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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Peek A Book Story Time (children to age 5) Children’s Room
10:30 am - 11:00 am Peek A Book Story Time (children to age 5) Children’s Room Wednesday, Jan. 4, 10:30 am - 11:00 am(Wed.3/1, 3/8 No class on 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, No class on 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17 & 5/24 @ 10:30 am ) Children's Room Story Time has a multitude of benefits like helps your child get to know sounds, words and language, develops early literacy skills,learns to value books and stories and sparks your child's imagination and curiosity. We'll also sing songs, dance and learn fingerplays! (30 min...read more
Leave Your Worries Behind: Story & Worry Dolls Craft: (Gr 2-5) Upstairs
4:00 - 4:45 pm Leave Your Worries Behind: Story & Worry Dolls Craft: (Gr 2-5) Upstairs Wednesday, Jan. 4, 4:00 - 4:45 pmUpstairs Meeting Room Listen to a child friendly, funny and sympathetic book ("Silly Billy" by Anthony Browne) about worrying, then create a Guatemalan worry doll to help you start the New Year fresh and worry free. Limited supplies. Only one per registered child. (45 mins)
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Anime Club (Gr 6-12) Upstairs Mtg Room
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm Anime Club (Gr 6-12) Upstairs Mtg Room Thursday, Jan. 5, 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm(Thurs. 1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/6 , 5/ 11 & 6/13 @ 3:45 pm) Downstairs Meeting Room Do you love Anime/Manga? Or are you interested in learning more about this genre? Then, join this new club that will meet monthly and explore all things Anime! Crafting, games, trivia, Japanese snacks, book and movie reviews and even a cosplay contest are some of the planned activi...read more
LVPV Coffee/Dessert gathering (Downstairs)
7-8:30pm LVPV Coffee/Dessert gathering (Downstairs) Thursday, Jan. 5, 7-8:30pmDownstairs room |
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Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:00am Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room) Friday, Jan. 6, 11:00am(11:30am) Gather together and work on your current knitting and crocheting projects as you chat and socialize with fellow yarn-lovers! Bring your own supplies and trade tips and ideas, share patterns, and create beautiful pieces alongside friends. All skill levels are welcome! This club will meet weekly. (1 h...read more
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Book Buddies: (Gr K-3) Upstairs
3:45 pm - 4:05 pm Book Buddies: (Gr K-3) Upstairs Monday, Jan. 9, 3:45 pm - 4:05 pm(Mon. 1/9, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27 @ 3:45 pm - 4:05 pm) Upstairs Practice reading Easy Reader books with a Junior Library Council teen volunteer. You child will receive assistance with reading, sounding out words, reviewing CVC words and using a dictionary. (20 mins)
Book Buddies: (Gr K-3) Upstairs
4:05 pm - 4:25 pm Book Buddies: (Gr K-3) Upstairs Monday, Jan. 9, 4:05 pm - 4:25 pm(Mon. 1/9, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27 @ 4:05 pm - 4:25 pm) Upstairs Practice reading Easy Reader books with a Junior Library Council teen volunteer. You child will receive assistance with reading, sounding out words, reviewing CVC words and using a dictionary. (20 mins)
Book Buddies: (Gr K-3) Upstairs
4:25 pm - 4:45 pm Book Buddies: (Gr K-3) Upstairs Monday, Jan. 9, 4:25 pm - 4:45 pm(Mon. 1/9, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13 @ 4:25 pm - 4:45 pm) Upstairs Practice reading Easy Reader books with a Junior Library Council teen volunteer. You child will receive assistance with reading, sounding out words, reviewing CVC words and using a dictionary. (20 mins)
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Adult Craft: Essential Oil Hand Warmers
2:00pm
Make Your Own Felt Snowman Craft: (Gr K-5) Upstairs
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Online Tutor Training Workshop
7:30pm Online Tutor Training Workshop Tuesday, Jan. 10, 7:30pm(1/10/23, 1/17/23, 1/24/23, 1/31/23) Zoom |
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Peek A Book Story Time (children to age 5) Children’s Room
10:30 am - 11:00 am Peek A Book Story Time (children to age 5) Children’s Room Wednesday, Jan. 11, 10:30 am - 11:00 am(Wed.3/1, 3/8 No class on 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, No class on 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17 & 5/24 @ 10:30 am ) Children's Room Story Time has a multitude of benefits like helps your child get to know sounds, words and language, develops early literacy skills,learns to value books and stories and sparks your child's imagination and curiosity. We'll also sing songs, dance and learn fingerplays! (30 min...read more
Exploring Artists (Gr 6-12) Upstairs
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Exploring Artists (Gr 6-12) Upstairs Wednesday, Jan. 11, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm(Wed. Jan 11, Wed. 2/15, Wed. 3/8 is CANCELLED & Wed 4/12 @ 3:30 pm) Upstairs Children's Room Do you love to create art and wish you could identify the work of famous artists? Then you will enjoy this program that will explore a new artist each month and their work. You’ll get to recreate one of their pieces too! (1 hr)
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Whalemobile Visit: (Gr K-8) Upstairs
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Whalemobile Visit: (Gr K-8) Upstairs Thursday, Jan. 12, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pmUpstairs Come to this unique program where you will learn about the whales of the Coast of New England. You'll learn about how and why they migrate, their special anatomy and you'll even enter the inflatable life size 45 foot humpback whale, Nile!
Whalemobile Visit: (Gr K-8) Upstairs
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Whalemobile Visit: (Gr K-8) Upstairs Thursday, Jan. 12, 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Come to this unique program where you will learn about the whales of the Coast of New England. You'll learn about how and why they migrate, their special anatomy and you'll even enter the inflatable life size 45 foot humpback whale, Nile!
Whalemobile Visit: (Gr K-8) Upstairs
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Whalemobile Visit: (Gr K-8) Upstairs Thursday, Jan. 12, 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Come to this unique program where you will learn about the whales of the Coast of New England. You'll learn about how and why they migrate, their special anatomy and you'll even enter the inflatable life size 45 foot humpback whale, Nile!
Whalemobile Visit: (Gr K-8) Upstairs
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Whalemobile Visit: (Gr K-8) Upstairs Thursday, Jan. 12, 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Come to this unique program where you will learn about the whales of the Coast of New England. You'll learn about how and why they migrate, their special anatomy and you'll even enter the inflatable life size 45 foot humpback whale, Nile!
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Mommy & Me: Sensory/Movement (children to age 5) Downstairs
10:30 am - 11:00 am Mommy & Me: Sensory/Movement (children to age 5) Downstairs Friday, Jan. 13, 10:30 am - 11:00 am(Friday, January 13, 20 & 27 & 10:30 am) Downstairs Meeting Room Toddlers will enjoy this interactive and sensory stimulating class with experienced educator and theater performer, Michele Traina. (30 mins)
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:00am Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room) Friday, Jan. 13, 11:00am(11:30am) Gather together and work on your current knitting and crocheting projects as you chat and socialize with fellow yarn-lovers! Bring your own supplies and trade tips and ideas, share patterns, and create beautiful pieces alongside friends. All skill levels are welcome! This club will meet weekly. (1 h...read more
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LVPV ESL Intermediate Online Conversation Class
11am-12:30pm LVPV ESL Intermediate Online Conversation Class Tuesday, Jan. 17, 11am-12:30pm(Tuesdays, January 17, 24, 31, 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21) Zoom
Junior Library Council Meetings (Gr 6-12)
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Junior Library Council Meetings (Gr 6-12) Tuesday, Jan. 17, 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm(Tuesday, 10/18 (Meeting is IN-PERSON/downstairs), 11/15, 12/13 (IN-PERSON), 1/17, 2/21, 3/21 (IN-PERSON), 4/18 (Virtual) & 5/16 (IN-PERSON) @ 6:00 pm) Google Meet To be part of the JLC, first enroll on our website, then register here to receive the meeting link. Meetings are monthly and will take place both virtually and in person at the library. (45 mins)
LVPV ESL Online Intermediate Class
7pm-8:30pm LVPV ESL Online Intermediate Class Tuesday, Jan. 17, 7pm-8:30pm(Tuesdays, January 17, 24, 31, 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21) Zoom
Online Tutor Training Workshop
7:30pm Online Tutor Training Workshop Tuesday, Jan. 17, 7:30pm(1/10/23, 1/17/23, 1/24/23, 1/31/23) Zoom |
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Peek A Book Story Time (children to age 5) Children’s Room
10:30 am - 11:00 am Peek A Book Story Time (children to age 5) Children’s Room Wednesday, Jan. 18, 10:30 am - 11:00 am(Wed.3/1, 3/8 No class on 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, No class on 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17 & 5/24 @ 10:30 am ) Children's Room Story Time has a multitude of benefits like helps your child get to know sounds, words and language, develops early literacy skills,learns to value books and stories and sparks your child's imagination and curiosity. We'll also sing songs, dance and learn fingerplays! (30 min...read more
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LVPV ESL Online Advanced English Class
9am-10:30am LVPV ESL Online Advanced English Class Thursday, Jan. 19, 9am-10:30am(Thursdays, January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) Zoom
LVPV ESL Online Intermediate English Class
11am-12:30pm LVPV ESL Online Intermediate English Class Thursday, Jan. 19, 11am-12:30pm(Thursdays, January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) Zoom
Movie Matinee: The Banshees of Inisherin (Downstairs Meeting Room)
1:00pm-3:30pm Movie Matinee: The Banshees of Inisherin (Downstairs Meeting Room) Thursday, Jan. 19, 1:00pm-3:30pm Spend your afternoons at the library as we host a monthly screening of some of the newest DVD releases from 1pm - 3:30pm. This month we will be showing The Banshees of Inisherin.
Online Book Group: Reading With Patrick by Michelle Kuo (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:30pm Online Book Group: Reading With Patrick by Michelle Kuo (Upstairs Meeting Room) Thursday, Jan. 19, 7:30pm The Online Book Group takes place in-person and via 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 fo...read more
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Mommy & Me: Sensory/Movement (children to age 5) Downstairs
10:30 am - 11:00 am Mommy & Me: Sensory/Movement (children to age 5) Downstairs Friday, Jan. 20, 10:30 am - 11:00 am(Friday, January 13, 20 & 27 & 10:30 am) Downstairs Meeting Room Toddlers will enjoy this interactive and sensory stimulating class with experienced educator and theater performer, Michele Traina. (30 mins)
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:00am Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room) Friday, Jan. 20, 11:00am(11:30am) Gather together and work on your current knitting and crocheting projects as you chat and socialize with fellow yarn-lovers! Bring your own supplies and trade tips and ideas, share patterns, and create beautiful pieces alongside friends. All skill levels are welcome! This club will meet weekly. (1 h...read more
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Friends of the Library Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
10am Friends of the Library Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room) Saturday, Jan. 21, 10am
Lunar New Year Story Time & Craft (Gr K-3) Upstairs
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Book Buddies: (Gr K-3) Upstairs
3:45 pm - 4:05 pm Book Buddies: (Gr K-3) Upstairs Monday, Jan. 23, 3:45 pm - 4:05 pm(Mon. 1/9, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27 @ 3:45 pm - 4:05 pm) Upstairs Practice reading Easy Reader books with a Junior Library Council teen volunteer. You child will receive assistance with reading, sounding out words, reviewing CVC words and using a dictionary. (20 mins)
Book Buddies: (Gr K-3) Upstairs
4:05 pm - 4:25 pm Book Buddies: (Gr K-3) Upstairs Monday, Jan. 23, 4:05 pm - 4:25 pm(Mon. 1/9, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27 @ 4:05 pm - 4:25 pm) Upstairs Practice reading Easy Reader books with a Junior Library Council teen volunteer. You child will receive assistance with reading, sounding out words, reviewing CVC words and using a dictionary. (20 mins)
Book Buddies: (Gr K-3) Upstairs
4:25 pm - 4:45 pm Book Buddies: (Gr K-3) Upstairs Monday, Jan. 23, 4:25 pm - 4:45 pm(Mon. 1/9, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13 @ 4:25 pm - 4:45 pm) Upstairs Practice reading Easy Reader books with a Junior Library Council teen volunteer. You child will receive assistance with reading, sounding out words, reviewing CVC words and using a dictionary. (20 mins)
LVPV Beginner English Class at Westwood Library (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7pm-8:30pm LVPV Beginner English Class at Westwood Library (Downstairs Meeting Room) Monday, Jan. 23, 7pm-8:30pm(Mondays January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27) Downstairs room |
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LVPV ESL Intermediate Online Conversation Class
11am-12:30pm LVPV ESL Intermediate Online Conversation Class Tuesday, Jan. 24, 11am-12:30pm(Tuesdays, January 17, 24, 31, 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21) Zoom
Open Lego Building: (Gr K-3) Downstairs
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm Open Lego Building: (Gr K-3) Downstairs Tuesday, Jan. 24, 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm(Tues, 1/24; Tues, 2/28; Tues, 3/28; Wed, 4/26 & Wed 5/24 @ 3:45 pm ) Downstairs Meeting Room Join our new club where your child will improve critical thinking, fine motor skills and spatial skills as they create anything they like. Children will also be guided by teen volunteers to complete easy Lego challlenges for fun. We supply the Legos. Meets monthly. (1 hr)
LVPV ESL Online Intermediate Class
7pm-8:30pm LVPV ESL Online Intermediate Class Tuesday, Jan. 24, 7pm-8:30pm(Tuesdays, January 17, 24, 31, 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21) Zoom
Online Tutor Training Workshop
7:30pm Online Tutor Training Workshop Tuesday, Jan. 24, 7:30pm(1/10/23, 1/17/23, 1/24/23, 1/31/23) Zoom |
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Peek A Book Story Time (children to age 5) Children’s Room
10:30 am - 11:00 am Peek A Book Story Time (children to age 5) Children’s Room Wednesday, Jan. 25, 10:30 am - 11:00 am(Wed.3/1, 3/8 No class on 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, No class on 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17 & 5/24 @ 10:30 am ) Children's Room Story Time has a multitude of benefits like helps your child get to know sounds, words and language, develops early literacy skills,learns to value books and stories and sparks your child's imagination and curiosity. We'll also sing songs, dance and learn fingerplays! (30 min...read more
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LVPV ESL Online Advanced English Class
9am-10:30am LVPV ESL Online Advanced English Class Thursday, Jan. 26, 9am-10:30am(Thursdays, January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) Zoom
LVPV ESL Online Intermediate English Class
11am-12:30pm LVPV ESL Online Intermediate English Class Thursday, Jan. 26, 11am-12:30pm(Thursdays, January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) Zoom
Westwood Garden Club Speaker Series: So You Want to Start Gardening
7:00pm Westwood Garden Club Speaker Series: So You Want to Start Gardening Thursday, Jan. 26, 7:00pm Learn the basics of starting a garden and all the things to be considered. Presented by Garden Club member Ann Molina.
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Mommy & Me: Sensory/Movement (children to age 5) Downstairs
10:30 am - 11:00 am Mommy & Me: Sensory/Movement (children to age 5) Downstairs Friday, Jan. 27, 10:30 am - 11:00 am(Friday, January 13, 20 & 27 & 10:30 am) Downstairs Meeting Room Toddlers will enjoy this interactive and sensory stimulating class with experienced educator and theater performer, Michele Traina. (30 mins)
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:00am Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room) Friday, Jan. 27, 11:00am(11:30am) Gather together and work on your current knitting and crocheting projects as you chat and socialize with fellow yarn-lovers! Bring your own supplies and trade tips and ideas, share patterns, and create beautiful pieces alongside friends. All skill levels are welcome! This club will meet weekly. (1 h...read more
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors Anniversary Celebration (online)
11am-1pm Neighbors Helping Neighbors Anniversary Celebration (online) Saturday, Jan. 28, 11am-1pm Here's a chance to learn what Neighbors Helping Neighbors is all about! Mark your calendar for this virtual anniversary celebration and meeting. Visit http://nhnusa.org/index.html to learn more!
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Book Buddies: (Gr K-3) Upstairs
3:45 pm - 4:05 pm Book Buddies: (Gr K-3) Upstairs Monday, Jan. 30, 3:45 pm - 4:05 pm(Mon. 1/9, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27 @ 3:45 pm - 4:05 pm) Upstairs Practice reading Easy Reader books with a Junior Library Council teen volunteer. You child will receive assistance with reading, sounding out words, reviewing CVC words and using a dictionary. (20 mins)
Book Buddies: (Gr K-3) Upstairs
4:05 pm - 4:25 pm Book Buddies: (Gr K-3) Upstairs Monday, Jan. 30, 4:05 pm - 4:25 pm(Mon. 1/9, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27 @ 4:05 pm - 4:25 pm) Upstairs Practice reading Easy Reader books with a Junior Library Council teen volunteer. You child will receive assistance with reading, sounding out words, reviewing CVC words and using a dictionary. (20 mins)
Book Buddies: (Gr K-3) Upstairs
4:25 pm - 4:45 pm Book Buddies: (Gr K-3) Upstairs Monday, Jan. 30, 4:25 pm - 4:45 pm(Mon. 1/9, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13 @ 4:25 pm - 4:45 pm) Upstairs Practice reading Easy Reader books with a Junior Library Council teen volunteer. You child will receive assistance with reading, sounding out words, reviewing CVC words and using a dictionary. (20 mins)
LVPV Beginner English Class at Westwood Library (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7pm-8:30pm LVPV Beginner English Class at Westwood Library (Downstairs Meeting Room) Monday, Jan. 30, 7pm-8:30pm(Mondays January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27) Downstairs room |
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LVPV ESL Intermediate Online Conversation Class
11am-12:30pm LVPV ESL Intermediate Online Conversation Class Tuesday, Jan. 31, 11am-12:30pm(Tuesdays, January 17, 24, 31, 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21) Zoom
LVPV ESL Online Intermediate Class
7pm-8:30pm LVPV ESL Online Intermediate Class Tuesday, Jan. 31, 7pm-8:30pm(Tuesdays, January 17, 24, 31, 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21) Zoom
Online Tutor Training Workshop
7:30pm Online Tutor Training Workshop Tuesday, Jan. 31, 7:30pm(1/10/23, 1/17/23, 1/24/23, 1/31/23) Zoom |
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