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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Reindeer Snack Pack (PreK-5th Grade)
Reindeer Snack Pack (PreK-5th Grade) Tuesday, Dec. 1, Get a little treat for Santa's reindeer. This is not a program. Just check out a Juvenile Holiday book or Holiday DVD and get a reindeer snack pack (not for human consumption) to sprinkle on your lawn on Christmas Eve. Limited supplies. One snack pack per one time visit.
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Boggle (Gr. 4-5) on Google Meet
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
"Fail & Get Up & Never Give Up" by Desi Tahiraj (a NhN Presentation)
7pm "Fail & Get Up & Never Give Up" by Desi Tahiraj (a NhN Presentation) Thursday, Dec. 3, 7pmONLINE ZOOM Summary Are you a high achiever suddenly realizing what worked to get you where you are ISN’T working anymore? Maybe you’re finding it harder and harder to face each workday. You used to find your work challenging and exciting… but now, the long hours of prob...read more
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Miss Jolie: Move and Groove (children to age 6) on Facebook Live
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Gingerbread Man Story & Craft (Gr K-2) on Google Meet
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm Gingerbread Man Story & Craft (Gr K-2) on Google Meet Friday, Dec. 4, 3:30 pm - 4:15 pmGoogle Meet We'll listen to the traditional "Gingerbread Man" story and then make a little gingerbread man craft. You'll receive an email stating when to pick up the craft kit. You'll need to supply a hot glue gun and markers. (45 mins).
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Crafternoon: (Gr K-5) on Google Meet
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Crafternoon: (Gr K-5) on Google Meet Monday, Dec. 7, 4:00 pm - 4:30 pmGoogle Meet Each month we will make an easy craft just for fun! This month we will make a skating reindeer. We provide the craft kit and contact you when it is available for pickup. (30 mins)
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***Canceled***Teen Book Talk Roundtable
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ***Canceled***Teen Book Talk Roundtable Tuesday, Dec. 8, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmVia ZOOM Have some favorite books you'd love to share? Join us in a roundtable discussion via Zoom and share them! Not sure what to read next? Come and get recommendations! We will also discuss the hottest books of 2020 as we get ready for the Printz Award announcement in January. Open to teens 6-12th gr...read more
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ESL Tutor Roundtable
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm ESL Tutor Roundtable Thursday, Dec. 10, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmVia LIBRARY ZOOM The Tutor Roundtable offers tutors an opportunity to share their ESL tutoring experience, ask other tutors questions and provide practical advice and tips to other tutors. Click here to register.
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Virtual Field Trip: The North Pole on an Ice Breaker ( Gr 3-5) on Google Meet
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Virtual Field Trip: The North Pole on an Ice Breaker ( Gr 3-5) on Google Meet Monday, Dec. 14, 4:00 pm - 4:45 pmGoogle Meet We will visit the North Pole on an Ice Breaker ship through high grade 360 degree panoramic videos. We'll meet the crew, see the inside of the ship and learn about the region and the Artic Ocean. (45 mins)
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Virtual Teen Escape Room
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Virtual Teen Escape Room Tuesday, Dec. 15, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmVia Zoom Join us for fun puzzle challenges found in escape rooms! Open to teens in grades 6-9 pm, registration required for access.
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Tech Help Live! - Email
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tech Help Live! - Email Wednesday, Dec. 16, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pmVia ZOOM Live (via Zoom) tech help with Janet Dunn, Reference Librarian. We will go over emails, and if time allows, she will answer any specific technology related questions you may have about cell phones or devices. Registration required.
Holiday Bingo (Ages 2-4) on Google Meet
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Holiday Bingo (Ages 2-4) on Google Meet Wednesday, Dec. 16, 4:00 pm - 4:30 pmGoogle Meet We'll play 3 rounds of this popular game. No number counting skills necessary. Little ones just have to recognize holiday symbols. Each player will receive two bingo cards to alternate with. You will receive an email when you can pick up your bingo cards/paper chips and c...read more
OBG Online Book Group: Ask Again, Yes by Beth Keane
7:30pm OBG Online Book Group: Ask Again, Yes by Beth Keane Wednesday, Dec. 16, 7:30pm Ask Again, Yesby Mary Beth Keane (Goodreads Author)How much can a family forgive?A profoundly moving novel about two neighboring families in a suburban town, the bond between their children, a tragedy that reverberates over four decades, the daily intimacies of marriage, and the power of f...read more
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Gift of the Magi Community Reading
4pm Gift of the Magi Community Reading Monday, Dec. 21, 4pm Join us in an outloud community reading of this beloved Christmas classic.For a part in the reading, contact Martha Urbiel at urbiel@westwood.bccls.org or call 201-664-0583. Readers must be age 14 or older. Listeners of all ages are welcome!
Westwood Library Board of Trustees Meeting
7pm Westwood Library Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, Dec. 21, 7pmONLINE ZOOM Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Usually meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 7pm unless otherwise noted. Currently meeting online zoom. See Library website for access. Public welcome.
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Holiday Themed Snacks on WebEx (Gr K-2)
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Holiday Themed Snacks on WebEx (Gr K-2) Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1:00 pm - 1:45 pmWebEx Learn to make two easy, healthy Holiday themed snacks with Registered Dietician, Miss Jaclyn of Shoprite. Please see the the ingredients list here: Celery Reindeer - *1 bunch celery, cauliflower pretzels or regular mini pretzels, sun butter (sunflower seed butter) or...read more
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