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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ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11am -12pm
ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 11am -12pm
Westwood Library Meditation Group (Upstairs Meeting Room)
6pm-6:30pm
Westwood Library Meditation Group (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 6pm-6:30pm
A welcoming space for anyone interested in exploring mindfulness and meditation. We provide an open environment for sharing experiences, learning together, and deepening our practice. Join us to connect, reflect, and discover the benefits of meditation in a collaborative setting. No registration req...read more
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 7:00pm
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
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Baby Lapsit (0-18 months) Downstairs Meeting Room
10:00am
Baby Lapsit (0-18 months) Downstairs Meeting Room
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 10:00am
For babies up to 18 months.  This is an opportunity for parents to learn songs and rhymes to sing and say with their babies plus meet other parents / caregivers with same age children.  

Manhattan Short Film Festival (Downstairs Meeting Room)
1:00pm-3:30pm
Manhattan Short Film Festival (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1:00pm-3:30pm
Multiple viewings of these excellent short films will be scheduled between September 26 and October 4.  Plan on attending one and voting for your favorite short film! (2.5 hr)
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Mr. Corbitt Music and Movement (toddler to age 5) Downstairs Meeting Room
10:30am
Mr. Corbitt Music and Movement (toddler to age 5) Downstairs Meeting Room
Thursday, Oct. 3, 10:30am
Mr. Corbitt's story music sessions help build a musical foundation by encouraging musical play and using intergenerational popular songs.  They'll be singing and dancing the whole time! (30 mins)

Reserve (Downstairs Room)
1-3pm
 Reserve (Downstairs Room)
Thursday, Oct. 3, 1-3pm
Gardening Time (Outside)
4pm-6pm
 Gardening Time (Outside)
Thursday, Oct. 3, 4pm-6pm
ESL Conversation Class - Downstairs Meeting Room (11/7 Upstairs)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
ESL Conversation Class - Downstairs Meeting Room (11/7 Upstairs)
Thursday, Oct. 3, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Library Playgroup (ages 0-5)(Children’s Area)
10:30 am
Library Playgroup (ages 0-5)(Children’s Area)
Friday, Oct. 4, 10:30 am
Visit us on Friday mornings for our drop-in Library Playgroup running through the fall! Meet new families and have some fun. This program is open to parents with children aged 5 and under. 
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Friday, Oct. 4, 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 meets weekly. (1 hr)
Manhattan Short Film Festival (Downstairs Meeting Room)
1:00pm-3:30pm
Manhattan Short Film Festival (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Friday, Oct. 4, 1:00pm-3:30pm
Multiple viewings of these excellent short films will be scheduled between September 26 and October 4.  Plan on attending one and voting for your favorite short film! (2.5 hr)
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Every Little Thing Story Time ages 2-5 (Downstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am-12pm
Every Little Thing Story Time ages 2-5 (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Monday, Oct. 7, 11:30am-12pm
Join this five week early literacy program for your pre school age child. Song, movement and story. Please register for each child attending. 
Trustee Meeting (Budget) Upstairs Meeting Room
3:30pm
Trustee Meeting (Budget) Upstairs Meeting Room
Monday, Oct. 7, 3:30pm
Escape Room (Gr 6-8) Downstairs Meeting Room
3:45pm-4:45pm
Escape Room (Gr 6-8) Downstairs Meeting Room
Monday, Oct. 7, 3:45pm-4:45pm
Can you solve the puzzles and crack the codes to escape the room? Open to sixth through eigth grade. Please register for each child attending. 

Beginner ESL Class (donwstairs Meeting Room Except Sept 30 - upstairs)
6:00 PM-7:15 PM
Beginner ESL Class (donwstairs Meeting Room Except Sept 30 - upstairs)
Monday, Oct. 7, 6:00 PM-7:15 PM
Westwood Garden Club Meeting
7pm
 Westwood Garden Club Meeting
Monday, Oct. 7, 7pm
Generally the first on the month at 7pm. Check Calendar for exact dates.
Advanced Beginner In-Person ESL class (Downstairs Meeting Room Except Sept 30 - Upstairs)
7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Advanced Beginner In-Person ESL class (Downstairs Meeting Room Except Sept 30 - Upstairs)
Monday, Oct. 7, 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
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ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11am -12pm
ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 11am -12pm
Adult Craft: DIY Paper Pumpkins (Upstairs Meeting Room)
2:00pm-3:00pm
Adult Craft: DIY Paper Pumpkins (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2:00pm-3:00pmAdult Craft: DIY Pap
Make decorative & festive paper pumpkins out of embroidery hoops and craft paper! All supplies provided.

Westwood Library Meditation Group (Upstairs Meeting Room)
6pm-6:30pm
Westwood Library Meditation Group (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 6pm-6:30pm
A welcoming space for anyone interested in exploring mindfulness and meditation. We provide an open environment for sharing experiences, learning together, and deepening our practice. Join us to connect, reflect, and discover the benefits of meditation in a collaborative setting. No registration req...read more
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 7:00pm
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
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Baby Lapsit (0-18 months) Downstairs Meeting Room
10:00am
Baby Lapsit (0-18 months) Downstairs Meeting Room
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 10:00am
For babies up to 18 months.  This is an opportunity for parents to learn songs and rhymes to sing and say with their babies plus meet other parents / caregivers with same age children.  

Bergen Ukulele Group (Downstairs Meeting Room)
4:00pm-5:00pm
Bergen Ukulele Group (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Sing and dance along to a lively concert from the Bergen Ukulele Group! All ages are welcome!
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Mr. Corbitt Music and Movement (toddler to age 5) Downstairs Meeting Room
10:30am
Mr. Corbitt Music and Movement (toddler to age 5) Downstairs Meeting Room
Thursday, Oct. 10, 10:30am
Mr. Corbitt's story music sessions help build a musical foundation by encouraging musical play and using intergenerational popular songs.  They'll be singing and dancing the whole time! (30 mins)

ESL Conversation Class - Downstairs Meeting Room (11/7 Upstairs)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
ESL Conversation Class - Downstairs Meeting Room (11/7 Upstairs)
Thursday, Oct. 10, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Library Playgroup (ages 0-5)(Children’s Area)
10:30 am
Library Playgroup (ages 0-5)(Children’s Area)
Friday, Oct. 11, 10:30 am
Visit us on Friday mornings for our drop-in Library Playgroup running through the fall! Meet new families and have some fun. This program is open to parents with children aged 5 and under. 
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Friday, Oct. 11, 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 meets weekly. (1 hr)
Library Reserve for Friends
1-5pm
 Library Reserve for Friends
Friday, Oct. 11, 1-5pm
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Friends of the Library Giant Book Sale
10am-3pm
Friends of the Library Giant Book Sale
Saturday, Oct. 12, 10am-3pm
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Gardening Time (outside)
11am-1pm
 Gardening Time (outside)
Sunday, Oct. 13, 11am-1pm
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CLOSED
 CLOSED
Monday, Oct. 14,
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ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11am -12pm
ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 11am -12pm
Downsizing Seminar (Downstairs Meeting Room)
6:00pm-7:00pm
Downsizing Seminar (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Have all of your questions on downsizing, decluttering, and selling your home in today’s Real Estate market answered by licensed real estate agents and Home Stager, Cathy Denis and Lori Carbone. They will share helpful tips, answer questions and discuss the many facets of downsizing and s...read more
Westwood Library Meditation Group (Upstairs Meeting Room)
6pm-6:30pm
Westwood Library Meditation Group (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 6pm-6:30pm
A welcoming space for anyone interested in exploring mindfulness and meditation. We provide an open environment for sharing experiences, learning together, and deepening our practice. Join us to connect, reflect, and discover the benefits of meditation in a collaborative setting. No registration req...read more
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 7:00pm
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
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Mr. Corbitt Music and Movement (toddler to age 5) Downstairs Meeting Room
10:30am
Mr. Corbitt Music and Movement (toddler to age 5) Downstairs Meeting Room
Thursday, Oct. 17, 10:30am
Mr. Corbitt's story music sessions help build a musical foundation by encouraging musical play and using intergenerational popular songs.  They'll be singing and dancing the whole time! (30 mins)

ESL Conversation Class - Downstairs Meeting Room (11/7 Upstairs)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
ESL Conversation Class - Downstairs Meeting Room (11/7 Upstairs)
Thursday, Oct. 17, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Adult Book Group: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:30pm-8:30pm
Adult Book Group: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Oct. 17, 7:30pm-8:30pm
The Adult Book Group takes place in our Upstairs Meeting Room 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 regist...read more

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Library Playgroup (ages 0-5)(Children’s Area)
10:30 am
Library Playgroup (ages 0-5)(Children’s Area)
Friday, Oct. 18, 10:30 am
Visit us on Friday mornings for our drop-in Library Playgroup running through the fall! Meet new families and have some fun. This program is open to parents with children aged 5 and under. 
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Friday, Oct. 18, 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 meets weekly. (1 hr)
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Craft Storytime (grades PreK-3) (Downstairs Meeting Room)
3:45 pm
Craft Storytime (grades PreK-3) (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Monday, Oct. 21, 3:45 pm
(October 21, November 7 & December 5, 3:45 pm)

Join us for a story and a craft! Open to PreK through third grade. Please register for each child attending. November Theme: Candy Sushi FunDecember Theme: Hanging Snow Globe 

Friends of the Library Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
5pm-6pm
Friends of the Library Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Monday, Oct. 21, 5pm-6pm
Junior Friends Meeting (Upstairs)
6-7pm
Junior Friends Meeting (Upstairs)
Monday, Oct. 21, 6-7pm
Beginner ESL Class (donwstairs Meeting Room Except Sept 30 - upstairs)
6:00 PM-7:15 PM
Beginner ESL Class (donwstairs Meeting Room Except Sept 30 - upstairs)
Monday, Oct. 21, 6:00 PM-7:15 PM
Advanced Beginner In-Person ESL class (Downstairs Meeting Room Except Sept 30 - Upstairs)
7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Advanced Beginner In-Person ESL class (Downstairs Meeting Room Except Sept 30 - Upstairs)
Monday, Oct. 21, 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
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ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11am -12pm
ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 11am -12pm
Westwood Library Meditation Group (Upstairs Meeting Room)
6pm-6:30pm
Westwood Library Meditation Group (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 6pm-6:30pm
A welcoming space for anyone interested in exploring mindfulness and meditation. We provide an open environment for sharing experiences, learning together, and deepening our practice. Join us to connect, reflect, and discover the benefits of meditation in a collaborative setting. No registration req...read more
Fresh Voices Book Group: Piglet by Lottie Hazell
7:00pm
Fresh Voices Book Group: Piglet by Lottie Hazell
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 7:00pmFresh Voices Book Gr
The Fresh Voices Book Group is a new book group at the library that aims to read books by new voices—debut authors with fresh perspectives. We will be reading a mix of fiction and nonfiction as well as biographies and memoirs. Some of these books will cover topics dealing with current social i...read more
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 7:00pm
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
Board of Trustees Meeting (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7pm-9pm
Board of Trustees Meeting (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 7pm-9pm
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ESL Managers Meeting (Downstairs Meeting Room)
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
ESL Managers Meeting (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Family Pumpkin Painting (Library Garden)
3:30 pm
Family Pumpkin Painting (Library Garden)
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 3:30 pm
Join us in this all-ages family event to paint and take home your very own pumpkin! Please register for each child attending. 

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CANCELLED Movie Matinee: Dune: Part Two (Downstairs Meeting Room)
1:00pm
CANCELLED Movie Matinee: Dune: Part Two (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Oct. 24, 1:00pm
Spend your afternoons at the library as we host a monthly screening of some of the newest DVD releases. This month we will be showing Dune: Part Two starring Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya. Registration is required as space is limited. (PG-13, 2h 46m)
Gardening Time (Outside)
4pm-6pm
 Gardening Time (Outside)
Thursday, Oct. 24, 4pm-6pm
ESL Conversation Class - Downstairs Meeting Room (11/7 Upstairs)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
ESL Conversation Class - Downstairs Meeting Room (11/7 Upstairs)
Thursday, Oct. 24, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Library Playgroup (ages 0-5)(Children’s Area)
10:30 am
Library Playgroup (ages 0-5)(Children’s Area)
Friday, Oct. 25, 10:30 am
Visit us on Friday mornings for our drop-in Library Playgroup running through the fall! Meet new families and have some fun. This program is open to parents with children aged 5 and under. 
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Friday, Oct. 25, 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 meets weekly. (1 hr)
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Pokemon Tournament (Downstairs Meeting Room)
11am-2pm
Pokemon Tournament (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Saturday, Oct. 26, 11am-2pm
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Beginner ESL Class (donwstairs Meeting Room Except Sept 30 - upstairs)
6:00 PM-7:15 PM
Beginner ESL Class (donwstairs Meeting Room Except Sept 30 - upstairs)
Monday, Oct. 28, 6:00 PM-7:15 PM
Library Board of Trustees (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7pm
Library Board of Trustees (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Monday, Oct. 28, 7pm
Advanced Beginner In-Person ESL class (Downstairs Meeting Room Except Sept 30 - Upstairs)
7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Advanced Beginner In-Person ESL class (Downstairs Meeting Room Except Sept 30 - Upstairs)
Monday, Oct. 28, 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
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ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11am -12pm
ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 11am -12pm
Personnel Committee Meeting (Downstairs Meeting Room)
6pm-9pm
Personnel Committee Meeting (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 6pm-9pm
Westwood Library Meditation Group (Upstairs Meeting Room)
6pm-6:30pm
Westwood Library Meditation Group (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 6pm-6:30pm
A welcoming space for anyone interested in exploring mindfulness and meditation. We provide an open environment for sharing experiences, learning together, and deepening our practice. Join us to connect, reflect, and discover the benefits of meditation in a collaborative setting. No registration req...read more
Tutor Training Workshop (online)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Tutor Training Workshop (online)
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
online
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 7:00pm
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
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Music & Movement: Explorer’s Playgroup (Children to age 5)
10:30am-11am
Music & Movement: Explorer’s Playgroup (Children to age 5)
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 10:30am-11am
Ms. Brandi will have your little ones totally engaged in story time, music, and movement with traditional and original children’s songs. (30 mins)

Medicare for 2025
1pm-2pm
 Medicare for 2025
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 1pm-2pm
The Medicare annual enrollment period is October 15 - December 7 for coverage beginning in 2025. Come to this educational presentation to learn: What changes you can make to your health coverage during the annual enrollment period What’s new for 2025 Tips and warnings to help make the right de...read more
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Library Trick-or-Treat & Games (All Ages) (Children’s Room)
All day
Library Trick-or-Treat & Games (All Ages) (Children’s Room)
Thursday, Oct. 31, All day
Come into the library in costume, trick or treat and play a few games!
ESL Conversation Class - Downstairs Meeting Room (11/7 Upstairs)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
ESL Conversation Class - Downstairs Meeting Room (11/7 Upstairs)
Thursday, Oct. 31, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  
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