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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Manhattan Short Film Festival (Downstairs Meeting Room)
3pm Manhattan Short Film Festival (Downstairs Meeting Room) Sunday, Oct. 1, 3pm Multiple viewings will be scheduled between September 28 and October 8. Plan on attending one and voting for your favorite short film.These are excellent short films (I'm still remembering last year's entries!) Stay tuned for the dates.
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Manhattan Short Film Festival (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7pm Manhattan Short Film Festival (Downstairs Meeting Room) Monday, Oct. 2, 7pm Multiple viewings will be scheduled between September 28 and October 8. Plan on attending one and voting for your favorite short film.These are excellent short films (I'm still remembering last year's entries!) Stay tuned for the dates.
ESL Online Intermediate English Class
7pm-8:30pm ESL Online Intermediate English Class Monday, Oct. 2, 7pm-8:30pm(September 18th, 25th, October 2nd, 16th, 23rd, 30th, November 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th) Zoom |
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ESL Online Advanced English Class
9am-10:30am ESL Online Advanced English Class Tuesday, Oct. 3, 9am-10:30am(Tuesdays September 19th, 26th, October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, November 7th, 14th and 21st) Zoom
ESL Online Intermediate English Class
11am-12:30pm ESL Online Intermediate English Class Tuesday, Oct. 3, 11am-12:30pm(Tuesdays September 19th, 26th, October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, November 7th, 14th and 21st) Zoom
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room) Tuesday, Oct. 3, 7:00pmUpstairs Meeting Room Tuesday evening meetings for those who can't make our Friday morning meetings! 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 piece...read more
ESL Beginner English Class (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7pm-8:30pm ESL Beginner English Class (Downstairs Meeting Room) Tuesday, Oct. 3, 7pm-8:30pm(September 19th, 26th, October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, November 7th, 14th and 21st) |
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Fall Peek A Book Story Time (children ages 2-5) Children’s Room (Upstairs)
10:30 am - 11:00 am Fall Peek A Book Story Time (children ages 2-5) Children’s Room (Upstairs) Wednesday, Oct. 4, 10:30 am - 11:00 am![]() Children's Room Story Time is a great way to introduce your little one to early literacy by listening to stories, dancing, singing, doing fingerplays and it can expand their social circle too. (30 mins)
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Intro to Meditation (Shy Touba Garden)
3pm-4pm Intro to Meditation (Shy Touba Garden) Thursday, Oct. 5, 3pm-4pm Come explore different meditation techniques and create the groundwork for establishing a practice of your own. No experience required! Hosted by Jacquelyn Rose - Yoga & Meditation Guide and Reiki Master Practitioner
ESL Class Conversation - Downstairs Meeting Room
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM ESL Class Conversation - Downstairs Meeting Room Thursday, Oct. 5, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM(7:00 PM - 8:30 PM) |
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Zumbini with Tina (children to age 5) Downstairs
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room) Friday, Oct. 6, 11:30am(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
Manhattan Short Film Festival (Downstairs Meeting Room)
2pm Manhattan Short Film Festival (Downstairs Meeting Room) Friday, Oct. 6, 2pm Multiple viewings will be scheduled between September 28 and October 8. Plan on attending one and voting for your favorite short film.These are excellent short films (I'm still remembering last year's entries!) Stay tuned for the dates.
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Gardening Time (Outside)
11am Gardening Time (Outside) Sunday, Oct. 8, 11am Westwood Library Garden Club members meet to garden. Want to join? Send an email to urbiel@westwood.bccls.org.
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ESL Online Advanced English Class
9am-10:30am ESL Online Advanced English Class Tuesday, Oct. 10, 9am-10:30am(Tuesdays September 19th, 26th, October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, November 7th, 14th and 21st) Zoom
ESL Online Intermediate English Class
11am-12:30pm ESL Online Intermediate English Class Tuesday, Oct. 10, 11am-12:30pm(Tuesdays September 19th, 26th, October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, November 7th, 14th and 21st) Zoom
Story Art (Gr K-2) Downstairs
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm Story Art (Gr K-2) Downstairs Tuesday, Oct. 10, 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm(Tues., 9/5; 10/10, 11/7, & 12/5 @ 3:45 pm) ![]() Downstairs Meeting Room Each month we will listen to a story from a picture book and then create a take home art project based on the story. Combining art and literature helps students improve their reading comprehension, critical thinking skills, spatial awareness, and visualization. Limited supplies. Meets monthly. (45 m...read more
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room) Tuesday, Oct. 10, 7:00pmUpstairs Meeting Room Tuesday evening meetings for those who can't make our Friday morning meetings! 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 piece...read more
ESL Beginner English Class (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7pm-8:30pm ESL Beginner English Class (Downstairs Meeting Room) Tuesday, Oct. 10, 7pm-8:30pm(September 19th, 26th, October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, November 7th, 14th and 21st) |
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Fall Peek A Book Story Time (children ages 2-5) Children’s Room (Upstairs)
10:30 am - 11:00 am Fall Peek A Book Story Time (children ages 2-5) Children’s Room (Upstairs) Wednesday, Oct. 11, 10:30 am - 11:00 am![]() Children's Room Story Time is a great way to introduce your little one to early literacy by listening to stories, dancing, singing, doing fingerplays and it can expand their social circle too. (30 mins)
Hispanic Heritage: Millennial Loteria Game (Gr 9-12) Upstairs CANCELLED
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm |
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Medicare for 2024
1pm Medicare for 2024 Thursday, Oct. 12, 1pm Miriam Taub, SHIP counselor with the Bergen County Division of Senior Services, will present Medicare for 2024 Parts of Medicare (A, B, C and D, including Medicare Advantage Plans and Part D prescription drug plans) Medigaps What you can do during the annual enrollment period Oct. 15-Dec. 7 Wh...read more
Intro to Meditation (Shy Touba Garden)
3pm-4pm Intro to Meditation (Shy Touba Garden) Thursday, Oct. 12, 3pm-4pm Come explore different meditation techniques and create the groundwork for establishing a practice of your own. No experience required! Hosted by Jacquelyn Rose - Yoga & Meditation Guide and Reiki Master Practitioner
Thriller/Mystery Book Club (Gr 4-6) Upstairs
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm Thriller/Mystery Book Club (Gr 4-6) Upstairs Thursday, Oct. 12, 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm(Thurs. 9/14, 10/12, 11/17 & 12/21 @ 3:45 pm) ![]() Upstairs Do you love mystery books with a little edge? Then join this new book club where we will read a different thriller/mystery book each month. Please read the book before the scheduled meeting. You can pick up all 4 books for Sept to Dec at the Circulation Desk. We will read books in this o...read more
ESL Class Conversation - Downstairs Meeting Room
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM ESL Class Conversation - Downstairs Meeting Room Thursday, Oct. 12, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM(7:00 PM - 8:30 PM) |
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Zumbini with Tina (children to age 5) Downstairs
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room) Friday, Oct. 13, 11:30am(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
Scarecrow Story & Craft: (Gr K-3): Upstairs
3:45 pm - 4:30pm |
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College Admissions Planning with Dream Seekers Academy (Gr 9-12 & families) Upstairs Mtg Rm
3:45 pm - 5:00 pm College Admissions Planning with Dream Seekers Academy (Gr 9-12 & families) Upstairs Mtg Rm Monday, Oct. 16, 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm ![]() Upstairs Mtg Room Meet engaging Dream Seekers Academy founder, Sri Akella and learn the college admissions process as well as how to plan strategic ways to optimize your college admission application. (1 hr)
ESL Advanced Beginner English Class (Downstairs Mtg. Room)
7pm-8:30pm ESL Advanced Beginner English Class (Downstairs Mtg. Room) Monday, Oct. 16, 7pm-8:30pm(September 18th, 25th, October 2nd, 16th, 23rd, 30th, November 6th, 13th, 20th, December 4th) Downstairs Meeting Room
ESL Online Intermediate English Class
7pm-8:30pm ESL Online Intermediate English Class Monday, Oct. 16, 7pm-8:30pm(September 18th, 25th, October 2nd, 16th, 23rd, 30th, November 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th) Zoom |
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ESL Online Advanced English Class
9am-10:30am ESL Online Advanced English Class Tuesday, Oct. 17, 9am-10:30am(Tuesdays September 19th, 26th, October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, November 7th, 14th and 21st) Zoom
ESL Online Intermediate English Class
11am-12:30pm ESL Online Intermediate English Class Tuesday, Oct. 17, 11am-12:30pm(Tuesdays September 19th, 26th, October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, November 7th, 14th and 21st) Zoom
Adult Craft: Cork Trivet (Upstairs Meeting Room)
2:00pm
Hispanic Heritage: Picture Book Read A Loud: (Gr. K-3) Downstairs CANCELLED
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Junior Library Council Meeting (Gr 6-12) Downstairs
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Junior Library Council Meeting (Gr 6-12) Downstairs Tuesday, Oct. 17, 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm(Tues. 10/17, 11/28, 12/19, 1/23 (virtual), no Feb mtg, 3/12, 4/16, 5/21 @ 6:00 pm) ![]() Downstairs Meeting Room This service based program meets monthly for 45 mins. Volunteers follow a structured program of activities/tasks that benefit the Westwood Community from October 2023 to May 2024. You must be enrolled in the program to register for monthly mandatory meetings. (45 mins)
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room) Tuesday, Oct. 17, 7:00pmUpstairs Meeting Room Tuesday evening meetings for those who can't make our Friday morning meetings! 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 piece...read more
ESL Beginner English Class (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7pm-8:30pm ESL Beginner English Class (Downstairs Meeting Room) Tuesday, Oct. 17, 7pm-8:30pm(September 19th, 26th, October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, November 7th, 14th and 21st) |
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Fall Peek A Book Story Time (children ages 2-5) Children’s Room (Upstairs)
10:30 am - 11:00 am Fall Peek A Book Story Time (children ages 2-5) Children’s Room (Upstairs) Wednesday, Oct. 18, 10:30 am - 11:00 am![]() Children's Room Story Time is a great way to introduce your little one to early literacy by listening to stories, dancing, singing, doing fingerplays and it can expand their social circle too. (30 mins)
Create Quick Snacks Club: (Gr 4-6) Downstairs
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm |
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Movie Matinee: Moving On (Downstairs Meeting Room)
1:00pm Movie Matinee: Moving On (Downstairs Meeting Room) Thursday, Oct. 19, 1:00pmDownstairs Meeting Room 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 Moving On starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. Registration is required as space is limited.
Intro to Meditation (Shy Touba Garden)
3pm-4pm Intro to Meditation (Shy Touba Garden) Thursday, Oct. 19, 3pm-4pm Come explore different meditation techniques and create the groundwork for establishing a practice of your own. No experience required! Hosted by Jacquelyn Rose - Yoga & Meditation Guide and Reiki Master Practitioner
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 Thursday, Oct. 19, 3:45 pm - 4:00 pm(Thurs. 9/21, 10/19, 11/16 @ 3:45 pm) ![]() Children's Room Reading to a dog can strengthen fluency and improve kids’ relationship to reading. Reserve one, 15 minute session with a certified therapy dog to practice reading in a non-judgemental, non-stressful setting. Please have your book already chosen prior to the start of your session. (...read more
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 Thursday, Oct. 19, 4:00 pm - 4:15 pm(Thurs. 9/21, 10/19, 11/16 @ 4:00 pm) ![]() Children's Room Reading to a dog can strengthen fluency and improve kids’ relationship to reading. Reserve one, 15 minute session with a certified therapy dog to practice reading in a non-judgemental, non-stressful setting. Please have your book already chosen prior to the start of your session. (...read more
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 Thursday, Oct. 19, 4:15 pm - 4:30 pm(Thurs 9/21, 10/19, 11/16 @ 4:15 pm) ![]() Children's Room Reading to a dog can strengthen fluency and improve kids’ relationship to reading. Reserve one, 15 minute session with a certified therapy dog to practice reading in a non-judgemental, non-stressful setting. Please have your book already chosen prior to the start of your session. (...read more
Read To A Dog (Gr K-2) Children’s Room
4:30 pm - 4:45 pm Read To A Dog (Gr K-2) Children’s Room Thursday, Oct. 19, 4:30 pm - 4:45 pm(Thurs 9/21, 10/19, 11/16 @ 4:30 pm) ![]() Children's Room Reading to a dog can strengthen fluency and improve kids’ relationship to reading. Reserve one, 15 minute session with a certified therapy dog to practice reading in a non-judgemental, non-stressful setting. Please have your book already chosen prior to the start of your session. (...read more
Gardening Time (outside)
5pm Gardening Time (outside) Thursday, Oct. 19, 5pm(Thursdays July 16, July 27, August 17, September 11, September 28, October 19, November 9, November 30, December 21) Westwood Library Garden Club members meet to garden. Want to join? Send an email to urbiel@westwood.bccls.org.
Adult Book Group: Chasing History: A Kid in the Newsroom by Carl Bernstein (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:30pm Adult Book Group: Chasing History: A Kid in the Newsroom by Carl Bernstein (Upstairs Meeting Room) Thursday, Oct. 19, 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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Zumbini with Tina (children to age 5) Downstairs
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room) Friday, Oct. 20, 11:30am(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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Garden Club Plant Exchange (Shy Touba Garden)
10am-12pm Garden Club Plant Exchange (Shy Touba Garden) Saturday, Oct. 21, 10am-12pm Bring your leftover or extra plants from your garden to share with others; find something different to add to your yard.This is the first plant exchange of the Westwood Library Garden Club. We'll be meeting out in the Shy Touba garden--the gate will be open so just come on in. Give s...read more
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Friends of the Library Meeting (Downstairs Meeting Room)
5pm Friends of the Library Meeting (Downstairs Meeting Room) Monday, Oct. 23, 5pm
ESL Advanced Beginner English Class (Downstairs Mtg. Room)
7pm-8:30pm ESL Advanced Beginner English Class (Downstairs Mtg. Room) Monday, Oct. 23, 7pm-8:30pm(September 18th, 25th, October 2nd, 16th, 23rd, 30th, November 6th, 13th, 20th, December 4th) Downstairs Meeting Room
ESL Online Intermediate English Class
7pm-8:30pm ESL Online Intermediate English Class Monday, Oct. 23, 7pm-8:30pm(September 18th, 25th, October 2nd, 16th, 23rd, 30th, November 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th) Zoom |
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ESL Online Advanced English Class
9am-10:30am ESL Online Advanced English Class Tuesday, Oct. 24, 9am-10:30am(Tuesdays September 19th, 26th, October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, November 7th, 14th and 21st) Zoom
ESL Online Intermediate English Class
11am-12:30pm ESL Online Intermediate English Class Tuesday, Oct. 24, 11am-12:30pm(Tuesdays September 19th, 26th, October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, November 7th, 14th and 21st) Zoom
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room) Tuesday, Oct. 24, 7:00pmUpstairs Meeting Room Tuesday evening meetings for those who can't make our Friday morning meetings! 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 piece...read more
ESL Beginner English Class (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7pm-8:30pm ESL Beginner English Class (Downstairs Meeting Room) Tuesday, Oct. 24, 7pm-8:30pm(September 19th, 26th, October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, November 7th, 14th and 21st) |
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PreK Halloween Story Time (children to age 5) Downstairs
10:30 am - 11:15 am |
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Intro to Meditation (Shy Touba Garden)
3pm-4pm Intro to Meditation (Shy Touba Garden) Thursday, Oct. 26, 3pm-4pm Come explore different meditation techniques and create the groundwork for establishing a practice of your own. No experience required! Hosted by Jacquelyn Rose - Yoga & Meditation Guide and Reiki Master Practitioner
Hispanic Heritage Month: Make a Mini Pinata (Gr 3-5) Downstairs
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm Hispanic Heritage Month: Make a Mini Pinata (Gr 3-5) Downstairs Thursday, Oct. 26, 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm![]() Downstairs Meeting Room Let's celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and make one of the most well known birthday party symbols - a pinata! Each child will make one mini pinata. Limited supplies. Only one per registered child. (45 mins)
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PreK Fall Bingo (children ages 2-5)
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room) Friday, Oct. 27, 11:30am(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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Gardening Time (Outside)
11am Gardening Time (Outside) Sunday, Oct. 29, 11am Westwood Library Garden Club members meet to garden. Want to join? Send an email to urbiel@westwood.bccls.org.
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Create a Sugar Skull Painting (Gr 5-12) Downstairs
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm Hispanic Heritage Month: Create a Sugar Skull Painting (Gr 5-12) Downstairs Monday, Oct. 30, 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm![]() Downstairs Meeting Room Learn about the Mexican tradition of honoring the dead on the "Dia de Los Muertos" or day of the dead by creating a sugar skull painting. Only one per registered child. Limited supplies. (1 hour)
Library Trustee Strategic Planning Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
6pm Library Trustee Strategic Planning Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room) Monday, Oct. 30, 6pm
ESL Advanced Beginner English Class (Downstairs Mtg. Room)
7pm-8:30pm ESL Advanced Beginner English Class (Downstairs Mtg. Room) Monday, Oct. 30, 7pm-8:30pm(September 18th, 25th, October 2nd, 16th, 23rd, 30th, November 6th, 13th, 20th, December 4th) Downstairs Meeting Room
ESL Online Intermediate English Class
7pm-8:30pm ESL Online Intermediate English Class Monday, Oct. 30, 7pm-8:30pm(September 18th, 25th, October 2nd, 16th, 23rd, 30th, November 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th) Zoom |
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ESL Online Advanced English Class
9am-10:30am ESL Online Advanced English Class Tuesday, Oct. 31, 9am-10:30am(Tuesdays September 19th, 26th, October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, November 7th, 14th and 21st) Zoom
ESL Online Intermediate English Class
11am-12:30pm ESL Online Intermediate English Class Tuesday, Oct. 31, 11am-12:30pm(Tuesdays September 19th, 26th, October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, November 7th, 14th and 21st) Zoom
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room) Tuesday, Oct. 31, 7:00pmUpstairs Meeting Room Tuesday evening meetings for those who can't make our Friday morning meetings! 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 piece...read more
ESL Beginner English Class (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7pm-8:30pm ESL Beginner English Class (Downstairs Meeting Room) Tuesday, Oct. 31, 7pm-8:30pm(September 19th, 26th, October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, November 7th, 14th and 21st) |
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