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 for the Fourth of July
 Closed for the Fourth of July
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Intro to Filmmaking (Gr 5-9) on Google Meet
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Intro to Filmmaking (Gr 5-9) on Google Meet
Tuesday, July 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 11:00 amIntro to Filmmaking
Google Meet
Do you love movies and want to learn how they are constructed? This 4-week program taught by an award winning NJ high school student, will guide you through the steps on "How to Make a Hollywood Quality Movie".  Class meets once per week.  Use your own device (smart phone, laptop...read more

Intro to Debate (Gr 4-8) In-person/Upstairs
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Intro to Debate (Gr 4-8) In-person/Upstairs
Tuesdays, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19 & 7/26 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pmIntro to Debate (Gr
Upstairs
Have fun in this 4 week program where you will build confidence, critical thinking, research, organization skills, improve oral and written skill and make friends.  Taught by an experienced, award-winning high school honor student. (1 hr)
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Seashell Wreaths (Gr K-5) Library Parking Lot
4:00 - 4:45 pm
Seashell Wreaths (Gr K-5) Library Parking Lot
Wednesday, Jul. 6, 4:00 - 4:45 pmSeashell Wreaths (Gr
In Person/Library Parking Lot
Here is something you can make with all of those nice shell finds. You can bring your own small sea shells or use some of ours to decorate a wreath. Limited supplies. (45 mins)​

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"Who Would Win?" Ocean Creatures Book Club: (Gr 1-3) Upstairs
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
"Who Would Win?" Ocean Creatures Book Club: (Gr 1-3) Upstairs
Thurs. 7/7, 7/14, 7/21 & 7/28 at 3:00 pm - 3:45 pmWho Would Win? Ocean
Upstairs Meeting Room
You'll love this popular book series as we read and then compare the facts about which ocean creatures would win if they fought each other.  Book Club meets weekly for 4 weeks.  Books will be available at the Circulation Desk as a bundle and will be read in this order:  7/7 "...read more

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Summer Series Music & Movement: Jiggly Wiggly (families) Veterans’ Memorial Park
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Summer Series Music & Movement: Jiggly Wiggly (families) Veterans’ Memorial Park
Friday 7/8, Thursday 7/14, & Friday 7/22Summer Series Music
Veterans' Memorial Park
Jiggly Wiggly will have you singing and dancing and having a great time. (30 mins)
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Liquid Bracelets: (Gr 6-12) Library Parking Lot
4:00 - 4:45 pm
Liquid Bracelets: (Gr 6-12) Library Parking Lot
Monday, Jul. 11, 4:00 - 4:45 pmLiquid Bracelets: (G
In Person/Library Parking Lot
Make some cool and unique liquid bracelets to keep or gift.  Two per registered child.  Limited supplies. (45 min).

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One Book Westwood: "Down, Down, Down" Art Collage (Gr K-5) Upstairs
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
One Book Westwood: "Down, Down, Down" Art Collage (Gr K-5) Upstairs
Wednesday, Jul. 13, 3:00 pm - 3:45 pmOne Book Westwood: D
Let's read and discuss this year's One Book Westwood, "Down, Down, Down: A Journey to the Bottom of the Sea" by Steve Jenkins with an oceanographer and then make a paper collage similar to the book. Books will be held at the Circulation Desk. (45 mins.)

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library reserve (upstairs meeting room)
7pm-8pm
library reserve (upstairs meeting room)
Thursday, Jul. 14, 7pm-8pm
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Bio Blitz Week
 Bio Blitz Week
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Bio Blitz: Build-A-Bug (Ages 2-5 yrs old) Upstairs
2:30 - 3:15 pm
Bio Blitz: Build-A-Bug (Ages 2-5 yrs old) Upstairs
Monday, Jul. 18, 2:30 - 3:15 pmBio Blitz: Build-A-B
For Bio Blitz week, let's learn about some interesting bugs, then create paper bugs from different pre-cut shapes.  Supplies provided. 

Smart Phone Photography with Steffen Kaplan (Main Room)
7pm
Smart Phone Photography with Steffen Kaplan (Main Room)
Monday, Jul. 18, 7pm
Let's get ready to take great photos for our Bio Blitz with this Smart Phone Photography How To.Come learn how to use your smartphone to take great photos, the best apps to use, and how to better display them on social media.Our presenter, Steffen Kaplan is aformer NYTIMES Photo Editor turned So...read more
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Bio Blitz: Bug Scavenger Hunt (Gr K-2) Children’s Room
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Bio Blitz: Bug Scavenger Hunt (Gr K-2) Children’s Room
Wednesday, Jul. 20, 4:00 pm - 4:30 pmBio Blitz: Bug Scave
You'll have fun looking for paper bugs in the library.   Find all of them to receive a small prize. (30 mins)

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Shark Week Story & Craft (Gr. K-2) Upstairs
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Shark Week Story & Craft (Gr. K-2) Upstairs
Thursday, Jul. 21, 1:00 pm - 1:45 pmShark Week Story & C
Upstairs Meeting Room
Let's listen to a story about a shark and learn some interesting facts about this famous ocean creature and make a take home craft. (45 mins)

Online Book Group: Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm
Online Book Group: Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Jul. 21, 7:00pm
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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Bio Blitz: Bug Slime (Gr 3-5) Upstairs
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Bio Blitz: Bug Slime (Gr 3-5) Upstairs
Friday, Jul. 22, 4:00 pm - 4:45 pmBio Blitz: Bug Slime
Upstairs Meeting Room
Who doesn't love slime?  But how about insect slime?  We will make clear slime that mimics snail/slug slime and learn about insects that produce this interesting property. Limited supplies. (45 mins)

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LVPV Board Meeting
10am
 LVPV Board Meeting
Monday, Jul. 25, 10am
Upstairs room
LVPV Board Meeting
10am
 LVPV Board Meeting
Monday, Jul. 25, 10am
upstairs back room
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