Things To Do in Westwood, NJ

Little Learners: Storytime & Craft

Westwood - Downstairs Meeting Room

Bring your little one to a fun, creative morning at the library! Perfect for ages 18 months –4 years old, this program includes a short, engaging story followed by a simple hands-on craft designed for tiny hands. Children will explore colors, shapes, and textures while building early art skills and having fun. Friendly Reminder: Please register each participating child individually. Thank yo

Jr. Friends Meeting

Westwood - Upstairs Meeting Room

LVPV - Beginner English Class

Westwood - Downstairs Meeting Room

Telescope Night with Pearl Observatory (WW only, Ages 5 and up) at Veterans Memorial Park

Westwood - Outdoor Patio

Join us for a fun Telescope Night with Pearl Observatory! Look through a real telescope to see the Moon’s craters, Jupiter and its moons, and Saturn’s rings! This event will take place at Veterans Memorial Park , located across the street from the library. Please plan to meet at the park for check-in before the program begins. Please register each individual child who will be participa

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Westwood - Upstairs Meeting Room

LVPV Advanced English Class (Online)

ASL (American Sign Language) Practice Group

Westwood - Upstairs Meeting Room

Do you know American Sign Language or always wanted to learn? The ASL Practice group meets every Tuesday from 11am-12pm to practice ASL together. All levels welcome from beginner to advanced. Please contact Linda at [email protected] for further information.

LVPV Intermediate English Class

Little Explorers: Sensory Play, Stories & Crafts

Westwood - Downstairs Meeting Room

Join us for an afternoon of discovery! Designed for children ages 18 months–4 years old, this interactive program combines hands-on sensory bin play, an engaging storytime, or a simple craft. Little ones will explore different textures, colors, and materials while building early literacy, fine motor, and social skills in a fun and supportive setting. We’re hoping to spend some time out

Intro to Crochet for Teens

Westwood - Upstairs Meeting Room

Learn the basic crochet stitches, how to follow a pattern, and how to plan your own future projects after completing small practice pieces! Please plan to attend all 4 sessions.

Westwood Library Meditation Group

Westwood - Downstairs Meeting Room

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 required. Open to all.

Fresh Voices Book Group: Klara and the Sun

Westwood - Downstairs Meeting Room

From her place in the store, Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, watches carefully the behavior of those who come in to browse, and of those who pass on the street outside. She remains hopeful that a customer will soon choose her, but when the possibility emerges that her circumstances may change forever, Klara is warned not to invest too much in the promises of h

Knitting & Crocheting Club

Westwood - 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 pieces alongside friends. All skill levels are welcome! No registration required. This club meets weekly. (1h

Chair Yoga

Westwood - Downstairs Meeting Room

Join us for chair yoga, open to all skill levels! Designed to boost your energy and decrease stress through simple, seated stretches and relaxing breathing techniques. Focused on increasing your strength and flexibility without having to get on or off the floor, we will be seated as well as standing with the support of a chair. 10 week session: $50 Payment preferred in advance

Movers & Shakers

Westwood - Downstairs Meeting Room

Get ready to wiggle, giggle, and move! This high-energy program is perfect for children ages 0–4 and their caregivers. Together, we’ll enjoy lively music, rhymes, scarves, shakers, and movement activities that build coordination, rhythm, and early literacy skills. Friendly Reminder: Please register each participating child individually. Thank you!

Adult Morning Book Club

Westwood - Upstairs Meeting Room

Adult Craft: Book Page Pumpkins (Westwood Only)

Westwood - Downstairs Meeting Room

Make your own festive pumpkin out of a paperback book!

Teen Free Play Chess Club (Gr 6-12)

Westwood - Adult Room

Drop in and play chess in an informal, relaxed environment with no formal instruction . No registration required.

LVPV Intermediate Class ( Online )

Decoden Picture Frames (Grades 3–5)

Westwood - Upstairs Meeting Room

Get creative and make your own picture frame using Decoden cream! Kids in grades 3–5 will decorate their frames with colorful cream and fun embellishments to create a unique design all their own. Add your favorite decorations and turn an ordinary frame into a special keepsake for a favorite photo or a handmade gift. Let your imagination run wild and create a frame that shows off your persona

Teen Cooking Class: TBD

Westwood - Downstairs Meeting Room

Arts without Barriers Kids Art Workshop (Grades K-2)

Westwood - Upstairs Meeting Room

Join Bergen Tech’s Arts Without Barriers for a themed craft event at the library! Supplies will be provided, just bring your imagination!

Virtual Author Event: Rebecca Roanhorse

Online

Step into a sprawling world of celestial magic, political intrigue, and ancient prophecies with New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse as we dive deep into her acclaimed Between Earth and Sky trilogy on Thursday, November 19th at 7 pm. Register and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/westwoodpubliclibrary/220813

ESL Conversation Class

Westwood - Downstairs Meeting Room

Registration required - Email [email protected] to register or for more information

Adult Book Group: The Foursome by Christina Baker Kline

Westwood - Upstairs Meeting Room

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 register for each month you plan to attend.

Teen Cooking Class: No-Bake Energy Bites (Gr 6-12)

Westwood - Downstairs Meeting Room

Make your own nut-free energy bites with sunflower seeds and chocolate chips, you can take them home or enjoy on the spot!

Mr. Corbitt Musical Storytime (WW only)

Westwood - Downstairs Meeting Room

Mr. Corbitt's Musical Storytime is an interactive and engaging storytime concert for young children and their grown-ups. In this program, Mr. Corbitt sings and reads classic pop songs in picture book form, including “Let’s Dance” by David Bowie, “Octopus’ Garden” by The Beatles, and “One Love” by Bob Marley, among many others. In between these musica

Knitting & Crocheting Club

Westwood - Upstairs Meeting Room

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! No registration required.This club meets weekly. (1 hr)

Movie Matinee: TBD

Westwood - Downstairs Meeting Room

Spend your afternoons at the library as we host a monthly screening of some of the newest DVD releases.

Movie Matinee: The Odyssey

Westwood - Downstairs Meeting Room

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 Odyssey starring Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway. Registration is required as space is limited. (R, 2h 52m)

Teen Book Club: Words on Fire by Jennifer Nielsen (Gr 7-9)

Westwood - Adult Room

Join our new tween and teen book group run by Sienna! Copies of the book can be found at the Library a month prior to each discussion. Please note that some titles are also available as downloadable ebooks and eaudio books. (Gr 7-9)

LVPV - Beginner English Class

Westwood - Upstairs Meeting Room

Ayurveda 101 Workshop

Westwood - Downstairs Meeting Room

Ayurveda 101: Discover Your Dosha and Find Your Balance. An introductory workshop on the fundamentals of Ayurveda and the three doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha), including a self- assessment to discover your own mind-body type and practical everyday tools to support balance.

LVPV Advanced English Class (Online)

ASL (American Sign Language) Practice Group

Westwood - Upstairs Meeting Room

Do you know American Sign Language or always wanted to learn? The ASL Practice group meets every Tuesday from 11am-12pm to practice ASL together. All levels welcome from beginner to advanced. Please contact Linda at [email protected] for further information.

Chair Yoga

Westwood - Downstairs Meeting Room

Join us for chair yoga, open to all skill levels! Designed to boost your energy and decrease stress through simple, seated stretches and relaxing breathing techniques. Focused on increasing your strength and flexibility without having to get on or off the floor, we will be seated as well as standing with the support of a chair. 10 week session: $50 Payment preferred in advance

LVPV Intermediate English Class

Westwood Library Meditation Group

Westwood - Downstairs Meeting Room

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 required. Open to all.

Knitting & Crocheting Club

Westwood - 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 pieces alongside friends. All skill levels are welcome! No registration required. This club meets weekly. (1h

Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot (Gr 6-8)

Westwood - Upstairs Meeting Room

Join us for a beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons adventure! Learn the basics of the game, create a character, and work together with a small party to complete a fun fantasy quest. No previous D&D experience is required. For grades 6-8.

Teen Free Play Chess Club (Gr 6-12)

Westwood - Adult Room

Drop in and play chess in an informal, relaxed environment with no formal instruction . No registration required.

Read to a Therapy Dog - Session 1 (Gr K-8)

Westwood - Upstairs Meeting Room

This program helps children build reading confidence and skills by reading aloud to calm, nonjudgmental therapy dogs from Creature Comfort Pet Therapy, part of a certified volunteer therapy team. Reading to a gentle dog reduces anxiety and creates a fun, positive, one-on-one experience. *Each child receives a 15-minute one-on-one session. *Please register for a 15-minute time slot at the library.

Read to a Therapy Dog - Session 2 (Gr K-8)

Westwood - Upstairs Meeting Room

This program helps children build reading confidence and skills by reading aloud to calm, nonjudgmental therapy dogs from Creature Comfort Pet Therapy, part of a certified volunteer therapy team. Reading to a gentle dog reduces anxiety and creates a fun, positive, one-on-one experience. *Each child receives a 15-minute one-on-one session. *Please register for a 15-minute time slot at the library.

Read to a Therapy Dog - Session 3 (Gr K-8)

Westwood - Upstairs Meeting Room

This program helps children build reading confidence and skills by reading aloud to calm, nonjudgmental therapy dogs from Creature Comfort Pet Therapy, part of a certified volunteer therapy team. Reading to a gentle dog reduces anxiety and creates a fun, positive, one-on-one experience. *Each child receives a 15-minute one-on-one session. *Please register for a 15-minute time slot at the library.

Read to a Therapy Dog - Session 4 (Gr K-8)

Westwood - Upstairs Meeting Room

This program helps children build reading confidence and skills by reading aloud to calm, nonjudgmental therapy dogs from Creature Comfort Pet Therapy, part of a certified volunteer therapy team. Reading to a gentle dog reduces anxiety and creates a fun, positive, one-on-one experience. *Each child receives a 15-minute one-on-one session. *Please register for a 15-minute time slot at the library.

Knitting & Crocheting Club

Westwood - Upstairs Meeting Room

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! No registration required.This club meets weekly. (1 hr)

Little Learners: Storytime & Craft

Westwood - Downstairs Meeting Room

Bring your little one to a fun, creative morning at the library! Perfect for ages 18 months –4 years old, this program includes a short, engaging story followed by a simple hands-on craft designed for tiny hands. Children will explore colors, shapes, and textures while building early art skills and having fun. Friendly Reminder: Please register each participating child individually. Thank yo

Pop-Tart Taste Test Challenge (Grades 3–5)

Westwood - Downstairs Meeting Room

Do you think you can identify different Pop-Tart flavors? Join us for a Pop-Tart taste test challenge! Sample different flavors, guess which ones you're trying, and see how many you can identify correctly. Allergy Notice: CONTAINS WHEAT, MILK, SOY, AND EGG INGREDIENTS. Please list any food allergies on the registration form.

LVPV - Beginner English Class

Westwood - Downstairs Meeting Room