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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Baby Lapsit (Downstairs Meeting Room)
10:30am-11am
Baby Lapsit (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Aug. 1, 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.

Gardening Time (Outside)
5pm-7pm
 Gardening Time (Outside)
Thursday, Aug. 1, 5pm-7pm
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Summer Music & Movement: Jiggly Wiggly (Veterans’ Park)
10:30am-11am
Summer Music & Movement: Jiggly Wiggly (Veterans’ Park)
Friday, Aug. 2, 10:30am-11am
For 18mos-5years.  Enjoy a fun music and movement program for little ones. In the event of inclemement weather this program will be held inside, only those who are registered wil be able to attend inside. 

Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Friday, Aug. 2, 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, Aug. 3
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Westwood Garden Club Meeting
7pm
 Westwood Garden Club Meeting
Monday, Aug. 5, 7pm
Generally the first on the month at 7pm. Check Calendar for exact dates.
Beginner In-Person ESL class (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Beginner In-Person ESL class (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Monday, Aug. 5, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
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ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11am -12pm
ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 11am -12pm
Theater Time with Bella (Downstairs Meeting Room)
3:30pm-5pm
Theater Time with Bella (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 3:30pm-5pm
For kids entering 4th through 9th grades.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 showcase their talents with a short monologue, skit,...read more

Advanced Beginner ESL Class (Downstairs Room)
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Advanced Beginner ESL Class (Downstairs Room)
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 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, Aug. 7, 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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Baby Lapsit (Downstairs Meeting Room)
10:30am-11am
Baby Lapsit (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Aug. 8, 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.

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Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Friday, Aug. 9, 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
Create a Vase (Downstairs)
2pm
 Create a Vase (Downstairs)
Friday, Aug. 9, 2pm
Family program --- for adults or adults with children who are entering 3rd grade or older.

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CLOSED
 CLOSED
Saturday, Aug. 10
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Gardening Time (outside)
11am-1pm
 Gardening Time (outside)
Sunday, Aug. 11, 11am-1pm
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Beginner In-Person ESL class (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Beginner In-Person ESL class (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Monday, Aug. 12, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
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Bergen Zoo Bugs Bugs Bugs
10:00am
 Bergen Zoo Bugs Bugs Bugs
Tuesday, Aug. 13, 10:00am
For kids entering grades 1 -5.  A fun program to learn about little living creatures.  This program made possible with funding from the Touba Family Foundation.
ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11am -12pm
ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Aug. 13, 11am -12pm
Theater Time with Bella (Downstairs Meeting Room)
3:30pm-5pm
Theater Time with Bella (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Aug. 13, 3:30pm-5pm
For kids entering 4th through 9th grades.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 showcase their talents with a short monologue, skit,...read more

Advanced Beginner ESL Class (Downstairs Room)
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Advanced Beginner ESL Class (Downstairs Room)
Tuesday, Aug. 13, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Aug. 13, 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 (Downstairs Meeting Room)
10:30-11am
Baby Lapsit (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Aug. 15, 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.

Princess Performance (includes voice lesson and singalong) Downstairs Meeting Room
3:30-5pm
Princess Performance (includes voice lesson and singalong) Downstairs Meeting Room
Thursday, Aug. 15, 3:30-5pm
Open to all ages.  Please join us for this special concert of some very talented teens who will be in costume and singing some of our most treasured animated films like Moana, Little Mermaid, Beauty and Beast, Cinderella and more.  Program includes a short voice lesson and a chance to sing...read more

Adult Book Group: Trespasses by Louise Kennedy (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:30pm-8:30pm
Adult Book Group: Trespasses by Louise Kennedy (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Aug. 15, 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 and Movement: Jiggly Wiggly (Veterans’ Park)
10:30am-11:00am
Summer Music and Movement: Jiggly Wiggly (Veterans’ Park)
Friday, Aug. 16, 10:30am-11:00am
For 18mos-5years.  Enjoy a fun music and movement program for little ones. In the event of inclemement weather this program will be held inside, only those who are registered wil be able to attend inside.
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Friday, Aug. 16, 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
End of Summer Reading Party
11:30am
 End of Summer Reading Party
Friday, Aug. 16, 11:30am
Expect some bubble fun at this party to celebrate reading. Open to all summer reading participants!

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CLOSED
 CLOSED
Saturday, Aug. 17
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Beginner In-Person ESL class (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Beginner In-Person ESL class (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Monday, Aug. 19, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
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ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11am -12pm
ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Aug. 20, 11am -12pm
Advanced Beginner ESL Class (Downstairs Room)
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Advanced Beginner ESL Class (Downstairs Room)
Tuesday, Aug. 20, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Fresh Voices Book Group: My Last Innocent Year by Daisy Alpert Florin
7:00pm
Fresh Voices Book Group: My Last Innocent Year by Daisy Alpert Florin
Tuesday, Aug. 20, 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, Aug. 20, 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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Movie Matinee: The Color Purple (Downstairs Meeting Room)
1:00pm
Movie Matinee: The Color Purple (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Aug. 22, 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 Color Purple starring Fantasia Burrino and Taraji P. Hensen. Registration is required as space is limited.
Gardening Time (Outside)
5pm-7pm
 Gardening Time (Outside)
Thursday, Aug. 22, 5pm-7pm
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Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Friday, Aug. 23, 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, Aug. 24
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Library Board of Trustees Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7pm
Library Board of Trustees Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Monday, Aug. 26, 7pm
Beginner In-Person ESL class (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Beginner In-Person ESL class (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Monday, Aug. 26, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
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ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11am -12pm
ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Aug. 27, 11am -12pm
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Aug. 27, 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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Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Friday, Aug. 30, 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, Aug. 31,
CLOSED
 CLOSED
Saturday, Aug. 31
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