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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Math Masters (Grade 4-6) Upstairs
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Math Masters (Grade 4-6) Upstairs
Tuesday, Aug. 1, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
(Tues. July 18, 25, Aug. 1 & 8 @ 3:00 pm, 3:30 pm & 4:00 pm)
Math Masters (Grade
Upstairs Meeting Room
Don't get rusty!  You'll practice basic math skills with a high school volunteer student.  Sign up for one 30 minute time slot per week to review grade appropriate math concepts using worksheets and  math games.  (30 mins)
Math Masters (Grade 4-6) Upstairs
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Math Masters (Grade 4-6) Upstairs
Tuesday, Aug. 1, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
(Tues. July 18, 25, Aug. 1 & 8 @ 3:00 pm, 3:30 pm & 4:00 pm)
Math Masters (Grade
Don't get rusty!  You'll practice basic math skills with a high school volunteer student.  Sign up for one 30 minute time slot per week to review grade appropriate math concepts using worksheets and  math games.  (30 mins)

Math Masters (Grade 4-6) Upstairs
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Math Masters (Grade 4-6) Upstairs
Tuesday, Aug. 1, 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
(Tues. July 18, 25, Aug. 1 & 8 @ 3:00 pm, 3:30 pm & 4:00 pm)
Math Masters (Grade
Don't get rusty!  You'll practice basic math skills with a high school volunteer student.  Sign up for one 30 minute time slot per week to review grade appropriate math concepts using worksheets and  math games.  (30 mins)
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Aug. 1, 7:00pm
Upstairs Meeting Room
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
Online Tutor Training Workshop
7:30pm-9pm
 Online Tutor Training Workshop
Tuesday, Aug. 1, 7:30pm-9pm
(August 1, 8, 15, 22)

Zoom
LVPV Beginner English Class
7-8:30pm
 LVPV Beginner English Class
Tuesday, Aug. 1, 7-8:30pm
(June 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29)

Downstair's Room
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Summer Peek A Book Story Time: (children to age 5) Children’s Room
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Summer Peek A Book Story Time: (children to age 5) Children’s Room
Wednesday, Aug. 2, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
(Wed, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9 & 8/30 @ 10:30 am)
Summer Peek A Book S
Children's Room
Story Time has a multitude of benefits like helps your child get to know sounds, words and language, develops early literacy skills,learns to value books and stories and sparks your child's imagination and curiosity.  We'll also sing songs, dance and learn fingerplays! (30 min...read more

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Little Actors Club: (Gr 1-4) Downstairs (CANCELED)
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
Little Actors Club: (Gr 1-4) Downstairs (CANCELED)
Thursday, Aug. 3, 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
(Thurs 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3 and Fri. 8/11)

Downstairs Meeting Room
We will put on a small production of a play where everyone will get a small part.  We will rehearse each week with a final performance at the Summer Reading  Finale.on 8/11/23 (45 mins)
Beginner Conversation Group (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7pm-8:30pm
Beginner Conversation Group (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Aug. 3, 7pm-8:30pm
(June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24)

downstairs meeting room
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Summer Series Music & Movement: Musical Munchkins (children to age 5) Veterans’ Memorial Park
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Summer Series Music & Movement: Musical Munchkins (children to age 5) Veterans’ Memorial Park
Friday, Aug. 4, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
(Fri., July 28 & Fri., August 4 & 11 @ 10:30 am )
Summer Series Music
Veterans' Memorial Park
Musical Munchkins with Ms. Joanne will have you singing, dancing and having fun.  Bring your own blanket or lawn chairs. If weather is inclement, you will be notified via email of the program's cancellation or relocation.  (30 mins)
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Friday, Aug. 4, 11:30am
(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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Gardening Time (Outside)
11am
 Gardening Time (Outside)
Sunday, Aug. 6, 11am
Westwood Library Garden Club members meet to garden.  Want to join? Send an email to urbiel@westwood.bccls.org.
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Garden Club Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7pm
Garden Club Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Monday, Aug. 7, 7pm
One Book Westwood celebration (Indoors, Main Adult Room)
7pm
One Book Westwood celebration (Indoors, Main Adult Room)
Monday, Aug. 7, 7pm
Join us for a celebration and discussion of Katherine Applegate's beautiful story, the Wishtree.  Copies will be available all summer at the circulation desk.  Pick up a copy and read it on your own, with your friends or with your family. Then join us inside the Library for our celebra...read more
Quiet Family Reading Time: (Families) Children’s Room
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Quiet Family Reading Time: (Families) Children’s Room
Monday, Aug. 7, 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
(Mon. 7/3, 7/10, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7 @ 7:00 pm)
Quiet Family Reading
Children's Room
Come on in and spend some quality time sharing a story with your family.  Pick out your own books or ask us for help and read in a quiet, undisturbed setting in the library. (30 Mins)
LVPV Advanced Beginner English Class (Downstair’s Meeting Room)
7-8:30pm
LVPV Advanced Beginner English Class (Downstair’s Meeting Room)
Monday, Aug. 7, 7-8:30pm
(June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28)

Downstair's room
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Dot Sticker Art: (Gr K-3) Downstairs Meeting Room
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Dot Sticker Art: (Gr K-3) Downstairs Meeting Room
Tuesday, Aug. 8, 11:00 am - 11:45 amDot Sticker Art: (Gr
Downstairs Meeting Room
Children will fill in a pre-printed figure with various colored dots.  Playing with dot stickers helps with pincer skills, bi-lateral hand coordination, visual scanning and spatial awareness. Your child will get to keep their artwork.  Limited supplies.  One per registered child (45 m...read more

Math Masters (Grade 4-6) Upstairs
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Math Masters (Grade 4-6) Upstairs
Tuesday, Aug. 8, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
(Tues. July 18, 25, Aug. 1 & 8 @ 3:00 pm, 3:30 pm & 4:00 pm)
Math Masters (Grade
Upstairs Meeting Room
Don't get rusty!  You'll practice basic math skills with a high school volunteer student.  Sign up for one 30 minute time slot per week to review grade appropriate math concepts using worksheets and  math games.  (30 mins)
Math Masters (Grade 4-6) Upstairs
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Math Masters (Grade 4-6) Upstairs
Tuesday, Aug. 8, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
(Tues. July 18, 25, Aug. 1 & 8 @ 3:00 pm, 3:30 pm & 4:00 pm)
Math Masters (Grade
Don't get rusty!  You'll practice basic math skills with a high school volunteer student.  Sign up for one 30 minute time slot per week to review grade appropriate math concepts using worksheets and  math games.  (30 mins)

Math Masters (Grade 4-6) Upstairs
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Math Masters (Grade 4-6) Upstairs
Tuesday, Aug. 8, 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
(Tues. July 18, 25, Aug. 1 & 8 @ 3:00 pm, 3:30 pm & 4:00 pm)
Math Masters (Grade
Don't get rusty!  You'll practice basic math skills with a high school volunteer student.  Sign up for one 30 minute time slot per week to review grade appropriate math concepts using worksheets and  math games.  (30 mins)
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Aug. 8, 7:00pm
Upstairs Meeting Room
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
Online Tutor Training Workshop
7:30pm-9pm
 Online Tutor Training Workshop
Tuesday, Aug. 8, 7:30pm-9pm
(August 1, 8, 15, 22)

Zoom
LVPV Beginner English Class
7-8:30pm
 LVPV Beginner English Class
Tuesday, Aug. 8, 7-8:30pm
(June 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29)

Downstair's Room
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Summer Peek A Book Story Time: (children to age 5) Children’s Room
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Summer Peek A Book Story Time: (children to age 5) Children’s Room
Wednesday, Aug. 9, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
(Wed, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9 & 8/30 @ 10:30 am)
Summer Peek A Book S
Children's Room
Story Time has a multitude of benefits like helps your child get to know sounds, words and language, develops early literacy skills,learns to value books and stories and sparks your child's imagination and curiosity.  We'll also sing songs, dance and learn fingerplays! (30 min...read more

Summer Journaling: (Gr 3-5) Downstairs
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
Summer Journaling: (Gr 3-5) Downstairs
Wednesday, Aug. 9, 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
(Wed. June 28; Wed. July 5, 19, 26; Aug 9 @ 3:45 pm)
Summer Journaling: (
Outdoor Garden
Journaling has so many benefits such as, promotes creativity, improves writing, strengthens social emotional learning and more. Your child will love telling their own stories by answering specific prompts. We will build on summer themes and they will keep their personal journals.  Held inside i...read more

Estate Planning (Upstairs Meeting Room)
4:00pm
Estate Planning (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Wednesday, Aug. 9, 4:00pm
Upstairs Meeting Room
Come join us for "Coffee with a Pro." Andrew Chamberlain is a local estate planning, probate, and elder law attorney (www.thechamberlainlawfirm.com). He will be at our library on Wednesday, August 9th at 4pm for a Q&A session on these important topics. Come for some coffee (and donuts)...read more
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Theater Games (Gr 1-5) Downstairs
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
Theater Games (Gr 1-5) Downstairs
Thursday, Aug. 10, 3:45 pm - 4:45 pmTheater Games (Gr 1-
Downstairs Meeting Room
Do you like to act? Then you'll enjoy this program where you'll learn different games and drills to practice acting and improve.  Taught by a local resident, trained actress. (1 hr)

Beginner Conversation Group (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7pm-8:30pm
Beginner Conversation Group (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Aug. 10, 7pm-8:30pm
(June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24)

downstairs meeting room
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Summer Series Music & Movement: Musical Munchkins (children to age 5) Veterans’ Memorial Park
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Summer Series Music & Movement: Musical Munchkins (children to age 5) Veterans’ Memorial Park
Friday, Aug. 11, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
(Fri., July 28 & Fri., August 4 & 11 @ 10:30 am )
Summer Series Music
Veterans' Memorial Park
Musical Munchkins with Ms. Joanne will have you singing, dancing and having fun.  Bring your own blanket or lawn chairs. If weather is inclement, you will be notified via email of the program's cancellation or relocation.  (30 mins)
Summer Reading Finale & Face Painting (PrK 2yrs old to Grade 5) Children’s Room
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Summer Reading Finale & Face Painting (PrK 2yrs old to Grade 5) Children’s Room
Friday, Aug. 11, 11:00 am - 1:00 pmSummer Reading Final
Children's Room
Let's celebrate everyone's summer reading effort with some ice cream, and you can get your face painted too!  This program is only for children who are already enrolled in the Summer Reading program and have consistently participated. Please know we have limited space and will only allo...read more

End of Summer Reading Party
11:00am
 End of Summer Reading Party
Friday, Aug. 11, 11:00am
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Friday, Aug. 11, 11:30am
(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
Little Actors Club: (Gr 1-4) Downstairs (CANCELED)
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
Little Actors Club: (Gr 1-4) Downstairs (CANCELED)
Friday, Aug. 11, 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
(Thurs 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3 and Fri. 8/11)

Downstairs Meeting Room
We will put on a small production of a play where everyone will get a small part.  We will rehearse each week with a final performance at the Summer Reading  Finale.on 8/11/23 (45 mins)
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Summer Art: Mixed Media Swimmers (Gr K-2) Downstairs
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Summer Art: Mixed Media Swimmers (Gr K-2) Downstairs
Monday, Aug. 14, 11:30 am - 12:15 pmSummer Art: Mixed Me
Downstairs Meeting Room
Let's make a swimmer's landscape with mixed media using watercolors, paper cutouts and markers. One per registered child. (45 mins)

LVPV Advanced Beginner English Class (Downstair’s Meeting Room)
7-8:30pm
LVPV Advanced Beginner English Class (Downstair’s Meeting Room)
Monday, Aug. 14, 7-8:30pm
(June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28)

Downstair's room
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Friends Fundraising Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11am-12pm
Friends Fundraising Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Aug. 15, 11am-12pm
Adult Craft: Seashell Candleholder (Upstairs Meeting Room)
2:00pm
Adult Craft: Seashell Candleholder (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2:00pmAdult Craft: Seashel
Upstairs Meeting Room
Monthly craft program for adults. Make a seashell candleholder, perfect for summer. All supplies provided.

STEM: Butterfly Life Cycle (Gr K-5) Downstairs
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
STEM: Butterfly Life Cycle (Gr K-5) Downstairs
Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2:30 pm - 3:15 pmSTEM: Butterfly Life
Downstairs Meeting Room
Learn about the different stages and full life cycle of a butterfly with teen volunteer, Maribel.  There will be an interactive activity. (45 mins) 

Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Aug. 15, 7:00pm
Upstairs Meeting Room
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
Online Tutor Training Workshop
7:30pm-9pm
 Online Tutor Training Workshop
Tuesday, Aug. 15, 7:30pm-9pm
(August 1, 8, 15, 22)

Zoom
LVPV Beginner English Class
7-8:30pm
 LVPV Beginner English Class
Tuesday, Aug. 15, 7-8:30pm
(June 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29)

Downstair's Room
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Movie Matinee: Champions (Downstairs Meeting Room)
1:00pm
Movie Matinee: Champions (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Aug. 17, 1:00pm
Spend your afternoons at the library as we host a monthly screening of some of the newest DVD releases from 1pm - 3:30pm. This month we will be showing Champions starring Woody Harrelson. Registration is required as space is limited.
Gardening Time (outside)
5pm
 Gardening Time (outside)
Thursday, Aug. 17, 5pm
(Thursdays July 16, July 27, August 17, September 11, September 28, October 19, November 9, November 30, December 21)

Westwood Library Garden Club members meet to garden.  Want to join? Send an email to urbiel@westwood.bccls.org.
Beginner Conversation Group (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7pm-8:30pm
Beginner Conversation Group (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Aug. 17, 7pm-8:30pm
(June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24)

downstairs meeting room
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Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Friday, Aug. 18, 11:30am
(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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LVPV Advanced Beginner English Class (Downstair’s Meeting Room)
7-8:30pm
LVPV Advanced Beginner English Class (Downstair’s Meeting Room)
Monday, Aug. 21, 7-8:30pm
(June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28)

Downstair's room
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Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Aug. 22, 7:00pm
Upstairs Meeting Room
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
Online Tutor Training Workshop
7:30pm-9pm
 Online Tutor Training Workshop
Tuesday, Aug. 22, 7:30pm-9pm
(August 1, 8, 15, 22)

Zoom
LVPV Beginner English Class
7-8:30pm
 LVPV Beginner English Class
Tuesday, Aug. 22, 7-8:30pm
(June 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29)

Downstair's Room
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Executive Board Meeting (Downstairs Meeting Room)
9:00am-12:00pm
Executive Board Meeting (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Aug. 24, 9:00am-12:00pm
Play With Food: Bears at the Beach (Gr 2-5) Downstairs
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Play With Food: Bears at the Beach (Gr 2-5) Downstairs
Thursday, Aug. 24, 11:30 am - 12:15 pmPlay With Food: Bear
Downstairs Meeting Room
We'll make a super cute beach scene with food you can eat. Ingredients include: rice crispies, teddy grahams, frosting, blue food coloring, sprinkles/nerds.  Limited supplies. (45 mins)

Beginner Conversation Group (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7pm-8:30pm
Beginner Conversation Group (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Aug. 24, 7pm-8:30pm
(June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24)

downstairs meeting room
Adult Book Group: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:30pm
Adult Book Group: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Aug. 24, 7:30pm
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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Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Friday, Aug. 25, 11:30am
(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 (Downstairs)
12-3
 Library Reserve (Downstairs)
Friday, Aug. 25, 12-3
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Gardening Time (Outside)
11am
 Gardening Time (Outside)
Sunday, Aug. 27, 11am
Westwood Library Garden Club members meet to garden.  Want to join? Send an email to urbiel@westwood.bccls.org.
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Library Board of Trustees Meeting (Upstairs)
7pm
Library Board of Trustees Meeting (Upstairs)
Monday, Aug. 28, 7pm
LVPV Advanced Beginner English Class (Downstair’s Meeting Room)
7-8:30pm
LVPV Advanced Beginner English Class (Downstair’s Meeting Room)
Monday, Aug. 28, 7-8:30pm
(June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28)

Downstair's room
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Friends Fundraising (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11am-12pm
Friends Fundraising (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Aug. 29, 11am-12pm
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Aug. 29, 7:00pm
Upstairs Meeting Room
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
LVPV Workshop
7pm-8:30pm
 LVPV Workshop
Tuesday, Aug. 29, 7pm-8:30pm
Downstairs Meeting Room
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Summer Peek A Book Story Time: (children to age 5) Children’s Room
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Summer Peek A Book Story Time: (children to age 5) Children’s Room
Wednesday, Aug. 30, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
(Wed, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9 & 8/30 @ 10:30 am)
Summer Peek A Book S
Children's Room
Story Time has a multitude of benefits like helps your child get to know sounds, words and language, develops early literacy skills,learns to value books and stories and sparks your child's imagination and curiosity.  We'll also sing songs, dance and learn fingerplays! (30 min...read more

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