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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Reserved (Downstairs)
3:45-5:00pm
 Reserved (Downstairs)
Monday, Jun. 3, 3:45-5:00pm
Westwood Garden Club Meeting
7pm
 Westwood Garden Club Meeting
Monday, Jun. 3, 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, Jun. 4, 11am -12pm
Tutor Training Workshop (online)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Tutor Training Workshop (online)
Tuesday, Jun. 4, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Swiftie Club (Gr 5-12) Downstairs Meeting Room
3:45pm-4:30pm
Swiftie Club (Gr 5-12) Downstairs Meeting Room
Wednesday, Jun. 5, 3:45pm-4:30pm
(Wednesday, Dec. 6, Jan. 3, Feb. 7, March 6, April 10, May 1, June 5, July 3, August 7)

Downstairs Meeting Room
Join fellow Swifties to talk about all things Taylor Swift related! We'll listen to her music, make playlists, analyze her lyrics, play Taylor Swift themed trivia, do crafts, and more! Meets monthly. (45 min)

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Intro to Meditation (Shy Touba Garden or Downstairs Meeting Room if inclement weather)
3:00pm
Intro to Meditation (Shy Touba Garden or Downstairs Meeting Room if inclement weather)
Thursday, Jun. 6, 3:00pm
(Thursdays, May 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6 &13, 3pm)

Come explore different meditation techniques and create the groundwork for establishing a practice of your own. No experience required! Hosted by Jacquelyn Rose - Yoga & Meditation Guide and Reiki Master Practitioner

ESL Class Conversation - Downstairs Meeting Room (Upstairs on 4/25/2024)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
ESL Class Conversation - Downstairs Meeting Room (Upstairs on 4/25/2024)
Thursday, Jun. 6, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
(7:00 PM - 8:30 PM)

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Summer Music & Movement: Mr. Corbitt (Toddlers - Age 5) Veterans’ Memorial Park
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Summer Music & Movement: Mr. Corbitt (Toddlers - Age 5) Veterans’ Memorial Park
Friday, Jun. 7, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
(Friday, June 7, 14, 21, & 28 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am )

Veterans' Memorial Park
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)

Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Friday, Jun. 7, 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 will meet weekly. (1 h...read more
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Garden Club Plant Swap
 Garden Club Plant Swap
Saturday, Jun. 8,
Friends of the Library Giant Book Sale
10am-3pm
Friends of the Library Giant Book Sale
Saturday, Jun. 8, 10am-3pm
Alzheimer Group (Upstairs)
10am-12pm
 Alzheimer Group (Upstairs)
Saturday, Jun. 8, 10am-12pm
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Gardening Time (outside)
11am-1pm
 Gardening Time (outside)
Sunday, Jun. 9, 11am-1pm
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ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11am -12pm
ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Jun. 11, 11am -12pm
Adult Craft: Scrabble Tile Frame (Upstairs Meeting Room)
2:00pm
Adult Craft: Scrabble Tile Frame (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Jun. 11, 2:00pmAdult Craft: Scrabbl
Monthly craft program for adults. Write a special message on a canvas and picture frame with scrabble tiles. All supplies provided.

Tutor Training Workshop (online)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Tutor Training Workshop (online)
Tuesday, Jun. 11, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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International Dinner (At Community Center)
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
International Dinner (At Community Center)
Wednesday, Jun. 12, 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
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Intro to Meditation (Shy Touba Garden or Downstairs Meeting Room if inclement weather)
3:00pm
Intro to Meditation (Shy Touba Garden or Downstairs Meeting Room if inclement weather)
Thursday, Jun. 13, 3:00pm
(Thursdays, May 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6 &13, 3pm)

Come explore different meditation techniques and create the groundwork for establishing a practice of your own. No experience required! Hosted by Jacquelyn Rose - Yoga & Meditation Guide and Reiki Master Practitioner

ESL Class Conversation - Downstairs Meeting Room (Upstairs on 4/25/2024)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
ESL Class Conversation - Downstairs Meeting Room (Upstairs on 4/25/2024)
Thursday, Jun. 13, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
(7:00 PM - 8:30 PM)

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Summer Music & Movement: Mr. Corbitt (Toddlers - Age 5) Veterans’ Memorial Park
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Summer Music & Movement: Mr. Corbitt (Toddlers - Age 5) Veterans’ Memorial Park
Friday, Jun. 14, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
(Friday, June 7, 14, 21, & 28 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am )

Veterans' Memorial Park
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)

Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Friday, Jun. 14, 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 will meet weekly. (1 h...read more
Library Reserve for Friends
1-5pm
 Library Reserve for Friends
Friday, Jun. 14, 1-5pm
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Our Subway Baby with Author Pete Mecurio
10:30am
Our Subway Baby with Author Pete Mecurio
Saturday, Jun. 15, 10:30am
Please join us for a special Father's Day story time with our own Westwood native, Pete Mecurio, as he reads the picturebook he wrote about his incredible experience becoming a Father.   
Library Reserve (Downstairs Meeting Room)
1-3pm
Library Reserve (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Saturday, Jun. 15, 1-3pm
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CLOSED
 CLOSED
Sunday, Jun. 16,
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Health Screening (Upstairs Meeting Room)
10:30am-12pm
Health Screening (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Monday, Jun. 17, 10:30am-12pm
Garden Club Garden Party (Shy Touba Garden)
7pm
Garden Club Garden Party (Shy Touba Garden)
Monday, Jun. 17, 7pm
Join us outside in the Shy Touba Garden at 7pm for a beautiful night under the lights.  All our welcome.
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ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11am -12pm
ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Jun. 18, 11am -12pm
Tutor Training Workshop (online)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Tutor Training Workshop (online)
Tuesday, Jun. 18, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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CLOSED
 CLOSED
Wednesday, Jun. 19,
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Movie Matinee: Killers of the Flower Moon (Downstairs Meeting Room)
1:00pm
Movie Matinee: Killers of the Flower Moon (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Jun. 20, 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 Killers of the Flower Moon starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Lily Gladstone. Registration is required as space is limited.
Gardening Time (Outside)
5pm-7pm
 Gardening Time (Outside)
Thursday, Jun. 20, 5pm-7pm
Adult Book Group: The Measure by Nikki Erlick (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:30pm-8:30pm
Adult Book Group: The Measure by Nikki Erlick (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Jun. 20, 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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Summer Music & Movement: Mr. Corbitt (Toddlers - Age 5) Veterans’ Memorial Park
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Summer Music & Movement: Mr. Corbitt (Toddlers - Age 5) Veterans’ Memorial Park
Friday, Jun. 21, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
(Friday, June 7, 14, 21, & 28 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am )

Veterans' Memorial Park
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)

Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Friday, Jun. 21, 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 will meet weekly. (1 h...read more
Summer Reading Kick Off Improv Adventure (Outside)
11:30am
Summer Reading Kick Off Improv Adventure (Outside)
Friday, Jun. 21, 11:30am
Welcome to our summer reading kick off event.  The program will take place in the parking lot weather permiting.  If inclement, we'll be inside so be sure to register as we can only accommodate 50 registered children.Kids who signed up for summer reading will be able to pick up their k...read more

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CLOSED
 CLOSED
Saturday, Jun. 22,
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Robothink (Downstairs Meeting Room)
1:30pm-3pm
Robothink (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Sunday, Jun. 23, 1:30pm-3pm
For entering grade 3 through 6th grades. RoboThink is a leading STEM, coding, robotics and engineering program nurturing geniuses across 23 countries to thousands of students each day. Our exciting themed STEM programs develops core STEM skills that students apply to school subjects and their f...read more

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Every Little Thing Story Time (Downstairs Meeting Room)
10:30am-11am
Every Little Thing Story Time (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Monday, Jun. 24, 10:30am-11am
This program is for children ages 2-5.

Registration required, begins Jun 1.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7pm
Library Board of Trustees Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Monday, Jun. 24, 7pm
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ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11am -12pm
ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Jun. 25, 11am -12pm
Fresh Voices Book Group: Joan Is Okay by Weike Wang
7:00pm
Fresh Voices Book Group: Joan Is Okay by Weike Wang
Tuesday, Jun. 25, 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
Tutor Training Workshop (online)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Tutor Training Workshop (online)
Tuesday, Jun. 25, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Story Time with Halle Luttrell author Smudge Learns to Paint
3:30pm
Story Time with Halle Luttrell author Smudge Learns to Paint
Wednesday, Jun. 26, 3:30pm
Local author Halle Luttrell will be visiting us to read her story Smudge Learns to Paint.  All are welcome to attend and her book will be available for sale.  The craft program is open to children entering K-2 grade and the limit for the craft is 15.  

Registration required, begins Jun 1.
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Baby Lapsit (Downstairs Meeting Room)
10:30am-11am
Baby Lapsit (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Jun. 27, 10:30am-11am
For babies up to 24 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.

Registration required, begins Jun 1.
Bergen Zoo Wild & Crafty
3:30pm
 Bergen Zoo Wild & Crafty
Thursday, Jun. 27, 3:30pm
For ages 3-6.  A story, animal visitor and craft!  This event will take place in our outdoor garden and is made possible by funding from the Touba Family Foundation. 

Registration required, begins Jun 1.
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Summer Music & Movement: Mr. Corbitt (Toddlers - Age 5) Veterans’ Memorial Park
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Summer Music & Movement: Mr. Corbitt (Toddlers - Age 5) Veterans’ Memorial Park
Friday, Jun. 28, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
(Friday, June 7, 14, 21, & 28 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am )

Veterans' Memorial Park
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)

Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Friday, Jun. 28, 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 will meet weekly. (1 h...read more
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CLOSED
 CLOSED
Saturday, Jun. 29,
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Gardening Time (outside)
11am-1pm
 Gardening Time (outside)
Sunday, Jun. 30, 11am-1pm
      
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