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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Every Little Thing Story Time for Ages 2-5 (Downstairs)
11:30am
Every Little Thing Story Time for Ages 2-5 (Downstairs)
Monday, Dec. 2, 11:30am
Join this early literacy program for your pre school age child. Song, movement and story. Please register for each child attending. 

Westwood Garden Club Meeting
7pm
 Westwood Garden Club Meeting
Monday, Dec. 2, 7pm
Generally the first on the month at 7pm. Check Calendar for exact dates.
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ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11am -12pm
ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Dec. 3, 11am -12pm
Jr. Friends (Upstairs Meeting Room)
3:45pm-4:45pm
Jr. Friends (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Dec. 3, 3:45pm-4:45pm
Library Board of Trustees Meeting (Kitchen)
6pm-9pm
Library Board of Trustees Meeting (Kitchen)
Tuesday, Dec. 3, 6pm-9pm
Westwood Library Meditation Group (Upstairs Meeting Room)
6pm-6:30pm
Westwood Library Meditation Group (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Dec. 3, 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 Roundtable - Downstairs Meeting Room
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Tutor Roundtable - Downstairs Meeting Room
Tuesday, Dec. 3, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Dec. 3, 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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Tutor Roundtable - Online via Zoom
10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Tutor Roundtable - Online via Zoom
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 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, Dec. 4, 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, Dec. 5, 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)

CSLP- Vanessa using UPSTAIRS Meeting Room
11 AM-2:30 PM
CSLP- Vanessa using UPSTAIRS Meeting Room
Thursday, Dec. 5, 11 AM-2:30 PM
FOR VANESSA 
Craft Storytime (grades PreK-3) (Downstairs Meeting Room)
3:45 pm
Craft Storytime (grades PreK-3) (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Dec. 5, 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, Dec. 5, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Lifelong Learning Lecture Series ~ Professor Lysandra Perez-Strumolo (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7pm-8:30pm
Lifelong Learning Lecture Series ~ Professor Lysandra Perez-Strumolo (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Dec. 5, 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, Dec. 6, 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, Dec. 6, 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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Home for the Holidays Pre- Parade Party (Upstairs)
4:45 PM
Home for the Holidays Pre- Parade Party (Upstairs)
Saturday, Dec. 7, 4:45 PM
Join us for Pre-Parade Party Fun!Event will inlcude:Story with Mrs. Claus @ 5 PMCrafts, Games & TreatsMusical Entertainment with The Westwood Regional High School Chamber Singers @ 5:15 PMParade Kicks-off at 6 PMRegistration is not required for this event 
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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, Dec. 9, 11:30am
Join this early literacy program for your pre school age child. Song, movement and story. Please register for each child attending. 

Soap Making (Gr 6-12) Downstairs Meeting Room
3:45pm-4:45pm
Soap Making (Gr 6-12) Downstairs Meeting Room
Monday, Dec. 9, 3:45pm-4:45pm
Join us for teen soap making! Use it yourself or give it as a gift. Supplies provided. Please register for each teen attending. 

Junior Friends Meeting (Upstairs)
6-7pm
Junior Friends Meeting (Upstairs)
Monday, Dec. 9, 6-7pm
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Little Explorers: Holiday STEAM Event (Downstairs Meeting Room)
11:30 AM
Little Explorers: Holiday STEAM Event (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 11:30 AM
Join Ms. Vanessa for a Holiday STEAM event.Can we pick up jingle bells with a magnet?Can you make a paper dreidel fizz?How about holiday glitter exploding?Can a candy cane bend and/or disappear?Can we grow salt crystals on a tree?So much fun will be had in this class which is geared for ages 2-4 yea...read more
Adult Craft: Wood Slice Christmas Ornament (Upstairs Meeting Room)
2:00pm-3:00pm
Adult Craft: Wood Slice Christmas Ornament (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2:00pm-3:00pmAdult Craft: Wood Sl
Make a festive Christmas ornament out of repurposed napkins and wood slices! (All supplies provided)

Santa Post (Ages 2+) Downstairs Meeting Room
3:45 PM
Santa Post (Ages 2+) Downstairs Meeting Room
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 3:45 PM
Design and write your letter to Santa! Be sure to mail it before leaving the library in our special mailbox!Tons of festive fun will be had.Last day to mail letters will be December 18th.
Westwood Library Meditation Group (Upstairs Meeting Room)
6pm-6:30pm
Westwood Library Meditation Group (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 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, Dec. 10, 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, Dec. 11, 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, Dec. 12, 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, Dec. 12, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Library Reserve (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7-8:45pm
Library Reserve (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Dec. 12, 7-8:45pm
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Library Playgroup (ages 0-5)(Children’s Area)
10:30 am
Library Playgroup (ages 0-5)(Children’s Area)
Friday, Dec. 13, 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, Dec. 13, 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, Dec. 13, 1-5pm
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Alzheimer Group (Upstairs)
10am-12pm
 Alzheimer Group (Upstairs)
Saturday, Dec. 14, 10am-12pm
Friends of the Library Giant Book Sale
10am-3pm
Friends of the Library Giant Book Sale
Saturday, Dec. 14, 10am-3pm
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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, Dec. 16, 11:30am
Join this early literacy program for your pre school age child. Song, movement and story. Please register for each child attending. 

Library Board of Trustees Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7pm
Library Board of Trustees Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Monday, Dec. 16, 7pm
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Little Explorers: Flat Gingerbread House Ages 2-4 (Downstairs Meeting Room)
11:30 AM
Little Explorers: Flat Gingerbread House Ages 2-4 (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 11:30 AM
Join Ms. Vanessa as we read a fun gingerbread themed book and create our own flat gingerbread houses.All supplies will be provided: graham crackers, frosting, and candy.Dress to get messy or bring an apron for your child. Each Child Must be Registered Separately.For Ages 2-4 years of age
Westwood Library Meditation Group (Upstairs Meeting Room)
6pm-6:30pm
Westwood Library Meditation Group (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 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: The Age of Magical Overthinking by Amanda Montell (Downstairs)
7:00pm
Fresh Voices Book Group: The Age of Magical Overthinking by Amanda Montell (Downstairs)
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 7:00pmFresh Voices Book Gr
Amanda Montell explores how cognitive biases and magical thinking influence our beliefs and behaviors. Using humor and sharp analysis, she examines biases like the Halo effect and Sunk Cost Fallacy, showing how they lead to irrational thinking. Montell encourages empathy and understanding for our an...read more
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 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
10:30am
 Mr. Corbitt Music and Movement
Thursday, Dec. 19, 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: The Fabulous Four (Downstairs Meeting Room)
1:00pm
Movie Matinee: The Fabulous Four (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Dec. 19, 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 The Fabulous Four starring Bette Midler, Susan Sarandon, and Sheryl Lee Ralph. Registration is required as space is limited. (R, 1h 38m)
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, Dec. 19, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
ESL Conversation Class - Downstairs Meeting Room ( except 4/3, 4/10, 5/8 Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
ESL Conversation Class - Downstairs Meeting Room ( except 4/3, 4/10, 5/8 Upstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Dec. 19, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Adult Book Group: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:30pm-8:30pm
Adult Book Group: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Dec. 19, 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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Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Friday, Dec. 20, 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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CLOSED
 CLOSED
Tuesday, Dec. 24,
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CLOSED
 CLOSED
Wednesday, Dec. 25,
HOLIDAY: Christmas Day (CLOSED)
HOLIDAY: Christmas Day (CLOSED)
Wednesday, Dec. 25,
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ESL Conversation Class - Downstairs Meeting Room ( except 4/3, 4/10, 5/8 Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
ESL Conversation Class - Downstairs Meeting Room ( except 4/3, 4/10, 5/8 Upstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Dec. 26, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Friday, Dec. 27, 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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Noon Year’s Eve Party (Downstairs Meeting Room)
11:30 AM
Noon Year’s Eve Party (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Monday, Dec. 30, 11:30 AM
Join us for a family friendly Noon Year's Eve Party!Crafts, Games, and Photo Station.Countdown and toast near noon followed by music and dancing! Registration suggested to get a count for supplies-Register by family-Ages 2-on up (Younger siblings welcome to come with family)
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EARLY CLOSING 5PM
 EARLY CLOSING 5PM
Tuesday, Dec. 31,
Jersey Jubilation Holiday Bell Ringing Concert
4pm-5pm
Jersey Jubilation Holiday Bell Ringing Concert
Tuesday, Dec. 31, 4pm-5pm

    
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