Westwood Public Library

Join us for a morning of knitting, crocheting, needlepointing, cross stitching or hand quilting at the Branch.

Babies between the ages of 0-18 months and their caregivers are invited to join Miss Caitlyn for a fun 25 minute lapsit and wiggle time filled with songs and rhymes designed just for them. After story...

The Branch is excited to welcome Gigi to meet and greet patrons of all ages! No registration is required, so stop by anytime during the hour!

Kids in grades Kindergarten and 1st grade are invited to get their creative juices flowing in this fun weekly program with Miss Karen. We will read a story and then act it out! Each child will get a r...

Join Readers' Services librarian Julia for a screening of and discussion about Shalini Kantayya's 2020 documentary, Coded Bias. About the film: CODED BIAS explores the fallout of MIT Media Lab researc...

WPL Reference Librarian, Vicki, will be at the Information Service desk for assistance with local history questions the first Tuesday of the month between 10:00 - 11:00 AM and the second Thursday of t...

Join us for a free community event designed for parents and caregivers of children ages 0–6 (though all are welcome!). Families can connect with local community organizations and groups specifically d...

Kids in grades K-5 can sign up for a 15-minute appointment with a therapy dog to practice their reading. **Registration is required for this program.** Please call the library or visit in person and s...

Join us for a special poetry series all month long with Westwood's Poet Laurate Beth Swinning! Beth will be leading 3 guided poetry workshops on Sunday afternoons to celebrate National Poetry Month. A...

Get ready to sing, dance and make music of your own in this fun, energetic show with Musician Sarah Gardner. Perfect for kids ages 2 - 5, but fun for all ages! This program is funded by the Westwood Y...

Join Miss Felicia and a Hale Education naturalist for stories, songs and a guided hike. This program is for ages 3-5 with a parent/caregiver and put on in collaboration with the Westwood Early Childho...

Join us for drop-in activities at the Islington Branch each week. We'll have activities for all ages and interests based on a rotation of themes. Available while supplies last.

Calling all foodies! Join us as we gather around the table to discuss, and share dishes from a selected cookbook. Register for the April meeting, and an email will be sent out to you, so you can sign-...

Interested in playing chess with other players, learning to play, or improve your game? Whether you're a beginner, need a refresher on the game, or you're a master player, this is opportunity to enjoy...

As part of MA250 this year, join us for a special art history lecture! We’ll explore five of the most prominent American artists during our Revolutionary War; their artistic contributions, as well as ...

Join us at the Islington Branch Library to discuss a wide range of Historical novels.

¡Bienvenidos, amigos! Welcome, friends! Join Miss Cecilia and Mr. Chris for a bilingual storytime (Spanish/English). ¡Escuche a cuentos, cante con nosotros, y baile! We'll listen to stories, sing toge...

Come join the Woodsies Ukulele group for a fun afternoon of playing ukulele. All ages and abilities are welcome. If you've played for a while, or can only play a C chord, come join in! The group meets...

Join Felicia and Frazier for this interactive book club where you get a chance to vote on what we read each month. At the end of the year, we get to vote on our favorite title we’ve read! Email Felici...

Join Library Director Lizzy and Director of Reader Services Kristy to discuss new and old favorites in the ReadNext Book Club! We will meet every 6-ish weeks to discuss books that are getting a lot of...

Join Readers' Services Librarian Julia for a discussion of Culpability by Bruce Hoslinger. Listen to Culpability instantly on Hoopla! "When the Cassidy-Shaws' autonomous minivan collides with an oncom...

As we begin to release ourselves from winter, this yoga Nidra practice will be themed around the season of Spring. Spring is a growing process, just as we see from nature outside our windows we too ar...

Join Readers' Services Librarian Julia for a discussion of Culpability by Bruce Hoslinger. Listen to Culpability instantly on Hoopla! "When the Cassidy-Shaws' autonomous minivan collides with an oncom...

Join us for a hands on, messy STEM event designed for 3 to 5 year olds.

Come to the library for this craft just for teens! We will be using ornate floral patterns from napkins to transform a vase. All supplies are provided. Decoupage is a technique used to decorate furnit...

Join us to play this unique and addictive card game, where players score points by collecting different combinations of cards and the score is kept by putting small pegs in holes in a board. For Begin...

Friends, books and conversation! Join us to discuss books new and old. Email cconnors@minlib.net with questions.

Join us for this great introduction into book clubs! We will discuss a book from our First Chapter section, play games, and have fun with hands-on activities. Contact Chris at cpriebe@minlib.net with ...

Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. Participants read the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watch the videos and meet with members of their community to discuss the ...

Come hang out with your friends after school. A space for you to eat, play video games, discover new board games and just relax. Hang out with the High School volunteers from the Library Leaders progr...

Join us for a special poetry series all month long with Westwood's Poet Laurate Beth Swinning! Beth will be leading 3 guided poetry workshops on Sunday afternoons to celebrate National Poetry Month. A...

Get ready to glow! Join us for a high-energy baby rave featuring glow sticks, fun music, and plenty of space to wiggle, dance, and have fun. There will be a special section for our non-walking friends...

The workshop is full at this time. If you would like to be on the waiting list, please email: lviti@wellesley.edu with your name, email address, and cell number.

Bring a pillow and a blanket and enjoy a screening of The Wild Robot with friends and family! Popcorn will be provided. No registration required.

If you're looking for good books, good drinks, and good company, this is the book club for you! Gather at a nearby pub with Assistant Library Director Andy and fellow readers every six weeks to discus...

Leigh Baltzer brings her puppet friends back to the library for storytime and puppet playtime!

Join us at the Westwood Public Library on the 4th Thursday of every month from 7–8pm for a lively, low-pressure Spanish Conversation Hour—our very own conversation circle! Whether you're just learning...

The U.S. has long been plagued by misinformation. But with the widespread use of AI, the problem has been supercharged: Deepfakes. AI-manipulated photos. AI-generated videos. Our info ecosystem is now...

Drop in for some hands-on activities that celebrate our planet. Plant seeds to start your garden, make a craft from recycled materials and explore some ways to care for the environment! All materials ...

Shop our collection of like-new books and puzzles! Our inventory is updated weekly, which means you never know what gems you'll find on our shelves. Build your personal library, stockpile gifts for th...

Join us for a special poetry series all month long with Westwood's Poet Laurate Beth Swinning! Beth will be leading 3 guided poetry workshops on Sunday afternoons to celebrate National Poetry Month. A...

Join Patti and Linda for a leisurely 1 hour walk and book discussion in the beautiful setting of Hale Education. For this month's pick, our nature-loving book club will hit the trails to chat about Go...

Join us for a special one off event to learn about the 2026 Mah Jongg card. Mah Jongg experience is required!

Join Miss Caitlyn for a fun all ages storytime full of stories, dancing, singing and more!

Kids 3-5 years old are invited with a caregiver to join Miss Felicia and Miss Aamina for this seasonal story and craft program where we will read books and make a related craft. Come ready to dance, s...

Come on the fourth Monday of each month to sit, sew, and share quilting ideas. All skill levels welcome. Work on your current project and join the group. Email Mary for more information: marys252711@g...

Join Mr. Chris for a music-filled program full stories, music, and dancing!

Come join the Woodsies Ukulele group for a fun afternoon of playing ukulele. All ages and abilities are welcome. If you've played for a while, or can only play a C chord, come join in! The group meets...

Join us once a month to talk about great books, hang out with friends, enjoy snacks, and play fun games. Whether you love fantasy, mystery, or realistic fiction, there’s something here for everyone.

For high schoolers grades 9-12. Take a break from the stresses of class and read a book just for fun! Join Frazier and Felicia for our monthly book club meeting. Stop by the library to pick up your co...

Please Note: registration is full at this time. However if you wish to be on the waiting list please email LVITI@Wellesley.eu and she will send you a note letting you know you were on the waiting list...

Discussing The Country Under Heaven

Join Mr. Chris at the Branch for a fun story and singalong time!

A space to unwind with friends after school, play video games & discover new board games. Hang out with the High School volunteers from the Library Leaders program through Youth and Family Services Fo...

Join us for friendship bracelets, relaxing coloring, and other crafts! For teens in grades 6-8.

Have you already binged every documentary available & listened to all the podcasts on your phone? Want to learn about some obscure criminal cases and the psychology behind crime? Then you should join ...

Babies between the ages of 0-18 months and their caregivers are invited to join Miss Felicia for a fun 25 minute lapsit and wiggle time filled with songs and rhymes designed just for them. After story...

For high schoolers grades 9-12. Take a break from the stresses of class and read a book just for fun! Join Frazier and Felicia for our monthly book club meeting. Stop by the library to pick up your co...

Fun for the whole family! Kids in grades 3-5 and their parents and/or guardians are invited to discuss The Wild Robot by Peter Brown, do activities related to the book, and more. Family Book Club is a...

Join us for an evening with Author Emily Franklin (The Lioness of Boston) as she talks about her writing career and her new book Love & Other Monsters." A Q & A session and book signing will follow. B...

Do you need a place to focus on homework or study for tests? Come to the library! This after hours study night just for high schoolers has silent study options as well as activities to relax with such...

Parents with babies between 0 and 12 months are invited to join Social Worker Sarah Spinello for a fun and cozy program filled with tips to encourage love and literacy. Enjoy songs, rhymes and stories...

Parents with babies between 0 and 12 months are invited to join Social Worker Sarah Spinello for a fun and cozy program filled with tips to encourage love and literacy. Enjoy songs, rhymes and stories...

Rick Keller, from Perfect Pastime 617, is back offering a collectibles appraisal event for the community! Do you have any collectibles you've always wondered about? This is your chance to bring your s...

All ages are invited to join a Westwood Librarian for fun storytime on the first Saturday of the month.

Join Miss Felicia for a fun all ages storytime full of stories, dancing, singing and more!

The Empire's newest superweapon is nearly complete! If they succeed, they will rule over the entire galaxy! Using your logic, wits, and the occasional Jedi mind trick, you and your rebel allies will n...

Each season, we will conquer a new classic together! This Spring, we will take on The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan.

WPL Reference Librarian, Vicki, will be at the Information Service desk for assistance with local history questions the first Tuesday of the month between 10:00 - 11:00 AM and the second Thursday of t...

Join Mr. Chris for a music-filled program full stories, music, and dancing!

Can't get enough graphic novels? Neither can we! Join Caitlyn and Chris as we discuss a different graphic novel every month. The first two titles will be: October: Pea, Bee, and Jay by Brian "Smitty" ...

The workshop is full at this time. If you would like to be on the waiting list, please email: lviti@wellesley.edu with your name, email address, and cell number.

Looking for accountability with your writing project? Want to connect with other writers? Join the Westwood Writers' Circle for a monthly evening of writing, workshopping, and community with other wri...

Join Mr. Chris at the Branch for a fun story and singalong time!

Join us for an evening of knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, cross stitching, or hand quilting at the Branch. Yarn and needles are available for new knitters. Come learn, enjoy, and chat with other kn...

Join Miss Felicia for a cozy night of stories and songs at the Islington Branch Library. Wear your favorite pajamas and bring a stuffed animal to cuddle with.

Join us for an evening with author, Molly Beer, as we celebrate MA250, a statewide initiative in Massachusetts, which celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. Molly Beer’s work as ...

Babies between the ages of 0-18 months and their caregivers are invited to join Miss Caitlyn for a fun 25 minute lapsit and wiggle time filled with songs and rhymes designed just for them. After story...

Members of the MBTA's Travel Training team will be on-site at Westwood Public Library to provide a basic overview for using the MBTA's commuter rail, subway, bus, and ferry service to travel around Gr...

If you love coffee, this event is for you! Learn all about the fascinating world of coffee from coffee enthusiast, Rob Fitzgibbon. Enjoy an informal half hour presentation, covering coffee as an agric...

Join us at the library for a caregiver and child program that focuses on developing their love of reading! This program for 3 to 5 year olds focuses on learning how to have fun with reading, the scien...

Interested in playing chess with other players, learning to play, or improve your game? Whether you're a beginner, need a refresher on the game, or you're a master player, this is opportunity to enjoy...

Come join the Woodsies Ukulele group for a fun afternoon of playing ukulele. All ages and abilities are welcome. If you've played for a while, or can only play a C chord, come join in! The group meets...

The Branch is excited to welcome Gigi to meet and greet patrons of all ages! No registration is required, so stop by anytime during the hour!

WPL Reference Librarian, Vicki, will be at the Information Service desk for assistance with local history questions the first Tuesday of the month between 10:00 - 11:00 AM and the second Thursday of t...

As part of the MA250 celebration, join us for a special screening of Ken Burns The American Revolution! We will be screening selected excerpts from the series to encourage thoughtful discussion about ...

Oh, no! Where did the time go? You were too busy studying with your friends and didn't realize the library closed. Using your wits and logic, you must to escape before time runs out and the librarian ...

Calling all foodies! Join us as we gather around the table to discuss, and share dishes from a selected cookbook. Register for the May meeting, and an email will be sent out to you, so you can sign-up...

Come on the fourth Monday of each month to sit, sew, and share quilting ideas. All skill levels welcome. Work on your current project and join the group. Email Mary for more information: marys252711@g...

Come celebrate Massachusetts 250 - A History of the American Revolution as we travel back in time to 1774 with Abigail Adams and historian Mercy Otis Warren for a "Spinning Bee" planned as a way to pr...

Come have fun experimenting with common household ingredients and science! For kids in K-3.

The workshop is full at this time. If you would like to be on the waiting list, please email: lviti@wellesley.edu with your name, email address, and cell number.

Ever notice how cats love to sit inside boxes? This little guy has found a box that’s just right! Learn how to needle felt a cat using a barbed needle and wool. Patrons will get a small amount of diff...

Mother's Day may have passed but it's never too late to give thanks to all the amazing mamas in your life ! Join us for a fun and casual evening as we watch Mamma Mia (the musical movie) and work on o...