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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Fridays with Ted (Upstairs Meeting Room)
10:00am
Fridays with Ted (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Fridays, April 1, 8, 22, 29
Join us on Friday mornings in April to watch and disucss some funny, inspirational, and mind blowing Ted Talks that are sure to generate some great conversation.  Meets at 10am in the Upstairs Meeting Room on Fridays, April 1, 8, 22 and 29.We'll provide refreshments.
DIY Foaming Hand Soap with Essential Oils (Gr 6-12) on Google Meet
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
DIY Foaming Hand Soap with Essential Oils (Gr 6-12) on Google Meet
Friday, Apr. 1, 4:00 pm - 4:30 pmDIY Foaming Hand Soa
Google Meet
It's been a long winter.  Let's keep those hands clean and moisturized by making our own foaming hand soap with essential oils.  You'll learn about the benefits of using natural ingredients.  Activity kits with ingredients will be supplied. (30 mins)
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Online English Classes
11am
 Online English Classes
April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, June 6, 13
Online English Classes - Intermediate
Intro to Gaming Design with Tim (Gr 4-5) on Google Meet
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Intro to Gaming Design with Tim (Gr 4-5) on Google Meet
Mon. 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 & 4/25 @ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pmIntro to Gaming Desi
Google Meet
Learn basic concepts and groundwork to developing your own video game.  Junior Library Council volunteer will conduct the program over four sessions.  Must have a laptop or desktop.  A tablet is not compatible with software. No prior experience is necessary.  (45 mins)

Westwood Garden Club (Upstairs Meeting Room/Zoom)
7pm
Westwood Garden Club (Upstairs Meeting Room/Zoom)
Monday, Apr. 4, 7pm
Do you love to garden but also want to participate in a community garden project? Well, you've come to the right meeting.  We'll be gathering in person (also on zoom if you prefer) to talk about gardening and working on a few community garden projects as well.  We'll start with...read more
Online English Classes - Advanced
9am
Online English Classes - Advanced
April 4, 11,18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, June 6, 13
zoom
English Classes on Zoom - Advanced
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A Parent’s Guide to Paying for College on ZOOM.
6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
A Parent’s Guide to Paying for College on ZOOM.
Tuesday, Apr. 5, 6:30 pm - 7:15 pmA Parent’s Gui
ZOOM
Get some great tips,resources and guidance from experienced college financial planning experts. Please register HERE (45 mins)
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Peek A Book Story Time: (children to age 5) In-Person/Library Parking Lot
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Peek A Book Story Time: (children to age 5) In-Person/Library Parking Lot
Wed, 5/4, 5/1 & 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15 & 6/29, 7/6,7/13, 7/20, 7/27 @ 10:30 am -11:00 am
In Person/Library Parking Lot
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)

Peek A Book Story Time: (children to age 5) In-Person/Children’s Room
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Peek A Book Story Time: (children to age 5) In-Person/Children’s Room
Wed 4/6 & 4/20 @ 10:30 amPeek A Book Story Ti
We will listen to stories, dance to some action songs, do some fingerplays and more all while building your child's literacy and socialization skills (30 mins)

Spring Cookie Decorating: (Gr K-5) In-person/Up
4:00 - 4:45 pm
Spring Cookie Decorating: (Gr K-5) In-person/Up
Wednesday, Apr. 6, 4:00 - 4:45 pmSpring Cookie Decora
Let's welcome Spring and decorate 2 cookies to enjoy!  Light refreshments served. Limited supplies. (45 mins)

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Reserved (Upstairs)
7pm-8pm
 Reserved (Upstairs)
Thursday, Apr. 7, 7pm-8pm
Reserved (Kitchen)
7pm-8pm
 Reserved (Kitchen)
Thursday, Apr. 7, 7pm-8pm
Art with Children with Maud Guilfoyle (Online)
7-8:30pm
Art with Children with Maud Guilfoyle (Online)
Thursday, Apr. 7, 7-8:30pm
Join local artist Maud Guilfoyle as she takes you through drawing exercises that help you to specifically use drawing to connect with children. For Parents, Grandparents and caregivers.Materials needed:  TBAClass limited to 10.
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Online English Classes - Intermediate
11am
Online English Classes - Intermediate
April 8,15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 27, June 3, 19, 17
Zoom
Online English Classes - Intermediate
Online English Classes
9am
 Online English Classes
April 8,15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 27, June 3, 19, 17
zoom
Online English Classes - 9am Advanced
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Green Team (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:30pm-9pm
Green Team (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Monday, Apr. 11, 7:30pm-9pm
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Online English Classes - Intermediate
7pm
Online English Classes - Intermediate
April 12, 19, 26 May 3, 10
Zoom
Engish classes - intermediate
Online English Classes
7pm
 Online English Classes
4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14
Zoom
Online intermediate English classes Tuesdays 7-8:30pm
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library reserve
11am-12pm
 library reserve
Wednesday, Apr. 13, 11am-12pm
library reserve
2pm-4pm
 library reserve
Wednesday, Apr. 13, 2pm-4pm
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Tea & Poetry (Gr 2-5) In person/Upstairs
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
Tea & Poetry (Gr 2-5) In person/Upstairs
Thursday, Apr. 14, 2:30 pm - 3:15 pmTea & Poetry (Gr 2-5
We will learn about different types of poetry and try creating our own poems while enjoying some tea & cake. (45 mins)
Garden Club
3:30pm-5pm
 Garden Club
Thursday, Apr. 14, 3:30pm-5pm
outside
Art Palooza: Gustav Klimt (Gr 2-5) Upstairs Meeting Rm CANCELED
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Art Palooza: Gustav Klimt (Gr 2-5) Upstairs Meeting Rm CANCELED
Thursday, Apr. 14, 4:00 pm - 4:45 pmArt Palooza: Gustav
We will learn about this Austrian painter and about his famous style of painting.  We will create our own unique art fashioned after his style. (45 mins)
Online English Classes
7pm
 Online English Classes
April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16
Zoom
Online zoom classes for beginners/advanced beginners
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Closed for Good Friday
 Closed for Good Friday
Friday, Apr. 15,
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garden club
10am
 garden club
Saturday, Apr. 16, 10am
outside
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library reserve
3pm-4pm
 library reserve
Monday, Apr. 18, 3pm-4pm
Non-Fiction Book Club: Becoming Wild by Carl Safina ONLINE
7pm
Non-Fiction Book Club: Becoming Wild by Carl Safina ONLINE
Monday, Apr. 18, 7pm
“Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them.” - Lemony Snicket.All are welcome to join this new book club which aims to read timely books across subjects: history, science, medicine, nature, and more.  We anticipate lively discussion and will provide as much additional ...read more
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Let’s Groove (children to age 5) In Person/Main
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Let’s Groove (children to age 5) In Person/Main
Tuesday, Apr. 19, 10:30 am - 11:00 amLet’s Groove (
In Person/Main
You'll dance, sing and be silly with Miss Lisa in this fun and interactive music and movement program (30 mins).

The Russian Invasion of Ukraine: What Americans Need to Know (ONLINE)
7pm
The Russian Invasion of Ukraine: What Americans Need to Know (ONLINE)
Tuesday, Apr. 19, 7pm
This program has been moved to a Google Meet online.  Please register to receive the link.Thank you!Presented by Julie GeorgeAssociate Professor of Political ScienceQueens College and The Graduate Center, CUNY  
Culture Club
7:30pm
 Culture Club
Tuesday, Apr. 19, 7:30pm
Zoom
LVPV is excited to offer a zoom presentation on Turkey by ESL student, Sevgi Ural.
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Art Palooza: Georges Seurat (Gr 2-5) Upstairs Meeting Rm
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Art Palooza: Georges Seurat (Gr 2-5) Upstairs Meeting Rm
Thursday, Apr. 21, 4:00 pm - 4:45 pmArt Palooza: Georges
Upstairs
We will learn about this French painter of the 19th Century and about his famous style of painting.  We will create our own unique art fashioned after his style. (45 mins)

Celebrating Shel: A Poetry Event at the Westwood Library
6:30pm
Celebrating Shel: A Poetry Event at the Westwood Library
Thursday, Apr. 21, 6:30pm
For National Poetry Month we are celebrating Shel Silverstein who will appear on a USPS stamp this April!  We are inviting students and adults to perform a poem -- could be one of Shel's or someone else's, maybe even one of your own.  Please register to attend/perform.  All pe...read more
Online Book Group: We Begin at the end by Chris Witaker (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:30pm
Online Book Group: We Begin at the end by Chris Witaker (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Apr. 21, 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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Tea & Poetry (Gr 6-12) In person/Upstairs
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Tea & Poetry (Gr 6-12) In person/Upstairs
Friday, Apr. 22, 4:00 pm - 4:45 pmTea & Poetry (Gr 6-1
Upstairs
Let's try our hand at some different forms of poetry while enjoying some flavorful tea & cakes. (45 mins)

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Bird Walk & Talk
9am
 Bird Walk & Talk
Saturday, Apr. 23, 9am
Please join us for a Bird Walk and Talk at Westvale Park on Saturday, April 23 at 9am. Bergen County Camera's Matt Malwitz, an avid photographer and birder will be leading the walk along with Library Associate, Conor Odell.  About Matt Malwitz:  https://bergencountycamer...read more

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Art + Science to save the world: a conversation (the Mini Green Screen Speaker Event)
7pm
Art + Science to save the world: a conversation (the Mini Green Screen Speaker Event)
Tuesday, Apr. 26, 7pm
Join us on zoom to hear Dr.  Andrew Scarpelli, a microbiologist and mentor to student participants in the annaul Biodesign Challenge. Professor Scarepelli will talk about what biodesign is and the exciting innovations coming out of the application of design following nature to create a more sus...read more
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Kindergarten Field Trip
10:30am
 Kindergarten Field Trip
Wednesday, Apr. 27, 10:30am
Volunteer Photo Event and Volunteer Fair
7pm-9pm
Volunteer Photo Event and Volunteer Fair
Wednesday, Apr. 27, 7pm-9pm
Picture The Hub: Giving Time  Portraits of the Volunteers of Westwood will be on display at the Westwood Library from March 14-April 30. A reception for the volunteers on display as well as a Volunteer Fair will be hosted at the Library on Wednesday, April 27 from 7-9pm.  To learn more abo...read more
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library reserve
11am-12am
 library reserve
Thursday, Apr. 28, 11am-12am
library reserve
11am
 library reserve
Thursday, Apr. 28, 11am
Art Palooza: Roy Lichtenstein (Gr 2-5) Upstairs Meeting Rm
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Art Palooza: Roy Lichtenstein (Gr 2-5) Upstairs Meeting Rm
Thursday, Apr. 28, 4:00 pm - 4:45 pmArt Palooza: Roy Lic
Upstairs
We will learn about this American Pop Art painter and why his art is still so popular.  We will create our own art in the Pop Art style. (45 mins)

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Read To A Dog (Gr K-3) In-person
4:00 - 4:15 pm
Read To A Dog (Gr K-3) In-person
Friday, Apr. 29, 4:00 - 4:15 pmRead To A Dog (Gr K-
Children's Room
Meet Oliver!  A patient goldendoodle who will sit with you while you practice reading to him. Please have your chosen book ready before your session begins.  You may choose only one 15-minute slot.

Read To A Dog (Gr K-3) In-person
4:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Read To A Dog (Gr K-3) In-person
Friday, Apr. 29, 4:15 pm - 4:30 pmRead To A Dog (Gr K-
Meet Oliver!  A patient goldendoodle who will sit with you while you practice reading to him. Please have your chosen book ready before your session begins.  You may choose only one 15-minute slot.

Read To A Dog (Gr K-3) In-person
4:30 pm - 4:45 pm
Read To A Dog (Gr K-3) In-person
Friday, Apr. 29, 4:30 pm - 4:45 pmRead To A Dog (Gr K-
Meet Oliver!  A patient goldendoodle who will sit with you while you practice reading to him. Please have your chosen book ready before your session begins.  You may choose only one 15-minute slot.

Read To A Dog (Gr K-3) In-person
4:45 pm - 5:00 pm
Read To A Dog (Gr K-3) In-person
Friday, Apr. 29, 4:45 pm - 5:00 pmRead To A Dog (Gr K-
Meet Oliver!  A patient goldendoodle who will sit with you while you practice reading to him. Please have your chosen book ready before your session begins.  You may choose only one 15-minute slot.

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