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
Library Board of Trustees Meeting (Kitchen)
6pm-9pm
Library Board of Trustees Meeting (Kitchen)
Tuesday, Dec. 3, 6pm-9pm
Meditation Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
6pm-6:30pm
Meditation Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Dec. 3, 6pm-6:30pm
Join like-minded individuals for self-guided meditation.
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)

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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Pre-Parade Holiday Party (All Ages)
5:00 PM
Pre-Parade Holiday Party (All Ages)
Saturday, Dec. 7, 5:00 PM
Join the Westwood Library for pre-parade fun for all ages!Mrs. Claus will be joining us for a special story at 5:15.After the story, enjoy fun crafts, games, and yummy treats before heading off to the parade.  
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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

Registration required, begins Nov 26.
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.

Registration required, begins Nov 25.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting (Downstairs Meeting Room)
6pm-9pm
Library Board of Trustees Meeting (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 6pm-9pm
Meditation Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
6pm-6:30pm
Meditation Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 6pm-6:30pm
Join like-minded individuals for self-guided meditation.
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
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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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Friends of the Library Giant Book Sale
10am-3pm
Friends of the Library Giant Book Sale
Saturday, Dec. 14, 10am-3pm
Alzheimer Group (Upstairs)
10am-12pm
 Alzheimer Group (Upstairs)
Saturday, Dec. 14, 10am-12pm
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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

Registration required, begins Dec 3.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting (Downstairs Meeting Room)
6pm-9pm
Library Board of Trustees Meeting (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 6pm-9pm
Meditation Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
6pm-6:30pm
Meditation Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 6pm-6:30pm
Join like-minded individuals for self-guided meditation.
Fresh Voices Book Group: The Age of Magical Overthinking by Amanda Montell
7:00pm
Fresh Voices Book Group: The Age of Magical Overthinking by Amanda Montell
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 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 (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
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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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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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
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Dec. 31, 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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