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 (Downstairs Meeting Room)
10:30am-11am
Every Little Thing Story Time (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Monday, Jul. 1, 10:30am-11am
This program is for children ages 2-5.

Westwood Garden Club Meeting
7pm
 Westwood Garden Club Meeting
Monday, Jul. 1, 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, Jul. 2, 11am -12pm
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Jul. 2, 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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Swiftie Club (Gr 5-12) Downstairs Meeting Room
3:45pm-4:30pm
Swiftie Club (Gr 5-12) Downstairs Meeting Room
Wednesday, Jul. 3, 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
Our last Swiftie Club! Join us for a farewell pizza party while we listen to her music, decorate cookies, and design our own canvas tote bags!

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CLOSED
 CLOSED
Thursday, Jul. 4,
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Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Friday, Jul. 5, 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
Saturday, Jul. 6
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Reserved (Westwood Community Band) - Downstairs Meeting Room
3:00pm-4:00pm
Reserved (Westwood Community Band) - Downstairs Meeting Room
Sunday, Jul. 7, 3:00pm-4:00pm
(6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21)

Downstairs Meeting Room
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Every Little Thing Story Time (Downstairs Meeting Room)
10:30am-11am
Every Little Thing Story Time (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Monday, Jul. 8, 10:30am-11am
This program is for children ages 2-5.

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ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11am -12pm
ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Jul. 9, 11am -12pm
Theater Time with Bella (Gr4-9) Downstairs Meeting Room
3:30pm-5pm
Theater Time with Bella (Gr4-9) Downstairs Meeting Room
Tuesday, Jul. 9, 3:30pm-5pm
For kids entering 4th through 9th grades. Please register for each child attending. Each week  will focus on a different topic: comedy, improv, drama, audition technique, etc.  At the end of the program, a variety show will be scheduled for friends and family for students to show...read more

Knitting & Crocheting Club (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Jul. 9, 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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Friends Reserve (Downstairs Room)
12pm-2:30pm
Friends Reserve (Downstairs Room)
Wednesday, Jul. 10, 12pm-2:30pm
Make your own book (Downstairs Meeting Room)
3:30pm-4:45pm
Make your own book (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Wednesday, Jul. 10, 3:30pm-4:45pm
For kids entering grade 3 and up. Start thinking of the story you want to tell.  Then come to the Library on Wednesday July 10 at 3:30-4:45 to start working on your book.  You can take your book home to finish it and if you want we'll add your book to our growing collection!  This...read more
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Baby Lapsit (Downstairs Meeting Room)
10:30am-11am
Baby Lapsit (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Jul. 11, 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.

Paint a Friend! (Ages 12 and up) Downstairs Meeting Room
3:30pm-4:30pm
Paint a Friend! (Ages 12 and up) Downstairs Meeting Room
Thursday, Jul. 11, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Our take on the viral TikTok trend--you and a friend will paint eachother's portraits while sitting across from eachother. At the end you'll reveal your creations to each other! 
Gardening Time (Outside)
4pm-6pm
 Gardening Time (Outside)
Thursday, Jul. 11, 4pm-6pm
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, Jul. 11, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Summer Music & Movement: Explorer’s Playgroup (Veterans’ Memorial Park)
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Summer Music & Movement: Explorer’s Playgroup (Veterans’ Memorial Park)
Friday, Jul. 12, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
(Friday, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am)

Veterans' Memorial Park
Ms. Brandi is back with great songs, puppets, bubbles, props and more! In the event of inclemement weather this program will be held inside, only those who are registered wil be able to attend inside. (30 mins)

Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Friday, Jul. 12, 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
Saturday, Jul. 13
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Reserved (Westwood Community Band) - Downstairs Meeting Room
3:00pm-4:00pm
Reserved (Westwood Community Band) - Downstairs Meeting Room
Sunday, Jul. 14, 3:00pm-4:00pm
(6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21)

Downstairs Meeting Room
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Every Little Thing Story Time (Downstairs Meeting Room)
10:30am-11am
Every Little Thing Story Time (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Monday, Jul. 15, 10:30am-11am
This program is for children ages 2-5.

Make Your Own Trinket Box (Gr 6-8) Downstairs Meeting Room
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Make Your Own Trinket Box (Gr 6-8) Downstairs Meeting Room
Monday, Jul. 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pmMake Your Own Trinke
Join us as we decorate a repurposed Altoid tin to hold your trinkets, beauty accessories, or jewelry! For grades 6-8

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Carousel Early Learning story time
10am
Carousel Early Learning story time
Tuesday, Jul. 16, 10am
ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11am -12pm
ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Jul. 16, 11am -12pm
Theater Time with Bella (Gr4-9) Downstairs Meeting Room
3:30pm-5pm
Theater Time with Bella (Gr4-9) Downstairs Meeting Room
Tuesday, Jul. 16, 3:30pm-5pm
For kids entering 4th through 9th grades. Please register for each child attending. Each week  will focus on a different topic: comedy, improv, drama, audition technique, etc.  At the end of the program, a variety show will be scheduled for friends and family for students to show...read more

Westwood Library Meditation Group (Upstairs Meeting Room)
6pm-6:30pm
Westwood Library Meditation Group (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Jul. 16, 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 (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Jul. 16, 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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Story & Craft (Pre K-2) Downstairs Meeting Room
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Story & Craft (Pre K-2) Downstairs Meeting Room
Wednesday, Jul. 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Let's read a story and do a fun craft, for children in Pre K - 2nd grade.

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Baby Lapsit (Downstairs Meeting Room)
10:30-11am
Baby Lapsit (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Jul. 18, 10:30-11am
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.

Movie Matinee: Anatomy of a Fall (Downstairs Meeting Room)
1:00pm
Movie Matinee: Anatomy of a Fall (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Jul. 18, 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 Anatomy of a Fall starring Sandra Huller and Swann Arlaud. Registration is required as space is limited. (R, 2h 31m)
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, Jul. 18, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Adult Book Group: The Hard Parts by Oksana Masters (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:30pm-8:30pm
Adult Book Group: The Hard Parts by Oksana Masters (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Jul. 18, 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: Explorer’s Playgroup (Veterans’ Memorial Park)
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Summer Music & Movement: Explorer’s Playgroup (Veterans’ Memorial Park)
Friday, Jul. 19, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
(Friday, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am)

Veterans' Memorial Park
Ms. Brandi is back with great songs, puppets, bubbles, props and more! In the event of inclemement weather this program will be held inside, only those who are registered wil be able to attend inside. (30 mins)

Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Friday, Jul. 19, 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
Saturday, Jul. 20
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Gardening Time (outside)
11am-1pm
 Gardening Time (outside)
Sunday, Jul. 21, 11am-1pm
Reserved (Westwood Community Band) - Downstairs Meeting Room
3:00pm-4:00pm
Reserved (Westwood Community Band) - Downstairs Meeting Room
Sunday, Jul. 21, 3:00pm-4:00pm
(6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21)

Downstairs Meeting Room
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Health Screening (Upstairs Meeting Room)
10:30am-12pm
Health Screening (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Monday, Jul. 22, 10:30am-12pm
Every Little Thing Story Time (Downstairs Meeting Room)
10:30am-11am
Every Little Thing Story Time (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Monday, Jul. 22, 10:30am-11am
This program is for children ages 2-5.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7pm
Library Board of Trustees Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Monday, Jul. 22, 7pm
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ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11am -12pm
ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Jul. 23, 11am -12pm
Theater Time with Bella (Gr4-9) Downstairs Meeting Room
3:30pm-5pm
Theater Time with Bella (Gr4-9) Downstairs Meeting Room
Tuesday, Jul. 23, 3:30pm-5pm
For kids entering 4th through 9th grades. Please register for each child attending. Each week  will focus on a different topic: comedy, improv, drama, audition technique, etc.  At the end of the program, a variety show will be scheduled for friends and family for students to show...read more

Westwood Library Meditation Group (Upstairs Meeting Room)
6pm-6:30pm
Westwood Library Meditation Group (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Jul. 23, 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: Sink by Joseph Earl Thomas
7:00pm
Fresh Voices Book Group: Sink by Joseph Earl Thomas
Tuesday, Jul. 23, 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 (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Jul. 23, 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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Friends Reserve (Downstairs Meeting Room)
12:00pm-2:30pm
Friends Reserve (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Wednesday, Jul. 24, 12:00pm-2:30pm
Story & Craft (Gr 3-5) Downstairs Meeting Room
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Story & Craft (Gr 3-5) Downstairs Meeting Room
Wednesday, Jul. 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Let's read a story and do a fun craft, for children in grades 3-5.

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Baby Lapsit (Downstairs Meeting Room)
10:30am-11am
Baby Lapsit (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Jul. 25, 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.

Fun and Games (Gr 2-5) (Downstairs meeting room)
3:30-4:30 pm
Fun and Games (Gr 2-5) (Downstairs meeting room)
Thursday, Jul. 25, 3:30-4:30 pm
Join us for games like bingo and more! Have fun and win prizes. 
Aromatherapy Adventure (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Aromatherapy Adventure (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Jul. 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Downstairs Meeting Room
Make your own scented roll-on body oil! Open to teens (age 16 and older) and adults.

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, Jul. 25, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Summer Music & Movement: Explorer’s Playgroup (Veterans’ Memorial Park)
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Summer Music & Movement: Explorer’s Playgroup (Veterans’ Memorial Park)
Friday, Jul. 26, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
(Friday, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am)

Veterans' Memorial Park
Ms. Brandi is back with great songs, puppets, bubbles, props and more! In the event of inclemement weather this program will be held inside, only those who are registered wil be able to attend inside. (30 mins)

Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Friday, Jul. 26, 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
Saturday, Jul. 27
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Every Little Thing Story Time (Downstairs Meeting Room)
10:30am-11am
Every Little Thing Story Time (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Monday, Jul. 29, 10:30am-11am
This program is for children ages 2-5.

ESL - Elizabeth (Literacy NJ) & Christopher (Upstairs Meeting Room)
5:00pm
ESL - Elizabeth (Literacy NJ) & Christopher (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Monday, Jul. 29, 5:00pm
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ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11am -12pm
ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Jul. 30, 11am -12pm
Theater Time with Bella (Gr4-9) Downstairs Meeting Room
3:30pm-5pm
Theater Time with Bella (Gr4-9) Downstairs Meeting Room
Tuesday, Jul. 30, 3:30pm-5pm
For kids entering 4th through 9th grades. Please register for each child attending. Each week  will focus on a different topic: comedy, improv, drama, audition technique, etc.  At the end of the program, a variety show will be scheduled for friends and family for students to show...read more

Westwood Library Meditation Group (Upstairs Meeting Room)
6pm-6:30pm
Westwood Library Meditation Group (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Jul. 30, 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 (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Jul. 30, 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
10:00AM -11:30AM
 Tutor Roundtable - online
Wednesday, Jul. 31, 10:00AM -11:30AM
Friends Fundraising Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
12pm-1pm
Friends Fundraising Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Wednesday, Jul. 31, 12pm-1pm
Movie Afternoon: Stuart Little (Downstairs Meeting Room)
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Movie Afternoon: Stuart Little (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Wednesday, Jul. 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Escape the summer heat with an afternoon movie and snack! Let's watch the movie adaptation of this year's One Book Westwood pick, Stuart Little! (PG, 1h 32m)

   
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