class, intermediate Tuesday, May. 16, 7-8:30pm(April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13) zoom |
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Peek A Book Story Time (children to age 5) Children’s Room
10:30am - 11:00am Peek A Book Story Time (children to age 5) Children’s Room Wednesday, May. 17, 10:30am - 11:00am(Wed.3/1, 3/8 No class on 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, No class on 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17 & 5/24 @ 10:30 am ) Children's Room Story Time has a multitude of benefits like helps your child get to know sounds, words and language, develops early literacy skills,learns to value books and stories and sparks your child's imagination and curiosity. We'll also sing songs, dance and learn fingerplays! (30 min...read more
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LVPV ESL Online Class, Advanced
9am-10:30am LVPV ESL Online Class, Advanced Thursday, May. 18, 9am-10:30am(April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15) Zoom
LVPV ESL Online Class, Intermediate
11am-12:30pm LVPV ESL Online Class, Intermediate Thursday, May. 18, 11am-12:30pm(April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15) Zoom
Movie Matinee: Living (Downstairs Meeting Room)
1:00pm Movie Matinee: Living (Downstairs Meeting Room) Thursday, May 18, 1:00pm Spend your afternoons at the library as we host a monthly screening of some of the newest DVD releases from 1pm - 3:30pm. This month we will be showing Living. Registration is required as space is limited.
Dog Man Meet Up: (Gr 2-5) Downstairs
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
Online Book Group: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Fabrielle Zevin (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:30pm Online Book Group: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Fabrielle Zevin (Upstairs Meeting Room) Thursday, May 18, 7:30pm The Online Book Group takes place on zoom and all adults are welcome to join. Copies of the book are available at the Library a month prior to each discussion. Please note that some titles are also available as downloadable ebooks and eaudio books. Please register for each month yo...read more
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Summer Series Music & Movement: Explorer’s Playgroup (children to age 5)
10:30 am - 11:00 am Summer Series Music & Movement: Explorer’s Playgroup (children to age 5) Friday, May. 19, 10:30 am - 11:00 am(Fri. 5/5, 5/12 & 5/19 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am ) ![]() Veterans' Memorial Park Attend our weekly music and movement Summer series for children to age 5 at Veterans' Memorial Park. Bring your own blanket or lawn chairs. If weather is inclement, you will be notified via email of the program's cancellation or relocation. (30 mins)
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:00am Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room) Friday, May. 19, 11:00am Gather together and work on your current knitting and crocheting projects as you chat and socialize with fellow yarn-lovers! Bring your own supplies and trade tips and ideas, share patterns, and create beautiful pieces alongside friends. All skill levels are welcome! This club will meet weekly.
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LVPV ESL Class, Beginner
7-8:30pm LVPV ESL Class, Beginner Monday, May. 22, 7-8:30pm(April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, June 5, 12) Downstairs Room |
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LVPV ESL Online Class, Advanced
9am-10:30am LVPV ESL Online Class, Advanced Tuesday, May. 23, 9am-10:30am(April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13) Zoom
LVPV ESL Online Class, Intermediate
11am-12:30pm LVPV ESL Online Class, Intermediate Tuesday, May. 23, 11am-12:30pm(April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13) Zoom
Adult Craft ~ DIY Yarn Flowers
2pm Adult Craft ~ DIY Yarn Flowers Tuesday, May 23, 2pm Monthly craft program for adults. This month's craft is DIY Yarn Flowers. You are encouraged to donate your creation to the Yarn Bombing Public Art program going on in Westwood. Check it out HERE
Yarn Star Pompoms: (Gr. K-8) Upstairs
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm Knitting & Crocheting Club (Downstairs Meeting Room) Tuesday, May. 23, 7:00pmDownstairs Meeting Room Tuesday evening meetings for those who can't make our Friday morning meetings! Gather together and work on your current knitting and crocheting projects as you chat and socialize with fellow yarn-lovers! Bring your own supplies and trade tips and ideas, share patterns, and create beautiful piece...read more
LVPV ESL online class, intermediate
7-8:30pm LVPV ESL online class, intermediate Tuesday, May. 23, 7-8:30pm(April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13) zoom |
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Peek A Book Story Time (children to age 5) Children’s Room
10:30am - 11:00am Peek A Book Story Time (children to age 5) Children’s Room Wednesday, May. 24, 10:30am - 11:00am(Wed.3/1, 3/8 No class on 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, No class on 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17 & 5/24 @ 10:30 am ) Children's Room Story Time has a multitude of benefits like helps your child get to know sounds, words and language, develops early literacy skills,learns to value books and stories and sparks your child's imagination and curiosity. We'll also sing songs, dance and learn fingerplays! (30 min...read more
Open Lego Building: (Gr K-3) Downstairs
3;45 pm - 4:45 pm Open Lego Building: (Gr K-3) Downstairs Wednesday, May. 24, 3;45 pm - 4:45 pm(Tues, 1/24; Tues, 2/28; Tues, 3/28; Wed, 4/26 & Wed 5/24 @ 3:45 pm ) ![]() Downstairs Meeting Room Join our new club where your child will improve critical thinking, fine motor skills and spatial skills as they create anything they like. Children will also be guided by teen volunteers to complete easy Lego challlenges for fun. We supply the Legos. Meets monthly. (1 hr)
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LVPV ESL Online Class, Advanced
9am-10:30am LVPV ESL Online Class, Advanced Thursday, May. 25, 9am-10:30am(April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15) Zoom
LVPV ESL Online Class, Intermediate
11am-12:30pm LVPV ESL Online Class, Intermediate Thursday, May. 25, 11am-12:30pm(April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15) Zoom
Read To A Dog: (Gr K-3) Children’s Room
3:30 pm - 3:45 pm Read To A Dog: (Gr K-3) Children’s Room Thursday, May. 25, 3:30 pm - 3:45 pm(Thurs. April 27 & Thurs. May 25; 3:30 pm - 3:45 pm) ![]() Children's Room Read to certified therapy dog, Oliver! Your child will enjoy this comfortable, non-judgemental setting to practice reading. Please have your book already chosen at the start of your 15 minute session. (15 mins)
Read To A Dog: (Gr K-3) Children’s Room
3:45 pm - 4:00 pm Read To A Dog: (Gr K-3) Children’s Room Thursday, May. 25, 3:45 pm - 4:00 pm(Thurs. April 27 & Thurs. May 25; 3:45 pm - 4:00 pm) ![]() Children's Room Read to certified therapy dog, Oliver! Your child will enjoy this comfortable, non-judgemental setting to practice reading. Please have your book already chosen at the start of your 15 minute session. (15 mins)
Read To A Dog: (Gr K-3) Children’s Room
4:00 pm - 4:15 pm Read To A Dog: (Gr K-3) Children’s Room Thursday, May. 25, 4:00 pm - 4:15 pm(Thurs April 27 & Thurs. May 25 at 4:00 pm - 4:15 pm) ![]() Children's Room Read to certified therapy dog, Oliver! Your child will enjoy this comfortable, non-judgemental setting to practice reading. Please have your book already chosen at the start of your 15 minute session. (15 mins)
Read To A Dog: (Gr K-3) Children’s Room
4:15 pm - 4:30 pm Read To A Dog: (Gr K-3) Children’s Room Thursday, May. 25, 4:15 pm - 4:30 pm(Thurs April 27 & Thurs. May 25 at 4:15 pm - 4:30 pm) ![]() Children's Room Read to certified therapy dog, Oliver! Your child will enjoy this comfortable, non-judgemental setting to practice reading. Please have your book already chosen at the start of your 15 minute session. (15 mins)
Gardening Time (Outside)
5pm Gardening Time (Outside) Thursday, May 25, 5pm Westwood Library Garden Club members meet to garden. Want to join? Send an email to urbiel@westwood.bccls.org.
Westwood High School Choral Performance
7:00pm Westwood High School Choral Performance Thursday, May 25, 7:00pm Join the Westwood High School Honors Chamber Singers and Instrumental Chamber Ensemble as they perform a mix of traditional choral and instrumental music as well as some familiar hits, right here at our library!
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Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:00am Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room) Friday, May. 26, 11:00am Gather together and work on your current knitting and crocheting projects as you chat and socialize with fellow yarn-lovers! Bring your own supplies and trade tips and ideas, share patterns, and create beautiful pieces alongside friends. All skill levels are welcome! This club will meet weekly.
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LVPV ESL Online Class, Advanced
9am-10:30am LVPV ESL Online Class, Advanced Tuesday, May. 30, 9am-10:30am(April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13) Zoom
LVPV ESL Online Class, Intermediate
11am-12:30pm LVPV ESL Online Class, Intermediate Tuesday, May. 30, 11am-12:30pm(April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13) Zoom
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm Knitting & Crocheting Club (Downstairs Meeting Room) Tuesday, May. 30, 7:00pmDownstairs Meeting Room Tuesday evening meetings for those who can't make our Friday morning meetings! Gather together and work on your current knitting and crocheting projects as you chat and socialize with fellow yarn-lovers! Bring your own supplies and trade tips and ideas, share patterns, and create beautiful piece...read more
LVPV ESL online class, intermediate
7-8:30pm LVPV ESL online class, intermediate Tuesday, May. 30, 7-8:30pm(April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13) zoom |
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