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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ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11am -12pm
ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Sep. 3, 11am -12pm
Meditation Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
6pm-6:30pm
Meditation Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Sep. 3, 6pm-6:30pm
Join like-minded individuals for self-guided meditation.
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Sep. 3, 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
Toy Sleepover (Kindergarten) POSTPONED
7:00 pm
Toy Sleepover (Kindergarten) POSTPONED
Tuesday, Sep. 3, 7:00 pm
We are sorry for any inconvenience but the Toy Sleepover has been postponed with a new date to be determined.  Please look for the new date and time in the coming months!

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ESL Conversation Class - Downstairs Meeting Room ( August 1 Upstairs )
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
ESL Conversation Class - Downstairs Meeting Room ( August 1 Upstairs )
Thursday, Sep. 5, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Library Playgroup (ages 0-5)(Children’s Area)
10:30 am
Library Playgroup (ages 0-5)(Children’s Area)
Friday, Sep. 6, 10:30 am
Visit us on Friday mornings for our drop-in Library Playgroup running through the fall! Meet new families and have some fun. This program is open to parents with children aged 5 and under. 
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Friday, Sep. 6, 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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Pokemon tournament (Downstairs Meeting Room)
11am -1pm
Pokemon tournament (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Saturday, Sep. 7, 11am -1pm
Pokemon tournament hosted by Game Zone in Hillsdale.  Contact Game Zone for more information. (201) 358-6800
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Every Little Thing Story Time ages 2-5 (Downstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am-12pm
Every Little Thing Story Time ages 2-5 (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Monday, Sep. 9, 11:30am-12pm
Join this five week early literacy program for your pre school age child. Song, movement and story. Please register for each child attending. 
Make Your Own Ice Cream (Gr 6-8) Downstairs Meeting Room
3:45pm-4:45pm
Make Your Own Ice Cream (Gr 6-8) Downstairs Meeting Room
Monday, Sep. 9, 3:45pm-4:45pm
Make a delicious frozen treat from scratch!
Junior Friends Meeting (Downstairs)
6-7pm
Junior Friends Meeting (Downstairs)
Monday, Sep. 9, 6-7pm
Beginner ESL Class (donwstairs Meeting Room Except Sept 30 - upstairs)
6:00 PM-7:15 PM
Beginner ESL Class (donwstairs Meeting Room Except Sept 30 - upstairs)
Monday, Sep. 9, 6:00 PM-7:15 PM
Westwood Garden Club Meeting
7pm
 Westwood Garden Club Meeting
Monday, Sep. 9, 7pm
Generally the first on the month at 7pm. Check Calendar for exact dates.
Advanced Beginner In-Person ESL class (Downstairs Meeting Room Except Sept 30 - Upstairs)
7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Advanced Beginner In-Person ESL class (Downstairs Meeting Room Except Sept 30 - Upstairs)
Monday, Sep. 9, 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
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Friends Fundraising Meeting (Upstairs)
11am
Friends Fundraising Meeting (Upstairs)
Tuesday, Sep. 10, 11am
ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11am -12pm
ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Sep. 10, 11am -12pm
Meditation Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
6pm-6:30pm
Meditation Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Sep. 10, 6pm-6:30pm
Join like-minded individuals for self-guided meditation.
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Sep. 10, 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 (0-18 months) Downstairs Meeting Room
10:00am
Baby Lapsit (0-18 months) Downstairs Meeting Room
Wednesday, Sep. 11, 10:00am
For babies up to 18 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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Mr. Corbitt Music and Movement (toddler to age 5) Downstairs Meeting Room
10:30am
Mr. Corbitt Music and Movement (toddler to age 5) Downstairs Meeting Room
Thursday, Sep. 12, 10:30am
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)

Craft Storytime (grades K-2) (Downstairs Meeting Room)
3:45 pm
Craft Storytime (grades K-2) (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Sep. 12, 3:45 pm
(October 21, November 6 & December 12, 3:45 pm)

Join us for a story and a craft! Open to kindergarten through second grade. Please register for each child attending. 

Gardening Time (Outside)
4pm-6pm
 Gardening Time (Outside)
Thursday, Sep. 12, 4pm-6pm
ESL Conversation Class - Downstairs Meeting Room ( August 1 Upstairs )
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
ESL Conversation Class - Downstairs Meeting Room ( August 1 Upstairs )
Thursday, Sep. 12, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Lifelong Learning Lecture Series ~ Professor Jacob Labendz (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7pm-8:30pm
Lifelong Learning Lecture Series ~ Professor Jacob Labendz (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Sep. 12, 7pm-8:30pm
Please click HERE to learn more about our lifelong learning lectures.
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Library Playgroup (ages 0-5)(Children’s Area)
10:30 am
Library Playgroup (ages 0-5)(Children’s Area)
Friday, Sep. 13, 10:30 am
Visit us on Friday mornings for our drop-in Library Playgroup running through the fall! Meet new families and have some fun. This program is open to parents with children aged 5 and under. 
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Friday, Sep. 13, 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, Sep. 13, 1-5pm
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Alzheimer Group (Upstairs)
10am-12pm
 Alzheimer Group (Upstairs)
Saturday, Sep. 14, 10am-12pm
Friends of the Library Giant Book Sale
10am-3pm
Friends of the Library Giant Book Sale
Saturday, Sep. 14, 10am-3pm
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Every Little Thing Story Time ages 2-5 (Downstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am-12pm
Every Little Thing Story Time ages 2-5 (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Monday, Sep. 16, 11:30am-12pm
Join this five week early literacy program for your pre school age child. Song, movement and story. Please register for each child attending. 
Library Reserve (Downstairs)
3:30-5pm
 Library Reserve (Downstairs)
Monday, Sep. 16, 3:30-5pm
Beginner ESL Class (donwstairs Meeting Room Except Sept 30 - upstairs)
6:00 PM-7:15 PM
Beginner ESL Class (donwstairs Meeting Room Except Sept 30 - upstairs)
Monday, Sep. 16, 6:00 PM-7:15 PM
Advanced Beginner In-Person ESL class (Downstairs Meeting Room Except Sept 30 - Upstairs)
7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Advanced Beginner In-Person ESL class (Downstairs Meeting Room Except Sept 30 - Upstairs)
Monday, Sep. 16, 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
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ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11am -12pm
ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Sep. 17, 11am -12pm
Graphic Novel Book Club (Grades 3-5) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
3:45 pm
Graphic Novel Book Club (Grades 3-5) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Sep. 17, 3:45 pm
Read and learn about all different types of graphic novels and comics! In this book club for grades 3-5, we will explore superhero comics, manga, graphic memoirs, and more. Read the weekly book to discuss and enjoy comics-related activities!9/17: Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas9/24: Ca...read more
Meditation Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
6pm-6:30pm
Meditation Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Sep. 17, 6pm-6:30pm
Join like-minded individuals for self-guided meditation.
Fresh Voices Book Group: Annie Bot by Sierra Greer
7:00pm
Fresh Voices Book Group: Annie Bot by Sierra Greer
Tuesday, Sep. 17, 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, Sep. 17, 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 (0-18 months) Downstairs Meeting Room
10:00am
Baby Lapsit (0-18 months) Downstairs Meeting Room
Wednesday, Sep. 18, 10:00am
For babies up to 18 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.  

Reserve (Upstairs Meeting Room)
3:00pm-4:00pm
 Reserve (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Wednesday, Sep. 18, 3:00pm-4:00pm
AARP Presentation: Fraud Watch Network - The Scam Landscape & Staying Safe (Downstairs Meeting Room)
4:00pm-5:00pm
AARP Presentation: Fraud Watch Network - The Scam Landscape & Staying Safe (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Wednesday, Sep. 18, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Downstairs Meeting Room
This presentation by AARP representative Lisa Bayer will cover an overview of fraud trends, how we react, prevention strategies and resources. AARP Fraud Watch Network works to empower you in the fight, with proven resources and tools to help you spot and avoid identity theft and fraud.

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Mr. Corbitt Music and Movement (toddler to age 5) Downstairs Meeting Room
10:30am
Mr. Corbitt Music and Movement (toddler to age 5) Downstairs Meeting Room
Thursday, Sep. 19, 10:30am
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)

Movie Matinee: Boys in the Boat (Downstairs Meeting Room)
1:00pm
Movie Matinee: Boys in the Boat (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Sep. 19, 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 Boys in the Boat starring Callum Turner and Joel Edgerton. Registration is required as space is limited. (PG-13, 2h 4m)
ESL Conversation Class - Downstairs Meeting Room ( August 1 Upstairs )
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
ESL Conversation Class - Downstairs Meeting Room ( August 1 Upstairs )
Thursday, Sep. 19, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Adult Book Group: Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:30pm-8:30pm
Adult Book Group: Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Sep. 19, 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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Library Playgroup (ages 0-5)(Children’s Area)
10:30 am
Library Playgroup (ages 0-5)(Children’s Area)
Friday, Sep. 20, 10:30 am
Visit us on Friday mornings for our drop-in Library Playgroup running through the fall! Meet new families and have some fun. This program is open to parents with children aged 5 and under. 
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Friday, Sep. 20, 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-1pm
 Gardening Time (outside)
Sunday, Sep. 22, 11am-1pm
Opera for Kids
3pm
 Opera for Kids
Sunday, Sep. 22, 3pm

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Every Little Thing Story Time ages 2-5 (Downstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am-12pm
Every Little Thing Story Time ages 2-5 (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Monday, Sep. 23, 11:30am-12pm
Join this five week early literacy program for your pre school age child. Song, movement and story. Please register for each child attending. 
Friends of the Library Meeting (Downstairs Meeting Room)
5pm-6pm
Friends of the Library Meeting (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Monday, Sep. 23, 5pm-6pm
Beginner ESL Class (donwstairs Meeting Room Except Sept 30 - upstairs)
6:00 PM-7:15 PM
Beginner ESL Class (donwstairs Meeting Room Except Sept 30 - upstairs)
Monday, Sep. 23, 6:00 PM-7:15 PM
Library Board of Trustees Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7pm
Library Board of Trustees Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Monday, Sep. 23, 7pm
Advanced Beginner In-Person ESL class (Downstairs Meeting Room Except Sept 30 - Upstairs)
7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Advanced Beginner In-Person ESL class (Downstairs Meeting Room Except Sept 30 - Upstairs)
Monday, Sep. 23, 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
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ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11am -12pm
ASL (American Sign Language) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Sep. 24, 11am -12pm
Graphic Novel Book Club (Grades 3-5) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
3:45 pm
Graphic Novel Book Club (Grades 3-5) (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Sep. 24, 3:45 pm
Read and learn about all different types of graphic novels and comics! In this book club for grades 3-5, we will explore superhero comics, manga, graphic memoirs, and more. Read the weekly book to discuss and enjoy comics-related activities!9/17: Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas9/24: Ca...read more
Meditation Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
6pm-6:30pm
Meditation Meeting (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Sep. 24, 6pm-6:30pm
Join like-minded individuals for self-guided meditation.
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
7:00pm
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Sep. 24, 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
A Raptorous Evening (Downstairs Meeting Room)
7pm
A Raptorous Evening (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Tuesday, Sep. 24, 7pm
Join the Westwood Environmental Committee and the Westwood Library at a exciting program from the Tenafly Nature Center showcasing raptors and their importance to our environment. 

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Baby Lapsit (0-18 months) Downstairs Meeting Room
10:00am
Baby Lapsit (0-18 months) Downstairs Meeting Room
Wednesday, Sep. 25, 10:00am
For babies up to 18 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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Mr. Corbitt Music and Movement (toddler to age 5) Downstairs Meeting Room
10:30am
Mr. Corbitt Music and Movement (toddler to age 5) Downstairs Meeting Room
Thursday, Sep. 26, 10:30am
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)

Manhattan Short Film Festival (Downstairs Meeting Room)
1:00pm-3:30pm
Manhattan Short Film Festival (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Thursday, Sep. 26, 1:00pm-3:30pm
Multiple viewings of these excellent short films will be scheduled between September 26 and October 4.  Plan on attending one and voting for your favorite short film! (2.5 hr)
ESL Conversation Class - Downstairs Meeting Room ( August 1 Upstairs )
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
ESL Conversation Class - Downstairs Meeting Room ( August 1 Upstairs )
Thursday, Sep. 26, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Poetry Open Mic Night (Shy Touba Garden)
7:00pm
Poetry Open Mic Night (Shy Touba Garden)
Thursday, Sep. 26, 7:00pm
Enjoy readings from our talented featured poets as they showcase their work, then share your own work (original poem, song, excerpt of writing piece, etc.) during our Open Mic portion! 
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Library Playgroup (ages 0-5)(Children’s Area)
10:30 am
Library Playgroup (ages 0-5)(Children’s Area)
Friday, Sep. 27, 10:30 am
Visit us on Friday mornings for our drop-in Library Playgroup running through the fall! Meet new families and have some fun. This program is open to parents with children aged 5 and under. 
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am
Knitting & Crocheting Club (Upstairs Meeting Room)
Friday, Sep. 27, 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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Manhattan Short Film Festival (Downstairs Meeting Room)
2:00pm-4:30pm
Manhattan Short Film Festival (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Sunday, Sep. 29, 2:00pm-4:30pm
Multiple viewings of these excellent short films will be scheduled between September 26 and October 4.  Plan on attending one and voting for your favorite short film! (2.5 hr)
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Every Little Thing Story Time ages 2-5 (Downstairs Meeting Room)
11:30am-12pm
Every Little Thing Story Time ages 2-5 (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Monday, Sep. 30, 11:30am-12pm
Join this five week early literacy program for your pre school age child. Song, movement and story. Please register for each child attending. 
Manhattan Short Film Festival (Downstairs Meeting Room)
6:00pm-8:30pm
Manhattan Short Film Festival (Downstairs Meeting Room)
Monday, Sep. 30, 6:00pm-8:30pm
Multiple viewings of these excellent short films will be scheduled between September 26 and October 4.  Plan on attending one and voting for your favorite short film! (2.5 hr)
Beginner ESL Class (donwstairs Meeting Room Except Sept 30 - upstairs)
6:00 PM-7:15 PM
Beginner ESL Class (donwstairs Meeting Room Except Sept 30 - upstairs)
Monday, Sep. 30, 6:00 PM-7:15 PM
Advanced Beginner In-Person ESL class (Downstairs Meeting Room Except Sept 30 - Upstairs)
7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Advanced Beginner In-Person ESL class (Downstairs Meeting Room Except Sept 30 - Upstairs)
Monday, Sep. 30, 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
     
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