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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Read Aloud & Activity (Gr K-2) In person/Library Parking Lot CANCELLED
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Global Read Aloud (Gr 4-6) on Google Meet/Facebook CANCELLED
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Global Read Aloud (Gr 4-6) on Google Meet/Facebook CANCELLED Monday, Oct 4, 18, 25 & Nov 1, & 8 @ 4:00 - 5:00 pm CANCELLEDGoogle Meet & Facebook An international read aloud program where everyone reads the same book, "The Barren Grounds" by David Robertson. The book is read together about 5 chapters per week over 6 weeks and discussed over the secured, teacher-lead discussion page on Facebook. Meets weekly. (1 hr)
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Global E-Pals (Gr. 3-5) on Google Meet
3:30 - 4:15 pm Global E-Pals (Gr. 3-5) on Google Meet Tuesday 10/5, 11/2 & 12/7 @ 3:30 pm - 4:15 pmGoogle 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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Hispanic Heritage: Peruvian Panpipe (Gr K-2) on Google Meet CANCELLED
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Hispanic Heritage: Peruvian Panpipe (Gr K-2) on Google Meet CANCELLED Wednesday, Oct. 6, 4:00 pm - 4:45 pmGoogle Meet We will learn about one of the oldest instruments and the people of the Andeas tribe who created it. You'll make your own "Siku" also known as a panpipe flute out of straws. We will supply materials and send an email when the craft pack is ready for pick up. ...read more
Spark Joy
7pm Spark Joy Wednesday, Oct. 6, 7pm This program is available to access all day Wednesday, October 6 with a live Q&A at 7pm.REGISTER: https://bccls.libcal.com/event/8228325
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Crack the Code: Ancient Ciphers (Gr 4-6) on Google Meet
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Crack the Code: Ancient Ciphers (Gr 4-6) on Google Meet Thursday, Oct. 7, Nov. 4 and Dec 9 @ 4:00 pmGoogle Meet Each month we'll learn about different ciphers throughout history and how to crack them. An activity packet will be provided and you will receive an email when it is ready for pick up. (45 mins)
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Musical Munchkins: (children to age 5) Live/In-person
10:30 am - 11:00 am |
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Babysitting Class
10am - 12pm Babysitting Class Saturday, Oct. 9, 10am - 12pm ONLINE ZOOM Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission PresentsBaby Sitting Training 101 When: Saturday October 9th, 2021Time: 10:00 AM—12:00 PMWhere: Online via Zoom Call 201-445-7217 or email healtheducation@nwbrhc.net to RSVP by September 27, 2021 This program is for 11 years old ...read more
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Intro to Origami: Holiday Bells (Gr 4-6) on Google Meet 12/14 Canceled
4:00 - 4:45 pm Intro to Origami: Holiday Bells (Gr 4-6) on Google Meet 12/14 Canceled Tuesday, October 12, November 9 and December 14 @ 4:00 pmGoogle Meet You'll learn the basics of origami. Each month you will create a section of a 3D holiday bell ornament. It is best if you attend all three classes to assemble the final ornament. Materials provided. You will receive an email when the Origami paper pack is ready for pick up.&nbs...read more
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Crafternoon: (Gr K-5) on Google Meet
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm |
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Hispanic Heritage: Taino Petroglyphs (Gr. 3-5)
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Hispanic Heritage: Taino Petroglyphs (Gr. 3-5) Thursday, Oct. 14, 4:00 pm - 4:45 pmGoogle Meet Let's learn about the art and langaguage of the ancient Taino people of Central and South America and the Caribbean. We will decode petroglyphs and make our own. You will receive an email when the craft pack is ready for pickup. (45 mins)
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Reading for Equity: The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein
8pm Reading for Equity: The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein Monday, Oct. 18, 8pmONLINE ZOOM The Fair Housing Act of 1968 prohibited future discrimination but did nothing to reverse residential patterns that had become deeply embedded. Yet recent outbursts of violence in cities like Baltimore, Ferguson, and Minneapolis show us precisely how the legacy of these earlier eras contributes to pe...read more
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Junior Library Council (Gr 6-12) on Google Meet
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Junior Library Council (Gr 6-12) on Google Meet Tuesdays, 10/19, 11/16, 12/21 & 1/18 Group Photo at 4:00 pm- No mtg, 2/15, 3/15, 4/19 & 5/17 @ 6:00-6:30 pmGoogle Meet Council Members will actively participate in various community service based activities from October 2021 to May 2022. Activities range from civics, leadership, arts and the humanities. Monthly meetings are mandatory. Council Members who complete the program in May will earn ...read more
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Money Talks: Lessons for teens and young adults
6:30pm Money Talks: Lessons for teens and young adults Wednesday, Oct. 20, 6:30pmONLINE ZOOM It's never too early learn about money management. Join Jay Mota, Prudential Certified Financial Planner and Westwood resident as he runs through issues that have impact on teens and young adults. Have access to some great advice for free--45 presentation with lots of Q&A time, t...read more
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Garden State Harmonica Club: (Family) In-person
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Garden State Harmonica Club: (Family) In-person Thursday, Oct. 21, 4:00 pm - 4:30 pmIn Person/Library Parking Lot You'll be pleasantly surprised by this group of special musicians! Sing along to popular songs and learn about the harmonica. Free toy harmonica for the first registered 20 children in grades K-5. (30 mins).
Online Book Group: I Am I Am I Am by Maggie O’Farrell
7:30pm Online Book Group: I Am I Am I Am by Maggie O’Farrell Thursday, Oct. 21, 7:30pmONLINE 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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Friends of the Westwood Library Meeting
5pm Friends of the Westwood Library Meeting Monday, Oct. 25, 5pm The Friends meeting will take place in the Library at 5pm. Please register to receive a zoom link to the meeting.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
7pm Library Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, Oct. 25, 7pm The Library Board will be meeting at the Library.
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LVPV Tutor Training Workshop
7:30pm-9pm LVPV Tutor Training Workshop Tuesdays at 7:30pmONLINE ZOOM The next tutor training workshop is scheduled for four Tuesdays: October 19th, 26th, Nov. 2nd and 9th from 7:30-9 via zoom. To register, please email your interest to literacyvolunteerspv@gmail.com
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PreK Halloween Story Time: (Ages 1-5) In-person
10:30 am - 11:15 am |
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Mini Canvas Painting & Donuts (Gr K-2) In-person
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm |
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Children’s Halloween Parade
10:15am Children’s Halloween Parade Sunday, Oct. 31, 10:15am In Veterans' Park on Saturday October 30th. The Library will kick off the event with a pumpkin story time at 9:15. The Parade steps off at 10:00am. Free goodies while supplies last!
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