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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"Going Native without feeding Bambi" - in-person presentation by Lourdes Osorio, Master Gardener at Laurelwood Arboretum
7:00 PM "Going Native without feeding Bambi" - in-person presentation by Lourdes Osorio, Master Gardener at Laurelwood Arboretum Thursday, Jun. 2, 7:00 PM Going Native without feeding Bambi - presented by Lourdes OsorioGardeners are increasingly becoming aware of their role in creating gardens that are beautiful AND provide habitat for butterflies, bees and other pollinators. This is best accomplished by using native plants, an extremely challeng...read more
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Summer Series Music & Movement: Boogie Woogie Babies (families) Veterans’ Memorial Park
10:30 am - 11:00 am Summer Series Music & Movement: Boogie Woogie Babies (families) Veterans’ Memorial Park Fridays, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17 & 6/24 10:30 am - 11:00 amVeterans' Memorial Park The class consists of singing and dancing that encourages socialization and the development of fine motor skills. Boogie Woogie Babies is fun for baby and their big person to learn a few new dance moves while bonding and burning a few calories. (30 mins)
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Read To A Dog: (Gr K-2) Children’s Room
3:30 pm - 3:45 pm Read To A Dog: (Gr K-2) Children’s Room Wednesday, Jun. 8, 3:30 pm - 3:45 pmChildren's Room Reading to a dog provides your child with an opportunity to build vocabulary, attain reading fluency and have greater confidence by reading to a certified therapy dog, Oliver. Please have your pre-chosen book prior to your session. (15 mins)
Read To A Dog: (Gr K-2) Children’s Room
3:45 pm - 4:00 pm Read To A Dog: (Gr K-2) Children’s Room Wednesday, Jun. 8, 3:45 pm - 4:00 pm Practicing reading provides your child with an opportunity to build vocabulary, attain reading fluency and have greater confidence by reading to certified therapy dog, Oliver. Please have your pre-chosen book prior to your session. (15 mins)
Read To A Dog: (Gr K-2) Children’s Room
4:00 pm - 4:15 pm Read To A Dog: (Gr K-2) Children’s Room Wednesday, Jun. 8, 4:00 pm - 4:15 pm Practicing reading provides your child with an opportunity to build vocabulary, attain reading fluency and have greater confidence by reading to certified therapy dog, Oliver. Please have your pre-chosen book prior to your session. (15 mins)
Read To A Dog: (Gr K-2) Children’s Room
4:15 pm - 4:30 pm Read To A Dog: (Gr K-2) Children’s Room Wednesday, Jun. 8, 4:15 pm - 4:30 pm Practicing reading provides your child with an opportunity to build vocabulary, attain reading fluency and have greater confidence by reading to certified therapy dog, Oliver. Please have your pre-chosen book prior to your session. (15 mins)
Culture Club: China (online)
7:30pm-9pm Culture Club: China (online) Wednesday, Jun. 8, 7:30pm-9pm See China through the eyes of a native. Great opportunity to learn and ask questions. Register by emailing literacyvolunteerspv@gmail.com
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How To Draw Mandalas (Gr 6-12) In Person/Upstairs CANCELED
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm |
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Adelphi Orchestra ~ Juneteenth
3pm Adelphi Orchestra ~ Juneteenth Saturday, Jun. 11, 3pm Celebrate Westwood's bringing the Adelphi Orchestra back for the 2022 Arts Amble. This season, the orchestra is honoring the works of great African-American composers who left a lasting and vital musical legacy -- featuring the works of Scott Joplin, Harry Burleigh, Florenc...read more
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USCIS Naturalization Program
7pm-8:30pm USCIS Naturalization Program Monday, Jun. 13, 7pm-8:30pmzoom Presentation on the naturalization process.
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Juneteenth Story & Craft (Gr K-5) In-person/Upstairs
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Oceans of Possibilities: Watercoloring (Ages 2-5) Upstairs Meeting Room
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm |
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Father’s Day Craft (Gr K-5) Upstairs Meeting Room
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Reading for Equity Book Group: The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones NEW DATE TBD
Reading for Equity Book Group: The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones NEW DATE TBD Monday, Jun. 20, This date has been cancelled and a new date will be determined. Our next selection is the 1619 Project. Please look at the adult program page for resources to review in addition to the book. We'll have a discussion to conclude our this quarter's choice.
DIY Pineapple Coconut Lip/Body Scrub: (Gr 6-12) In Person/Upstairs
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Summer STEM: (Gr 3-5) Upstairs Meeting Room (Class 6/21 Cancelled)
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Summer STEM: (Gr 3-5) Upstairs Meeting Room (Class 6/21 Cancelled) Tues., June 21; Wed. July 27 and Mon. August 16 at 3:30 pm - 4:30 pmUpstairs Meeting Room We'll get a little science in this summer by conducting different experiments which explore the properties, processes and reactions of gas, soluability and oxidation under certain conditions. Meets once per month. Hands on experiments. Limited supplies. (1 hour)
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Bergen County Senior Services Presentation - In-Person
11:00 AM Bergen County Senior Services Presentation - In-Person Wednesday, Jun. 22, 11:00 AM Brianna Greenberg of Bergen County Senior Services will provide an overview of services that assist older adults to age in their homes safely and with dignity. This is a 30 minute presentation that reviews such services as homecare, benefits programs, wellness checks, home delivered m...read more
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Online Book Group: The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles (Upstairs Meeting Room)
6:30pm Online Book Group: The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles (Upstairs Meeting Room) Thursday, Jun. 23, 6:30pm The Online Book Group takes place in-person as well as 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 regis...read more
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Summer Reading Kickoff/Bubble Show (PreK2 to Grade 8) In-person/Library Parking Lot
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Washer Necklace: (Gr 6-12) In Person/Upstairs
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Ocean Velvet Art Posters: (Gr 2-5) Library Parking Lot
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