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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Intro to Magic Tricks with Kavin (Gr 2-4) Upstairs
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Intro to Magic Tricks with Kavin (Gr 2-4) Upstairs
Thursday, Sep. 8, 4:00 pm - 4:45 pmIntro to Magic Trick
Upstairs Meeting Room
Are you fascinated by magic tricks?  Come and learn the secrets behind some basic tricks with our teen volunteer. (45 mins)

LVPV Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:00 PM
LVPV Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Sep. 8, 7:00 PM
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Bendy Bookworm (children to age 5)
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Bendy Bookworm (children to age 5)
Friday, September 9, 16, 23 & 30 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 amBendy Bookworm (chil
Veterans' Memorial Park
You'll love this interactive combination yoga and early literacy class. Bring your own mat. (30 mins)
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Westwood Garden Club Mum Sale
10:00 am
 Westwood Garden Club Mum Sale
Saturday, Sep. 10, 10:00 am
Don't miss your chance to get ready for Fall!  Beautiful pots of mums plus other plants will be available for sale.  Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library. Will take place on the Library front lawn.
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ESL Classes (Advanced) Online
9am-10:30am
 ESL Classes (Advanced) Online
September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15
ESL Classes (advanced beginner/intermediate) Online
11am-12:30pm
ESL Classes (advanced beginner/intermediate) Online
September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15
Story Art (Gr 1-3) Upstairs Meeting Room
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Story Art (Gr 1-3) Upstairs Meeting Room
Tuesday, Sept 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, & Dec 13 @ 3:30 pmStory Art (Gr 1-3) U
We will meet once a month to listen to a story then create art based on the story.  (45 mins)

ESL Classes (advanced beginner/intermediate) Online
7pm
ESL Classes (advanced beginner/intermediate) Online
September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15
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ESL Tutor Training Workshop (Online)
7:30-9pm
ESL Tutor Training Workshop (Online)
9/27/22, 9/29/22, 10/6/22
Zoom
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Peek A Book Story Time (children to age 5)
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Peek A Book Story Time (children to age 5)
Wed. Sept 14 & 21 (9/21 CANCELED); Wed Oct 5, 12 & 19; Wed Nov 2,9 & 16; Wed Dec 7, 14 (CANCELED) @ 10:30 am - 11:00 amPeek A Book Story Ti
Upstairs
Exposing your child to story time and reading has great benefits such as, increased vocabulary and memory, positive emotional and social development, increased listening skills and increased sound and letter recognition! We'll even sing and dance too!  (30 mins)

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ESL Classes (advanced) Online
9-10:30am
 ESL Classes (advanced) Online
September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17
online
ESL Classes (advanced beginner/intermediate) Online
11-12:30pm
ESL Classes (advanced beginner/intermediate) Online
Thursdays, September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27th, November 3, 10, 17
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Lyle, Lyle Crocodile (Gr K-3) Upstairs
3:30 - 4:15 pm
Lyle, Lyle Crocodile (Gr K-3) Upstairs
Thursday, Sep. 15, 3:30 - 4:15 pmLyle, Lyle Crocodile
Upstairs Meeting Room
In anticipation of the movie release on October 7, you will listen to the original story, work on an activity about the book's theme. (45 mins)

LVPV class, beginner (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm
LVPV class, beginner (Downstairs Meeting Room)
9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17
Downstairs Meeting Room
Online Book Group: Nobody Will Tell You This But Me by Bess Kalb (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:30pm
Online Book Group: Nobody Will Tell You This But Me by Bess Kalb (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Sep. 15, 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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Girl Scout (Downstairs Meeting Room)
4-6pm
Girl Scout (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Monday, Sep. 19, 4-6pm
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Digital Comic Creations Club (Gr 4-8) Upstairs
3:30 - 4:15 pm
Digital Comic Creations Club (Gr 4-8) Upstairs
Thurs. Sept 22; Thurs. Oct 20; Thurs. Nov 17 & Thurs. Dec. 15 @ 3:30 pmDigital Comic Creati
Upstairs
Do you like to write or have lots of stories you would like to create in a comic format?  Then join this club that meets monthly to explore your creative writing style.  We will storyboard and use writing prompts and create your own comic strip on a digital platform. We will provide laptop...read more

Building a Great Resume with Michael Yakubov
7:00 pm
Building a Great Resume with Michael Yakubov
Thursday, Sep. 22, 7:00 pm
Zoom
Join Michael Yakubov as he guides you through building an impressive resume so that you're the most prepared you can be in your job search. 
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Tai Chi with Chiling
11am
 Tai Chi with Chiling
Friday, September 23, 30; Friday, October 7, 14, 21 & 28 @ 11:00 am
Shy Touba Memorial Garden
Join us every Friday morning for six weeks for Tai Chi from 11am-12:00pm.  Will take place in the Shy Touba Memorial Garden (or downstairs if inclement weather.)  For adults.

Library Meeting
3pm-4pm
 Library Meeting
Friday, Sep. 23, 3pm-4pm
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Fall Craft (Gr K-5) Upstairs
11:00 am - 11:45 am
 Fall Craft (Gr K-5) Upstairs
Monday, Sep. 26, 11:00 am - 11:45 amFall Craft (Gr K-5)
Upstairs
Leaves are falling and it's time for crafting.  Let's work with paint to create an autumn tree. (45 mins)

Manhattan Short Film Festival (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7pm-9:30pm
Manhattan Short Film Festival (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Wednesday, september 28 2-4:30pm, Saturday, Oct 1, 1-3:30pm, Sunday, October 2, 2-4:30pm
MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL (trailer link)One World-One Week-One Festival:  from Thursday September 22 thru Sunday October 2 more than 100,000 film lovers in over 400 screening venues across six contents will gather to view 10 outstanding short films chosen from over 1800 entries from al...read more

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