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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Library Playgroup (ages 0-5)(Children’s Area)
10:30 am Library Playgroup (ages 0-5)(Children’s Area) Friday, Nov. 1, 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, Nov. 1, 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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Westwood Academic Decathlon (Upstairs Meeting Room)
1:00pm-3:00pm Westwood Academic Decathlon (Upstairs Meeting Room) Sunday, Nov. 3, 1:00pm-3:00pm |
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History Presentation: Personal perspectives on the Vietnam war (Downstairs Meeting Room)
3:00pm-4:00pm History Presentation: Personal perspectives on the Vietnam war (Downstairs Meeting Room) Monday, Nov. 4, 3:00pm-4:00pm Author and Veteran Robin Bartlett will give a presentation on personal perspectives and lessons learned from the Vietnam war after 50+ years from a ‘boots on the ground’ point of view.Robin Bartlett takes you back 50 years to a ‘boots on the ground’ account of his extraordina...read more
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, Nov. 4, 6:00 PM-7:15 PM
Westwood Garden Club Meeting
7pm Westwood Garden Club Meeting Monday, Nov. 4, 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, Nov. 4, 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM |
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Baby Lapsit (0-24 months) Downstairs Meeting Room
10:30am Baby Lapsit (0-24 months) Downstairs Meeting Room Wednesday, Nov. 6, 10:30am Join Ms. Vanessa for an Interactive Storytime!!! Little Ones will listen to an interactive story and sing songs with Ms. Vanessa. We will use scarves, egg shakers or bells during the class. Around 11 we will end to engage in socialization/play time for littles and caregivers to meet one another!&nbs...read more
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Mr. Corbitt Music and Movement
10:30am Mr. Corbitt Music and Movement Thursday, Nov. 7, 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)
Craft Storytime (grades PreK-3) (Downstairs Meeting Room)
3:45 pm Craft Storytime (grades PreK-3) (Downstairs Meeting Room) Thursday, Nov. 7, 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
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, Nov. 7, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Lifelong Learning Lecture Series ~ Professor Ruma Sen (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7pm-8:30pm Lifelong Learning Lecture Series ~ Professor Ruma Sen (Downstairs Meeting Room) Thursday, Nov. 7, 7pm-8:30pm Please click HERE to learn more about our lifelong learning lectures.
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Library Playgroup (ages 0-5)(Children’s Area)
10:30 am Library Playgroup (ages 0-5)(Children’s Area) Friday, Nov. 8, 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, Nov. 8, 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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ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11am -12pm ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room) Tuesday, Nov. 12, 11am -12pm
Little Explorers: Dinovember Fun (Downstairs Meeting Room)
11:30 AM Little Explorers: Dinovember Fun (Downstairs Meeting Room) Tuesday, Nov. 12, 11:30 AM Join Ms. Vanessa to celebrate Dinovember! We will go on a Dino Hunt, make fossils, and much more!Please dress to get messy or bring an aporn- we will be using water and flour(contains gluten) to make fossils. Class is geared towards ages 2-4.
Adult Craft: DIY Glass Etching (Upstairs Meeting Room)
2:00pm-3:00pm
Library Board of Trustees Meeting (Downstairs Meeting Room)
6pm-9pm Library Board of Trustees Meeting (Downstairs Meeting Room) Tuesday, Nov. 12, 6pm-9pm
Westwood Library Meditation Group (Upstairs Meeting Room)
6pm-6:30pm Westwood Library Meditation Group (Upstairs Meeting Room) Tuesday, Nov. 12, 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 (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room) Tuesday, Nov. 12, 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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LVPV Board Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM LVPV Board Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room) Wednesday, Nov. 13, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Baby Lapsit (0-24 months) Downstairs Meeting Room
10:30am Baby Lapsit (0-24 months) Downstairs Meeting Room Wednesday, Nov. 13, 10:30am Join Ms. Vanessa for an Interactive Storytime!!! Little Ones will listen to an interactive story and sing songs with Ms. Vanessa. We will use scarves, egg shakers or bells during the class. Around 11 we will end to engage in socialization/play time for littles and caregivers to meet one another!&nbs...read more
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Mr. Corbitt Music and Movement
10:30am Mr. Corbitt Music and Movement Thursday, Nov. 14, 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, Nov. 14, 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, Nov. 15, 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, Nov. 15, 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)
Brookside K Daisy Troop (Upstairs Room)
3:20 PM Brookside K Daisy Troop (Upstairs Room) Friday, Nov. 15, 3:20 PM For Daisy Troop ONLY- Reading/Tour with Ms. Vanessa
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Every Little Thing Story Time for Ages 2-5 (Downstairs)
11:30am Every Little Thing Story Time for Ages 2-5 (Downstairs) Monday, Nov. 18, 11:30am Join this early literacy program for your pre school age child. Song, movement and story. Please register for each child attending.
Make Your Own Jewelry (Gr 6-12) Downstairs Meeting Room
3:45pm-4:45pm Make Your Own Jewelry (Gr 6-12) Downstairs Meeting Room Monday, Nov. 18, 3:45pm-4:45pm Join us for teen jewelry making! We'll provide the beads and string, you bring the creativity. Open to sixth through twelfth grade. Please register for each teen 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, Nov. 18, 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, Nov. 18, 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, Nov. 19, 11am -12pm
Little Explorers: Fall Fun (Downstairs Meeting Room)
11:30 AM Little Explorers: Fall Fun (Downstairs Meeting Room) Tuesday, Nov. 19, 11:30 AM Join Ms. Vanessa as we celebrate Fall. We will read a fun fall story, create a simple craft, and children can explore the different exploration stations that will be set up towards the end of class. Class is geared towards ages 2-4 or similar developmental level
Library Board of Trustees Meeting (Downstairs Meeting Room)
6pm-9pm Library Board of Trustees Meeting (Downstairs Meeting Room) Tuesday, Nov. 19, 6pm-9pm
Westwood Library Meditation Group (Upstairs Meeting Room)
6pm-6:30pm Westwood Library Meditation Group (Upstairs Meeting Room) Tuesday, Nov. 19, 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: Alive at the End of the World by Saeed Jones
7:00pm Fresh Voices Book Group: Alive at the End of the World by Saeed Jones Tuesday, Nov. 19, 7:00pm![]() 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 (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room) Tuesday, Nov. 19, 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 (0-24 months) Downstairs Meeting Room
10:30am Baby Lapsit (0-24 months) Downstairs Meeting Room Wednesday, Nov. 20, 10:30am Join Ms. Vanessa for an Interactive Storytime!!! Little Ones will listen to an interactive story and sing songs with Ms. Vanessa. We will use scarves, egg shakers or bells during the class. Around 11 we will end to engage in socialization/play time for littles and caregivers to meet one another!&nbs...read more
AARP Workshop: Social Isolation (Downstairs Meeting Room)
3:00pm-4:00pm AARP Workshop: Social Isolation (Downstairs Meeting Room) Wednesday, Nov. 20, 3:00pm-4:00pmDownstairs Meeting Room Social isolation has reached epidemic proportions and has a negative impact on our emotional and physical health. This presentation by AARP representative Marilyn Pratt will:• Raise awareness around social isolation and loneliness.• Transform the way in which community members view so...read more
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Mr. Corbitt Music and Movement
10:30am Mr. Corbitt Music and Movement Thursday, Nov. 21, 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)
Movie Matinee: Challengers (Downstairs Meeting Room)
1:00pm Movie Matinee: Challengers (Downstairs Meeting Room) Thursday, Nov. 21, 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 Challengers starring Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, and Mike Faist. Registration is required as space is limited. (R, 2h 11m)
Stuff a (Plush) Turkey! (Pre K-4)
3:45pm-5:00pm Stuff a (Plush) Turkey! (Pre K-4) Thursday, Nov. 21, 3:45pm-5:00pm Bring in a non-perishable food donation for the food drive and you and your family will get to stuff your own plush turkey! There will also be a special Thanksgiving craft for everyone to do. A fun, festive event the whole family can be thankful for! (One plush turkey per family. Please only fill ou...read more
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, Nov. 21, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Adult Book Group: Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:30pm-8:30pm Adult Book Group: Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane (Upstairs Meeting Room) Thursday, Nov. 21, 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, Nov. 22, 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, Nov. 22, 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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Every Little Thing Story Time for Ages 2-5 (Downstairs)
11:30am Every Little Thing Story Time for Ages 2-5 (Downstairs) Monday, Nov. 25, 11:30am Join this early literacy program for your pre school age child. Song, movement and story. 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, Nov. 25, 6:00 PM-7:15 PM
Library Board of Trustees Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7pm Library Board of Trustees Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room) Monday, Nov. 25, 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, Nov. 25, 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM |
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Library Board of Trustees Meeting (Downstairs Meeting Room)
6pm-9pm Library Board of Trustees Meeting (Downstairs Meeting Room) Tuesday, Nov. 26, 6pm-9pm
Westwood Library Meditation Group (Upstairs Meeting Room)
6pm-6:30pm Westwood Library Meditation Group (Upstairs Meeting Room) Tuesday, Nov. 26, 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 (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room) Tuesday, Nov. 26, 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 (0-24 months) Downstairs Meeting Room
10:30am Baby Lapsit (0-24 months) Downstairs Meeting Room Wednesday, Nov. 27, 10:30am Join Ms. Vanessa for an Interactive Storytime!!! Little Ones will listen to an interactive story and sing songs with Ms. Vanessa. We will use scarves, egg shakers or bells during the class. Around 11 we will end to engage in socialization/play time for littles and caregivers to meet one another!&nbs...read more
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