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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Animal Kingdom Yoga (Gr K-5) on ZOOM
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Animal Kingdom Yoga (Gr K-5) on ZOOM
Tuesdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 at 4:00 pm Animal Kingdom Yoga
ZOOM
Children will learn techniques in breathing, relaxing, stretching while emulating animal poses. (30 mins)

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Anytime Story Time (Pre-recorded videos)
Anytime
Anytime Story Time (Pre-recorded videos)
Wednesday, June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30Anytime Story Time (
Anytime Time Story Time gives you the freedom to watch a story anytime, anywhere.  A story is posted weekly on the Children's page of the website or on our YouTube Channel.  Story Times are a great introduction to board books, picture books, songs, rhymes and finger plays. No registrat...read more
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Creative Writing: Aesop’s Fables (Gr 1-3) on Google Meet
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Creative Writing: Aesop’s Fables (Gr 1-3) on Google Meet
Thursdays, June 3, 10, 17 & 24 @ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pmCreative Writing: Ae
Google Meet
Creative writing encourages kids to practice using their imaginations. It improves their ability to come up with alternatives. This broadens their thought processes including problem solving and analysis. We will listen to famous fables, watch short animated videos, learn the difference between fabl...read more

Paper Flower Making with Judie! (Adult grab & go craft)
7pm
Paper Flower Making with Judie! (Adult grab & go craft)
Thursday, Jun. 3, 7pm
ONLINE ZOOM
Paper and buttons will be supplied.  Glue gun or glue dots (quick drying glue) and a twig is needed.
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Coffee & Conversation
10am
 Coffee & Conversation
Friday, Jun. 4, 10am
ONLINE ZOOM
Listen to fascinatng podcasts and discuss.  Join us Fridays at 10:00am.  Register for the zoom link.
Boogie Woogie Babies: (children to age 5) Live/In-person at the Gazebo
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Boogie Woogie Babies: (children to age 5) Live/In-person at the Gazebo
Fridays, June 4, 11, 18 & 25 at 11:30 am - 12:00 pmBoogie Woogie Babies
Gazebo at Veterans' Memorial Park
Get ready to move, dance, spin, twirl and be silly with Miss Tiffany.  Held live at the Gazebo in Veterans' Memorial Park. If inclement weather, then held on Facebook Live. (30 mins)
Live, in person! Outdoor concert with Nash East!
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Live, in person! Outdoor concert with Nash East!
Friday, Jun. 4, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Country  without  excuses!  Nash  East,  hailing  from  the  Northeast  capital  of  country  music,  Basking  Ridge,  N.J  is  the  busiest  working  country  band  in  the&n...read more

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Sunrise Solar Eclipse webinar with Meteorologist Joe Rao
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sunrise Solar Eclipse webinar with Meteorologist Joe Rao
Tuesday, Jun. 8, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pmSunrise Solar Eclips
via Zoom
Weather permitting, on June 10, our area will be treated to an amazing sunrise solar eclipse. The sun will not be a yellow-orange circle of light, but an 80% solar eclipse will transform the sun into a fiery scimitar! Join us for this fascinating seminar on the eclipse with Meteorologist Joe Rao. Jo...read more

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Tutor Training Workshop
7:30pm-9pm
 Tutor Training Workshop
Thursday, Jun. 10, 7:30pm-9pm
Tuesdays May 25, June 1, June 8 and Thursday June 10 from 7:30pm-9pm.This is a virtual training workshop over four evenings.  Once training is completed, tutoring will be limited to virtual until in person meetings are allowed.To register please email:  literacyvolunteerspv@gmail.com or vi...read more
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Summer Reading Kickoff: Virtual Wild Pets (Gr K-12) on ZOOM
3:30 pm 4:00 pm
Summer Reading Kickoff: Virtual Wild Pets (Gr K-12) on ZOOM
Friday, Jun. 11, 3:30 pm 4:00 pmSummer Reading Kicko
Sign up here for this virtual "Wild Pets" program by Bergen County Zoo. Learn the difference between wild, domesticated farm and domesticated pet animals! Then play a game of “Wild- Farm- Pets” to test your knowledge! There will also be 2 live animal demonstrations! (30 mins)
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Carnival of the Animals
1pm
 Carnival of the Animals
Saturday, Jun. 12, 1pm
Join Celebrate Westwood and the Westwood Library in Veterans' Park on Saturday, June 12 at 1pm.  Music and story plus craft tables and tattoos!  How fun. All our welcome, no registration required!
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Pop-Up Story Time (children to age 5) Live/In-person
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Pop-Up Story Time (children to age 5) Live/In-person
Tuesday, June 15 & 29 @ 10:30 am -11:00 am (JUNE 29 CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT)Pop-Up Story Time (c
Gazebo at Veterans' Memorial Park
Let's enjoy listening to a story or two and sing some songs and fingerplays.  NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. (30 mins)
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Grab n Go Craft: Juneteenth Paper Freedom Quilt (Gr. K-5)
Grab n Go Craft: Juneteenth Paper Freedom Quilt (Gr. K-5)
Wednesday, Jun. 16, Grab n Go Craft: Jun
Juneteenth is the celebration of the end of slavery in the United States.   This is not a class, so on your own time, make a paper freedom quilt to join the celebration.  Craft kits will include materials and instructions.  You provide scissors, glue and colored pencils.
AAA Bike & Car Passenger Safety Puppet Show: (Gr 3-5) on Google Meet
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
AAA Bike & Car Passenger Safety Puppet Show: (Gr 3-5) on Google Meet
Wednesday, Jun. 16, 4:00 pm - 4:30 pmAAA Bike & Car Passe
Google Meet
This virtual puppet show for children ages 4-10 discusses how to be safe as a car passenger, pedestrian and as a cyclist. (30 mins)
Reading for Equity: The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee
8pm
Reading for Equity: The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee
Wednesday, Jun. 16, 8pm
ONLINE ZOOM
We'll be partnering with Englewood Library for this discussion of Heather McGhee's new book, an outstanding read "about the social and economic costs of racism, which all Americans must pay. McGhee discusses the “zero-sum paradigm,” the common but false idea t...read more
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Father’s Day Craft: (Gr K-5) Live in-person
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
Father’s Day Craft: (Gr K-5) Live in-person
Thursday, Jun. 17, 2:30 pm - 3:15 pmFather’s Day C
In Person/Library Parking Lot
Let's make a special card for your unique guy. (45 mins)

Online Book Group: A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum (Fiction)
7:30pm
Online Book Group: A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum (Fiction)
Thursday, Jun. 17, 7:30pm
ONLINE ZOOM
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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***Cancelled***Adult Paint Night
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
***Cancelled***Adult Paint Night
Friday, Jun. 18, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Grab some friends and join us for a fun night of painting! The workshop will be held outdoors, and space is limited. Please register. 
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Back to Bach: Live/In-person in front of the library (Family)
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Back to Bach: Live/In-person in front of the library (Family)
Wednesday, Jun. 23, 4:00 pm - 4:45 pmBack to Bach: Live/I
Front of the Llbraryh
The Back to Bach Project consists of young outstanding classical musicians and artists. Many of them have won prizes on national and international levels.   They have a passion for music and strive to educate and inspire children to work hard to achieve their goals.  (45 mins)
Explore the Delaware Water Gap
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
 Explore the Delaware Water Gap
Wednesday, Jun. 23, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Via Zoom
Looking for something to do this summer? How about visiting this local gem? Join us for a presentation by the National Park Service about the Delaware Water Gap and all it has to offer. Please register.

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ACT Practice Exam
9 am - 1 pm
 ACT Practice Exam
Saturday, Jun. 26, 9 am - 1 pm
Online
Hosted by Revolution Prep, take an online practice exam with a proctor and get feedback on your results. Click here to register.
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