Westwood Free Public Library

Library Events

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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Closed New Year’s Day
 Closed New Year’s Day
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Global E-pals (Gr 3-6) on Google Meet
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Global E-pals (Gr 3-6) on Google Meet
Tues. Jan 4 @ 4:00 pm; Tues, Feb 1 @ 3:30 pm & Tues. Mar 1 @ 4:00 pmGlobal E-pals (Gr 3-
Google Meet
Each month we will write letters to students in a foreign country.  We will virtually visit these countries, learn about their landmarks and customs.  Next, a guest speaker/English as a Second Language (ESL) student from this country will meet with us to share their experience growing up i...read more
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Peek A Book Story Time (children to age 5) on Google Meet
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Peek A Book Story Time (children to age 5) on Google Meet
Wednesday, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19 CANCELED, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16 @ 10:30 am Peek A Book Story Ti
Let's listen to stories, sing, dance, do fingerplays, review numbers, colors, animals and more! (30 mins)
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3D Art: Penguins (Gr K-3) on ZOOM
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
3D Art: Penguins (Gr K-3) on ZOOM
Friday, Jan. 7, 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm3D Art: Penguins (Gr
ZOOM
Create unique art with step by step instructions by professional artist, Barbara Frieberg.  We'll provided the paper and send you an email when it is is ready.  (45 mins) You'll need to provide the following: pencileraserglue or glue stickscissors 

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LVPV Staff
12-1pm
 LVPV Staff
Saturday, Jan. 8, 12-1pm
upstairs back room
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ESL Online Classes
10-11:30am
 ESL Online Classes
Mondays and Fridays, January 10, 14, 21, 24, 28, 31, February 4, 7,11, 14, 18, 25, 28, March 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21 and 25
zoom
Mondays  and Fridays 9-10:30am -- ESL Classes.  Focus on english skills through conversation and discussion of articles; learn new vocabulary, expressions, grammar and idioms.Ongoing enrollment.  Email literacyvolunteerspv@gmail.com or complete online registration at https://www.liter...read more
Reading for Equity: The Piano Lesson by August Wilson
7pm
Reading for Equity: The Piano Lesson by August Wilson
Monday, Jan. 10, 7pm
CANCELLED
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ESL Tutor Training Workshop
7:30-9pm
 ESL Tutor Training Workshop
Tuesdays, January 11, 18, 25, and Feb 1
Zoom
ESL Online Classes for Advanced Beginner/Intermediate English
7-8:30pm
ESL Online Classes for Advanced Beginner/Intermediate English
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 7-8:30pm
zoom
Taught by Bi-lingual instructor.Ongoing enrollment.  Email literacyvolunteerspv@gmail.com or complete registration form at https://www.literacyvolunteerspv.org/student-sign-up.html
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Making Easy Healthy Smoothies (Gr 6-12) on WebEx
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Making Easy Healthy Smoothies (Gr 6-12) on WebEx
Wednesday, Jan. 12, 4:00 pm - 4:45 pmMaking Easy Healthy
WebEx
Create healthy, flavorful smoothies.  You provide the ingredients. You'll have a choice of three different flavor options to make at home.  Registered Dietician, Barbara Stavrous will explain the nutrition values of each and guide you to prepare your smoothie.  See the ingredients...read more
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DIY ZEN Garden (Gr 6-12) on Google Meet
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
DIY ZEN Garden (Gr 6-12) on Google Meet
Thursday, Jan. 13, 4:00 pm - 4:30 pmDIY ZEN Garden (Gr 6
Google Meet
Start the New Year with a Zen vibe and keep it going all year long.   Tabletop Zen gardens can help to promote stress relief and relaxation. All materials will be supplied.  (30 mins)

Culture Club Presentation - Iran
7:30pm
Culture Club Presentation - Iran
Thursday, Jan. 13, 7:30pm
zoom
Join us to learn about Iran! Email literacyvolunteerspv@gmail.com for zoom link
ESL Online Classes for Beginner Students
7-8:30pm
ESL Online Classes for Beginner Students
Thursday, Jan. 13, 7-8:30pm
zoom
Taught by Bi-lingual instructor.Ongoing enrollment.  Email literacyvolunteerspv@gmail.com or complete registration form at https://www.literacyvolunteerspv.org/student-sign-up.html
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Friday Night Folk Tales: (Ages 4-10) on Instagram
6:30 pm
Friday Night Folk Tales: (Ages 4-10) on Instagram
Friday, Jan. 14, 6:30 pmFriday Night Folk Ta
The Junior Library Council present, "Friday Night Folk Tales".  This winter enjoy a new themed story read to you each week by a volunteer member of the JLC.  Themes vary each month; January (Nordic); February (African); and March (Celtic/Irish).  Readings are posted Friday e...read more
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Closed for Martin Luther King Day
Closed for Martin Luther King Day
Monday, Jan. 17,
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Crafternoon (Gr K-5) on Google Meet
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Crafternoon (Gr K-5) on Google Meet
Wed.1/20, Wed. 2/16, Wed. 3/16 & Wed. 4/20 @ 4:00 pm - 4:30 pmCrafternoon (Gr K-5)
Google Meet
We'll have fun assembling different themed crafts each month followed by short themed trivia. Craft kits are provided.  (30 mins)

Online Book Group: The Book of Hope by Jane Goodall
7:30pm
Online Book Group: The Book of Hope by Jane Goodall
Thursday, Jan. 20, 7:30pm
ONLINE ZOOM
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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LVPV Staff
12-1pm
 LVPV Staff
Saturday, Jan. 22, 12-1pm
upstairs back meeting room
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Jenkinson’s Aquarium Penguin Visit 1: (Gr K-8) Main
4:00 pm - 4:20 pm
Jenkinson’s Aquarium Penguin Visit 1: (Gr K-8) Main
Tuesday, Jan. 25, 4:00 pm - 4:20 pmJenkinson’s Aq
Enjoy one of the most recognizable artic animals.  You will see a real penguin and learn some fun facts about them and their habitats. Limited amount of people allowed. (20 mins)

Jenkinson’s Aquarium Penguin Visit 2: (Gr K-8) Main
4:25 pm - 4:55 pm
Jenkinson’s Aquarium Penguin Visit 2: (Gr K-8) Main
Tuesday, Jan. 25, 4:25 pm - 4:55 pmJenkinson’s Aq
Enjoy one of the most recognizable artic animals.  You will see a real penguin and learn some fun facts about them and their habitats. Limited amount of people allowed. (20 mins)
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Library Bingo
11:00am
 Library Bingo
Wednesday, Jan. 26, 11:00am
Join us on Wednesday January 26 at 11:00am to play some bingo.  We'll play three games: two reading/library trivia type games, and one restaurant themed game in honor of Restaurant Month.  Winner of retaurant bingo gets a gift card to one of our fabulous Westwood restaurants.Register t...read more

Motivate the Unmotivated Student (Gr 4-12) on ZOOM
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Motivate the Unmotivated Student (Gr 4-12) on ZOOM
Wednesday, Jan. 26, 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm Motivate the Unmotiv
ZOOM
In a 30-minute highly dynamic, action-specific, and interactive webinar, parents are invited to learn a few tips, tools, and strategies to motivate, inspire, and support their student.    Please register through this link Motivate the Unmotivated Student
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